PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage. Do you really want someone known as @shroomy0021 managing your corporate communications? Take a quick test.

Crisis Communications 160

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 160

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Fast forward to today, those very channels have donned a new hat – they’ve become vibrant marketplaces, offering the joy of online shopping with a social flavor. Being on social media is the online pastime that everyone loves. billion people were using social media globally. In 2023, more than 4.89

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

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.

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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?

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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.

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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

Cision

JUNE 16, 2017

As About.com became Dotdash and the San Diego Chargers were relocated and renamed the Los Angeles Chargers, social media was bursting with thoughts and opinions on these rebrands. The naming process itself requires a lot of heavy lifting, but so does the communication that must follow. Start with your employees.

Communications 250

Communications How To Telecommunications Employee 250

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

Cision

MARCH 11, 2016

Yesterday, CEO of Crescenzo Communications Steve Crescenzo kicked off the #RaganDisney Social Media Conference for PR, Marketing & Corporate Communications at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. If you wouldn’t share it at a party, don’t share it on social media,” he explained. “If No, probably not.

Social Media 0

Social Media Media Mobile Video 0

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

Shift Communications

APRIL 13, 2022

The importance of social media. Brands today are built on social. In our new blog series, our social specialists analyzed what’s working (and not) on the primary social networks. They started with Facebook and Instagram. The post 2022 Social Media Trends Pt. What hasn’t?

LinkedIn 78

LinkedIn Social Media Twitter Trends 78

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 117

Social Media Brand Branding Media 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2022

It was helped by a groundswell of social media support from fans posting to #FreeBritney, and egged on by a suddenly sympathetic mediaverse. Speculators spurred on the NFT craze and early adopting celebrities in music, art, and sports drove constant media coverage. It only took them two decades. Better.com. Activision Blizzard.

Facebook 310

Facebook Crisis Employee Government 310

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 8, 2016

A story in the Minneapolis Star Tribune over the weekend highlighted for me a trend I’ve been thinking a lot about lately: The chasm between senior leaders and employees has never been wider–thanks (in a larger way than you might think) to social media. How does this illustrate my point? This is unbelievable to me.”

Employee 0

Employee Social Media Viral Media 0

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

PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

In their annual analysis of trends in business and communications, the10company sees 2019 as a year of influence for employees and consumers. This] is the year of power to the people,” says Valerie Di Maria, principal of the communications and marketing firm. Here are three main takeaways from their report: 1.

Trends 151

Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 151

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

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

These are all great goals for your social media campaign, but without the right social media team behind you, you’ll never be able to accomplish any of them. Find out how at Mari Smith’s “Ramp Up Facebook and ROI” webinar! Focus your employees around a single strategy. Register today!

Social Media 120

Social Media Report Media Training Training 120

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

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Reputation Training 120