Buzzstream

JANUARY 15, 2025

It prompted thousands of social media posts, news discussions, a press release from McDonalds, and a new $5 value meal. This, to me, is the definition of viral. So, in this conversation, Chris outlined the step-by-step process for getting this data-driven digital PR content to go viral. Vince: Yeah, a hundred percent.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. The voracious appetite for viral stories on social platforms will assure plenty of exaggerated, distorted, and downright fake stories that seek to stoke tribal divisions.

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Onclusive

MARCH 24, 2022

Staying ahead of market shifts, opportunities and crises with predictive analytics — the real value is being able to identify a story to newsjack before it goes viral, or learning about a potential crisis before it happens and averting it. earned, owned and newswire media content across the entire customer journey.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

False narratives spread at lightning speed across social media platforms, reaching millions before facts catch up. For brands, the stakes couldn’t be higher consumer trust , once lost to viral falsehoods, proves difficult to rebuild. Social media amplifies these challenges. Recent data shows that 63% of U.S.

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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. But the joke infuriated many TikTok users, including our very own Chris Harihar, whose tweet went viral. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. And how is it different from social media monitoring? Social media listening and social media monitoring: what’s the difference? You can go further by analysing competitor activity and consumer discussions to see how you compare.

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5W PR

APRIL 8, 2025

A standout business model, strong D2C presence, and successful partnerships (like Urban Decays prowess on social media ) are all major pluses. Branded Retail Evolves: Experience Over Transaction As consumer behavior continues to shift, the role of retail is being redefined.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These sessions highlighted the growing demand for expert-led content in the beauty industry, as consumers increasingly turn to professionals for guidance on enhancing their routines. The minimalist approach to makeup and hair care has gained traction as consumers prioritize healthy, glowing skin and effortlessly styled hair.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Platform-Specific Campaigns: We identify the right platforms for your brand—whether it’s TikTok for viral content, TikTok Shop for seamless shopping integration, or Pinterest and Instagram for visually-driven storytelling. By partnering with influencers, brands tap into trusted voices who inspire consumer purchases and shape trends.

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Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It certainly didn’t help that some media outlets were all-too-eager to report intimate details of his death. It’s a one-way ticket to social media #virality.” To have their own post go viral, even land new business. Robin Williams’ tragic death leaves consumers at high risk of identity theft.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CrowdTangle, a social listening tool used across the media, entertainment, sports, and academic worlds, is, alas, no more. The social media landscape for publishers has undergone a seismic shift over the last decade. The social media landscape for publishers has undergone a seismic shift over the last decade.

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Onclusive

JULY 27, 2023

Increased Brand Visibility: A successful PR campaign can significantly boost brand visibility by securing media coverage in various outlets. For example, the “Share a Coke” campaign by Coca-Cola generated extensive media attention and widespread social media buzz.

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2024

Because it turns out that only 30% of consumers trust companies. So, if you run ads listing the six reasons consumers should choose your product, the consumer won’t believe you. However, if you have a verified customer post the six reasons they love your product, consumers will start to trust you.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2014

When it comes to social media, the landscape today is more cluttered than a hoarder’s bedroom. Thanks to social media, a little creativity can go a long way. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral and helped raise both awareness and more than $100 million dollars for the rare disease. Offer Simple Asks.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Emotional intelligence drives consumer culture which influences your business strategy. So, why not capitalize on this approach to forge a lifelong relationship with your consumers?

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Business Wire

MARCH 20, 2018

Earlier this month Business Wire hosted 5 reporters from leading digital publications for a discussion about millennial media myths, trends, audiences and their top engagement platforms. Collins , and Buzzfeed writer/editor Norberto Briceno at Business Wire’s Meet the Media: Mastering Millennial Media Breakfast in Los Angeles.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As a PR professional, you're always looking for the next spot for a story that will put your client or business in the media spotlight. If you want to find the best media outlets for your project right away, try Prowly's media database free for 7 days and start building meaningful relationships today.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Earned Media provides an abundance of PR and marketing advantages to many businesses, organizations and individuals. Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . Therefore, monitoring your media in real-time is a powerful solution for amplifying your brand.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Start conducting thorough brand research today using Prowly's media monitoring and social media listening. Sometimes, you might want to collect these answers at industry conferences, universities, or other places where your consumers spend time. An all-in-one tool like Prowly isnt only known for its robust media database.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

There’s a new social media app taking the world by storm. Media interest peaked over the weekend with reports that a deal involving TikTok, Oracle and Wal-Mart would avert a ban of the app in the U.S. B2B companies might be hesitant about TikTok because it’s so consumer-oriented, but they shouldn’t count it out.

