Given their broad franchise networks and large customer base—and of course their huge social media audiences—fast-food chains can be seen as guinea pigs for how the public discourse is digitally evolving. Consider the latest high-profile example of how a single Facebook post led to the rapid closure of a Dairy Queen—within 48 hours of being posted.
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Dairy Queen the Latest Fast-Food Brand in Social Media Crosshairs
January 9th, 2017 by Jerry Ascierto
8 Do’s and Don’ts for Connecting With Journalists on Social Media
December 29th, 2016 by Jerry AsciertoSocial media provides a great opportunity to connect directly with journalists, who often turn to platforms like Twitter to find sources, track breaking stories and promote their work. But how can you best use social media to get their attention? Michelle LeBlanc, social media strategist with Industrium, offers up this quick checklist of do’s and don’ts.
Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist
July 20th, 2016 by Diane SchwartzSand between your tanned toes and the relaxing sound of waves hitting the shore. Happy hour that begins at 4pm (it’s 5’oclock somewhere). Visiting new places. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with… Continued
Your Half-Year PR Leadership Checklist: 7 Important Reminders for Communicators
June 26th, 2016 by Diane SchwartzYou’re halfway through what’s been a rather interesting year in business, politics, brand successes and blunders and Game of Thrones developments. Which is to say: you still have another five solid months to make this… Continued
11 Smart Steps All Communicators Should Take Before Year’s End
December 8th, 2015 by Diane SchwartzLet’s assume you are brilliant. And you’re an inspiration to your peers, an asset to your organization. Let’s also assume that while you’re an A-player you still have a lot to learn. As the late,… Continued
Which Social Media Networks Do Millennial PR Pros Really Use?
May 15th, 2015 by Mark RenfreePR News brought together more than a dozen millennial communicators from PR agencies, corporations and nonprofits to gather insights into how this rapidly ascending generation views the PR profession, and their own future within it.
6 Tips for Influential Writing on Social Media
January 22nd, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThere is a lot of content out there to compete with and knowing how to write for social media ensures you don’t get lost in the noise.
15 Easy Changes to Transform Your Career this Year
January 5th, 2015 by Diane SchwartzForget new year’s resolutions about losing weight, completing your first novel, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail while learning how to play guitar. Those sorts of resolutions just set you up for disappointment. It’s time to… Continued
Analyzing the ‘Instagram Rapture:’ What Happened to Real People?
December 19th, 2014 by Mark RenfreeIn a massive purging of millions of accounts on Wednesday, Instagram presented a sobering example of the problems in quantifying engagement on the Internet.