Social Media & SEO

What Makes a Story Go Viral

November 14th, 2013 by

This is what it takes to create the story that goes viral on social media.

When to Apologize

November 11th, 2013 by

As I write this I’m watching a report on MSNBC criticizing the apology issued by 60 Minutes for a report last month about the attack on the embassy in Benghazi. The apology, by correspondent Lara… Continued

SMBs Say They Are More Optimistic About the Economy; A Few Shopping Items that Mom and Dad Can Agree On

November 11th, 2013 by

More than three-quarters of moms (80%) nationwide are making the major household purchasing decisions for their families, per a recent Child’s Play Communications study. Dads may still have a long way to go before they catch up, but the tide is slowly changing.

Owning a Key Topic On Social Media: Deploy A Three-Pronged Approach

November 11th, 2013 by

In the social media world, the process of turning an individual into a so-called thought leader begins with “content.” Initially, this involves creating and posting blogs and comments on others’ blogs, but also includes creating and posting other written content, such as white papers, case studies, and eBooks.

How To Shed Light on Complex Stories

November 11th, 2013 by

On a daily basis, we see Democrats and Republicans trying to shape the narrative and control the story and, therefore, public opinion.

When Did You Realize You Wanted to Work in PR?

November 8th, 2013 by

When it comes to career, we all want to be “living the dream.” But to do that you first have to realize what it is you want to. PR News asked readers to fill in the blank and answer this question: “I knew I wanted to work in PR when_____.”

What’s First, Technology or Content?

November 7th, 2013 by

I’ve been thinking lately about how media is moving increasingly toward a greater technology dependence. I’ve read about how investment dollars, especially in Silicon Valley, where so much media-related innovation is occurring, steer towards technology… Continued

5 Tips to Maximize Twitter Engagement

November 7th, 2013 by

Twitter debuted on the New York Stock Exchange today, and so far is performing exceptionally well. Now that the company is public, there will likely be several innovative tools developed with brands in mind.

Do’s and Don’ts for B2B Companies on Facebook

November 6th, 2013 by

Even if you don’t share the company’s belief in the inherent, liberating benefits to humanity of Facebook, it’s hard to deny the power of the social network to expand the reach of brands to new audiences. And when we say brands, we don’t mean just B2C brands.

PR News Announces Winners of 2013 Digital PR Awards

November 6th, 2013 by

Engagement and ingenuity ruled the day at PR News’ 2013 Digital PR Awards luncheon, as more than 200 agency and in-house PR executives gathered to celebrate the top digital campaigns of the past year at New York’s Grand Hyatt on Nov. 5, 2013.