Podcasting took a hit at the pandemic’s start. Downloads were off some 10 percent in March 2020. This likely came because fewer people were commuting as WFH rose. This, however, didn’t stop people from starting… Continued
Social Media & SEO
#SSU2021 Speaker Q&A: CompTIA’s Kelly Stone on Leveraging LinkedIn
July 27th, 2021 by Sophie MaerowitzCompTIA’s Kelly Stone offers a sneak peek of her LinkedIn session at Social Shake-Up 2021.
Report: Family Members, Doctors are Still the Influencers Vaccination Campaigns Need
July 19th, 2021 by Sophie MaerowitzNew findings from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) indicate that among those resistant to get a vaccine six months ago, one in five previously vaccine-averse individuals now say that have received a vaccine, in part due to family pressure. KFF’s latest report follows up with 878 respondents, including those who said they would not be getting the vaccine in January.
Getting Your Social Media Reports and You Out of a Rut
July 14th, 2021 by Sabrina MerrittIt’s time that social media managers admit our dirty little secret. You know. It’s the thing nagging at you that you’re not sure how to fix. It’s often overlooked, but it may be slowing your… Continued
Social Engagement with Tokyo Olympics Down 75% vs 2016 Summer Games in Rio
July 1st, 2021 by Erika BradburyWith the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July 23, but not a sure thing, we asked data partner Shareablee to measure the games’ social engagement.
Why Tillamook Used a 92-Year-Old to Scoop Its Creamy Story
June 30th, 2021 by Seth ArensteinIt starts with a few questions: What are we trying to say? And how are we going to say it? There was a nugget of an idea and then you go.
Report: Focus More on Facebook, Customer Service Efforts on Social in 2021
June 15th, 2021 by Sophie MaerowitzA survey found audiences yearning for more action on Facebook and a heavier customer service focus on social media.
Plank Study Shows Importance of Ethics Training for Handling Social Media Issues
June 15th, 2021 by Seth ArensteinFor communicators, ethics permeate their daily activity. A new study reveals just how much
Three Tactics for Getting Noticed in a Post-COVID-19 Landscape
June 11th, 2021 by Karen WinterhalterThe author argues that post-pandemic communication should feature empathy, compelling digital experiences and positive messaging to induce behavior change.
After Trump’s Blog Flops, Here Are Some Ways to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t
June 3rd, 2021 by Sophie MaerowitzWhile some reporters may be a mite gleeful about the former president’s low engagement in a post-Trump tweet news cycle era, many communicators have felt the sting of taking the time to launch a blog for an executive or brand, only to have it flop. So, what are some ways PR pros can help ensure their blogging efforts don’t go the way of the dinosaur?