This is a guest post from PR professional David Mullen, whose insights into the industry always intrigue me. I read his blog often and ask why many of his suggestions on how PR can evolve aren’t standard practice yet, and I’m delighted he’s sharing his views here today.
You remember those days. You would run straight [...]
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Social Media is the Playground at Recess
Why Scott Monty of Ford Motors Has My Respect
Being the lone line of defence when pretty much everyone’s after your blood is a thankless task that no-one should have to face, but Scott Monty of auto manufacturer Ford proves it can be done. As the lone social media face of the US car giant, Scott probably has one of the toughest jobs around [...]
Ten PR People to Follow on Twitter
A recent blog post at ProBlogger.com offered new Twitter users a Top 10 list of the most useful and informative people to follow. Chosen for their ability to show people what Twitter and social media is all about, if contained some of the medium’s heavy hitters. So who would make a list of 10 public relations people to follow on Twitter?
So What is a Social Media Guru, Exactly?
Like any medium or industry, social media will always have its experts and gurus. Those that stand head and shoulders above everyone else when it comes to what social media is all about, and what it means to you. Yet there seems to be an abundance of social media gurus and experts appearing from nowhere with self-proclaimed status as “the person to go to”. Are these new-found gurus the real deal, or does it take a little bit more than declaring yourself as the latest social media guru or expert?
Introducing Social Media to Your Business
As social media continues to connect millions of people worldwide, too many businesses are still missing out. Whether it’s by using social media ineffectively, or not having a social media presence at all, there are a lot of potential customers being missed in this medium. Why is this, though? Is it simple misunderstanding of the medium, or is there another reason many CEO’s are reluctant to dip their toe in the social media marketplace? After all, social media doesn’t have to be difficult to understand – does it?
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Danny Brown has been providing business branding and emerging media consultancy services to the consumer and commercial markets for more than 15 years, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 businesses.
Danny is currently the Social Media Strategist for Maritz Canada and founder of the 12for12k Challenge, a unique charity project using social media to connect globally and help locally. -
