Two companies, two social media campaigns launched to reconnect with consumers. Which one gets the better grades? Hint: It isn’t the "Pirate Guys."
Digital & Technology
Embedded Influencers Redefine How Brands Connect With Consumers
August 18th, 2010 by Elizabeth Castro and Matthew YoungSteal your audience’s attention with a set of coordinated messages from "embedded," credible sources with independent voices.
Successful Word-of-Mouth: Cast Out the Hook and Reel Them In
August 16th, 2010 by PRNEWSWhether offline, online or both, WOM can pack a punch, and not just for big consumer brands.
Surviving a Social Networking Crisis
August 11th, 2010 by Lydia HenryIn this age of social networking, brand images rise and fall at lightning speed, and just how quickly and strategically a company responds to a Twitter, Facebook or Yelp.com assault makes all the difference.
As YouTube Usage Explodes, PR Pros Explore Effective Video Tactics and Tools
August 9th, 2010 by PRNEWSPR News asked three YouTube users—two very experienced and one relative newbie—to share ways that they’re leveraging YouTube in their communications programs.
One-Way Techies; Global Marketing Misses Mark
August 9th, 2010 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Tech Brands’ Twitter Trouble: A study by Wildfire PR found that while 90% of technology companies have a presence on two or more social networks, a significant majority are not actively using these networks… Continued
How to Write Subject Lines That Intrigue, Engage
August 9th, 2010 by PRNEWSWhen it comes to subject lines, first impressions are everything. Here are five tips to keep in mind.
Business Information Publishers Combat Trend of Email Click Fatigue
August 3rd, 2010 by PRNEWSOpen and click rates for marketing emails have continued to drop worldwide. Publishers have taken some innovative measures to slow, and in some cases even reverse, this decline.
For Best Brand-Building Results, Listen Up!
August 2nd, 2010 by Sam FordIf done correctly, brands can use active listening online to identify relevant audiences and understand the best approaches to reach them.
Traditional Media Relations Tactics Still Apply on the Social Web
August 2nd, 2010 by PRNEWSThe single most common mistake that PR practioners make in media relations efforts is failing to research the audience of the media outlet they are trying to pitch.