Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They’re the first thing we notice when we visit a website or scroll through social media. Visual Content Creation Examples Exploring the various forms of visual content can reveal powerful ways to engage your audience. Memes: Injecting Humor and Virality Memes are a unique breed of visual content.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 29, 2019

Last week, Hootsuite’s Ryan Holmes wrote an outstanding piece about how the rules of social media marketing have changed. While Holmes talked about how we’re in the midst of transitioning to a post-social-media landscape, I envision another stark trend: The comeback of community. First, go back to 2010.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Prohibition

AUGUST 5, 2022

Social media marketing is an ever-changing environment and keeping up with the latest changes and trends is essential, there’s been a lot happening in July! Twitter has also been great for viral trends in July, from “They’re a 10 but…” to adopting the “Little Miss memes” in a simpler way. TikTok focuses on accessibility.

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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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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 18, 2024

It’s also an extremely effective example of brand storytelling, as it was produced not by a gritty independent film studio but by the financial services platform Square. That’s a noble aim, but how can a piece of content that is not directly about a brand be one of the best examples of brand storytelling ?

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Stay a step ahead of your competitors in the new year by using lightning-fast media monitoring to go viral. . The great advantage of having access to real-time media monitoring is that you can get notified of your specific mentions seconds after they appear on tv, radio, online news sites and social media channels.

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Prohibition

MAY 10, 2023

User generated content (UGC) has become a critical component of social media marketing in recent years. Here we’ll explore what user generated content is, how it can benefit your social media strategy, and some best practices for incorporating it into your marketing efforts. What is user generated content?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 23, 2023

Before posting video on your brands socials, its of vital importance to consider what kind of content works best for each channel. For example, the type of video that suits an Instagram audience may not work for a LinkedIn audience. Instead, focus on using ‘trending’ audio.

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Cision

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Simply “being” on social media isn’t always enough. Sure, you can attract followers and engage with them, but if you’re not monitoring what people are saying about your brand — and then taking action based on what they’re saying — social media won’t do you a whole lot of good. How to Pay Attention. What to do?

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

From fighting ageism in the media to educating the public about UV rays, here’s a look at the August campaigns that caught our attention. Dove have reacted to the recent controversial firing of Canadian news anchor Lisa LaFlamme with their #KeepTheGrey social media campaign. Dove encourages women to #KeepTheGrey.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2024

The full exchange is well worth a look, but the two-minute portion that has gone viral is a must-watch example of how to turn the tables in an adversarial media interview. The great majority of those aware of President Ali’s interview will only have seen the two-minute clip that circulated on social media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. The companies that pledged support for female employees after the Dobbs decision, for example, are expressing an authentic position in response to court ruling that will affect millions. Don’t over-delegate social content.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Social media has shifted discussions on this topic and last month’s decision on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act made the lines between copyright and fair use even blurrier. This ongoing case has the public contemplating the way viral content hubs choose and use images in their listicles and articles.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Her social business team holds a monthly dashboard meeting and her communications team conducts one at least quarterly. Meetings include the social media team, the PR team, marketing partners and communications leaders at the VP and managerial levels. That’s an asset that stays with you, unlike shares or post virality.”

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Remote PR Jobs

MARCH 27, 2024

Whether it was a viral social media campaign , a groundbreaking product launch, or a crisis management triumph, set the stage for the journey ahead. Use infographics or charts to illustrate key metrics such as increased website traffic, social media engagement, or media placements secured. Literally.

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ReimaginePR

JUNE 6, 2016

So I like to think that this same situation occurs—on a much less extreme level—anytime you’re promoting on social media without a plan. In order to navigate the world of social media, you’ve got to have a solid plan in place. Bonus: Get started today by downloading this free social media promotion plan worksheet.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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The Proactive Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Social media listening can provide invaluable insights when it comes to telling the story of your brand. TikTok is a very interesting platform because there are a number of different types of videos that can be found, and the videos are finding their way into mainstream media. And it should move them emotionally.

