5W PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing influencer landscape, we help brands strategically navigate where and how to show up across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitch, and beyond —ensuring impact at any scale. This ongoing investment strengthens loyalty and drives long-term brand advocacy.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The quickest way to get recognition as an individual, sell out a new line as a brand, or simply to be heard nowadays is to go viral on social media. No, it doesn't happen each time you launch a creative campaign, of course, but it remains that your brand's reputation is hugely dependent on what's being said about you and where.

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Twitter Software Tools Social Media 104

NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We’ve gone from the early days of viral content driven by media organizations (think BuzzFeed and Upworthy) on one or two platforms, to today’s complex, multi-platform and multi-format environment where news pages, creators, brands, and blogs are all competing for a user’s split-second of attention.

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Tools Reddit Viral Instagram 78

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling. And companies that are able to gain the trust of their customers outsell their competitors by up to “400% in terms of total market value” and customers are 88% more likely to buy again if they trust the brand.

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Storytelling Marketing Travel Case Study 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Regardless of the industry, a challenger brand can have a natural PR advantage. Challenger brands can shake things up through unique points of view, innovation or a better story. But many brands don’t have Casper’s $240 million venture funding. Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example.

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Branding Brand How To Storytelling 136

Prowly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

And, as a PR pro, your job is to track all mentions that matter to your brand and boil them down to crucial insights , like trending topics, customer sentiment, and competitive intelligence. Your brand is an athleticwear company called lululemon and you’ve launched sustainable clothing packaging. No wonder you might feel overwhelmed.

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Data Media Product Launch Analysis 104

Mark My Words

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The Guardian’s Data Blog recently compared Russell Brand’s reach with that of the newspaper attempting to discredit him, The Sun. They did : in the form of a viral hashtag that has seen The Sun ridiculed for the premise of its campaign, #TheSunLogic. Though anathema for some, there is a reason why Brand has 8.7m

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

In fact, consumers think of brands and products as something, or someone, that could address their emotional needs. Unveiling surprising facts or data can also make your online PR content go viral. So, Samsung, a leading mobile brand in the country, unveiled a new road safety campaign called #SafeIndia. Humanize Your Brand.

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Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

By 2017, he’d built a billion-dollar brand. His company, Dollar Shave Club, rose from obscurity in 2012 after he created a YouTube video called “Our Blades Are F ing Great.” It established Dollar Shave Club as a funny, irreverent, bold, and most importantly, helpful brand. doing improv comedy on the side.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Chief marketing officers are in love with the idea of breaking a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® event record and having their brands bask in the seemingly viral eruption of TV, radio, print and online buzz that comes from that honor. ” So, how obvious should your logo and branding be during a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS event?

Viral 88

Viral Marketing Guidelines Local 88

Cision

JULY 10, 2017

They’re asking for advice on what products to buy, engaging in conversations about how to do things, and even pinging your brand with inquiries. On the contrary, if you’re listening to what customers are telling you is wrong about your brand, not only can you work to fix the issue, but you can also turn that learning opportunity into content.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 27, 2018

With thousands of brands competing against each other to win over customers, event-based campaigns are becoming an essential part of public relations today. Many brands are taking advantage of this spooky time of the year by launching their own Halloween campaigns to draw in customers. billion to $9.1 billion between 2016 and 2017.

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Film Viral YouTube eBook 131

Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Forty-five percent of executives think it’s okay to share other brands’ information as either digital or print paid content. After he sent a takedown notice, the website took down the photo and updated its post, however, the photographer alleges the photo had already spread virally to other websites without proper attribution.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Typically, this is to build brand awareness, improve brand reputation, manage a crisis, or promote products, services and ideas. 3 Craft compelling messages and choose the right channels The messages you send out should be clear, timely, relevant and aligned with your brand's voice.

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PRSay

JANUARY 23, 2019

12, UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi became a viral sensation after performing a enthusiastic routine that earned a perfect score at the Collegiate Challenge. As you get ready to build your brand, think about how you can add some extra special, outside-the-box flare. What makes your brand or idea stand out? Perfect your routine.

Communications 146

Communications Viral YouTube Creativity 146

5W PR

AUGUST 10, 2021

Many years ago, one of the currently most successful personal care brands, Old Spice, faced the problem of not appealing to a younger audience. That meant appealing to a younger target audience was going to take some rebranding, and the brand had to change its image. It did this successfully with a bold marketing campaign.

Branding 88

Branding Brand Marketing Viral 88

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. On Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all those other social networks. YouTube: How many views do they get? Some of the top content publishers in the big brand area that are worth keeping an eye on are Red Bull and LEGO.

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How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Then, I met Mark Traphagen , who participated in my panel on branding and thought leadership at the Social Tools Summit in October (where he won a Social Guru award). It would not seem to have “next YouTube video stars” written all over. We post a new Here’s Why video every Monday at this link and on our YouTube channel.

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Video B2B Film Marketing 153

Melissa Agnes

JUNE 3, 2014

It also presents risks of viralization and losing very public control. Making communications between your organization and its stakeholders more personal and memorable is so important – for marketing, brand awareness and crisis preparedness. Ah, what an awesome and important question! Source: Wikipedia).

