In a study of its own Facebook and Twitter fans, Discovery Communications identifies what draws the social audience to the next critical steps of engagement.
Social Media & SEO
Pinterest for Brands: The Honeymoon Is Over, Now the Real Work Begins
June 11th, 2012 by Scott Van CampAfter an intense love affair with the visual/social platform, PR pros are now determining if the relationship will be long-term.
Percentage of ‘Typical’ Day Twitter Users Doubles in Nine Months
June 4th, 2012 by Scott Van CampTwitter is steadily becoming the go-to, daily-use social media platform, according to a Pew Research study.
Charting the Industry: Ghost Town? Brands Advance on Google+
June 4th, 2012 by Scott Van CampWhile Google+ has been under the radar of late, fashion, luxury and car brands have kicked their Google+ engagement into high gear.
Charting the Industry: Agencies Smart to Ramp Up Mobile Offerings
May 14th, 2012 by Scott Van CampNow that nearly 50% of cell phone owners have smartphones, it’s time for PR to take advantage of these "moving targets."
Get Creative With Viral, Crowdsourcing & Gamification Tactics for CSR Initiatives
May 14th, 2012 by Krisleigh Hoermann and Bradley MillerShareable videos, social media events, digital crowdsourcing and online games can be powerful tools to drive engagement with CSR programs.
Tip Sheet: The Brand ‘Diss’ Strategy Is Anything But Bland
May 7th, 2012 by Susan GoodellAcknowledging the perceived flaws of a brand’s product is a transparent way to elicit a gut-level reaction from passionate and indifferent consumers.
Twitter Paid Products: A Little Knowledge Could Supercharge Your Social Outreach
May 7th, 2012 by Scott Van CampIntegrating Twitter’s free and paid offerings is an underused way to reach a wider group of users or spark engagement from existing followers.
Charting the Industry: Nonprofits Slow to Use Social Media Tools
April 30th, 2012 by Scott Van CampWhile social media is transforming how nonprofits communicate with stakeholders, many organizations lack the digital tools to properly manage their social platforms.
B2B Communications: Business Communicators Need to Reach Beyond Customers With Their Messages
April 23rd, 2012 by Mary BuhayRealizing that consumers are also prospective brand stakeholders, more business-to-business communicators are engaging with them.