Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 28, 2013

In addition to being Community Manager Appreciation Day (#CMAD for all you hashtag fiends), today is also the day: Henry VIII died (1547, and women all over England breathed a sigh of relief). ” (on the difference between social media managers and community managers) ~ Ryan Rutan , Jive Software. That’s ok.

Community 104

Community eBook Social Media Customer Service 104

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

Another great resource or ally can come from working with a trusted research firm that can help you “uncover the hidden patterns of understanding that undermine citizen action,” as the Topos Partnership has done for a variety of communities in at least seven different sectors. How do you qualify your audience for each campaign?

Community 102

Community Communications Case Study Customer Service 102

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

Community 85

Community Customer Service System Guidelines 85

The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The one thing you can rely on in Social Media is that there will be change. It doesn’t create social media stars and their advertising is not producing as much revenue as other networks. And according to the 2016 Cision State of the Media Report they don’t think Twitter is going away anytime soon. Journalists on Twitter.

Twitter 235

Twitter Customer Service Web Facebook 235

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2012

They are a service business. One that could have a vibrant Facebook community, if they could just get to that point. Now you have a bulletin board that anyone can see, and come and ask questions on, so it is a simple and free customer service platform. Remember that old saying, “Know your customer”?

Community 101

Community Facebook How To Web 101

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2011

about what the difference is between “community manager&# and “social media manager?&# I know I am – and I am both a community manager and a social media manager! With the explosion of social media over the past few years, more and more companies are hiring…well, someone to manage social media.

Community 81

Community Social Media Facebook Twitter 81

Communications Conversations

MAY 29, 2019

Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst of transitioning to a post-social-media landscape, I envision another stark trend: The comeback of community. You were building a community.

Viral 98

Viral Community Reddit Facebook 98

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

Community 88

Community Publicity Web Social Media 88

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Summary of monthly PR tech news: Critical Mention adds a media database; Talkwalker acquires Nielson Social; Watch out for fine print in media monitoring contracts As a term, earned media made a big splash in search trends in late 2004 or early 2005…and then interest waned. Earned media is sexy.

Media Relations 146

Media Relations Media Print Software 146

Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 27, 2015

There is currently a huge divide between police officers / agencies and the communities they serve. My friend and colleague, Tim Burrows , a retired police officer and now social media consultant for police agencies, is one of the ones out there doing it right. podcast, called The Police Podcast.

Community 100

Community Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications 100

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. Cultivate media and influencers. Build a community.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 29, 2011

I’ve found that one of the most important things to do, when trying to build one’s online community, is to participate consistently in your preferred channels. Is there a way for me to cut down the amount of time I spend in social media?&#. Inevitably, then, the time question comes up. “How can I always be online?

Community 99

Community Tools Facebook Twitter 99

Rock the Status Quo

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

They’re unavoidable on social media and most of us quake in fear at the thought of handling them wrong. It also supports why a one-size-fits-all approach to customer service is rarely a good idea. . Customer service is a HUGE component of social media, but does it apply to public relations?

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Customer Service Resources 100

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Brand reputations can make or break a company; a few bad reviews or questionable comments on social media could turn away customers instantly. Especially in the era of social media and the instant gratification of the Internet, if there’s a single mistake your company has made, people will find it. Make your customers happy.

Reputation 137

Reputation Branding Brand Customer Service 137

Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

Bigger and better than ever, Social Media Marketing World 2016 didn’t disappoint on day one. Back-to-back sessions on social media, content marketing, customer service, employee advocacy and social tools hosted over 3,000 social media marketers from across the globe. Vitality of Social Media. The sentiment?

Social Media 0

Social Media Marketing Media Customer Service 0

Cision

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Social Media Week 2015 concluded just as it started – with tons of great information and ideas. Each delved into how social intelligence can help you listen to conversations online to benefit your brand’s customer service, marketing, product development, sales and PR initiatives. Transparent and honest use of social media.

Media 120

Media Social Media Community Measurement 120

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 10, 2022

Today’s consumers, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly turning to social media influencers and online communities to make purchasing decisions and receive customer service, according to a new study from Oracle and Brent Leary, partner at CRM Essentials.

Social Media 97

Social Media Consumer Branding Brand 97

Prowly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How do you check how ineffective your media monitoring tactics are? Unless you know the smart ways to use media monitoring to its fullest potential. All you need are a few convenient media monitoring features. Especially in the media, a new important headline comes up every second of every day. Scoring high for all three?

Data 104

Data Media Product Launch Analysis 104

5W PR

DECEMBER 26, 2019

COMMUNITY BUILDING. An interesting trend among some respondents is that they’re focused on building smaller and more connected communities on their social media platforms. Many respondents said they will be spending more money on ads because of social media restraints, with Facebook and Google among the platforms cited.

