With the rumor that Facebook is developing a Snapchat-like service making rounds after a new report from the Financial Times, the social networking giant is continuing to prove how conscious it is of Snapchat’s popularity.
Social Media & SEO
Facebook’s Newest Project, Slingshot, Looks to Take on Snapchat (Again)
May 19th, 2014 by8 Tips to Help PR Pros Get Ready for the Challenge of Pinterest-Style Search
May 16th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinIf you want to see what the future of the Web will look like, just follow the money. Venture capitalists have plowed another $200 million into Pinterest, following a $225 million infusion of cash in October 2013.
7 Factors in Making SEO Work for Your Brand
May 15th, 2014 by Richard BrownellYou want your website to be the first thing people come across when they search your brand on the Internet. Here’s a quick list of things to help make that happen.
The One Thing Every PR Person Needs to Do
May 15th, 2014 by Diane Schwartz“PR is losing its leadership position in Social.” That’s what the founder of a new company that provides social media measurement/monitoring tools to brands told me the other day when I asked about his target… Continued
The Weather Channel’s Stormy Response to a Complaint on Twitter
May 14th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzOn Tuesday communicators got a case study on how not to rehabilitate one’s image, compliments of Donald Sterling’s bizarre interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Now, via The Weather Channel, we offer PR pros another key lesson: how not to respond to complaints on Twitter.
5 Social Media Tips To Avoid Twitter’s Dreaded Mute Button
May 13th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzGetting weary from those folks you follow on Twitter who are constantly reminding you of what they just eat, who they saw and what they’re about to do? Take a deep breath. Twitter on Monday rolled out a muting feature, which keeps you from seeing any Twitter activity from the person you just muted.
NFL Faces Social Media Problems after Michael Sam Draft Pick
May 12th, 2014 byAhead of the draft, it seemed almost inevitable that following his probable selection someone, somewhere would end up in crisis and apology mode for comments made regarding Michael Sam’s sexuality.
Case Study: ‘Nightclub Series’ Gives Zumba a Brand New Beat
May 12th, 2014 by PRNEWSWith their dance floors and built-in sound systems, nightclubs would seem to be a natural extension for the Zumba brand.
How To Rebuild a City’s Image
May 12th, 2014 by Brad Weaber and Kelly SchulzPR played a critical role in convincing visitors to return to the Big Easy despite intense negative media attention.
How to Listen for the ‘Digital Echo’
May 12th, 2014 by Kami HuyseThe lines continue to blur between news delivered through traditional channels and through social networking. While many people are now getting news from social media, much of that news is shared from traditional media sources.