The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2017

A good friend of mine who used to frequent my Facebook feed with prolific musings on life and work announced recently a hiatus from the social media site. Her writings were always cleverly written, clear in point, generous in spirit and a joy to read. I’d love for Facebook to return to its place of fun and enjoyment.

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Flack's Revenge

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I had to smile when I read that Facebook’s reducing news content in the newsfeed. Just recall the headlines: May 2016 – Facebook is accused of liberal bias in the feed. Just recall the headlines: May 2016 – Facebook is accused of liberal bias in the feed. March 2017 – Facebook launches new AI tool to fight fake news.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

So when Kami asked me if I’d write a guest post for her, there was no way I’d say “no.” I emailed it around, shared it on Facebook, asked people to comment (even via DM, and some did not like that!)… Just write. To just write. And just write. So just write. Just write.

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Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Facebook Messenger bots (chatbots) are a controversial feature that was added to the standalone Messenger service earlier this year. Recently, Facebook started allowing its Messenger chatbots to take payments – making the interaction between chatbot not only a customer service feature but an e-commerce feature.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 24, 2017

All eyes turned to me when the topic of an obituary came up, as I write and work with the press (sure, it’s great to have doctors, lawyers, accountants in your family, but PR is needed too). My dad’s obit was the toughest thing to write because it was through tears – but also the easiest.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. I encourage people to write whatever inspires them, and often this does have a natural timeliness (“my favorite TV show just ended, I want to write a post about books that are similar in theme.”).

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Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

By Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire In early 2018, Facebook announced a news feed update that dramatically changes how brands can engage with their communities and audiences within the Facebook platform. However, there are still ways brands can get their content into the Facebook newsfeed.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. Even if you dont manage Facebook ads, for example, taking the course will help you to be a better cross-functional collaborator with your peers in marketing.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Aside from bragging rights, writing an ebook can help increase your authority because people will begin to see you as an expert on the topic. Reason #5: eBooks allow you to create a community around your brand.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 11, 2017

My vision is to create a legacy for CIPR members and the broader business community that will inspire practitioners and support continuous learning and development. Crowdsourcing a community of practice. The #PRstack and #FuturePRoof communities are both based on this model. Thanks for stopping by. Please sign-up here.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 31, 2013

We are surrounded by mediocre writing, and it’s all Jane Austen’s fault. Why Mediocre Writing Is All Jane Austen’s Fault is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. I doubt there is no doubt.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 5, 2014

That was inspired, if you remember, by the constant (or so it seems to me) sunny and “shiny” updates one sees on Facebook that make one want to barf. DMs like: “Your eyes r so pretty, you write me honey?” Which are the Facebook status updates you could do without? ” ~ Rich Reader. Robert Udowitz.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The United Nations Foundation (UNF)’s Girl Up campaign, for example, relies heavily on digital platforms such as Instagram , Facebook , YouTube videos, and blogs to encourage youth to advocate for health, education, and leadership for girls everywhere. It is powerful for inspiring action and sharing personal stories of change and impact.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Meetups: Smaller, local events that bring together professionals from various fields can be particularly useful for building casual, organic relationships within your community. Facebook and Instagram : Share success stories, client testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content to showcase your work and attract potential clients.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 19, 2014

Since the podcast on “ doing crisis communications right “, with Captain Chris Hsiung and Shino Tanaka, aired last week, I’ve received some really great follow up questions from listeners. Q: How do you communicate with those people in your community who do not have the means or refuse to use social media?

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Cision

JUNE 26, 2017

Writing for TechRadar, Digital Camera Magazine describes ten guidelines for creating a great photo : Simplify the scene. Taylor Loren of Later writes that there are two different types of hashtags on Instagram : branded and community. Community hashtags are hashtags that contextualize a post to a greater interest community.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

In November of 2018, the Hootsuite Blog stated that over 200 million people participated in Facebook Groups and there were about 150 million people who took advantage of Facebook Stories. Share personal community stories; go into the communities and get to know the social activists and well-known people who can create change.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Often, people write about journalists as “journalists” – a nebulous bunch of undifferentiated people who perform the same tasks (perhaps in different verticals). And you hear journalists complain about this lack of differentiation in how the PR community pitches them. Messengers. About 39 percent of journalists fall into this category.

