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Twitter the Most Popular Platform Among the Global 100

July 25th, 2012 by

Burson-Marsteller’s Global Social Media Check-Up shows that since 2011 the average number of followers per corporate Twitter account has nearly tripled.

The Death of Rory Staunton and the Power of the Press

July 24th, 2012 by

On July 11, 2012 a heartbreaking story about a 12-year-old boy, Rory Staunton, who died on April 1 at NYU Langone Medical Center of severe septic shock, appeared in the The New York Times. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jim Dwyer, the art…

Some Brands Struggle With Onslaught of Big Data

July 24th, 2012 by

72% of surveyed advertising firms agree that current "data load" is manageable, but 20% believe too much data is being collected.

Some Brands Struggle With Onslaught of Big Data

July 24th, 2012 by

72% of surveyed advertising firms agree that current "data load" is manageable, but 20% believe too much data is being collected.

3 Tips for Handling a Hostile Crowd

July 24th, 2012 by

If anyone knows how to handle a hostile audience, it’s a stand-up comedian. Here, Peppercom’s chief comedy officer Clayton Fletcher offers three ways to manage a tough crowd.

3 Tips for Handling a Hostile Crowd

July 24th, 2012 by

If anyone knows how to handle a hostile audience, it’s a stand-up comedian. Here, Peppercom’s chief comedy officer Clayton Fletcher offers three ways to manage a tough crowd.

TJ Maxx Gets Hip, Responds to Jay-Z Lyrics

July 23rd, 2012 by

“Used to shop at TJ Maxx back in ’83. I don’t even know it was open then. I didn’t know Oprah then.” Who would have thought that a simple line from a rap lyric would turn a corporate brand into the talk of the Internet? When Jay-Z was reminis…

For Best YouTube Campaign Engagement, Think Monday, Not Thursday

July 23rd, 2012 by

Which day is most prime for engagement on YouTube? Monday—but more YouTube initiatives are launched on Wednesday and Thursday.

How to Defend Reputation With Keyword Research

July 23rd, 2012 by

Proper keyword research can help answer critical questions that will drive your online reputation strategy and vault you over competitors.

Timely, Measured Responses to Posts Result in the Tweet Smell of Success

July 23rd, 2012 by

Like it or not, there will be tweets by your brand’s followers that cry out for a response. Here, three social media specialists discuss the process they go through in answering both bad and good Twitter posts.