Social Media and PR: 5 Brands That Got It Right
Cision
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
See how five companies successfully and creatively use social media in their PR strategies.
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Cision
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
See how five companies successfully and creatively use social media in their PR strategies.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JUNE 22, 2021
Remember when the only social media platforms considered significant by PR pros were Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn? For many, they continue to be the trinity of social media. But by the end of this year, an estimated 3 billion people will be using social media, and not just on those three sites.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Social media marketing and PR have recently become inseparable. That’s because social media plays a large role in most consumer and B2B PR programs. Fully 86% of B2B marketers combine paid and organic social tactics. Fully 86% of B2B marketers combine paid and organic social tactics. Here’s why.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The social media landscape is constantly evolving, and PR pros must stay in step with trends and tactics. In fact, there are several social media approaches that should be reassessed as we enter 2022. The main goal of social media marketing is to generate a dedicated audience for your brand.
Deirdre Breakenridge
JANUARY 7, 2019
Social Media for Strategic Communication by Author, Consultant and Professor Karen Freberg is a book that’s jam-packed with strategy, creative techniques and communication tactics. There are so many reasons why I like this book and would recommend it to students, professors and professionals.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JUNE 22, 2020
As most PR agencies know, social media is not just for B2C companies anymore. With the help of social media, a B2B brand in the tech sector can establish a distinctive voice and build a unique community of followers. B2B tech brands are sometimes hesitant to dive into social media, as they may not see its value.
Agility PR Solutions
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Growing on Instagram in 2025 will require more than just creativity. Sure, creativity helps you stand out, but without understanding the data behind your posts, you might be missing out on significant engagement and reach. That’s where Instagram Analytics comes in.
Agility PR Solutions
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
As the Creator Economy continues to grow and diversify, new research from creative marketing platform Thinkific Labs finds that after a year of massive shifts across the technology sector and the wider economy, online learning is growing and offers financial stability for the consistently increasing body of creators.
Communications Conversations
JANUARY 27, 2022
I’ve been giving this social media trends presentation now for I believe 5 years. I used to give it at Social Media Breakfast–you know, back when we saw people, had coffee together and shook hands! I’m posting it here today in hopes it helps spark creativity for you and your team in 2022.
Communications Conversations
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Yesterday, I gave my annual social media marketing trends presentation to a group of 100+ communicators and marketers across the country. I’m posting it here today in hopes it helps spark creativity for you and your team in 2023. With that, here’s 10 social media trends I believe you’ll see in the year ahead.
Communications Conversations
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
: Do you need to be active on social media channels to be successful as a social media marketing professional? Some folks say “no, you don’t need to be active on social media to be good at this job.” 4: Yes, you can set strategy, but creative ideas will come from those who are immersed.
Sword and the Script
AUGUST 13, 2024
Creativity is the one area of marketing that’s immune to budget cuts; the most creative B2B marketing ideas aren’t just “a video” but platforms of messaging and positioning B2B marketing isn’t known for creativity. Important, the five creative B2B marketing ideas below aren’t just a single video or ad as is often the case.
Communications Conversations
APRIL 15, 2021
As someone who looks at Indeed, LinkedIn and other online job portals every week for my Friday e-newsletter, I am seeing FAR more digital marketing and comms jobs than just about anything else in the creative industry. But, we also know the labels “digital marketing” and “social media marketing'” are pretty broad.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. This is where evergreen content comes into play.
Communications Conversations
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 16, 2021
-Monitor and track media; report trends, create reports as needed. Prepare pitch letters and assist with media outreach on behalf of clients as instructed. Help with social media content creation and report. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Summer Fridays.
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. Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), Relationship building takes time.
Brand24
MARCH 1, 2022
Learn from creative brands how to engage an audience through hashtags! The post 8 Creative Hashtag Campaigns You Should Look Up To first appeared on Brand24 Blog. There are lots of hashtag campaigns, most of them are boring.
Cision
OCTOBER 7, 2016
In an analysis of the social media mentions relating to pumpkin spice products, we’ve found that society has reached peak pumpkin spice. In 2015, in an analysis of news media, web forums and 1% of Twitter conversations, we found 90,140 mentions. Three tips to riding a social wave: 1.
NewsWhip
MARCH 8, 2022
That’s not to say that brands aren’t still dazzling with their creative ads. However, auto brands can reach a different audience on social media platforms, especially if they use them in a personable way. To learn more about how social media platforms are used to capture interest, read our blog about TikTok influencers.
