Reflecting on the iPhone’s Tenth Birthday
September has arrived in full swing with back-to-school preparations, football-related programming, and dreams of pumpkin spice lattes. One September event that I look forward to (more than any kind of latte!) is the release of the next generation iPhone. This month, Apple is unveiling a major redesign of the iPhone, but most importantly, this year […]
3 Tips for Staying Relevant on Social Media in the 24/7 News Cycle
It is no secret that social media has become a key conduit to how consumers, business and even politicians, interact with one another. We live in an era of the 24/7 news cycle. The vast majority of consumers use social media outlets, like Facebook and Twitter, to read, share and comment on breaking news because […]
A New Era For Brands And Political Issues
It has been a long-standing tradition for major brands and companies to avoid commenting on major social and political issues to avoid alienating their customer base. But times are changing. In today’s volatile political climate, there has been a push for brands to take a stand. From LGBT rights to immigration, social justice issues are […]
The Ups and Downs of Brand Imaging In the Age of Social Activism
As a student of the University of Washington’s business school and as an intern here at Communiqué PR, I have spent a lot of time over my college career learning about brand image and messaging and the importance of consistency. As I’ve come to understand it, brand image is a crucial part of any team’s […]
Top Social Media Demographics
In an increasingly digital world, social media is fast becoming one of the easiest and cheapest ways for a company to create, develop and its brand. In PR we work with multiple social media platforms to announce company news, stay up to date on business trends and connect with industry leaders. One of the great […]
How to Score With Facebook Sponsored Content
If you’re a Facebook user you’ve probably come across sponsored content in your news feed. Because people willingly give Facebook so much personal information, the social media giant is good at serving up highly relevant paid content for their consumption. This content comes up alongside user-generated posts, so as people quickly scan their newsfeeds they […]
The Importance of Social Media for B2B Marketers
In PR, social media activities can be a major part of your communication strategies. Whether you are creating a social media plan for a client, developing content to post, or providing guidance on which platforms to use, it is clear that social media has become an increasingly important part of any marketing campaign. B2C companies […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Social Media Content Calendar
As anyone who actively posts on social media can attest to, crafting a winning post takes time – from finding the right image, to drafting a witty caption, to incorporating the right hashtags, it can be a long process. If you manage social media for a brand, coming up with thoughtful content on the fly […]
Hitting ‘Refresh’ On Your Marketing Content
It’s no question that visual content has seen an uptick in the past year. Between the growing popularity and competition between major social media apps such as Snapchat and Instagram, as well as the steady hype around VR integrations to enhance the user experience, the opportunity for diversifying marketing campaigns and introducing exciting visuals such […]
The 3-Ingredient Recipe to Standing Out
Standing out is tough. As PR professionals, we can empathize with that statement. We battle daily for journalists’ time and attention. We have to consider which story is most likely to catch their eye, what assets we can we provide to entice them to request an interview, and how to package all of it into […]