For teenagers, Facebook is “dead and buried.” That’s the conclusion from one of the authors of the recently released Global Social Media Impact Study, which showed that teens are abandoning Facebook for rivals such as Snapchat and Whatsapp. But when it comes to adults, Facebook is alive and well.
Social Media & SEO
New Year’s Resolutions for the PR-Minded
December 31st, 2013 by Diane SchwartzThe good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that no one is really listening closely to what you are resolving to do. But resolutions do crystallize our goals and make the month of January, at… Continued
LinkedIn Recruitment Program Shaping Up As New Channel for PR Pros
December 24th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzThe U.S. jobless rate fell to 7%, from 7.3%, in November. And while the economy is still facing some strong headwinds, employers’ confidence seems to be on the upswing. Now, just like a Swiss watch, comes word of a new recruitment tool from social network LinkedIn, designed to track when people move jobs, where they go and what skills they have. It could be another vehicle for communicators who want to strengthen their bench.
Strategic Thinking Leads Choice of Social Tools for Boeing’s Gary Wicks
December 24th, 2013 by Richard BrownellThe surest way to stay connected in 2014 is through social media. But how do you stay connected in a constantly evolving media landscape?
5 ‘I’s’ of Social Media ROI
December 23rd, 2013 byMeasuring ROI is a challenge facing any organization with a social media budget. How can companies determine if their social media strategy is working?
Yes, Justine Sacco Really Said That on Twitter!
December 23rd, 2013 by Caysey WeltonJustine Sacco, chief communications director for Barry Diller’s IAC, created a Twitter firestorm with a shockingly insensitive and offensive tweet.
How To Hire a Social Media Manager
December 23rd, 2013 by Brian SperoWhile hiring a social media guru to guide your expanded PR efforts typically makes good sense, it’s important to find a proven practitioner with the tools to take your marketing to the cutting edge.
6 PR Archetypes in Search of a Solution
December 23rd, 2013 by Allison FreelandIn the age of high-technology, PR pros need a different skill set if they want to succeed. There are those who flourish in digital PR and those who tank.
Tracking Nascent Social Media Platforms Cost of Doing Business
December 23rd, 2013 by PRNEWSFacebook, Twitter and, to a increasing degree, Instagram tend to suck up most of the oxygen when it comes to how communicators can leverage social networks and align them with corporate goals and objectives. But in the last several months a slew of new social networking tools have strutted across the social landscape prompting massive attention throughout the media.
Case Wheeling and Dealing: Campaign for Bike-Share Program in Minneapolis Inspires Tourists and Residents Alike
December 23rd, 2013 by PRNEWSwhen Minneapolis decided to launch a bike-share program city officials knew that it would take a lot of citizen education at the front end and a sustained effort on the backend to get the program running smoothly.