Social Media Strategery

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The Future of Branding is About Making Friends, Not Ads

Social Media Strategery

Five months after that first interview and six weeks after my first day, I realize that this is much more than a tagline – it's the future of branding. It has really changed the way I think about business, branding, public relations, and advertising. from Public Relations. "They're They join them.

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Create Better Content by First Creating a Better Relationship with Your Lawyers

Social Media Strategery

Here are three key takeaways for anyone creating content for their brand: Do your own research. Come to the meeting armed with knowledge about what is and isn’t allowed, what other brands have done and what the legal precedents are. Retweet it but don’t imply that she endorses your brand because of it.

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Using Social Media to Reach the Hard-Working Class

Social Media Strategery

According to new research released today by Cramer-Krasselt ( disclaimer: I work there ), more than 75% of lower-middle income moms are more likely to identify themselves as part of a new group called the “Hard-Working-Class. They like/follow/subscribe to brands in social media…if there’s a deal involved.

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A Partial Reading List for PR Students

Social Media Strategery

You’ll learn from brands who have made mistakes. You’ll learn from brands who have succeeded. Geoff Livingston - I’ve known for a long time too and have always admired his commitment to his beliefs and his broad knowledge of everything from marketing to branding to PR to social media. Say please and thank you.

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PR Pros: Start Thinking Bigger Before It’s Too Late

Social Media Strategery

Have you ever watched a presentation from a brand planner? The brand planner focuses on the big picture. Ask to see the brand’s business objectives. Ask if you can talk with customers and employees to learn more about what makes the brand unique. Slow down, do your research, understand the business.

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Four Ways Brands Can #Unplug

Social Media Strategery

Paradoxically, as people are realizing this always-on, always-connected lifestyle isn’t sustainable, companies and brands seem to be going in the opposite direction. I remember when publishing one blog post a week was considered a best practice for brands. Share something interesting that another brand created.

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Establishing a Vision and Then Getting Your Team to Buy Into It

Social Media Strategery

As I wrap up my first week in Chicago, I've fully realized the advantage of working with the same people for years – they knew exactly how I thought about PR, social media, communications, and branding. They knew what I looked for in their work, what questions I would ask, what points I wanted them to make.

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