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 1, 2014

We make software that helps eCommerce stores advertise and retarget to people on Facebook. I personally have spoken at a number of Facebook Advertising conferences and events, as well as eCommerce meetups, Startup events, and an occasional podcast. All on the topic of Facebook advertising, and how to make the most from it.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

I am not actively pushing Facebook targeting campaigns right now (most of our clients are in the B2B tech space, so Facebook is less important anyway). Frank: This question implies that we are writing the epitaph on social media platforms and I don’t think that’s true. What comes after social media? Further Reading.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Meltwater gamifies customer community. Content picks PR ethics. Trust but verify.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Take a peek at the social communities for my biggest client (of 10 years now!), Start research and writing a byline for my Trustmark client. .: We create content for Sleep Number’s Careers Facebook and Instagram pages and the company’s LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. Blog post research. 9:51 p.m.: Pass out.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Just as August was coming to a close, Bank of America announced its new initiative to make buying a home easier and more affordable for Black and Hispanic/Latino communities, which includes zero-down-payment and zero-closing mortgages for first-time home buyers. The two articles about the employee pushback received 34k engagements. .

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Barokas

JANUARY 19, 2018

With over 2 billion users on Facebook and over 800 million users on Instagram, these two social networking sites have far surpassed their original intentions to connect family and friends. Here is what you can expect from Facebook and Instagram’s new algorithms and how you can increase your content’s visibility: Facebook.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Elyce also talks about the process of writing her upcoming book, which captures the journey of building two successful brands. She discusses how the new company has grown, how she incorporates vintage-inspired designs with modern sensibilities, and what’s next for the Frances Valentine brand. Find us on

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

On Friday, September 24, Facebook rebooted its Notes feature. Should you immediately leap to Facebook Notes? Still no luck even being indexed, also 72 hours later: Even after Tweeting it: The conclusion thus far is inescapable: if your goal is improved inbound links and SEO, Facebook’s new Notes reboot won’t help one bit.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 18, 2014

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. As a result, we aren’t often privy to their thinking, including their rationale for Facebook or their plans for Pinterest.

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Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

We received tons of great info on content creation , storytelling and writing, so below we highlighted some of the best takeaways: 1. Writing is appetite. Anyone can write, but in order to be great at content, and have your content produce results, you have to make it a habit. Content is habit. Click here to tweet this! ).

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Business Wire

JUNE 28, 2017

Tech innovation goes so fast that Facebook Live and Google News Lab have dedicated training centers for journalists, bloggers, and influencers. 5/ Think social media - Write pertinent and quality content; it will drive sharing and engagement. Choose the community you want to reach and craft messages adapted to its members.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

And now onward with this month’s PR Tech Sum – a summary of useful news from the vendor community from the last month or so. For example, Apple is reportedly exploring AI deals with both Facebook owner Meta, and Open AI. All these new industry moves could be good for the PR community in the long run.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

If left to my own devices I write in a passive voice, I habitually use compound sentences, and my vocabulary choice is less than ideal (humblebrag – I use too many syllables). On a weekly basis, I get a platform to the communications and marketing communities and need to write effectively for them. Google Now.

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PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

Here are some of the ways transparency plays a major role, whether you’re a PR or marketing organization, a major conglomerate or a community business: Transparency within your team. Even communications-based organizations like social media giants Facebook and Twitter are grappling with issues around transparency.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2017

Write “vertically.” ” It’s particularly important to stick to industry topics and issues when writing for a B2B audience. Today’s PR teams encourage clients to blog about relevant topics for their audience and pitch these writings to trade pub and other editors. A successful outcome?

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

“Talking about ourselves—whether in a personal conversation or through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter—triggers the same sensation of pleasure in the brain as food or money” – Robert Lee Holz, “Science Reveals Why We Brag So Much,” Wall Street Journal, 2012. Encourage people to talk about themselves.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

That was a real success in the college community. As part of an effort to get smaller blogs to write about the film, I contacted blog owner, Jamie Bullock, of Project:Women and told her about the film. I posted on my Facebook page and told ALL my friends and family why they should support the film.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

You need look no further than the marketing, media and PR community for evidence of the decline in the craft of personal blogging. The community that once coalesced around backlinks and comments has gone. Individual bloggers have shifted to platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn where it’s easier to engage with a community at scale.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2018

In one class, we were asked to write a release based on a police report. I’m impressed by Facebook campaigns that get people motivated. Karlie: Writing is still key, along with planning and being organized. I encourage interns to meet other people in the PR community — at an agency, at a Chapter luncheon etc.

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