This week, Meta introduced its latest offering, Threads. A direct competitor to Twitter, this new social media platform provides users with a seamless and engaging experience while leveraging the benefits of an existing built-in audience. But, is Threads here to stay? Or, is this just another doomed attempt to take down Twitter?
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The Grimace Shake: How McDonald’s Nailed the Art of User-Generated Content
Social media trends come and go at lightning speed. However, every now and then, a trend emerges that captivates the masses and takes the internet by storm. Enter the Grimace shake trend – an unexpected sensation that has dominated social media platforms – particularly TikTok – and kept McDonald’s in the spotlight.
5 Question ChatGPT Challenge
Since ChatGPT was released in November of 2022 it has dominated the news. Everywhere are videos, stories, social posts, and product announcements about this AI (artificial intelligence) tool. Perhaps you’ve used it yourself or have seen a demonstration. How much do you know about ChatGPT? Take a quick 5-question quiz to find out.
Buchanan Public Relations Hires Lauren Scully as Account Coordinator
PHILADELPHIA (June 6, 2023) – Buchanan Public Relations LLC, a full-service public relations, digital, and crisis communications firm in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania announced today it has hired Lauren Scully as an Account Coordinator. In her new role, Lauren will continue her efforts in supporting media relations, social media and digital needs to a range of … Keep reading
How Public Relations Can Be Key for Achieving Your Environmental Goals
Sustainability. ESG. Greenwashing. We have all seen these terms tossed around about companies, in advertisements and throughout the media, but what do they really mean and why do they matter? The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) defines sustainability as attempting “to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony … Keep reading
The Threat of Fake News and Media Bias
In today’s digital age, it is easier and faster than ever to access news from around the world. Our society is hyperconnected, and breaking news spreads across the internet in a matter of seconds. While accessibility to news is essential for public relations professionals and helpful in many ways, there are threats that come along … Keep reading
Communications Professionals: BeWare Before You BeReal
BeReal has taken the social media landscape by storm, accumulating tens of millions of users within the past year. The platform quickly became a favorite among Gen-Z and millennials, who were drawn in by its no-frills approach to online communication. The newly beloved social media platform is centered around authenticity and creating a space to … Keep reading
Are You Paying Attention? What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Are Telling You
Elon Musk caused a stir when he began charging people for blue checkmarks on Twitter. Met with sharp criticism, Twitter Blue was seen primarily as a new revenue stream for a struggling company. It’s too soon to know if Twitter Blue will succeed, but it has two big supporters — Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. Meta … Keep reading
PR Peeps, Here is Another AI Tool You Can Start Using Immediately
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you cannot have missed the groundswell of stories about ChatGPT and its potential to change how we do just about everything in our field of public relations. Much has been written about ChatGPT’s ability to help with the writing, outlining and generating ideas for PR pros. That’s because … Keep reading
Got a Great Idea for a Super Bowl Promotion? Careful – or You May Earn a Penalty
Got a Great Idea for a Super Bowl Promotion? Careful – or You May Earn a Penalty With the approach of one of the greatest events in sports, it’s natural for creative PR minds to start thinking of ways their brand or client can capitalize on a Super Bowl tie-in. But before you head too … Keep reading