Use one or more of these buzz tenets and you just might have a truly viral campaign, with over-the-top audience engagement.
Stories by Scott Van Camp
7 Principles for Building Buzz Equity, And Don’t Forget the 3 S’s
November 19th, 2012 by Scott Van CampMayor Bloomberg, Show a Little Empathy
November 16th, 2012 by Scott Van CampLove him or hate him, you have admire the no-nonsense, buttoned-down management style of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In his nearly 12-year tenure as mayor, he’s proved himself effective at getting things done. So as today’s New York Time…
Obama Relaxed, In Charge at Press Conference
November 14th, 2012 by Scott Van CampPresident Obama held his first press conference after re-election today, and with the possibility of storm clouds like the Petraeus affair and Benghazi in the air, a much anticipated event it was. For the most part, there was much ado about nothing, as…
Top Brands Adopt Instagram at Record Pace
November 14th, 2012 by Scott Van CampInstagram has grown 35% among brands in the last quarter, and is now being used by 54% of the Interbrand 100 companies.
Creativity an Influential Force in PR Going Forward
November 13th, 2012 by Scott Van CampAn Allison+Partners poll of CEos, CMOs and other execs found creativity to be the top element for advancing businesses in the years ahead.
Clear Initial Response From Sesame Workshop to Elmo Crisis
November 13th, 2012 by Scott Van CampThe company’s blog post on the Kevin Clash/Elmo allegations is honest and transparent. PR News offers 5 more tips on crisis message clarity.
Paid Twitter, Facebook Products Can Be Misleading, and Damage Brand Trust
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampWhile most agree that Promoted Tweets and Sponsored Stories are effective, some consumers find them confusing.
For Communicators, ‘4 More Years’ Means Anything But the Status Quo
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampYou might think the re-election of Barack Obama would mean more of the same for communicators, but there’s plenty of work to do on a variety of issues.
Customer Reviews, Testimonials Can Beat Ads in Effectiveness—Just Avoid Snowballs
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampTo some PR pros, the prospect of receiving negative customer reviews sound daunting. But with some planning and process, reviews can move the business needle.
Charting the Industry: How Wide is the Generational PR Divide?
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampA study finds that the most important PR issues of young communicators vs. old are quite different.