Social Media & SEO

Yucky Comments Can Sometimes Be a Beautiful Thing

October 1st, 2013 by

PR execs are not supposed to parrot the boss. At least on paper. Despite the tremendous changes throughout the PR field, one thing remains a constant: The ability of PR managers to take an alternative… Continued

Breaking PR: The Essential Elements of PR

September 30th, 2013 by

Breaking Bad aired its eagerly anticipated finale on Sunday. And whether or not you are a fan of the show, it’s hard to argue that its impact on television has been significant and undeniable.

Google Overhauls its Search Algorithm, and Communicators Look to Adapt

September 30th, 2013 by

Google late last week overhauled of its algorithm in a move that will reportedly affect 90% of the search results it serves.

One Expert’s Take on Why Instagram Hasn’t Killed Vine

September 27th, 2013 by

Tim Baker, VP of digital strategy at MWW, explains why the “little social-video platform that could” is alive and thriving.

Need More Impressions on Facebook? Here Are 3 Ways to Do it.

September 26th, 2013 by

Regardless of how the FTC investigation into Facebook’s new privacy changes turns out, one thing isn’t likely to change: If no one interacts with your page’s content, it won’t show up on users News Feeds.

Helping CEOs to Help Themselves By Having A Social Media Presence

September 25th, 2013 by

The dearth of C-level executives on social media presents an opportunity for PR pros to step in and help CEOs build a valuable presence on social channels.

Celebrate National Punctuation Day by Avoiding These 5 Common Mistakes

September 24th, 2013 by

To celebrate this prestigious occasion, the PR News editors put our heads together and came up with our top punctuation pet peeves. Avoid these gaffes—and stay on our good side.

Your Brand’s Identity and Mission Determines Your Social Media Strategy

September 23rd, 2013 by

It doesn’t matter if you’re a major global brand or a local mom and pop, social media can offer several benefits to your brand. That said, the content strategy implemented within a social space requires more than a cookie cutter.

Human Touch Is Most Vital Part of Tracking Social Media Metrics

September 23rd, 2013 by

The growth in the analysis of social media has been driven by the sheer volume of data it generates, allied to the need for greater scrutiny of the Internet.

How To Brace for Social Media Attacks

September 23rd, 2013 by

From Kenneth Cole’s tweet during Arab Spring to the recent YouTube video of a Golden Corral chef featuring meat behind a dumpster, the Web is littered with branded stories of woe.