Social Media

Three Ways to Identify Branded Content on Social Media

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These days, it feels like everything we see is an ad. A trusted influencer loves this Amazon top? Ad. A Kardashian posts about the brand they’re wearing? Ad. A post from a popular X account about a new movie or show they loved? Ad. Today, it can feel almost impossible to identify what’s paid promotion … Keep reading

How a TikTok Ban Could Impact Influencer Marketing

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Yesterday, the House passed a bill that could lead to TikTok being banned in the United States. The “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” calls for ByteDance to divest TikTok, or the app will no longer be available here in the U.S. The measure passed by a 352-65 vote, and now heads to … Keep reading

Code Green: Effective Crisis Communication in Healthcare

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In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, effective crisis communication is paramount for maintaining a positive brand reputation. Providers, payers, pharmaceutical companies – no healthcare organization is immune to crises, and how they handle these situations can significantly impact public perception. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for effective crisis communication in … Keep reading

They’re a 10, but They Don’t Join Social Media Trends*

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In the dynamic world of social media, trends have become powerful drivers of engagement, brand awareness and community interaction. Amidst the rise of TikTok and the growing number of online audiences, many companies  have started partaking in various social media trends, from major brands like the popular language learning app Duolingo to smaller, more local … Keep reading

Niche Powerhouses: Recognizing the impact of microinfluencers 

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Among the various marketing strategies that have emerged in recent years, influencer marketing has proven to be a potent tool for boosting brand visibility and driving sales. While macroinfluencers have dominated the scene for a while, it’s important for businesses to recognize the value of utilizing microinfluencers as well. These individuals may not have millions … Keep reading

Will “X” be successful? What we can learn from past rebrands

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In the fast-paced world of social media, staying relevant is a constant challenge for platforms seeking to maintain their user base and attract new audiences. Twitter, the iconic microblogging site, has recently embarked on a daring journey to reinvent itself as “X.” This move is an effort towards Elon Musk’s end-goal of turning the platform … Keep reading

Scrub Your Social Media Before the Next Scandal Strikes

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You’ve seen it by now. Another celebrity, athlete or reporter’s dirty laundry dug up from their social media archives and unveiled to the public. The New York Times tech reporter, Sarah Jeong, received a bitter welcome recently when, shortly after joining the editorial board, Internet sleuths uncovered her years-old scathing tweets against white people. Simple ‘likes’ on social media posts aren’t immune to scrutiny either. After ABC’s The Bachelorette premiered this summer, winner Garrett Yrigoyen was thrust into the spotlight when controversial ‘likes’ of his were discovered on Instagram and Twitter.

Scrub Social MediaThis phenomenon of digging up inflammatory social media posts is a relatively new one, and one with potentially damaging consequences. It can tarnish a person’s reputation, knock their credibility and throw their career in jeopardy. And it seems to be happening primarily to those who have it all… until they don’t.

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Snapchat Vs. Instagram Stories – Which Is Better For Your Business?

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Full disclosure: I began writing this post about how Instagram Stories are better for businesses than Snapchat based on the level of engagement they can elicit from consumers. Then halfway through my draft, Snapchat released its most recent update, allowing users to include website links in snaps. Game. Changer. Given how quickly these platforms are … Keep reading