Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. 500 Social Media Study. Infographic: Millennials and Social Commerce.

Social Media 125

Social Media Study Blogging Company 125

Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The Singles’ Day has intensified the rivalry between the two e-commerce retailers in China, Alibaba Group and JD.com. In August, Alibaba Group partnered with consumer electronics retailer Suning Commerce Group in an effort to match or exceed JD’s capabilities. How do e-commerce sellers use social media for “Singles’ Day”?

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Apparel Retail 120

Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Retailers are having huge success with social and influencer marketing—partly because retail is a highly social category, with many brands performing above average in driving online and offline consumer conversations, which makes the continued dominance of Amazon and Nike in the U.S. marketplace impressive.

Retail 135

Retail Leadership Branding Brand 135

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This means evaluating whether brand mentions in the media and in social chatter are positive, negative, or neutral, and how this affects public perception. Advanced tools like Muck Rack, Critical Mention and Hootsuite can examine articles and social media posts to provide a sentiment score.

Measurement 334

Measurement How To Retail Analysis 334

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.

Sports 332

Sports Radio Retail Advertising 332

5W PR

MARCH 19, 2025

Seasonal toy sales represent a significant portion of annual revenue for manufacturers and retailers, with the fourth quarter alone accounting for nearly 50% of yearly toy purchases. Most major retailers finalize their holiday toy lists by July, meaning PR teams should begin their campaign development no later than early summer.

Retail 78

Retail Storytelling Pinterest Product Launch 78

5W PR

MARCH 13, 2025

From product recalls to social media firestorms, each industry faces unique challenges that demand specific response strategies. Financial services firms need detailed compliance considerations, while consumer brands might focus more on social media response strategies.

Crisis 78

Crisis Examples Industry Crisis Management 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Dedicate a few hours each week to researching companies, following “early careers” social media accounts, and setting up LinkedIn and PRSSA alerts. Create a list of target companies and professionals, engage with their posts, and familiarize yourself with their blogs and social media. Build and leverage your network.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Nonprofit Social Media Retail 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and holiday shopping (for example) present both B2B and B2C PR teams with strong earned media opportunities. Our team is pitching away this week for last-minute Black Friday coverage — from tips on how retailers should offer Buy Now, Pay Later to commenting on recent supply-chain issues.

Agency 310

Agency B2B B2C Pitching 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

But I couldn’t help but think – for the price of the video ads and promotion, why not simply offer extra pay to those on the front retail lines? And can you imagine being a retail store without e-commerce capabilities right now? But the announcement brought jeers on social media because no one thought Shake Shack was sincere.

Branding 284

Branding Brand Small Business Retail 284

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Far from a secret pheromone added to the air in a clothing retailer — or subliminal cues placed in television advertising — emotional, truth-based storytelling plays on a consumer’s state of mind and makes them want to believe. Media intelligence collected through social media monitoring is a secret weapon for understanding any audience.

Brand 252

Brand Branding YouTube Social Media 252

Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2023

In our previous post in this series , we discussed the dramatic rise of greenwashing discussion across the mainstream and social media in recent years. Now we’re going to dig into the details of our media analysis to understand how the greenwashing discussion has evolved.

Analysis 195

Analysis Media Fashion Retail 195

Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

And, a social media thought leader here in the Twin Cities. As Sue builds out her social media team at Cargill, I thought it would be interesting to sit down with her and talk about her path to her current role, her thoughts on former journalists as social media professionals and her favorite North Shore hot spots.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Corporate Resources 102

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

People are emotive creatures; and social media created a scenario where we started publishing those emotions with fewer barriers to entry than the old days of print publishing. The social networks can be helpful for this. For consumer B2C brands and retailers, Instagram and Facebook reign supreme.

Storytelling 146

Storytelling Data B2C B2B 146

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

How do retail marketers plan to spend their advertising budgets in 2020? New research from social ad automation firm Smartly.io suggests that social media advertising will be a primary focus for retail brands hoping to reach consumers where they are most active.

Social Media 85

Social Media Retail Marketing Media 85

5W PR

JUNE 27, 2017

The communications and public relations industry has gone through major changes in the last ten years and almost all of those changes tie, at least to some extent, to the dominance of social media. The influencers should have their largest following on the same social media platform(s) that will have the best results for the product.

Social Media 95

Social Media Publicity Media Retail 95

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Fast forward to today, those very channels have donned a new hat – they’ve become vibrant marketplaces, offering the joy of online shopping with a social flavor. Being on social media is the online pastime that everyone loves. billion people were using social media globally. In 2023, more than 4.89

Social Media 87

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 87

5W PR

JANUARY 25, 2025

The fashion retailer’s experience highlights how environmental messaging mishaps can lead to legal action, consumer trust erosion, and significant financial losses. The Role of Social Media in Environmental Communication Social media amplifies both successes and failures in environmental messaging.

