Salvation Army jumps on #TheDress to raise awareness of domestic violence.
#TheDress goes black and blue for the Salvation Army
Brand ambassadors
When Facebook and Twitter first arrived, there was a lot of talk about creating two accounts: one for professional use and one for personal use. People didn’t want to mix up the two audiences. I never thought having two accounts was a good idea, unless you were a public figure. Being just a “regular joe” … Continue reading Brand ambassadors
IKEA and TSA Instagram accounts
I've come across two brand Instagram accounts worth noting. IKEA (the furniture store) is using it in a new way, and the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) posts photos of what they have confiscated from airline traveler's bags. IKEA Using Instagram as a website? Who knew? IKEA leveraged the tagging ability in Instagram to its benefit … Continue reading IKEA and TSA Instagram accounts
#Bashtag
Of course. A brand creates a hashtag, and instead of creating a fun, inspiring, nice way to promote itself, the Twittersphere overtakes it and the sentiment turns negative. Welcome to the bashtag. Both McDonald's and the New York Police Department have been on the receiving end of these hashtags-turned-bashtags. #McDstories started out as way to promote … Continue reading #Bashtag
Solid writing is still important, despite new communications tools
Originally post on CUinsight.com The rise of Ron Burgundy in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues reminds me of a toolkit I have tucked away in my office. It’s a media relations guide. From 1983. Although the process and tools of the trade may have changed in the last 30 years, one thing has stayed the … Continue reading Solid writing is still important, despite new communications tools
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