Facebook has long been a contender for reaching audiences, particularly given how widespread the platform has become. Facebook advertisements are a major source of traffic for many companies, and their marketing budget almost certain has a section dedicated to paying for Facebook advertisements. However, with the recent announcement of a ‘dislike’ button to Facebook, the entire game is changing. Here’s ... Read More »
The Oscar award program is an annual event that showcases the leading films made during the previous year. Actors, directors, cinematographers, and others involved in high-level filmmaking are honored through nominations in specific award categories. Public relations opportunities abound before, during, and after the airing of this awards show, and others like it. Before the Oscars. Nominations are announced ahead ... Read More »
Social media is one of the most convenient ways ever conceived to communicate with the largest number of people. The potential for PR, and for profit, is nearly endless. But there are some pitfalls. A lesson one young professional learned the hard way in a recent – and very public – firing. Her offense? Being incredibly stupid on Twitter. While ... Read More »
Internet privacy is a hot topic these days. Article after article is being written about how unsafe content can be online. While there is some truth to these issues and certainly reasons to be cautious, when it comes to privacy online, that horse left the barn a long time ago. Even if you take steps to keep things hidden, secret ... Read More »
It may seem funny to start a blog piece about Vine with talking about Youtube, but if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. For one thing, Youtube is the forerunner of Vine, as the first social media venue making use of video clips. For another thing, in attempting to define Vine, a short analysis of Youtube ... Read More »
Watch out for the often-strange co-mingling of business and personal. The buzz around Facebook, Twitter, and social media has turned into a roar over the past year, creating both opportunity and anxiety for countless small businesses. Read More »
In 2012, another lockout rocked the NHL, cutting the 2012-13 season in half. Early on there was talk that there may not be a hockey season at all. By the time owners and players came to an agreement, much of the season–and fan’s patience–was at an end. Today, as the regular season comes to a close, ratings and attendance are ... Read More »
Social media has changed the way a lot of industries do their business—and PR is no exception. Combine that with a long list of companies that talk a good PR game but actually don’t know the first thing about social media and there is lots of room for confusion. So before you invest in a PR agency, check their Twitter ... Read More »
Social media is the greatest blessing bestowed upon savvy PR firms in the history of marketing. Viral marketing has never been easier. Hundreds of millions can be repeatedly reached with a single click. But social media is simply a platform. Businesses and individuals still need firms such as 5WPR to help them make the most of this incredible tool and ... Read More »
Thanks to technology, we can now get our messages to our intended audience at the click of a button. This instantaneous way of life has become the norm for most businesses. However, there are a few ways that our reliance on technology can hurt us more than it can help. There are certain pitfalls that we all need to be ... Read More »
There is one crucial difference between traditional PR approaches and the digital PR world: in digital PR, you have to basically live on the internet. As the means of getting a message to the public evolves on a seemingly daily basis, a digital PR agency is tasked with the responsibility of staying up to date on the latest 2015 trends. ... Read More »
It used to be the case that women found inspiration in the beauty trends they saw on the red carpets for the Oscars, Emmys and other popular awards shows celebrating excellence in movies and television. Others sought after the looks sported by their favorite musicians or artists. To a certain extent, this is still the case. The pages of print ... Read More »
With beauty being a visual industry, it’s no surprise that the industry is turning to social video to engage with customers. The majority of beauty brands acknowledge that the use of social media channel is one the top sources of driving traffic to and from the site. Where Facebook and Twitter once dominated, YouTube is now emerging as the dominant ... Read More »
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