Marketing 113

Marketing Instagram Media SEO 113

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

TCIP #014 – Toronto Police Service, Their Customer Service and Crisis Preparedness with Chris Boddy. This week on The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Staff Sergeant Chris Boddy of the Toronto Police Service. Help Prevent A Crisis With A Social Media Risk Analysis.

Crisis Management 191

Crisis Management Crisis Healthcare Customer Service 191

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Recently, Cision® CMO, Chris Lynch, sat down with Steve Barrett, editorial director of PRWeek for the inaugural podcast of the show Earned Media Rising. The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

As communicators, we will be increasingly asked not only to create relationships and generate coverage for brands and organizations, but to build the kind of relationships that actually influence behavior, and do so in a transparent way. Earned media isn’t going away any time soon, but in recent years, social platforms have dominated.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Social media has changed the world of PR and it’s for the better. Social media is about people, however, the technology helps to facilitate the great interactions we experience. Social media helps you to gather intelligence and to become more intimate with your customers and other important stakeholders.

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113

Critical Mention

MARCH 15, 2019

In fact, in 2018, Statista stated that 54 percent of all consumers now browse social media on a mobile device at least once a day. This makes it critical to optimize your social media marketing strategy to be mobile-friendly to engage these consumers. With these seven tips, you can get started on enhancing your social media campaigns!

Mobile 109

Mobile Social Media Marketing Media 109

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These are the “Big Four” of the social media marketing world. And, they encompass about 90% of all social media marketing for most companies. However, a slew of other more niche social networks exist that may help your social media marketing efforts. It’s a COMMUNITY play.

Social Media 121

Social Media Reddit Pinterest Communications 121

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2017

We’re still working with press releases and traditional media in the same way that I began my career in the early nineties. But practice is broadening to include new forms of media including influencer relations, social media, community engagement and messaging. Media change. Media relations.

Publicity 119

Publicity Customer Service Community Internal 119

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

I am a social media advocate. I love the collaborative energy, thoughts and community. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. This is the nature of digital media. Social media by definition is a space where people share ideas and information. It’s where I work.

Social Media 111

Social Media Reddit Media Facebook 111

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The Law Enforcement Social Media Conference. A three day event, The Law Enforcement Social Media Conference is the first ever online social media conference for law enforcement and the speaker list is sensational! How to position your agency as a social media influencer. Register now!

Conference 100

Conference Social Media Media Crisis 100

Cision

APRIL 3, 2015

How to Build & Evangelize Your Community With Word-of-Mouth Marketing. How can you build a community online and off? 10 Tips to Activate Employees on Social Media. To tap into this market, brands need to empower internal supporters and stakeholders to join the conversation on social media. White Paper.

Marketing 120

Marketing Customer Service Employee Mobile 120

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

If you’re a public relations professional (or business owner) fixated on getting that One Big Media Hit (Oprah, anyone?), consider this instead: The customer is your media. Repeat after me: the customer is your media. I’ve written before about how good customer service is the best kind of PR.

Publicity 108

Publicity Media Case Study Nonprofit 108

Rock the Status Quo

JULY 30, 2014

Or looking at the percentage of website referral traffic coming from specific social media platforms or editorial placements using Google Analytics. ” Ask, “How will this help my biz increase revenue, lower costs, or improve customer service?” You can also post your questions here for the community.

Measurement 219

Measurement Customer Service Analytics Leadership 219

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Today’s reliance on social media platforms to search and shop by all generations continues to shine a light on every social media marketing phase. Accountability is the final reason for employing a social media approval process. Social media campaigns are usually time-sensitive. Why is this important? Optimization.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Case Study Construction 88

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 31, 2011

On May 24, the #MeasurePR chat was a community chat, discussing the reporting side of measurement—how PRs plan for a tool throwing bad numbers, reporting numbers that contradict, and whether Share of Voice (SOV) is a useful or useless PR metric. Here's her quick recap.].

Community 53

Community Measurement System Customer Service 53

5W PR

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Customer-Centric Social Media Social media platforms have become essential for engaging with customers. Budget airlines should actively monitor their social media channels and respond promptly to inquiries and complaints. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and helps build trust.

Airlines 78

Airlines Marketing Travel Policies 78

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 25, 2013

Before they even invested heavily in social media, Chobani was growing fast via word of mouth and a quality listening program. And the company has used a lot of the techniques I discussed recently, right here on WUL, on growing your Facebook community. Ashley Butler : We make upwards of 2MM cases a week!

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Travel Facebook Web 105