All too frequently, organizations are jumping into social media marketing before they are crystal clear about their core target audience or their brand—or about the emotional connection they want to make.
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If Social Media Is Just Another To-Do List Item, Don’t Bother Doing It
September 14th, 2010 by David WarschawskiSocial Media Guidelines: Command And Control or ‘Let ’er Rip!’
September 13th, 2010 by PRNEWSEmpowerment, responsibility and protection are key hallmarks of strong social media guidelines, say the experts. But there’s a fine line between setting hard policies and applying looser guidelines.
Social Media Helps Drive Agency Optimism
September 13th, 2010 by PRNEWSPR News quizzes three agency leaders about the economy’s effect on their business, and finds that clients are looking closely at social media—and at costs.
Twitter Watch: Followers of Best Workplaces
September 13th, 2010 by PRNEWSGoogle leads Fortune’s Best Places to Work list in number of Twitter followers.
Translate Word of Mouth With Social Media Monitoring Tools
September 10th, 2010 by Idil CakimA comprehensive measurement plan should consist of three parts—gauging the audience’s reactions to a brand before, during and after a campaign.
‘The Media Is the Enemy,’ and Other Dangerous Notions to Disavow
September 8th, 2010 by Judy ErkanatHaving a negative attitude toward the media is a self-fulfilling prophesy, and requires serious reeducation and training.
For Crisis Response Web Leader, BP Spill a Marathon, Not a Sprint
September 2nd, 2010 by PRNEWSThe Coast Guard’s Ryan White gives PR News an inside look into the digital public affairs effort behind the oil spill crisis.
Reality TV vs. Real PR Professionals
September 1st, 2010 by Nancy Tamosaitis-ThompsonEntertainment value doesn’t equal PR value in reality shows about public relations agencies, and misleading impressions are bound to result from E!’s new show The Spin Crowd.
How to Add Foursquare to Your PR Arsenal
August 30th, 2010 by PRNEWSGeo-location social platform Foursquare may not be for every organization, but these tips on leveraging it may help you decide if you’re ready to jump in the game.
PR as a Driver for B2B Sales and Customer Service
August 30th, 2010 by PRNEWSGreat customer service has become a key pillar in driving reputation, revenues and repeat business. Yet the B2B space faces a couple of barriers to truly integrated communications/customer service efforts.