Agility PR Solutions

JULY 10, 2022

New research from marketing-focused social advertising automation platform Smartly.io examines the role social media plays in how consumers connect and engage with brands and how the Gen Z mindset differs from the generations before it when it comes to interacting with social ads.

Social Media 166

Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 166

Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2024

News coverage fuels social media; but increasingly, social media fuels the news; shaping opinion on social media boils down to authenticity, experience and customer service More consumers trust social media for information than other conventional sources, including traditional news, business and government.

Survey 132

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Communications Conversations

JUNE 17, 2021

My point: Social media is so fragmented now and includes so many different time-consuming platforms, you can’t possibly keep up and show up on all of them. So, you can’t possibly know it all when it comes to social media marketing. Social media marketing is a tough job.

Social Media 170

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 170

PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For brands looking to connect with a modern audience, this increasingly means cultivating a compelling social media presence. More than three-quarters of businesses use social media to engage with customers and drive revenue. What’s more, consumers want to see their favorite brands on social media.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Especially given consumers are looking for brands to take leadership right now. General Mills’ social team didn’t sit idly around very long–they started interviewing key executives a couple weeks ago around COVID-related topics. Makes sense, right? Domino’s uses Zoom to produce recruiting commercial.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the ever-evolving beauty industry, small companies often face the daunting challenge of competing against established brands with substantial marketing budgets and a loyal customer base.

Industry 186

Industry Brand Branding Marketing 186

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 3, 2021

What makes a brand “best in class” when it comes to social media marketing? Clients are constantly asking me what other companies are doing in terms of social media marketing best practices. Companies want to learn and get better at social media marketing–yes, even in 2021.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Social Media Marketing Media 158

Cision

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As frequently as marketing changes, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve as much as possible. Here are three marketing trends you need to be aware of as we head into the final quarter of the year. Livestreaming is Changing How We Consume Video. These are just a few of the recent changes in the marketing realm.

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Onclusive

MAY 12, 2022

One of the biggest challenges for communications professionals is understanding how their efforts influence consumer behavior so they can optimize media strategy and demonstrate tangible business value. Some of these insights are quite surprising, so you don’t want to miss this!

Consumer 195

Consumer Publicity Media Analysis 195

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2023

The paper, “Organizational Social Media Mourning: Toward a Framework for Organizations Wishing to Empathize With Publics During Tragedies” is by Jensen Moore, Ph.D., Organizations scrambled to halt their scheduled social media content and to decide how or whether they should offer their support after these tragedies.

Social Media 167

Social Media Publicity Media Journalism 167

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Social media has profoundly shaped global events, public discourse, and the very fabric of our societies since the early 21st century. These evolving regulations and landmark court cases have not only impacted how platforms operate but also reshaped the strategies of brands and marketers navigating this complex landscape.

Social Media 107

Social Media Privacy Brand Branding 107

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2023

social media marketing efforts, social media marketing campaigns, entire video, many brands, drive traffic In today’s digital age, social media video marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their target audience.

Social Media 118

Social Media Video Marketing Media 118

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of PR and marketing, the ability to shape and capitalise on trends is vital for successful campaigns. In fact, shaping and capitalising on both industry trends and consumer trends (rather than just responding), has numerous benefits. This is where social listening tools play a pivotal role.

Trends 195

Trends Marketing Analysis Leadership 195

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. The talent market in many industries is tighter than ever. Marketers look beyond products.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Curated by PR News, The Skinny details the top stories in the communication industry, covering social media, crisis management, media relations, content marketing, technology, and digital PR. The Social Media Examiner. It is a great way to connect with new journalists for media coverage!

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Retail Healthcare Crisis Management Social Media 320

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Yes, that’s right, it’s not just for marketing teams! Before we dig into our list of ‘11 ways social listening will transform your communications strategy and performance’ first we need to answer the question: What is social listening?

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. Consider the following: 1.

B2B 118

B2B Social Media Marketing Media 118

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. Let’s congratulate and support Wei by sharing his video on social media! We selected two winners. Here is Wei’s winning video.

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Video Journalism Education Resources 352

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 18, 2019

Social media marketing tactics seem to be taking over. In order to reach a large, targeted audience, brands are turning towards various platforms to increase brand awareness, exposure, and Return on Investment (ROI), often through social media influencers.

Advertising 321

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 17, 2024

Influencer marketing has emerged as a pivotal strategy in modern digital advertising, leveraging the popularity and authority of individuals with large followings on social media platforms to promote products and services.

Consumer 109

Consumer Fashion Marketing Advertising 109

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 30, 2021

Social media platforms seem to be changing at a rapid pace, and companies have to keep up if they want to stay relevant with consumers, and their industries at large. One of the ways that brands can get their content in front of the eyes of the consumers is through using hashtags, especially on platforms […].

Marketing 173

Marketing Consumer Social Media Industry 173

Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Video has been hailed as a key driver of engagement and sales for some time now, but communicators may not be aware of exactly how powerful the medium is with consumers. New research from marketing-focused video creation firm Animoto shares data that makes it very clear, detailing a shift in social media platforms and video […].

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Video Social Media Brand Branding 158

Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Authenticity is what has always given influencers their power, and it’s what separates them other marketing messaging in the eyes of consumers. And social media has given influencers the clout and the platform to promote products. The post Are influencers losing power?

Consumer 158

Consumer Social Media Company Marketing 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

Marketing 204

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 204

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix.

Strategy 418

Strategy Media Advertising Advertising 418

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

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Media Relations Newspapers Measurement Social Media 331

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 7, 2021

The PR toolkit has evolved well beyond traditional press releases and media interviews to include the storytelling power of content marketing. The post How content marketing will humanize brand connections in 2021 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. In this case, […].

Content Marketing 174

Content Marketing Brand Branding Marketing 174

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

SumAll : Earlier in the year, I wanted to find a tool that gave me a comprehensive view of my social media data. With clear peaks and valleys represented that highlight your ability to engage and spark enthusiasm, you can determine new ways to interest audiences at different times in your marketing programs.

Communications 383

Communications Tools Google Resources 383

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Storytelling 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

That’s empowering to regular consumers. Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology. Don’t over-delegate social content. The same rules apply for sarcasm and snark in my view.

Construction 385

Construction Crisis Social Media Reputation 385

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This is particularly true for marketing, and the same applies to brand and corporate communications. The future of event marketing will be in hybrid happenings that attract both physical and virtual participants and attendees. Marketing and corporate communications will overlap. DEI becomes mission-critical.

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Trends Communications Employee Corporate 407

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

People who work in the marketing communications field have grappled with a very existential question in recent years: If marketing comms is becoming a more data-driven profession, then what happens to the art of storytelling I’ve cultivated my whole career? The social networks can be helpful for this. Data Mappings: Sentiment.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

To no one’s surprise, social media use has reached an all-time high since the pandemic’s onset. As people spend more time at home, social media is the predominant avenue to reach consumers with captivating content in real-time to drive behavior. Yet, […].

Marketing 167

Marketing Social Media Consumer Media 167

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

58% spending more time researching products before making purchasing decisions; social media has become increasingly important in B2B marketing The consumerization of business technology is probably one of the biggest driving forces in the development of B2B software. Using people’s names in marketing email (i.e.

B2B 158

B2B Leadership Marketing Software 158