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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. They’re now even expanding their viral line of tumblers to cater towards children & teens. Unsurprisingly, the Boxes sold out in less than a day.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Part 1: Debunking the Unpredictability of Social Media and the Digital Landscape. Social media’s impact on crisis doesn’t just exist for organizational crises or emergencies such as natural disasters. World leaders are currently fighting in a war of ideas where social media plays a threatening role.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. Leveraging a viral social media moment has to start with listening,” says Arik. What about Twitch? LinkedIn video? Never fear!

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A corporate celebration or brand anniversary is a time-honored example of the power of PR and marketing working in concert to tell the same story. For example, a pharma brand may mount quantitative research around an emerging health condition to assess attitudes around key symptoms. A milestone event.

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Mark My Words

APRIL 18, 2018

Could this partly account for why its chairman Tim Martin announced this week that all 900 plus of the chain’s social media accounts -mainly facebook pages but also its corporate twitter and Instagram accounts- have been deactivated? Tim Martin Luther nailed myriad theses at the door of social media.

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 30, 2023

Social media trends come and go at lightning speed. Enter the Grimace shake trend – an unexpected sensation that has dominated social media platforms – particularly TikTok – and kept McDonald’s in the spotlight. For example, this tweet served up the perfect meme template. The result?

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Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For example, after a product goes viral — such as a skincare item or a new coloured water bottle— de-influencers might debunk its efficacy or argue that it’s not worth the hype, often suggesting more affordable or practical alternatives. However, brands should not see de-influencing as an outright threat.

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Cision

AUGUST 1, 2016

Virality is a fascinating pursuit, but doesn’t deliver the consistent attention that we need to accomplish our everyday objectives. For example, you may want to target fans of 80s pop sensation Michael Damian or Twitter followers of Michael Damian. Attention is finite and our need for attention is not.

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Presspage

MAY 11, 2017

Among the many communication tools that can be used during a crisis, social media is one of the most important ones because it offers the opportunity for an immediate, concise, and far-reaching response. But if misused, things on social media can take a turn for the worse. The thin line between positive and negative.

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Engage PR

JANUARY 6, 2018

And with social media spend within marketing budgets expected to increase 128% to 21.4% in the next five years (1* Chief Marketing Officers Survey, 2014 ) social activity is becoming more integral to brand perception and business performance. Cue social backlash across the internet.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Although sometimes applied pejoratively, the validity of news shared on social media is a concern for nearly everyone. A recent Pew survey found that only 11 percent of Americans completely trust the news that they read on social media. Social Media is Speedy, And This Causes a Problem.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 25, 2014

Social media is a great tool for engaging with consumers. There are some fantastic examples of effective social campaigns and professionally-maintained accounts out there. With that in mind, here are my top five tips to help you avoid some common social media errors. How NOT to Run Your Social Media.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Recently, Cision published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , conducted in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, which surveyed journalists on their social media habits, preferences and views. Or, to view other videos in the series click below: Jay Baer Asks: Are Social Media and Journalism Linked?

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It’s easy to get lost in the noise of social media nowadays. For you” pages and “suggested posts” dominate most media, and in order to effectively adapt to the world of digital publishing, it’s important for brands to take advantage of short videos. followers, it’s in the same viral sphere as Duolingo.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Barbie’s marketing was the talk of the town on social media , with several partnerships becoming part of the discourse in their own right, but the coverage of the movie never really slowed down either. It’s worth stepping back and looking at just how much of a cultural event the movie has been. The story originally totaled over 1.4

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Cision

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Every day, your audience is asking questions, sharing their opinions and offering insight on what you can do to improve your social media marketing strategies. At their recent “ Practice Listening: From Competitors to Customers ” webinar, Jay and his peers were posed tons of questions about social media marketing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 6, 2021

And today’s digital media environment, which makes building virality easier than it has been in the past, also comes into play. The quintessential example is Steve Jobs, who took risks by rejecting market research and other conventions of product development. That describes the present time, of course. They’re bold.

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