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Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Social media offers unique marketing and PR opportunities. As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Read on for three tips to turn a social media crisis into a PR win. However, it also comes with a distinct drawback.

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

We see it every day: fast food chains challenge devotees to gather retweets for “ nuggs ,” personal care products advocate for women’s equality and airlines get called out — for both successes and major fails — in viral videos. Many consumers don’t just want to buy a product; they want to buy-in to a tribe. Next, know your platform.

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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 29, 2016

When it comes to generating leads, creating a community, and interacting with your customers, nothing tops social media. Social media is the perfect way to build exposure for your brand and increase traffic to your website, but how do you do that? It all starts with an intentional strategy for existing and interacting on social media.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

There’s no doubt the way we consume stories has changed. The Earned Media Data Disconnect. The marketing department can be split into three types of media — paid, owned and earned. Owned media is easy to report on, you own the channels and that data should easily be available to you. Who saw it? Is the sentiment positive?

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Megan Fredette, Account Executive, Consumer Throughout the last few years, the Stanley Tumbler craze has gained momentous virality, taking over as an online and in-store phenomenon. In turn, it has left many of us asking the question, “ how has a drinkware product taken over the consumer market space by storm?”

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Consumer Strategy Viral Marketing 78

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.

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Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

With editorial staffs evolving and new brands popping up every day, the media have a constant barrage of news, trends and pitches coming their way, let’s remind ourselves about the relationship aspect of media relations while the rest of the world attempts autonomy. Christine Connolly . Account Manager.

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Flack's Revenge

JULY 12, 2017

Who’s your biggest foe on social media? And consumer marketers have a decided advantage over B2B when it comes to emotion. Viral cat videos, real news, fake news, vacation pictures and political rants all get mixed into the same soupy mess. FUD battles used to be fought in the media.

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Social Media How To Media Viral 120

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 11, 2024

Their social media draws a perfect line of self-deprecation, transparency and authenticity. Their brand voice remains true to themselves, complete with a viral-worthy, hysterical online edge. Create Engaging Content : Develop blogs, videos, and social media posts that tell stories related to your brand.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Airlines 213

Cision

MAY 12, 2017

For instance, 48% of consumers start mobile research with a search engine and on an average, smartphone conversions are up by 64% as compared to the average desktop conversion rates. They also invested too heavily in paid media vs. earned/owned. In short, people want to get the news, views, and opinions on their fingertips.

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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. Whether you are an impassioned employee or a socially conscious consumer, internal and external audiences are making their voices heard as never before.”

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Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Knowing what is being said is the first step, and that can be as simple as setting up Google alerts, social media notifications—and yes, daily forwards from Cision !–to Having a social media initiative go viral is not a good goal – what is the intended net result? –to flag you if your brand is mentioned.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Dark Social: Antimatter to Viral Fixation. according to a new 9,000-consumer study commissioned by RadiumOne: The Light and Dark of Social Sharing. This helps to explain why marketers tend to be so misguidedly fixated on “ going viral ” on social media: we can “see” it happening.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2022

About a week ago, before a Consumer Behavior class, one of my students asked, “Dr. ” I hadn’t experienced the creepy tactics live, but like many, I was caught in their viral wake. Before long, ESPN’s Sportscenter and some other very popular media sites were sharing the clip.

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Consumer Marketing Television Viral 81

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

A Harvard marketing professor named Thales Texeira has done some recent studies of content virality and sharing. In his research on viral advertising videos , he found that a very small percentage of advertising videos (0.1%) actually go “viral.” His findings are pretty illuminating. Why we share.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In his role as a consumer PR manager, he was helping spread the word on new product groupings such as sporting goods and baby essentials. “In Given today’s lightning-fast news cycle and the ability for social media posts to quickly go viral, it’s critical to balance process and speed to market. 4 — the first day of ICON 2021.

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Employee Leadership Crisis Management Viral 217

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. For brands, different audiences across all social media platforms.

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