Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Like it or not, your company needs social media – here’s why: Over half the world is on social media. billion people worldwide are on social media, according to new data , with most individuals spending two and a half hours a day scrolling their feeds. Social media opens new doors.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media LinkedIn Engineering 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As we turn the page on the year, it’s time to look at the trends that affect PR and marketing communications. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Employees are in charge. But in 2022, employee engagement will be the new recruitment. Branded content is king.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Communications Conversations

JUNE 11, 2021

Governance isn’t one of the sexiest areas of social media marketing. And, after the year we all just had, if you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to revisit your social media community guidelines. In our communities. So yeah, social media community guidelines.

Guidelines 190

Guidelines Community Social Media Examples 190

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Consider the following: Three out of four (75 percent) employees report wasting time to keep up with the constant dings, pings, chats and more. Two-thirds of employees (66 percent) report losing between 30 minutes and 1 hour every day from pressure to keep up, costing over three billion dollars in annual profits from wasted time alone.

Employee 94

Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Communications Conversations

JULY 14, 2020

It’s the notion of CEOs sharing employee-only messages with external audiences. It addressed what I’m sure was a fairly anxious Microsoft employee base and talked about the company’s mission and steps they were taking to assist in the virus efforts around the world. Another recent example: Facebook.

Employee 78

Employee LinkedIn Social Media Trends 78

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. Empower Your Employees and Advocates.

Crisis Communications 325

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Employee 325

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For many brands, LinkedIn is a key social media channel–especially B2B brands, where LinkedIn can be a key awareness, engagement and even lead driver. LinkedIn says a whopping 30% of a brand page’s engagement comes from employees. but if I had to guess it would easily be north of 50% employee comments.

LinkedIn 74

LinkedIn Employee Survey Internal 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. According to an IDC study , 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level/vice president executives use social media to make purchasing decisions. Journalists use social media, too.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Those who went quiet and were going through the crisis communications playbook when it came to content on social channels. Best Buy shares CEO video message initially aimed at employees on LinkedIn. Walmart uses employee-generated content to thank front-line workers. It’s been fascinating to watch. Very transparent.

Social Media 198

Social Media Brand Branding Employee 198

Communications Conversations

MAY 26, 2022

When it comes to social media marketing, our priorities seem to be messed up. Where do we focus the bulk of our time and energy in social media marketing? Think about how much time we spend setting up social media ads, creating them and tracking them. Think about community management. We just have to.

Social Media 143

Social Media Marketing Media Community 143

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Here’s a simple test for you to take, and it all comes down to a series of questions about how you FEEL before you communicate. When you FEEL this means you’re able to Face Fears , communicate with Empathy , use Ethics and good judgment and discover how much you Love your mission.

Communications 184

Communications Skype Ethics Leadership 184

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 23, 2018

Facebook is reporting flat growth, and certain reports say page engagement is down by as much as 50 percent. Some are saying, as this CNBC report claims , that we’ve hit “peak social media” (get ready for a complete over-use of that term over the next six months!). Facebook now has 2.23 BILLION users.

Social Media 88

Social Media Trends Communications Instagram 88

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair.

Communications 212

Communications Employee Crisis Policies 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine Facebook without Mark Zuckerberg, or Tesla without Elon Musk. In today’s business and media landscape, the CEO role extends far beyond the traditional confines of boardrooms and executive suites. CEOs have a key role as conduits to various stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, and the press.

Corporate 182

Corporate Analysis Reputation Trends 182

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. We need an environmental-type standard for communication,” he said. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

Shift Communications

MAY 10, 2022

Brands today are built on social, but social media marketing has never been more cut-throat. In our new blog series, we talk what’s working (and not) across key social channels. In our new blog series, we talk what’s working (and not) across key social channels. Its user base is no match for Facebook or Instagram.

Pinterest 78

Pinterest YouTube Social Media Trends 78

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When speaking with professional communicators and journalists, Lata Nott often finds herself offering directions about her specialty area. Here, she offers a preview of her speech and discusses what she calls “First Amendment-ish” issues: Our Conference theme this year is “Strategic Communications: Navigating a World Disrupted.”