Company 78

Company Social Media Data Fashion 78

Cision

MARCH 13, 2017

While there are many online challenges faced by business today, content marketing, digital marketing, SEO and social media are all trying to achieve a single purpose – increase brand reputation and improve awareness about the company. This means guest posting, connecting with influencers on social media, email outreach etc.

SEO 229

SEO Social Media Tools Google 229

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In this episode of the Talking Points Podcast, we interview David Jungers and Erin Vande Steeg, the social media brains behind MOA’s social efforts. We talk about career paths, working with retailer at America’s largest shopping mall, and what big plans MOA has in store for Black Friday and Dec. big tease!).

Interviews 151

Interviews Retail Social Media Media 151

Cision

JULY 31, 2017

It’s more important than ever for companies to invest in owning conversations with their consumers — and two of the most important tools for doing so are social media and email marketing. The daily email newsletter encourages readers to share their favorite stories on social media and makes it easy by integrating the two channels.

Strategy 215

Strategy How To Social Media Consumer 215

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2018

With an interlocking combination of PR, marketing and advertising components, social media influencers have become a cornerstone of communicators’ digital strategy. Nearly […].

Retail 155

Retail Advertising Advertising Consumer 155

Cision

MAY 1, 2017

Facebook identifies three categories of tools that are initially integrated into Facebook Live: Consumer Friendly Cameras (mobile device cameras) • Samsung Gear 360 – Retail $349.99 • Giroptic IO – Retail $249.99 • Insta360 – Nano (iOS) retail $199, Air (Android) Retail $129.99 • ALLie Camera – Retail $499.00

Video 197

Video Facebook Retail How To 197

5W PR

JULY 21, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of retail, variety stores have faced significant challenges due to the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon. These traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, known for their wide product selection and affordable prices, have had to adapt to changing consumer preferences and shopping behaviors.

Retail 78

Retail Local Consumer Community 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Social media influencers have become central figures in modern marketing strategies , but brands are moving away from short-term, transactional relationships in favor of sustained partnerships. The shift toward long-term influencer partnerships marks a maturing of social media marketing.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Marketing Guidelines 78

Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 10, 2022

According to the fifth annual ranking of America’s “most loved” brands from Engagement Labs, which combines online social media listening and offline word of mouth social data with predictive analytics. Carter’s, the retailer of children’s apparel ranks first while Trader Joe’s, the American grocery store, […].

Apparel 148

Apparel Consumer Branding Brand 148

Prohibition

AUGUST 22, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, it is crucial for retailers to employ effective marketing strategies to drive in-store sales. Retail marketing involves a combination of traditional and digital tactics aimed at attracting customers, building brand loyalty, and increasing revenue.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Measurement Product Launch 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

It features brand marketers and CEOs in travel, retail, FMCG, health and wellness, among other high-growth and heavily COVID-affected industries. 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.

Marketing 306

Marketing Advertising Advertising Industry 306

Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation. Understanding digital marketing and its role in the retail industry is crucial for businesses looking to thrive in this new landscape. These channels include websites, search engines, social media platforms, email marketing, and online advertising.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Analytics Social Media 62

Cision

JANUARY 6, 2017

It is the culmination of thirty years of building and re-energizing world-class brands in entertainment, retail, food and beverage and sports. That includes the guest experience, the environment, advertising and social media. I started my career on the team that brought Smurfs into the American culture.

Retail 225

Retail Consumer Branding Brand 225

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Warby Parker’s well-known campaign, encouraging users to show off their eyeglass options with the hashtag #warbyhometryon , was a great example of this, generating tens of thousands of organic social posts from real-life customers. But, you don’t need to share user-generated content on social media alone.

B2B 99

B2B Brand Branding Case Study 99

5W PR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Use paid advertising on search engines and social media to reach potential customers actively searching for similar products. Utilizing Public Relations Public relations can help companies generate media coverage and build brand awareness. Use displays, banners, and other materials to promote the product at retail locations.

Product Launch 78

Product Launch Consumer Strategy Marketing 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Muck Rack Daily updates readers on journalists’ job changes, their top tweets and posts, and stories they share, as well as notable news that trends among reporters on social platforms. Social Media Examiner provides the latest stories as well as tips that thousands of readers take to heart every day.

Company 203

Company Case Study Trends Crisis Management 203

Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

For online retailers, cutting through the noise and engaging with their target audiences is becoming increasingly challenging. Influencer marketing is a powerful strategy that involves collaborating with influential individuals on social media to promote products or services. Firstly, it helps boost brand awareness.

Retail 62

Retail Marketing Advertising Advertising 62

5W PR

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Social media has become a very good way in which brands can connect with consumers. In the fashion tech industry, it’s more crucial than ever to have a strong social media game with competition at an all-time high. It’s important to not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to social media.

Fashion 74

Fashion Social Media Brand Branding 74

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Have customers mentioned your podcast on social media, in blog posts, or through referrals? Establish a social media account on a platform that has the best reach for your audience, and tell your listeners where they can find you. Clothing retailer Rebecca Minkoff hosts a popular podcast called Superwomen.

Community 206

Community Nonprofit Conference Social Media 206