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Social Media & SEO
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.
PR Pros’ ‘Discovery’: Defining ‘ROI’ Is Launch Pad to Metrics Success
April 23rd, 2012 by Scott Van CampSome 250 PR pros at the PR News Measurement Conference learned that while "true" financial ROI from PR might be fleeting, measuring impact from campaigns is not.
Adding Instagram to Your PR Mix? That’s the $1 Billion Question
April 16th, 2012 by Scott Van CampInstagram may be the point of entry for communicators who have yet to venture into mobile PR.
Time to Adopt the Newsjacker’s Motto: Always Be Prepared
April 9th, 2012 by Scott Van CampSpeed and flexibility are the PR requirements for taking breaking news and making it your own.
Social Media Report Card: Two Smaller Airlines Build Strong Social Customer Bonds via Thoughtful Content
April 9th, 2012 by Huma GruazA comparison of two niche airlines’ social media programs clearly shows that corporate values, benefits and differentiators can be successfully communicated via social platforms.
How to Launch PR Stunts With Lasting Power
April 9th, 2012 by Marcie KleinThe use of digital and social PR channels can make the traditional PR stunt more than a one-off activity.
#pinkslime in the Spotlight: Hashtags Take Center Stage
April 2nd, 2012 by Scott Van CampWe analyze some of the hashtags that have been driving forces for recent grassroots digital campaigns and offer tips on how to craft hashtags that are appropriate for your particular message.