Invite Only: Google+
With the recent launch of Google+, everyone is speculating how this new social media “project” will fit within the overall landscape dominated by well-established players such as Facebook and Twitter. Are we really ready to adopt yet another new platform? And what is this new platform exactly? One answer currently prevails: Only time will tell. […]
Guerrilla Video: Win or Waste?
It is hard to predict which videos will become an internet hit. Many marketers try to develop videos they think will go viral – and focus a lot of time on the quality of the video. However, oftentimes the videos that go viral are not those with the slickest production quality, but the ones with […]
Tweeting as a Brand: Do’s, Don’ts and Companies Worth Learning From
For many businesses today, creating a Twitter account is an imperative. According to Media Bistro.com, there are more than 300 million user accounts, so it’s not surprising that Twitter is an increasingly critical communication platform to drive sales, manage customer service and directly engage with consumers while presenting an open, authentic form of communication with […]
Measuring ROI in Social Media
Measurement is one of the most important activities in PR. If you can’t measure success, then how do you prove the value that PR can add? Measuring the reach and impact of traditional media can be tricky all on its own. While you may land a story in the front page of The New York […]
Did you Get the Message? How Guerilla Marketing Can Be Effective For Business
“Guerilla marketing” is a way to generate buzz without instituting a hefty marketing budget. This method is oftentimes effective because it is attention-grabbing and easy to understand. Arguably one of the most famous guerilla marketing campaigns is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. The enormous hotdog-shaped car makes its way across the nation drawing attention from children […]
Managing Your Online Reputation
In today’s digital world where we’re constantly connecting to one another and sharing content through the Internet, social media, and mobile devices, it’s easy to forget that the content you share can be seen by unintentional viewers. Have you ever posted a Facebook picture from a night out in college or griped about a colleague […]
Sharing Content: How to Get Noticed
Think about the last video you watched on YouTube. Now ask yourself, how did you hear about it? Most likely, the video was shared by a friend, colleague or family member. Sharing is how we interact with those around us and create meaningful experiences. Just like a movie recommendation, we rely on those we trust […]
How to Leverage Video Blogging
Since its inception, video blogging has gained widespread popularity. With equipment becoming more affordable, editing software more accessible, and sites like YouTube and Facebook readily available to share content, the process is easier than ever. There is a large demand for video content – YouTube gets more than two billion hits per day – and […]
Tips for How to Search Twitter
Despite the fact that many people are using Twitter as an integral part of their companies’ marketing and public relations campaigns, many folks may not know why it’s important or how to best navigate the service. Computerworld came out recently with an interesting article titled, “How and why to search Twitter,” which shed some valuable […]
How to React to a Twitter Crisis
In the Internet age, most people often act quickly and pass along information via social media, before they even verify that the information is accurate. We’ve all see the fake Amber Alerts for missing children or the faux-images that fly around Facebook and Twitter, such as the one picture to the right comparing Prince William […]