Voorsprung Social Media Technik Audi South Africa has just been hit by a new media iceberg. The lasting effects of this new media storm are going to be damaging beyond the immediate event. The problem with bad news these days, especially when it comes to a brand, is that it can explode online and become a cultural meme incredibly fast. In the old traditional news model … [Read more...]
Pinterest PR Tips
Pinterest burst onto the social media scene and has managed to steal the limelight in this ever growing genre of websites. In just two years they've grown so fast that they now rank as the number 3 social network. From May to June Pinterest’s referral traffic to Shareaholic’s network of about 200,000 sites grew by 43.7%. Pinterest already drives more traffic to sites that use … [Read more...]
Content Marketing – are you ready to be a publisher?
Marketers are embracing content. Over 90% of digital marketing professionals believe that content marketing will be more important in the next 12 months. And almost three-quarters (73%) agree that 'brands are becoming publishers.' Source: The Content Marketing Survey Report, Econsultancy/Outbrain. (requires purchase) The survey polled 1300 1,300 marketers working for … [Read more...]
Best Practices for Using LinkedIn
Whether you’re starting a business, are a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you need to be on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great resource for those who want to connect with others in their industry, gain credibility and even those who are looking for a new place of employment. There are do’s and don’ts when it comes to using LinkedIn and you want to make sure you’re … [Read more...]
Trust and Reputation – the new currency?
The Cluetrain Manifesto said markets are conversations. They predicted that we were headed for an online version of the ancient marketplace where people would meet, share information and compare experiences with vendors and products. We're certainly seeing that trend develop online with recommendations and reviews playing a rapidly growing role in influencing purchase … [Read more...]
