ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. Someone who worked for pizza company DiGiorno noticed #WhyIStayed trending on Twitter and smelled an opportunity. But the joke infuriated many TikTok users, including our very own Chris Harihar, whose tweet went viral.

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Construction Social Media Crisis Reputation 385

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the viral Ocean Spray TikTok moment. The viral moment spawned tens of thousands of copycats (including one from Mick Fleetwood) and online visibility Ocean Spray only dared dream of. All in all, Ocean Spray handled its viral moment quite well. They reacted like a socially-savvy company.

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Social Media Viral Company Media 179

Cision

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In an analysis of the social media mentions relating to pumpkin spice products, we’ve found that society has reached peak pumpkin spice. In 2015, in an analysis of news media, web forums and 1% of Twitter conversations, we found 90,140 mentions. Social volume requires multiple voices and not just your brand’s.

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Analysis Viral Trends Software 318

Cision

APRIL 4, 2016

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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Viral Journalism Advertising Advertising 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 1, 2014

When it comes to social media, the landscape today is more cluttered than a hoarder’s bedroom. Thanks to social media, a little creativity can go a long way. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral and helped raise both awareness and more than $100 million dollars for the rare disease. Offer Simple Asks.

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Healthcare Social Media Media Education 163

Marketwired

APRIL 21, 2016

However, some brands are looking at methods to capture the things that appeal to frequent users of social media in a way that grabs their interest and makes the content the center of the story, with the brand name tagging along. When most brands invest in social media, they make the same mistakes often.

Viral 100

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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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Branding Brand Viral Training 78

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy.

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Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 23, 2013

I have a confession to make: I’m not 100% in love with social media. Don’t get me wrong, social media. Using social media to lie is unfortunately easy. Twitter and Facebook both contain plenty of fake followers. One way this managed to affect me personally occurred during social media week.

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Social Media Media Facebook Viral 108

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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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.

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Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Social media offers unique marketing and PR opportunities. As much as social media followers love to praise your brand, they won’t hesitate to criticize your actions if they have a good reason. Read on for three tips to turn a social media crisis into a PR win. Address The Issue Clearly And Quickly.

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Crisis Branding Brand How To 271

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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Social Media Media Customer Service Measurement 84

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 becomes more emotive . Twitter may be becoming more emotive, with status tags similar to Facebook’s “Feeling Happy/Feeling Sad/Feeling Excited, etc.”

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Instagram Social Media Video Facebook 118

Melissa Agnes

MAY 30, 2014

And worse, what if it gets picked up and begins to go viral with negativity about your organization? The hashtag quickly began to trend on Twitter. . Many people are discussing what this may mean for Twitter. Twitter is far too valuable a communications channel for organizations (with common sense) to leave it.

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Case Study Crisis Twitter Viral 232

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. Follow and connect with MVPD on social: Facebook. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes , Spotify , and Stitcher.

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Crisis Viral Branding Brand 176

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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Social Media Conference Media Corporate 119

MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Fried Chicken Sandwich battle went viral on Twitter — and led to a complete sell-out of the sandwich in all 2,400 Popeyes stores across the U.S. And the feud began, spilling out from social media into the chain's brick and mortar stores. 2 – Act at the Speed of Social Media.

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Twitter Marketing Social Media Viral 105

Communications Conversations

APRIL 20, 2018

Social media and communications professional. Just a few of the terms I’d use to describe this month’s Social Media Rock Star: Kendall Bird. I am the social media manager at Collegis Education , and report through the Public Relations/Communications department of the company. And movie buff.

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Social Media Media Education Analytics 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

” The tragic plot twist stirred up simmering negative sentiment against Crock-Pot, starting as a “slow burn” that later caught fire on social media. Make sure your social media channels are up to date. But, to its credit, Crock-Pot acted quickly on social media, creating a Twitter account within hours.

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Crisis Twitter Course Viral 199

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

It’s a one-way ticket to social media #virality.” To have their own post go viral, even land new business. It’s one thing to newsjack a story by pitching media when you have a relevant client that can enhance the news. Go follow her on Twitter. The post never should have been written.

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Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Yara Silva, group head of social media for Reach, supports these publications with social media posts, but also tracks the success of Reach’s stories. Her team of 25 editors is so dialed into social media that a key part of their job is to suggest story ideas based on topics they see trending online.

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Reddit Viral Analytics Social Media 158

Prowly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Keyword-specific coverage analysis Say, you want to conduct a social media sentiment analysis for your new product launch. You want to know how the launch is being perceived in social media and find ways to tie it in with the current online trends. No more waiting around until negative press goes viral.

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Data Media Product Launch Analysis 104

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like.

Social Media 105

Social Media Ethics Trends Viral 105

MaccaPR

AUGUST 20, 2014

I recently joined our agency’s VP Jean Hill in delivering a workshop on the data-driven science behind social media before more than 50 marketing executives for a Fortune 100 client. Possible goals for social media-delivered content are to: Generate the most possible click-thrus to your own website or other web property.

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Social Media Media YouTube Facebook 97

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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Social Media Media Viral Tools 91

The Proactive Report

AUGUST 28, 2018

” The video was shared by his friends and of course, it found its way onto social media and then went viral. Adam Catzavelos did write an apology on Twitter but it wasn’t well received. PR Takeaways: Hold social media training sessions with all employees, including execs. F ing heaven on earth.”

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Training Social Media Video Employee 148

Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. Unveiling surprising facts or data can also make your online PR content go viral. You can find him on Twitter: @AviNair52. About Avinash Nair.

Digital PR 251

Digital PR How To Small Business Analysis 251

Cision

JULY 10, 2017

Your prospects are engaging in dialogue, especially on social media , that is a gold mine for your content marketing strategy. Where to listen: Social media is your top listening post for your prospects, though the conversation will vary depending on the channel. It’s only getting worse. Your Employees.

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Content Marketing Marketing Employee Pinterest 126

Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

Today, it is so much easier and it’s a lot more transparent with the advent of search engines and a social web. On Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all those other social networks. Here’s a simple checklist for a little social media competitor audit. Twitter: How many followers do they have?

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How To Real Estate Web Case Study 198

Lauri Pehar Borsh

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Good information is the lifeblood of social media networking.

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Social Media Pitching Media LinkedIn 83

Prowly

JANUARY 29, 2025

We all know the basics aren't enough anymore - not when a single tweet can spark a social media crisis in minutes. And when a social media crisis is brewing, you need to know immediately, not when you check your email the next morning. What makes a reputation management red flag? Which tool is best for crisis management?

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Crisis Management Comparison Software Crisis 104

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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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

But before you post a viral video telling your boss you’re quitting your job , it’s important to make sure you’re ready for what it takes to be a successful PR business owner. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In just two weeks, the chicken mayhem had earned Popeye’s a boatload of new Twitter followers , a huge boost in profits and an estimated $65 million in free advertising. Popeyes’ official social media channels hadn’t hinted at a launch, there was no long-running countdown on their website and media organizations had yet to break the news.

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Product Launch Storytelling Social Media Video 149

Polaris

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Most agencies supplement a paid tool with free resources, such as blog rolls (for those bloggers who have them), Twitter search , Twitter lists, Technorati , Alltop , Blog Catalog , and Chime.in. Engagement (comments and social shares on their blog). Engagement (comments and social shares on their blog). Inbound links. •

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Policies Marketing Viral Pitching 181

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 17, 2021

We used to suggest just looking at Google and Twitter but now I’m throwing TikTok into that mix. I want you to look at TikTok because that is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. I think we’ve all heard about the Feta Pasta recipe that went viral – millions and millions of views.

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Trends Television Exercises Pitching 246