Last week, in one of my client meetings, an interesting discussion came up--what social networks were surging and which...
Arik’s Social Media Blog
Arik’s social media blog has been in publication for more 12 years and recognized by industry outlets like PRWeb and PRWeek as one of today’s leading industry blogs. With 1,500+ posts, his content is frequently syndicated on popular sites like PR Daily, Social Media Today, Business Insider and Ragan.com.
Content marketing that is truly making a difference during the COVID-19 outbreak
So much of social media marketing, and marketing in general, for that fact, seems like it's almost in the background right...
3 lessons I learned during the most stressful week of my 25+-year career
At the risk of adding yet another "what I've learned during the COVID-19 crisis" post to the internet ether, I just wasn't...
Why aren’t employers giving PR employees the benefits they want?
By now, the "war for talent" has been well-documented. We're facing a shortage of talent. Employees hold all the cards....
How your content’s half-life should (drastically) impact your social media strategy in 2020
Last week, Greg Swan shared an interesting tweet as part of his presentation on the state of social media in 2020. It...
We ask our leaders to be authentic online, but are communicators setting a good example?
Last week, a friend sent me a note the posed an interesting question: "How do we remain authentic about our business selves...
A day in the life of one solo PR/social media consultant (and adjunct professor)
"What's a typical day look like for you?" It's a question I heard a lot last semester at the University of St. Thomas. The...
The secret weapon to promoting your next rebrand on social media
Last week, Andersen Windows & Doors (AWD) unveiled its new rebrand to the world. I really like the new...
Visit Winona leverages Squarespace Super Bowl spot for PR home run
It was big news in my world when Squarespace ran a Super Bowl spot featuring my adopted home town, and alma mater, Winona....
Why you–not an agency–need to own your influencer relationships
Never a dull moment in the world of influencer marketing. Last week, Digiday wrote an article essentially claiming that...