Social video may be the preferred form of content for digital natives, but that doesn’t mean it comes cheap. From hiring a freelance video crew, to pre- and post-production costs and boosting the content on social media once it’s finished, even a minute-long video can give senior leaders sticker shock. So how best to convince your management that great video content is what your brand needs to make its next campaign succeed?
Social Media & SEO
3 Ways Rosetta Stone Successfully Repurposes Video Across Social Channels
December 7th, 2018 by Sophie MaerowitzIt’s Time to Seize PR’s Dynamic Moment
December 6th, 2018 by Anna Ruth Williams, ARPRThe future appears bright for PR as advertising will cede its authority, a panel of veteran PR executives says. Yet PR pros must be prepared to grab the mantle, bolstering their knowledge and use of technology and working strategically. In addition, communicators must continue to build relationships with clients.
How Not to Mess Up on Twitter: 5 Rules for Top-Notch Tweets
December 5th, 2018 by Hayley JenningsIt’s easy to forget that social media is a relatively new phenomenon now that it’s so deeply ingrained in our lives. But even as it has grown and evolved over the past decade or so, the rule book for social platforms is still being formed day by day. And it’s remarkably easy for companies, leaders and individuals to screw up what could have been a perfectly normal tweet. As proven by Rudy Giuliani’s recent Twitter grammatical error that unintentionally linked to a domain that was then used by a comedian for a political prank, the book of best practices on Twitter could still use some tweaking.
TikTok: Where #HashtagChallenges Turn Users into Brand Content Creators
December 4th, 2018 by Rich ThomaselliYou’ve probably heard of TikTok by now, the new short-form video app that allows users to create up to 15-second videos using their cameras, in-app editing tools and animation. Currently the No. 1 free app… Continued
How AI Can Help Communicators Tell Stories on Video
December 3rd, 2018 by Kareem Farid, APCO WorldwideHow many times have you created a video at work using a mobile phone and then had to wait for someone to edit the footage and add graphics and music so it could pass muster on your brand’s social channels? APCO’s lead storyteller Kareem Farid tells us AI soon will be able to collaborate with communicators to produce videos quickly and efficiently.
Top 10 Public Relations Trends for Those Paying Attention (Plus, One Call to Action)
December 3rd, 2018 by Diane SchwartzIt comes up in most conversations and lingers, unresolved: how can I find and then retain great talent? During a panel I moderated recently on the future of PR, this topic was discussed at length,… Continued
Social Media Marketing in 2019: A Fixture in The Communications Ecosystem
December 1st, 2018 by Seth ArensteinA look at Google searches for several marketing-related PR terms shows social media marketing leading the way. Another trend is the disappointing showing for employee communications. Media relations, as could be expected, is very low in terms in the number of searches being conducted on Google. U.S. vs global searches yield some interesting differences.
3 Changes Coming Down the Pike at YouTube
November 28th, 2018 by Hayley JenningsThe social media landscape has shifted considerably this year and YouTube is no exception. The video platform, one of the most used among U.S. adults, recently announced changes for 2019 as a way to remain competitive. Here are three changes you can expect at YouTube in the coming year.
4 Ways Verizon Uses Keywords for SEO Success
November 26th, 2018 by Hayley JenningsWhen it comes to search engine optimization, the way you structure the content on your own website is just as important as the links you have coming back to your page. Having top-tier copy can increase the likelihood of your brand garnering the links it needs to appear on the first page of search results. And this starts with curating your primary keywords for brand recognition and relevancy in your industry. But what happens next? Here’s how Verizon approaches keyword strategy in SEO.
5 Thanksgiving Tweets That Audiences are Gobbling Up
November 21st, 2018 by Sophie MaerowitzThe practice of news-jacking, or posting about current events, has been in vogue for some years now, but festively themed posts have reached new heights—Presidential turkey pardon, anyone?—as brands race for the highest engagement around the fall and winter holidays. So who’s doing the best job on Twitter this Turkey Day? PR News took a look at some of the top Thanksgiving posts this holiday season in different industries—and what made them resonate with audiences on social media.