Communications Conversations
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Tony Piloseno, an Ohio University senior who worked part-time at a Sherwin Williams was fired earlier this year for creating TikToks where he performed creative paint mixes on the popular social network (read the full story here ). With social media marketing, it’s incumbent on us to ALWAYS be educating our partners.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JUNE 27, 2022
Social media adds value. Social media posts can be more than company news and updates. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands can also use social media channels to share thought leadership insights. Media relationships, of course, are at the heart of PR plan execution.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
DECEMBER 23, 2021
The effortless in-app purchase experience is particularly attractive to Gen-Z shoppers, for whom social media is a top source of shopping inspiration. Watch Facebook’s Metaverse and look for greater investment in social media research, testing, and commerce in the months and years to come.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
DECEMBER 23, 2021
PR people are considered masters of spin and creativity. On the first day of Christmas, my PR team gave to me… a last-minute media interview . On the eighth day of Christmas, my PR team gave to me … eight scheduled social media posts. What better way to enjoy the holiday than with our own spin on a classic holiday song?
Contently - Strategy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Creativity. How can we get creative with content marketing? There’s round-the-clock pressure to create new content—whether the goal of that content is to recruit for an event on social media or promote a new product on the blog. With more creativity in marketing assets. How do you make that happen?
Deirdre Breakenridge
JANUARY 5, 2018
In one seamless camera movement, the creative tells a story that emphasises the need for volunteers year-round. And hopefully motivates people to stay involved, well after the lights and decorations of the holidays come down,” said Mel Routhier, SVP and Group Creative Director at DDB about the work. Don’t You Credits.
Remote PR Jobs
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.
Prohibition
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As always, we’ve been keeping our eye out for some exciting and stand-out social media and PR campaigns. We were definitely spooked by this one, but it’s a great example of how a simple but effective stunt can lead to great coverage both in national media and on social media. Let’s take a look! Brilliant campaign!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 15, 2022
If your PR team can only handle traditional PR and you also need social media, for example, it doesn’t make sense to spread out your budget to different agencies – you need a one-stop-shop. The agency is proactive and creative. They should be able to deploy any of the communications tools at their disposal to get results.
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.
Onclusive
AUGUST 9, 2021
Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Social Media & Community Management.
Deirdre Breakenridge
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Ever wonder which tool is most effective to create infographics, manage social media channels, or record the clearest podcast? What are some of your favorite social media monitoring tools? What can you recommend for creative tools and resources? What are your favorite free social media resources?
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
DECEMBER 23, 2020
An increase in engagement across all social media accounts. Earned media is our bread-and-butter, but social sharing is the fastest way to create a two-way conversation with potential customers and partners. It’s also a great way to amplify our earned stories.)
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 21, 2024
Brands and businesses around the world are enthusiastic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engagement, productivity, and cost savings, while simultaneously fostering human creativity, despite significant concern about the risks of disseminating misinformation via AI-generated content.
Prohibition
AUGUST 3, 2023
Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. As we embrace the ever-evolving landscape of videos on social media, it is essential to explore what the future holds for video on these platforms.
Deirdre Breakenridge
OCTOBER 21, 2019
If you want to add creative sonic elements to your audio, try some of these free sound effects. Record a few snippets of the show on your phone and post it to your social media or website. If you have any other Pearson Podcast connections, be sure to connect with me on social media so we can compare notes!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 10, 2020
Every week on For Immediate Release, join a conversation that analyzes digital and social media news for PR pros. Launched in 2016, Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad features co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im debating the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media and technology. For Immediate Release.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 20, 2020
Those of us in PR naturally have the obvious social media and communications apps like Twitter, LinkedIn and Slack, but what are some others that help us stay connected and productive? From email marketing, blog optimization, to social media marketing, Hubspot offers a wide range of features to help content marketers. .
Agility PR Solutions
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Growing on Instagram in 2025 will require more than just creativity. Sure, creativity helps you stand out, but without understanding the data behind your posts, you might be missing out on significant engagement and reach. That’s where Instagram Analytics comes in.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JUNE 30, 2021
Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists. Interact on social media. Interaction with a reporter on social media sites like Twitter and LinkedIn can be beneficial. Social likes and shares will be noticed and appreciated.
Deirdre Breakenridge
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Leaders are creative and they have passion. As a quick snapshot experiment, using a social media monitoring tool called, SocialMention, I decided to test the strength of the word “Leader” with many of the known characteristics that I’ve just mentioned. Leaders have vision. They inspire and motivate people.
Sword and the Script
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Contrary to conventional wisdom, 68% of people follow brands on social media to stay informed but they do it quietly and want it without all the buzzwords; 51% say the most memorable brands on social media do one simple thing: Respond A new report by Sprout Social offers further evidence of how social media is evolving.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 11, 2021
An edcal is a content roadmap that ensures a steady flow of media coverage, even absent major news announcements. It’s like an unsung hero of the public relations world — not flashy or creative, but vital to a robust media placement schedule. Edcals outline the content that media outlets will focus on for the entire year.
Agility PR Solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Ever since social and streaming time surpassed TV viewing in recent years, brands have been trying to shift more of their attention to paid social to achieve marketing objectives. Even more recently, there’s been a social media arms race as platforms stockpile different ad formats to stay relevant and push innovation and engagement.
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