With additional funding Snapchat and Pinterest likely will grow their services, land more market share and expand globally.
Social Media & SEO
4 Twitter Mistakes That Can Cost You Followers
February 26th, 2015 by Richard BrownellThere is no shortage of advice from social media experts on how to build your Twitter following. But how do you keep the people that you do have?
3 Ways the FCC Net Neutrality Regulations Will Impact PR
February 26th, 2015 byThe FCC appears ready to approve new net neutrality regulations today. With so much of the work of the communications industry now taking place online, let’s take a look at how the new regulations could impact PR.
9 Pinterest Tools to Help You Benchmark Your Brand’s PR Strategy
February 25th, 2015 byThe Pinterest analytics space is largely uncharted. Let’s take a look at 9 tools you can use to see how your strategy on the social platform is working.
3 Tips for Making Your Instagram Page Stand Out
February 24th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzIf a picture is a worth a thousand words then your Instagram account can be worth a good deal more, in terms of growing your audience and giving your products and/or services some sales lift.
Oscars 2015: 3 Ways Brands Will Use the Academy Awards to Communicate
February 20th, 2015 byAs the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gets set to celebrate Hollywood’s best on Sunday night, brands and organizations of all stripes are looking for ways to get in on the action. Let’s take a look at some of the major ways brands are trying to share the Oscar spotlight.
Infographic: Best Times to Post on Social Media
February 19th, 2015 by Richard BrownellThe timing of a social media post can be just as important as its content. This infographic shares optimal posting times for various social media platforms.
Leaked Beyoncé Photos Put Beauty Brands in Harsh Glare
February 19th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinAfter a recent leak of unaltered photos of Beyoncé at a photoshoot for L’Oréal, beauty brands should brace themselves for similar leaks that will demand public statements as well as more careful examination of the messages they are sending to women.
‘Retweeted More’ Gives Crystal Ball Glimpse of Your Tweet’s Future
February 18th, 2015 by Richard BrownellIn search of the perfect tweet? Researchers at Cornell have developed an algorithm that may help you find it.
Snapchat Looks to Raise $500 Million—Time for PR Pros to Reevaluate Platform
February 18th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzPR execs are probably going to have to change their tune about Snapchat, which is now seeing a new round of funding that would value the company as high as $19 billion, according to Bloomberg.