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Airlines Crisis Wikipedia Social Media 206

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . Boost your Brand Awareness. Instant notifications provide the opportunity for you to always be on top of who’s talking about your brand. Receiving instant alerts is key to boosting your brand’s name.

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Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. Additionally, YouTube rolled out their version of this successful content format via YouTube Shorts.

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Video Agency Strategy Marketing 98

Buzzstream

MARCH 26, 2025

If You Don’t Have Value, Expect to Pay When youre just starting and have no brand, no content, no audience money often fills the gap. But one of the things that kind of just stood out to me was a recent email that you had sent through and as part of your newsletter, and it was really about building link to a brand new site.

Branding 62

Branding Brand SEO Data 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These pint-sized personalities have amassed legions of followers on social media platforms, partnering with brands and making a significant impact on the world of influencer marketing. Their authenticity and natural approachability make them relatable, helping brands foster consumer trust.

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Branding Brand Marketing Ethics 83

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Last year, the folks behind the “Carrie” remake nailed it with their “ Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise ” that terrified customers to the tune of nearly 60 million YouTube views. Another beverage brand that has perfected prankvertising is Pepsi Max, thanks to the comic genius and off-roading skills of NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon.

Advertising 92

Advertising Advertising Viral YouTube 92

Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

They are moving to YouTube and Instagram. Millennials know when they are being pitched and teens are identifying more with top YouTubers than conventional celebrities ( Variety ). Brands, recognizing this shift in popularity, are including stars from YouTube, Vine and Instagram in their television commercials.

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Pitching How To Instagram YouTube 120

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Two years later, Popeyes chose to debut its chicken sandwich announcement with a video from Sweet Dixie Kitchen, where they would give a preview of the sandwich, giving an in-depth and viral feel to the announcement. On top of standard visuals, Popeyes’ introductory video demonstrated the brand’s command of visual storytelling.

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Product Launch Storytelling Social Media Video 149

Cision

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

With social media and access to this information being so easy, anybody with a smartphone and an idea can become a viral source of news. And while this may seem obvious, depending on your brand’s priorities there is a lot to consider. Use past media mentions to understand the keywords that are being used to talk about your brand.

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How To Social Media B2C Television 149

Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

But with the power and reach of social media, snatching up prospects halfway around the world seems like a piece of cake…that is, if a brand is listening carefully to what their competitors are saying to their audiences. And videos about facts and cool weird things do much better on YouTube.”.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Social Media 120

Cision

JUNE 10, 2016

If they don’t know how do something they can look up a YouTube video and learn, often from a peer rather than a mentor. Feature senior leaders from your target industry in your content marketing to build awareness of your brand and association to respected influencers. The world they’ve grown up in is that of the Information Age.

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How To Marketing YouTube Study 120

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. They’ve built a product, service or brand and now they are ready to be known. Is there a viral video on Tik Tok that you can be the expert saying why it’s something you should or shouldn’t do?

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Pitching Video YouTube Viral 130

Sword and the Script

JUNE 14, 2022

93% of buyers “video builds trust in a brand” but success with video in B2B marketing requires a clear purpose, a plan to promote and measure results. When the video was finally done, it was published on YouTube and embedded in emails and a product page. Most marketing videos aren’t going viral.

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B2B Video Marketing Survey 139

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

Is there a YouTube video that garnered thousands of organic views? Did one of your whitepapers go viral—backlinked by many notable websites? It’s crucial to keep a repurposing and distribution strategy around every long-form piece your brand creates before you begin execution. How to repurpose blog content.

eBook 143

eBook YouTube Video Social Media 143

NewsWhip

DECEMBER 31, 2019

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a look at which brands excelled in their social strategy this year. We looked for standouts in these categories: Best Brand Utilizing Data. Best Brand on Instagram. Best Brand on Twitter. Best Socially-conscious Brand. Best Legacy Brand. Most Inclusive Brand.

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Branding Brand Film Instagram 78

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 14, 2021

On the other hand… It’s not at all obvious, right now, how brands would participate. ” This seems to be up in the air right now–I haven’t seen any “brands” out there. “Going viral” on TikTok is a big reason many use it. . Maybe they won’t participate at all.

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YouTube Viral SEO B2B 109

The Resolution Blog

JUNE 24, 2015

Whether you're a small business with an announcement to make or a worldwide brand with big news to break, you're going to need to get your story out there. That's why more and more organisations are transitioning to the brand newsroom approach. Going viral is great - but actions are more important. About Kate Parker.

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Viral Social Media Small Business YouTube 120

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” SoMe = Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. The perpetuation of a “viral” story on digital channels can be hours. 5/6 (May 2011): 530-546.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Journalism YouTube 120

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Over the past few years, we’ve come to learn that one person can go a long way in wrecking havoc on a brand. Dave Carroll was one of the first to prove this point brilliantly with his “ United Breaks Guitars ” YouTube trilogy. Every single interaction your employees have with your customers is a direct reflection of your brand.

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