Archive: December 2013

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The World Is Your (Social Media) Oyster

December 31st, 2013 by

For teenagers, Facebook is “dead and buried.” That’s the conclusion from one of the authors of the recently released Global Social Media Impact Study, which showed that teens are abandoning Facebook for rivals such as Snapchat and Whatsapp. But when it comes to adults, Facebook is alive and well.

Four Tips For Effective Facebook PR Engagement

December 31st, 2013 by

Your brand should not be on Facebook just for the sake of being on Facebook. There’s opportunity to build awareness and expand a customer base on Facebook, but you must develop a communications program that… Continued

New Year’s Resolutions for the PR-Minded

December 31st, 2013 by

The good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that no one is really listening closely to what you are resolving to do.  But resolutions do crystallize our goals and make the month of January, at least, a little more interesting. For communicators the world over, you should expect 2014 to bring the following: > Crises, […]

Redesigns of Time Inc. Websites May Hold Lessons on Sponsored Content

December 30th, 2013 by

Early next year, Time Inc. is expected to unveil redesigned websites for its major titles Fortune, Time and Sports Illustrated.

PR Insider: Success and the Wizard of Oz

December 30th, 2013 by

I learned everything I need to know today about being a successful PR practitioner from the lessons in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.”

PR Insider: Success and the Wizard of Oz

December 30th, 2013 by

I learned everything I need to know today about being a successful PR practitioner from the lessons in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.”

How Facebook Can Better Reflect Your Brand Attributes

December 30th, 2013 by

Come on, vogue. If you’re looking for some guidance when it comes how to leverage your Facebook pages, you may want to consult with the fashion industry.

Google Crushes SEO Hack, Makes Rap Genius ‘Unsearchable’

December 27th, 2013 by

Google took enforcement of its SEO standards to extreme lengths Thursday after learning of suspect SEO practices used by popular lyrics website Rap Genius.

UPS, FedEx Use Crisis Management to Save Christmas

December 27th, 2013 by

Holiday shippers are being accused of ruining Christmas for many consumers. They will need to rely on some sincere crisis management to weather the storm.

Strike a Balance Between Personal and Promotional on Twitter

December 26th, 2013 by

Users want to connect with real people on social media. The best Twitter authors engage audiences with a mix of practicality, promotion and diversion.