Asked what type of social video they watched most, consumers’ top three responses were telling: how-to videos, lists, and clips about sales and promos. Two of these video types also translate to strategies for engagement through editorial content—the reason people read so many listicles and how-to pieces is because they want to know, upfront, how the information you are providing benefits them. It’s unsurprising, then, that providing a service to your audience through how-to content and lists provides many happy returns in video form, too.
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A Matter of Trust: PR News’ Healthcare Social Media Summit
October 26th, 2018 by Colleen LutolfMore than 150 social media marketers, communicators and PR pros attended the summit at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Oct. 23 to hear from some of the industry’s top social media, marketing and communications pros… Continued
Lessons Learned From Google’s and NBC’s Contrasting Crisis Responses
October 26th, 2018 by Sophie MaerowitzGoogle and NBC are both under fire this week for employees’ inappropriate behavior and subsequent backlash in the news cycle and on social media. Here’s a contrasting look at each company’s response, with commentary from PR professionals on how well each brand tackled its crisis communications.
Good and Bad Lessons for New PR Pros from Political Talk Shows
October 26th, 2018 by Arthur SolomonYou’ve no doubt heard the PR maxim, “Act like a reporter.” Veteran communicator Arthur Solomon offers tips on how to do that using the backdrop of cable’s political talk shows and broadcast networks’ nightly newscasts. He also provides advice on the best ways to write pitches and press releases.
Apple’s Tim Cook Proposes U.S. Version of GDPR at Data Protection Conference
October 25th, 2018 by Justin JoffeApple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at Wednesday’s International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners open session and took a pot shot “platform and algorithms” that “weaponize personal data,” as senior executives from Facebook and Google watched in silence. His words support the increasingly popular belief among communicators that social media regulation will actually be good for the big platforms, as it leads to improved user trust.
You’re Writing for the C-Suite. Now What?
October 25th, 2018 by Seth ArensteinYou’ve been chosen to write a memo or report to the members of the C-Suite. Should you change your writing style and how you compose your content? Jenna Hilzenrath, VP, communications, Birchbox, advises mirroring the style of communications you’ve seen coming from the C-Suite, be it formal or informal.
5 Tips for Making Your Social Marketing Stick on Pinterest
October 24th, 2018 by Hayley JenningsFor many brands, Pinterest doesn’t even register on their social marketing radar. But this could be a huge mistake. Though Pinterest only has 200 million monthly active users (compared with Facebook’s more than two billion), the platform remains one of the best in terms of return on investment (ROI). So, while the reach of posts on platforms like Instagram and Twitter may be larger, Pinterest could have a bigger impact on your organization’s bottom line. Here are five tips for social marketing success on Pinterest.
Here’s Where Communicators are Hoping to Invest More Resources
October 24th, 2018 by Diane SchwartzMoney can’t buy you love and it can’t buy you passionate employees, but it surely can buy you more resources. When posed with the question of “What would you do with a 15% increase in your budget?,” executives participating in a recent PR News/Crisp leadership roundtable shared an interesting wish list.
SEO Under the Influence: How to Keep Influencer Marketing From Hurting Your Page Ranking
October 24th, 2018 by Justin JoffeSearch engine optimization is a necessary skill for any communicator who wants to earn a spot on page one of Google search, but it’s often less of a cross-organizational best practice and instead siloed into a niche function. Because of this, certain content decisions might be cause for rethinking your organization’s SEO strategy. And influencer marketing is one of those cases.
Measurement: It’s About Relevancy, Not Reporting
October 23rd, 2018 by Melissa HoffmannIt’s critical to measure your communications efforts. Don’t stop there, however. With so much data available, it’s important to be certain you are measuring and reporting metrics that are relevant to your organization and the C-Suite, panelists said during PR News’ Healthcare Social Media Summit.