Facebook's recent announcement about their redesign of the news feed is based on the trend for visual content. The percentage of posts that contain images has doubled in just over a year. Photos on Facebook get 53% more likes and 104% more comments than a text post. Posts that include a photo get 120% more engagement than the average post. If you add a photo album this … [Read more...]
Create and Optimize Visual Content: a new PR skill
Forbes called the rise of visual content the breakout trend of 2012. As early as 2007 Jakob Nielsen’s eye tracking studies showed that images attract attention. And attracting the attention and interest of a visitor to your newsroom or brand content online is vital in this overcrowded content world. Here are a few stats to show the impact of visuals: Content with … [Read more...]
6 Social Media Skills You Need in Marketing and PR
According to an article in Forbes, whether you’re just starting out, or you learned your Marketing skills years ago and need to get up to speed, these six skills are essential: How to build and nurture an online community. Researching new social media tools and platforms - the "next big thing." Blogging - planning content, writing compelling posts, reaching … [Read more...]
Social Media Training Gap: 50% of Companies are Ill-Equipped
According to a 2012 study conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Ipsos ASI and Bloomberg, there is a skills gap in business use of social media. While the majority of businesses are using social media, only 6% say their social media skills and competencies are optimal. A full 50% claim to be either below their industry average or feel they are … [Read more...]
Social Media Coaching Can Bridge Skills Gap
A recent study by the Chartered institute of Management in the UK polled 1500 businesses worldwide about the use and attitude towards social media. They discovered that while businesses are investing in social media, managers' lack of understanding means they are unsure of the returns. It's a skills gap that is preventing businesses from getting value from social media. 1 … [Read more...]
