Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2020

In this era of creating meaningful and engaging content many brands are experimenting with video across their social media channels in order to engage their audiences, communicate a certain product or service and expand their brand presence. Typically, it’s noted that videos around 60 seconds long perform best on Facebook.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

We asked what topics you would like to hear about last week and the winner was — social media. So, last week on #CisionChat we connected with Carlin Twedt ( @Carl_In_Tweets ), marketing and social media manager at PRDaily. He was kind enough to share what he has learned when it comes to content marketing on social media.

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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. A couple things to point out as you watch the video or review the deck.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Today, because of the sheer online data volume, this approach is no longer sustainable: in the next ten minutes, there will have been over 3 million new tweets posted online, along with hundreds of thousands of Tumblr articles, Instagram posts, YouTube videos and much more. Image & Video Recognition – Analyzing visual content.

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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.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, with around one billion monthly active users. The visual-centric nature of the platform makes it perfect for companies that want to showcase their products or services creatively.

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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. Zone in on your audience . Create polls.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Social media has revolutionized the way alcohol brands connect with consumers. However, navigating the complex regulatory landscape while maintaining creative integrity is a delicate balancing act. Remember, a balance between compliance and creativity is essential to succeed in this dynamic landscape.

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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.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 3, 2023

Video has become an integral part of social media content and now comfortably leads still imagery across multiple platforms. For brands, using video content is an almost certified method to drive strong engagement and increase brand awareness in doing so.

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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.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. We shared ideas, concepts and I was able to watch how creative ideas came to life.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In October, the pop star released the video for her new song, “Lose You to Love Me.” The video probably didn’t seem any different to the casual observer. But behind the scenes, it represents a shift in the industry, and one that your creative team can learn from. Last year, rock band Metric shot a video on an iPhone X.

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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. The company has seemingly parlayed its investment in paid media into earned media as well.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Video content isn’t optional anymore, and it seems that every major company is considering its own podcast if it doesn’t have one already. The effortless in-app purchase experience is particularly attractive to Gen-Z shoppers, for whom social media is a top source of shopping inspiration. Branded content is king.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 3, 2015

As with any other tactic in our PR arsenal, social media can help us make waves for our clients. But don’t confuse this with weak; in both arenas, quality social media voices can be found all over the place, and the meek are quickly overwhelmed by the strong. Calls to Action. … Read more.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And, they responded and participated on the platform where the original video took off. They reacted like a socially-savvy company. ” What’s worse: Piloseno said he actually pitched Sherwin Williams the idea of being more active on TikTok with some of his videos. Overall, Ocean Spray did a lot well here.

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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.

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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.

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Cision

OCTOBER 29, 2015

This month, it’s not the ghosts and goblins that are scaring me, but the businesses who are still abusing social media, or at least not fully leveraging all that’s available to them. C’mon people; social media has been around a while. Businesses Are Barely Using Video on Social Media. Look, people.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

The skillsets most in demand were digital, social and video – no surprise, given the shift the industry has gone through over the last decade from a traditional PR to a PR Expanded world. Creativity, multi-disciplinary/integrated communications, reputation and specialized expertise were priorities in agency search.

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2020

This weekly podcast hosted by New York Public Radio explores how the media is made, examines threats to free speech and unravels hidden agendas in major news stories. Every week on For Immediate Release, join a conversation that analyzes digital and social media news for PR pros. The NewsWorthy . For Immediate Release.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Social Media Audit – Gather Insights and Intelligence. Adding data visualizations , infographics, images, and videos to your text not only makes it more interesting and attractive, but it can help your message to be absorbed better too. Each year video usage online continues to grow. Affinity and Trust.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 28, 2024

From its early days as a funny video-sharing platform, TikTok has grown into a full-fledged, global marketing juggernaut for brands and PR practitioners. Among the world’s fastest-growing social media platforms, TikTok provides opportunities to connect with audiences in genuinely creative and authentic ways.

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Video is now the main way people consume content online. Much of that video content is pure entertainment , but consumers are itching for branded videos. In fact, 91% of people say they’d like to see more videos from companies they support. Run contests that encourage customers to create short videos.

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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?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

2020 saw more innovation in communications tactics, especially the use of live/streaming video platforms like Twitch. corporate communications will be challenged to involve and engage employees, with an emphasis on mental health and wellness, team-building, and creativity. Livestream goes mainstream. Our work will be bifurcated.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

You know you need a presence on social media, and you’ve done your best to update your profiles regularly… but it’s a challenge to stay on top of it when you have so much else going on in running your small business. Why Do I Think I Want a Social Media Manager? Is it a good idea to bring in help?

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Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. While many were hesitant to accept these new communication channels when they debuted, journalists are now starting to embrace social media.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If there’s one thing to learn from the first month of 2021, other than how hard it is to stick to Dry January during lockdown, it’s that despite the feeling like the world’s come to complete a stand-still, the land of social media never stops evolving. The latest social media updates to help social media marketers stay up to date.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

But with a closer connection to their audience, expertise on a niche topic and greater engagement , social media influencers could be the better fit. Take a look at the following three reasons for why you should consider connecting with social media influencers for your next campaign: 1. Your Audience is Tuned in.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2015

Besides the demand for clarity from influencers, the latest guidelines also require disclosure for contests and sweepstakes, videos and images. With the rise of social media, and things like Periscope, there is a lot more user-generated content,” says Chris Lucas, VP of marketing at Formstack. “It

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 21, 2019

If you want to add creative sonic elements to your audio, try some of these free sound effects. Want to add a video component to your show? Record a few snippets of the show on your phone and post it to your social media or website. Sell the Star Power. Are you thinking of launching a new segment?

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Marketers are starting to realize the power of video in today’s noisy landscape and are incorporating video into their content marketing strategies at a steadily increasing rate. Worldwide 52 percent of marketing professionals think video content provides the best ROI and is the best way to reach millennials. What Kind of Video?

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