Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The post is about Singles Day (11/11), which started out as a Chinese holiday but has grown into an international phenomena. In the first 90 minutes, Alibaba Group said it pulled $5 billion in total sales. The Singles’ Day has intensified the rivalry between the two e-commerce retailers in China, Alibaba Group and JD.com.

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Cision

MAY 18, 2017

There is no better story to illustrate the power of social listening to generate business. The fact that this incident happened many years ago—and social media usage has grown exponentially since then—hint at the fact that social conversations that can generate leads are everywhere. Social Conversations Aren’t So Random.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

So today I wanted to showcase 8 wonderful women who are making a big impact in the social media world here in Minnesota–for a number of different reasons. Gabriela Winkels, social media associate manager, Land O Lakes. We could all stand to champion our young talent a little more, publicly, here on social media!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

What starts as a single negative comment or review can spread across social networks within minutes, potentially damaging a brand’s reputation before teams even know there’s a problem. Social media amplifies both positive and negative messages, making swift, strategic crisis management more critical than ever.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 17, 2014

Melissa Agnes, President and co-founder of Agnes + Day, has been asked by NATO to organize, moderate and sit on a panel for their upcoming conference titled “Social Media: Impact for [NATO] Partners” The conference is being held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on April 23rd and 24th, 2014. . Twitter: @Montefeltro.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

After discussing multiple names, taglines and pop culture reference our weekly Facebook Live show, SocialLIVE, was born. What started as a social media experiment has quickly become an integral part of the Socialfly brand, company culture and our favorite part of the week! Highlight Our Company Culture.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

Connecting with journalists via social media should be a no-brainer for any PR pro. According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. journalists say they would be unable to carry out their work without social media. We’ve found that in the U.S.,

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5W PR

MARCH 29, 2025

Internal Engagement: Employees as Sustainability Ambassadors The most effective sustainability PR starts with internal alignment. Internal Engagement: Employees as Sustainability Ambassadors The most effective sustainability PR starts with internal alignment.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? What comes after social media?

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Communications Conversations

JULY 10, 2018

Today, I wanted to take a stab at sharing a list of “social media power brokers” in the Twin Cities. After all, I’ve been working in the social media marketing field for almost as long as that discipline has been around (almost 10 years now; 20+ years in the marketing/comms industry). No magical formula.

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Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2015

If there is one thing that is constant about social media platforms (besides their URLs), it is that they change fast. There are some recently released social media tools that communication and marketing professionals may find very helpful…or at least find good to know about. Facebook Search.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

In the process of building this piece, I tried to group these into categories people might find helpful. PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. PR and Media Relations Statistics. Earned Media Poised for New Prominence ).

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Public relations professionals face unique challenges when developing campaigns for international audiences. Social listening tools track conversations across different regions, helping identify potential sensitivities before they become issues. The key is combining quantitative insights with qualitative cultural understanding.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Successful D&I initiatives begin with examining internal practices and culture. Beyond their well-known flavors, they consistently use their platform to support causes like racial justice and climate action across social media, advertising, and corporate communications.

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2025

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) create a complex web of requirements that organizations must follow. Public relations teams play a critical role in communicating these compliance obligations both internally and externally. According to the U.S.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. On following journalists on Twitter: “When asked in a survey if journalists like when PR professionals follow you on social media, 86 percent said yes. She facilitates the “Communication Nation” group on Facebook.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

I recently received the following comment on a post I shared to social media: Sometimes it’s just hard to start talking about crisis preparedness because no one wants to be involved in a negative event. Gaining internal buy-in from the right people to implement a crisis ready culture can sometimes feel like an uphill battle.

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PRSay

APRIL 26, 2021

How do you communicate the importance of taking action on inclusive language internally with employees and create an ongoing effort to educate and gain employee acceptance? How do you integrate more inclusive language into your organization? Here are some suggestions for starting this process. Create a DE&I style guide. Blog about it.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Scale of influence Brand advocates can usually promote your products to a smaller group of friends and acquaintances. Word of mouth means that the good word spreads organically, in person, through social media, on websites, in phone calls, and anywhere your employees and customers are.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

David Wills, senior vice president of Media Profile We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Key expertise of Media Profile Media Profile has the largest presence in supporting public infrastructure projects in Canada.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Social media accessibility is about creating social media content in a way that everyone, including people with all forms of disabilities, can access and interact with it. Why is Social Media Accessibility Important? Many of them face serious challenges accessing social media.

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Cision

OCTOBER 2, 2017

the ever-growing Hispanic-American population is already one of the largest ethnic groups in the country. In addition to this, the term “Hispanic” incorporates a very large group of people with varying cultures and lifestyles, and it’s important to understand the individual, unique subgroups within the community as a whole.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 5, 2022

This is also going to be the very first time I will be teaching *only* social media classes. and a graduate level social media class. Social media constantly changes, so this means there will ALWAYS be updates and things to add and edit. Amazing class clients. SMSC 2e will be used for the first time.

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The Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The one thing you can rely on in Social Media is that there will be change. The major social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) have been fairly stable for the past five or six years. It doesn’t create social media stars and their advertising is not producing as much revenue as other networks. Gini Dietrcih.

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Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are some steps to consider: Identify key metrics to monitor on social media Before assessing a CEO’s brand reputation, determine which social metrics matter most to you. Digimind Social Listening can help track these all-important mentions. Gain some best practices for understanding media and industry trends.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This might involve internal reviews, external audits, or the use of compliance software. Seek feedback from consumers, community groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the campaigns are socially responsible. Consider consulting with legal experts or advertising agencies with experience in this area.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For years, I’ve been discussing the changing roles of PR professionals as a result of social media. Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Q: What made you pursue your research study on “Roles in Social Media?”

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Staffbase launches beta for new internal comms tool; Muck Rack team up with Shankman; Agility PR Solutions parent touts LLM deal with “big tech” In an unscientific observation, I’ve noticed a lot of companies are hiring internal communications. Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

1, a Newmark-funded report was released, called “False Accusation: The Unfounded Claim that Social Media Companies Censor Conservatives.” He’s funding “groups who are succeeding in making a change when it comes to the people who amplify disinformation.”. But for the most part, people are encouraging me to do more of it.”

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Ethics Communications Nonprofit Journalism 174

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

A Guest Post by Nicole Rodrigues, CEO & Founder, NRPR Group. Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): This association provides a range of resources, conferences, and a directory of members. Strategies: LinkedIn : Optimize your LinkedIn profile to highlight your PR expertise, publish articles, and participate in relevant groups.

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Cision

JULY 5, 2016

Kathy Walsh, director of marketing at Fallston Group, recommends thinking about your goals and letting them guide your strategy. What are you most excited about in your new role as director of marketing at Fallston Group? Having a social media initiative go viral is not a good goal – what is the intended net result?

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Prior to a crisis or emergency, part of your prep work is to identify your stakeholder groups (both internal and external) and to assess and determine how and where each group likes to receive important information. This is an important discussion to have internally, prior to a crisis striking.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 19, 2014

Q: How do you communicate with those people in your community who do not have the means or refuse to use social media? A: Although we serve a very tech-savvy community, we understand that digital media channels are only part of our overall department efforts to reach our community. Note from the editor.

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