Communications 148

Communications Employee Government Nonprofit 148

Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

It worries me when crisis communication professionals are still advising their clients to avoid social media in a crisis. Fear will be your downfall, not social media. Social media presents so many powerful opportunities to communicate and build trusting relationships with your audiences.

Social Media 252

Social Media Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications 252

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When was the last time your company conducted a social media audit? However, a good, in-depth social media audit is worth it’s weight in gold. An audit gives you the perfect “pause” to re-shape your social media strategy. Now the question is: What’s included in a social media audit?

Social Media 104

Social Media Media LinkedIn Facebook 104

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Facebook has reportedly been rewarding video on its platform recently. This means social media posts that include video are granted better reach on the platform. In turn, social media experts have rushed to proclaim brands should be using video to drive better engagement. The Impact on Social Media ROI.

Social Media 118

Social Media Brand Branding Media 118

Cision

JUNE 20, 2015

When you listen to conversations about your brand on social media, take note of the frequency of negative comments and the topics associated with such sentiments. However, not every pessimistic tweet or Facebook rant should be treated like a major crisis. Prepare yourself for a social media crisis.

Social Media 120

Social Media Crisis Crisis Communications Media 120

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

It details a multi-country, multi-industry survey examining how successfully businesses communicate across their organizations. IPR defines organizational clarity as the extent that “employees recognize a line-of-sight between their job and the marketplace they operate in, against the backdrop of the company’s strategy.”

Internal 218

Internal International Communications Employee 218

Onclusive

MARCH 9, 2023

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ve looked at coverage of gender topics across social media , and how you can tailor your comms to be part of the conversation. International Women’s Day across social media International Women’s Day 2023 generated 478,064 social media items over the past week.

Internal 195

Internal International Brand Branding 195

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A company with two plane crashes in the last year asks people to post their bucket list destinations on social media. A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. Everyone is using social media for marketing today. Facebook isn’t Twitter, right?

Social Media 239

Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

As PR pros work from home, now is a good time for them to sharpen their communication and public relations skills through educational resources. Even though many public meetings, events and conferences have been canceled, communication is still evolving. Share Tweet Share. PR Week Webinars. Talk Like Ted. PRSSA Webinars.

Resources 136

Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It is almost a sport on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. I’ve watched them both grow into fabulous communicators and leaders! Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Cision

APRIL 1, 2015

Social Media Marketing World ended March 27, and social networks are likely still panting in exhaustion after handling the surge of tweets and posts from the 2,500 attendees. As seen time and again with breaking news stories, Twitter reigns supreme when it comes to communicating quickly. That belonged to Facebook.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Media Conference 120

5W PR

AUGUST 22, 2017

By: Kelsea, Social Media Director. Social media has grown from a simple place to connect friends and family to a marketplace for brands of all sizes. To ensure your company is abiding by the FTC regulations, social media professionals should familiarize themselves with the guidelines pertaining to social media use.

Social Media 92

Social Media Guidelines Media Handbook 92

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. When PR professionals target people in poor, rural communities, relying on stereotypes and misconceptions often hinders their campaigns, said Deana Rachelle Haworth, M.A., 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.”

Social Media 120

Social Media Conference Media Corporate 120

Maxim Behar

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Maxim Behar commented on the large-scale global collapse of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp which lasted more than 6 hours, how dependent we are on social media, can we count on them, who are the affected and more on the topic in the show The World and We on Bulgarian National Television with the anchor Joanna Levieva-Sawyer.

Television 52

Television Facebook Instagram Course 52

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. In fact, according to Dr. Vincent Covello of the Center for Risk Communication, stress can decrease people’s ability to process information by up to 80 percent. Our brains on stress.

Communications 199

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 199

PRSay

APRIL 26, 2022

For businesses, societal discord presents risks to corporate reputation, employee recruitment and organizational morale. Amid deep social and political divisions, can PR professionals, who are often tasked with avoiding risk, craft messages that bring people together? Communicating with purpose.

Corporate 145

Corporate Report Survey Employee 145