Break Through Your Twitter Plateau
Twitter is one of the most valued social media platforms utilized today by organizations and brands who seek to engage and interact with their target audiences. However, if you have one of the 200-plus million registered accounts on Twitter responsible for driving more than 110 million tweets per day, it can be easy to get […]
Staying on Top of the Social Media Landscape
Adoption of social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube has been significant, and according to CMO.com it is anticipated that “CMOs will invest more in social media this year than ever before.” Earlier this year, CMO.com launched its 2nd Annual Guide to: The Social Landscape in an effort to capture the social media […]
Connecting With Customers through Cause Marketing
Cause marketing campaigns can be an effective way for companies to engage with customers and encourage them to feel emotionally connected to a particular product or service. The value of these types of campaigns can not only help win new customers and build customer loyalty, but also increase awareness and sales of product. According to […]
The Value of LinkedIn vs. Other Social Media Networks
In case you missed it, there was study released today by ROI Research, Inc. stating that users think it’s more important to have a LinkedIn account than any other type of network. The news got me thinking about my use of social media and what constitutes as value around social media. I agree for professional […]
Why Style Matters
Whenever a client has a photo-shoot for new headshots, we invariably are asked about attire and to provide counsel on what he or she should wear. It is a fair and smart question because what one wears conveys a lot about personality and individual brand. Given these questions from clients, I was eager to read […]
PR Firms and Media: A Symbiotic Relationship
Last week Ragan.com wrote about a new poll that revealed, among other things, PR firms are still the number one source for journalists. I anticipate other agency-side PR professionals were not surprised to see the results, which indicated 62 percent of journalists rely on PR agencies for sources. Part of our job is to build […]
Is Your Company on Facebook?
Anyone who hasn’t been hiding under a rock knows that social media is not just for consumers anymore. While many companies have jumped on the social media bandwagon, a few still have not committed just yet. For those outstanding companies, getting started on Facebook can seem like a daunting task. If you find yourself in […]
To Comment or Not to Comment?
Oftentimes after reading an article or blog post I will read through reader comments with fascination. I find the comments interesting because these may surface a different perspective or counter claims made in the original post. Sometimes the comments can be positive and add to the conversation, and sometimes the comments can turn negative. As […]
YouTube Tips for PR Pros
Mashable has a regularly occurring series on its website called “The Social PR Guide Series.” One of the most recent contributions to this series focuses on YouTube, and how PR professionals can successfully implement and manage the solution within their companies. While many companies are becoming quite savvy at using social media sites such as […]
Formalizing Your Social Media Program
So you’ve got a Facebook page, a Twitter handle and a corporate blog, now what? Many organizations have realized the value social media can bring including increased brand awareness, improved customer relationships and thought leadership. While leveraging these platforms to educate and engage with key audiences is critical, oftentimes companies have several different handles, fan […]