Even for a brand as well known as Just Born Quality Confections’ PEEPS, building its audience on an under-utilized social platform can be a staggering feat.
Digital & Technology

How a 60-Year-Old Brand and its Agency Partner Built a Twitter Following
September 25th, 2015 by Mark Renfree
3 Tools and Techniques to Prove the Value of Social Media
September 24th, 2015 by Laura HamptonOne of the most challenging aspects of social media is proving a return on the investment. Here are some tools and techniques to help you prove the return on your social media investment.

Use These 6 Metrics for an Unbeatable SEO Strategy
September 23rd, 2015 by Mark RenfreeWhile everyone from the C-suite down to the mailroom knows the necessity of a well-formed communications plan, the jury is still out on the best way to accurately report and measure its effectiveness.

This Behavior Cue Is Guaranteed to Make You Lose Credibility on Email
September 22nd, 2015 by Steve Goldstein“Mutuality Matters” author and Social Media Summit keynote speaker Kare Anderson discusses behavior cues that compel others to listen and respond to you, and those that drive others away.
The Epic List of Useless Words and Phrases (Continued)
September 22nd, 2015 by Diane SchwartzThere are many reasons people use clichés, catchphrases and trendy words of the day: it’s a communications shortcut, and for the most part it’s not illegal. Those are the only reasons I can think of.… Continued
How to Prepare Your Brand for the Facebook ‘Dislike’ Button
September 21st, 2015 by SARAH SEGAL, DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS, CORPORATE MARKETING, THE BLUESHIRT GROUPThe news last week that Facebook is working on a dislike button means PR professionals should be thinking about how they will guide brands through this new wrinkle and protect against misuse of such a device.

This PR Campaign Showed America Who Puts the Food on the Table
September 18th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeBayer CropScience tapped the agency Porter Novelli to engage consumers with information about American agriculture and celebrate the farming community.

Why Apple’s iOS Update Should Make Communicators Rethink Mobile
September 17th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeBy cutting out ads on mobile-friendly websites, the company is nudging communicators to place more value on in-app ads.

8 Snapchat Tips to Tuck Away for the Day Your Brand Starts Using It
September 15th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinLet’s assume, for now, that Snapchat is just one of many work-related topics that’s causing you to lose sleep, but not something you’re using professionally. Here are some useful tips to consider for your as-yet-nonexistent Snapchat strategy.
5 Ways to Build Relationships With the Media
September 15th, 2015 by Richard BrownellMedia connections can help you get a story out to the masses, which in turn can earn you brand exposure and a wider audience.