Digital & Technology

Your Brand’s Identity and Mission Determines Your Social Media Strategy

September 23rd, 2013 by

It doesn’t matter if you’re a major global brand or a local mom and pop, social media can offer several benefits to your brand. That said, the content strategy implemented within a social space requires more than a cookie cutter.

In Pursuit of SEO, Don’t Forsake Quality Content

September 23rd, 2013 by

There’s a rush right now to pump out content for the sake of “good SEO” and it’s making PR pros lazy.

How to Leverage Your Content on Pinterest Without Paying for It

September 20th, 2013 by

Pinterest announced that it will begin experimenting with sponsored content soon. What this could mean for brands within the space remains unclear, what is clear, however, is that sponsored content is making its way onto every social platform.

Your Autumn Cheat Sheet: Big Data, Branding and Mobile

September 20th, 2013 by

September 22 marks the official start of the fall season. Here’s a sampling from some of the PR issues we covered this summer that are sure to become more pronounced this fall and in 2014.

Why Sticky and Shareable Content Matter for PR’s Digital Future

September 19th, 2013 by

Big data keeps getting bigger, and everyone is trying to figure out which metric tells the most important and actionable story. Shares are increasingly becoming a big part of that conversation, but they aren’t always easy to come by.

PR Insider: How to Optimize Your Social Campaign with Facebook Ads

September 17th, 2013 by

Earned and owned media no longer work in a vacuum. Sure, we’re PR pros who can get product placement in the right media and demonstrate our social media mastery to spark attention about our message. But, in reality, our network can only extend so far.

How to Measure Instagram Success

September 16th, 2013 by

As with every social channel, you need to demonstrate value on Instagram. Here are a couple of tips from Adobe’s Matt Rozen on how to do that.

What Millennials Can Learn From Graybeards

September 16th, 2013 by

Studies have portrayed Millennials as confident and tolerant, but also narcissistic and having a feeling of entitlement.

The Rise of Online Video Provides A New Channel for Your CSR Story Sharper Lens

September 16th, 2013 by

For companies that want to convey the impact of their corporate citizenship efforts—whether measured in sustainability initiatives, volunteer hours or dollars; online video can be among the most engaging

Want to Make a Twitter-Like Splash on Twitter With Financial News? Follow These 3 Rules

September 13th, 2013 by

Twitter announced it’s going public in a most appropriate forum: Twitter. Here’s a three-step strategy to stoke your own investor excitement while staying on the good side of FINRA/SEC when communicating financial news via social channels.