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Why Lies Beat The Truth On Social Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It seems lies are more viral than truth – at least on Twitter. That’s the conclusion of a study recently published in Science magazine. Conducted by the MIT Media Lab, it was unprecedented in scope, analyzing 126,000 distinct “rumor cascades” that spread on Twitter from 2006 to 2017.

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How Journalists Say PR Can Fight Fake News

Cision

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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6 Research-Based Insights About Viral Content

Cision

If you’re like me, you probably greet articles about content virality with a healthy dose of skepticism. Of course anyone writing content or posting on social media hopes for the largest possible distribution, but the articles that purport to tell you how to make content go viral are oftentimes less useful than they intend to be.

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How a Digital PR Campaign About Fast Food Went Viral

Buzzstream

It prompted thousands of social media posts, news discussions, a press release from McDonalds, and a new $5 value meal. This, to me, is the definition of viral. So, in this conversation, Chris outlined the step-by-step process for getting this data-driven digital PR content to go viral. It was getting great results.

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How to Write a PR Case Study: A Comprehensive Guide

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A well-crafted public relations case study can be an immensely powerful tool for PR professionals, agencies, and freelancers. Case studies equip customers with a better understanding of the challenges their PR firm or freelancer has faced, as well as how they have resolved and overcome those barriers to success.

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Building Brand Trust in the Age of Misinformation

5W PR

False narratives spread at lightning speed across social media platforms, reaching millions before facts catch up. For brands, the stakes couldn’t be higher consumer trust , once lost to viral falsehoods, proves difficult to rebuild. Social media amplifies these challenges. Recent data shows that 63% of U.S.

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Crisis Communication for Small Businesses: A No-Nonsense Guide

5W PR

Start by identifying your three most likely crisis scenarios – these typically include customer complaints going viral, product failures, or local emergencies affecting operations. Studies show that 89% of customers expect personalized communication during crises, even from small businesses.