Earlier this month we asked questions of communicators who were honored as PR Professionals of the Year during 2018’s PRNEWS Platinum Awards luncheon in NY. We asked about improving relations with journalists, how brands can maintain a human touch in a tech-driven world and several other topics.
Digital & Technology
Spotify’s ‘Storyline’ Feature Puts Creators in Charge of Their Own Narrative
May 15th, 2019 by Justin JoffeWe are in an age when many artists and creators complain of their narrative intentions being twisted in the interest of pandering to algorithms, demographics, or stilted rollout strategies around marketing their new release. Still, one of the foundational services offered by full-service PR firms includes an client bio and one-sheet for the new release or product. How does our profession make peace with this disconnect?
How TheSkimm Founders Transformed an Email Newsletter Into a Thriving Media Brand
May 8th, 2019 by The Social Shake-Up Editorial TeamSeven years ago, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin launched TheSkimm from their living room couch. Both were 25 years old, working in the news industry as producers, and found themselves in the midst of a crisis: How could they move forward in an industry that they loved, but in which they didn’t see a lot of innovation or routes upward?
Social Momentum and the Content Distribution Problem
May 8th, 2019 by The Social Shake-Up Editorial TeamAndrew Davis humorously pointed out we have a “FOMOOASP” problem: fear-of-missing-out-on-another-social-platform. “The marketing pie isn’t getting bigger, it’s just getting sliced more ways,” he said. He noted that brands’ budgets and time haven’t kept pace with audiences’ multi-channel content diet.
7 Reminders to Keep Your Email Open Rate High
May 8th, 2019 by Sophie MaerowitzAre you neglecting email marketing in pursuit of shiny objects (like social media)? Jon Chang, global product marketer for IBM Watson and lecturer on NYU’s adjunct faculty teaching social media and web analytics, still sees email as a crucial channel for marketers and communicators in 2019. Here are seven of Chang’s tips and reminders for communicators looking to strengthen their chops as email tacticians.
Privacy at the Perfect Time: Google Lets Users Delete Location, Search History
May 6th, 2019 by Nicole SchumanSearch and location tools can provide help for consumers according to their saved data preferences. Your browser always seems to find the right ads for you for things you may want to buy, but don’t necessarily need at that moment, thanks to search data. Data can be useful to consumers, but can feel kind of icky, when users realize where it is going.
AI Augments Humans with PR Measurement, but it’s no Silver Bullet
May 1st, 2019 by Pauline Draper-WattsWhat can AI do for communications measurement? Plenty, is the short answer. The larger question, of course, is whether or not AI will replace humans or augment them. Edelman Intelligence’s global measurement lead Pauline Draper-Watts weighs in on this important discussion.
Platinum Honorees, Social Shake-Up Speakers See Speed, Authenticity, Analytics as Future Keys
May 1st, 2019 by Seth ArensteinOur regular roundtable feature includes honorees from the 2018 PRNEWS Platinum PR awards and speakers from The Social Shake-Up. Among the questions we put to them: What qualities does a successful communicator need? With the onslaught of technology, how can brands ensure customers have a human experience? And what social media trends are you eager to learn more about during the Social Shake-Up?
How to Do Video Like an SEO Expert
April 24th, 2019 by Rich ThomaselliBy now, we all know the power of video in communications and delivering a brand message—particularly to younger audiences. You probably already know how to shoot video, edit it, do Facebook Live. But in a cluttered world of branding, do you know how to make sure your video content rises to the top through SEO?
Riding the IPO Wave: How to Maximize Pinterest Presence
April 23rd, 2019 by Nicole SchumanThe social media platform Pinterest went big time on April 18, announcing its initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange. ‘PINS’ are now not only being traded between user boards, but investors as well. Pinterest serves as the fourth most popular platform for U.S. adults, only surpassed by Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.