Facebook’s Timeline is an opt-in feature for brands—until March 30, when all profile pages make the switchover. Communicators have little time to waste in preparation, says Buddy Media’s chief client officer.
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It’s Storytelling Time for Brands on Facebook
February 29th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergNow that Facebook has officially launched Timeline for brands, PR pros must answer this question: What is our brand’s story, and how do we want to tell it visually?
NASCAR Driver Keselowski: Twitter Hero or Bad Example?
February 29th, 2012 by Scott Van CampAfter an accident stopped the Daytona 500 for two hours, Brad Keselowski went where no race car driver has gone before—tweeting during the race.
Going Long Term: 4 Tips for Sustaining a PR Campaign
February 29th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergConover Tuttle Pace SVP and partner Brian Heffron offers tips on how to keep feeding the media for sustained coverage.
4 Tips to Keep Your Online Brand Ambassadors ‘FTC-Free’
February 29th, 2012 by Michael Lasky and Allison FitzpatrickBrands that use paid advocates must be aware of proper disclosure policies in order to avoid conflicts with the Federal Trade Commission.
Costa Cruises Leaves Gaps in Allegra Story You Can Run a Ship Through
February 28th, 2012 by Steve GoldsteinWhile the Costa Allegra is being towed slowly to Seychelles, Costa Cruises continues to leave out one of the five W’s: Why?
Of the Big Three Mobile Apps, Users Spend The Most Time on Facebook
February 27th, 2012 by PRNEWSMobile phone users spend about twice their time on Facebook compared to Twitter—and they also watch a lot of video.
NBA All-Star Weekend Highlights the League’s Global Social Media Reach
February 27th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergWith 3 million people having texted or tweeted their votes in to help decide the slam-dunk contest, the NBA must now focus on keeping and engaging its ever-expanding international social audience.
Charting the Industry: Social Media Now a Fixture for Live Events
February 27th, 2012 by Scott Van CampSeamless social integration with live events builds anticipation before an event, deepens the event experience itself and extends the lifespan of an event beyond its calendar date.
Case Study: Influencer Communications and Content Creation Make Pinehurst No. 2’s Restoration Campaign a Hole-in-One
February 27th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergPinehurst Resort’s No. 2 golf course went through much-needed physical and PR makeovers, resulting in a bunker full of media coverage and an uptick in resort bookings.