A story does not need to be complicated to draw people’s attention and win their affection. These days, big brands invest millions of dollars in elaborate and often highly produced online content and campaigns designed to gather as much attention as possible. Yet the video that broke all the records is a simple recording from the smartphone of a woman sharing her sincere laughter with the world.
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10 Tips for CSR Dialogue Building
June 9th, 2016 by Steve GoldsteinCorporate social responsibility programs simply can’t have any real lifespan without the work of professional communicators. The best PR pros breathe life into CSR programs by creating ongoing dialogues between a program’s creators and a company’s employees and C-suite, journalists, the public at large on digital channels and communities that stand to benefit from the program itself.
Snapchat’s Discover, Live Stories Just Got More Appealing for Brands
June 9th, 2016 by Ian James WrightSnapchat’s latest update, a redesign of its Live Stories and Discover sections, goes a long way toward making the app more intuitive and bringing in more viewership. Now you will see both Discover and Live Stories intermingled in panels on the Discover page, as well as in a carousel at the top of the Stories page.
3 Things to Remember When Considering Messaging Apps
June 8th, 2016 by Mark RenfreeNow that audiences are well established and active on messaging platforms—many of the most popular have hundreds of millions of monthly active users—the companies behind them are moving from a focus on messaging to a heightened awareness of commerce and business needs. Now that the platforms are considering business uses for their services, does every organization really need to embrace this new digital trend?
5 Techniques for Measuring Sales From Influencer Campaigns
June 8th, 2016 by Sarah WareThere are many moving parts when it comes to tracking influencers, particularly those that have a reach expanding across multiple platforms. Brands with an understanding of influencer performance can activate a strategic campaign by simply following a few easy steps to track influencers and attribute their efforts to marketing success.
How to Get Started on Snapchat (and a Few Tips for Success)
June 7th, 2016 by Seth ArensteinYour brand can ignore Snapchat if it wishes, yet with 10 billion daily views and growing (it was 8 billion just a few months ago), concentrated largely in a very young, highly desirable demographic, it might not be the greatest idea. OK, perhaps your brand isn’t ready to join the Snapchat foray today. Fine. That’s reasonable, Gavin Donovan, digital strategy lead, Mission Foods, told attendees during a PR News Digital PR& Marketing Conference in Miami Beach June 7.
4 Ways to Put More Business Thinking Behind Social Campaigns
June 7th, 2016 by Mark RenfreeThe days when businesses could ignore social media are over. Even though C-suites now know they need to be on social, many ROI-focused executives still don’t see the value. One of the clichés behind this dichotomy of opinion is the left-brain, right-brain split that conventionally divides creative from more analytical professionals. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
5 Tips for Making Customers and Employees Your Content Stars
June 6th, 2016 by Ian James WrightHave you ever tried to shine a light on your CEO in your digital content and been underwhelmed by the response? Unless you have an outsize visionary like an Elon Musk or a Bill Gates heading your organization, this isn’t surprising. Let’s face it, people have more in common with your average employee or average customer. So why not make them the stars of your digital content?
2016 Social Media Awards: Facebook | PR Campaign
June 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourWinner: RockOrange – Macy’s + Thalia Sodi – Fashion Show & Facebook Media Launch RockOrange was engaged to create media interest for the launch of Thalia Sodi, the Mexican icon’s clothing line with Macy’s, through… Continued
2016 Social Media Awards: Facebook | Community Engagement
June 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourWinners: Aflac – What Does a Duck Say? Aflac! and Dixon Schwabl – Faces of Freedom Aflac – What Does a Duck Say? Aflac! What does a duck say? 15 years ago, the answer might have… Continued