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Creating a Communal Narrative: A Case for Skipping the Press Release

Waxing UnLyrical

While there are still some valid reasons for creating and pushing out a press release over the newswire, it’s far less necessary now than it used to be. Good reason: Press releases allow you to consolidate messaging and can act as true north throughout a PR campaign. Guest Post by Rebekah Iliff. Yes, we did that.).

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How to Tie Social Strategy into Broader Communications Strategy

Social Media Strategies Summit

Social media for government should form an integral part of any agency’s communications strategy, with 82% of Americans having profiles on at least one social platform. Yet many organizations struggle to align comms and social, leading to inconsistent messaging. Defining the Role of Social Media In Comms Strategy.

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Kraft’s Latest Campaign, #SendNoods, Put Buzz Before Brand Value

Ignite Social Media

On October 6, 2020, Kraft Mac & Cheese launched matching national campaigns in the U.S. The activation launched on National Noodle Day and lasted for six days, during which the company promoted the program on their social channels, through press releases , and with a digital commercial starring actor Vanessa Bayer.

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Energize Your Social Media Agency: Ideas for Experienced Social Media Managers

agora pulse

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. But now, it needs a little power boost.

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Multimedia with Press Releases Gets More Views and Engagement

Proactive Report

Every so often we hear that press releases are dead. Just recently the Google updates about treating press releases as advertisements had PR folk jittery once again. However, there is ample evidence to show that the digital age has given press releases a new lease on life. 2 and included a video.

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Social Media Best Practices to Help Guide You During Any Crisis

agora pulse

Most of us social media managers operate and plan for businesses to continue to succeed, and everything to be good in the world. What Social Media Managers Need to Do First in a Crisis. Crisis Checklist Before Pausing Ad Campaigns. Leave campaigns alone unless you need to make changes.

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Harlem Globetrotters Press Release: Not Sure Why I Got It, But I Kind of Like It

Adam Sherk

Last week I received a press release from an unexpected source: the Harlem Globetrotters. Frankly I’m not sure why they’d be sending a press release about their new VP of Communications to me. So here is the complete press release. Related posts: Email Press Release Optimization Circa 1999.