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Pun Intended — When to Pun & When to Run
Puns have a long-standing history in marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns – and when done right can be a viral moment waiting to happen. If done poorly or without forethought, a brand can be the laughingstock of the internet….
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Managing from the Middle – How to get the Most from your Influencer and Brand Relationships
Over the past decade, influencer marketing has taken over most social media platforms. As brands continue to expand how they utilize influencers in their marketing and PR strategies, it is important for industry professionals to understand how to successfully manage…
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The Future of TikTok in America
TikTok’s popularity has exploded since its introduction to the U.S. in the fall of 2016, becoming the fourth most popular social media platform in the country, only surpassed by Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger (Source: DataReportal, May 2023). However, its…
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How to Write a CTA Worth Clicking On
As part of our ongoing monitoring of trends in advertising, email marketing and public relations, NST is always looking for new ways to help clients improve their call to action (CTA). In the digital age we live in, people are…
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Unleashing the Power of LinkedIn
According to LinkedIn, the platform’s mission is simple: connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. And while it’s undoubtedly known that LinkedIn is the chosen social media network for professional use, are people actually using it…
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Diversify Your Social Media Strategy
How stable are the social networks we spend so much time and money working with? Over the past six months, we’ve seen a spike in brands taking a stand against social media platforms and their practices. We’ve also seen serious…
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Harnessing the Power of TikTok
TikTok is the newest addition to the social media scene and it’s taking the world by storm. In just four short years, TikTok has amassed 1 billion monthly active users – surpassing Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, Pinterest and Snapchat. With users…
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Put Your Social Media Platforms to Work for You
Social media has become one of the most common means of communication for many, and for some, a catalyst to business success. According to Pew Research Center, just 5% of American adults used at least one social media platform in…
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Adjusting Social Media Strategy During a Pandemic
A recent webinar hosted by content marketing consulting firm Convince & Convert discussed how our current environment is affecting brand’s social media strategies and the changes that must be made to operations in the interim. In the “11 Things You…
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The Perks of User-Generated Content
In the digital age, anyone with access to social media or other online platforms can be a content creator. Social media content can be genuine and authentic because users are willing to speak candidly about brands, products or services. User-generated…
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Capitalizing on the Social Media Activity of Elected Officials
Many of us in the government and public relations profession can recall a time when receiving a shout out from an elected representative of thousands, or even millions, of citizens required a significant amount of groundwork and often close connections…
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How to Get Verified on Facebook and Instagram
Is your company or brand longing for a blue check mark online? In today’s day and age, brand recognition is everything. Influencers, brands and public figures want to stand out and be the best – and the coveted blue check…