Stanton Communications’ Lori Russo sees four common mistakes that PR pros habitually make on LinkedIn. How many of these are you guilty of?
Social Media & SEO
5 Social Media Mistakes That Top PR Pros Always Avoid
April 10th, 2014 byProviding tips on how best build that social persona is useful, but sometimes it’s more valuable (and interesting) to talk about things you absolutely should never do.
Appealing to Millennials with a User-Generated Content Model
April 9th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzA new study shows that, for Millennials, user-generated content (UGC) is 20% more influential when it comes to purchasing and 35% more memorable than other types of media.
Mobile Stays at Center of the Communications Revolution as Twitter Buys an Android App
April 8th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzHardly a day goes by without a big acquisition of a hot startup in the digital media world, and, most of the time, those acquisitions have a pretty significant potential or actual impact on how people communicate.
It’s Baseball’s Opening Day and It’s Snowing in the Northeast, but MLB Has Big Plans
March 31st, 2014 byFor such an old game (some argue it dates back as far back as the 11th century), baseball has stuck with the times—most recently through social media.
9 Tempting Activities You Should Avoid When Attending That Next Conference
March 31st, 2014 by Diane SchwartzWe are well into “conference season” when us avid learners hit the streets and land in a semi-comfortable chair in a meeting room or ballroom to do what we love to do most when attending… Continued
SEO on Collision Course With Public Relations
March 31st, 2014 by Mike SamecDuring the past year and a half, Google has undergone a significant transformation to its search algorithm through its Penguin, Panda and Hummingbird updates. The primary focus has been to reduce or completely eliminate the influence of low-quality websites and “SEO’d” content.
PR Campaign Puts British Columbia on the Map in Two Major Markets
March 31st, 2014 by PRNEWSBritish Columbia has long been a hot spot for tourists throughout the world, but local tourism officials wanted to boost BC’s appeal to consumers in two of their key markets.
LinkedIn’s New Tool Measures Brands’ Content Marketing Efforts
March 28th, 2014 byThe new information being provided to advertisers shows the social network’s strategy moving forward is squarely aimed at being a publisher—and a useful one at that.
5 Tips for Finding and Engaging With Influencers
March 28th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinIt’s all too easy to fall into habits—good and bad—in your communications with your industry’s influencers. Behavior that was effective six months ago may be limiting your circle of contacts now, and even taking the shine off current relationships.