By Cokey Falkow With all the marketing noise out there it is not surprising that CFO’s and CMO’s are trying to make sure that the money spent on any marketing is getting results. There is a lot of buzz about online video and that is because studies show that they get results. Marketing Profs say that 70% of marketing professionals report that video converts better than … [Read more...]
Social Networks Embrace the Demand for Video
We are a visual species. 93% of communication is non -verbal. A picture is indeed worth a thousand words: our brains process image elements simultaneously. We think in pictures. Our minds react differently to visual stimuli. Studies have shown clearly that for quick, clear communication, visuals trump text almost every time. For years it was difficult to use images … [Read more...]
How to Use Twitter in Media Relations
The Internet has changed the way we connect and communicate - not just with one another, but also with the media. Writing a press release and posting it on the wire doesn't get you media coverage anymore. In fact, according to the 2015 Cision Social Journalism Study, only 6% of PR pros still do that. Journalists are very active in social media and Twitter in particular. Most … [Read more...]
Crisis & Reputation Management Top Financial Services Concerns
Financial Services PR execs and agencies are still struggling to combat an industry peppered with regular fines, lawsuits and other scandals. Almost all (99%) of the executives polled in the 2015 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study said this has made it increasingly difficult for the financial services industry to rebuild reputation over the past 12 … [Read more...]
The Social Media Cocktail Party Strategy
Have you ever walked into one of those networking/cocktail parties at a conference? You know, the one with a couple thousand people in the room all talking at the same time? It can be scary! You probably look for someone you know and hang out with them. However, there are people in the room who could be interesting to talk to and others you’d like to get … [Read more...]





