The Point
OCTOBER 8, 2009
First, let’s get this out of the way: I know some very smart people in the PR field. Yes, some of my best friends are PR people. I’m ready to conclude that many PR agencies don’t really get it when it comes to social media. Recently I was made privy to a social media plan authored by a client’s PR agency. But good grief.
The Point
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
I’ve written previously in this space about how corporate social media initiatives are so often in the hands of people, notably PR agencies, for whom lead generation is neither a priority nor a core competency. Put a PR agency in charge of social media, and I can pretty much guarantee you’ll generate PR, not leads.)
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The Point
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
That’s why it’s important to offer as many subscription options as possible, including RSS, Email, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and aggregation services like Flipboard. Let the PR team run the corporate blog, and create a separate blog, with a more industry trends/thought leadership editorial bent, that’s optimized for lead generation.
The Point
FEBRUARY 8, 2011
2011 may be the year when B2B companies finally realize blogs are more than just a PR vehicle for propagating so-called thought leadership. Provide options for RSS, Twitter, and email and place them prominently where the casual visitor can see them. For pete’s sake, make sure it’s easy for someone to subscribe to the blog.
The Point
JUNE 27, 2012
When the results are in, add your analysis, and then package the data and commentary into a “survey report” that you can then leverage in demand generation, lead nurturing, social media, PR, even as a Webinar. A survey has the added benefit of projecting your company as an industry thought leader on the survey topic.
The Point
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Use Google Alerts, social media, and your PR agency to help spot potential topics. It allows for greater flexibility in how people choose to subscribe: via email, Twitter, RSS, or Facebook. Then assign those categories to specific contributors, aligned by subject matter expertise. Host the newsletter as a blog.
The Point
APRIL 21, 2010
Like many companies, Navicure’s corporate blog had evolved organically over time, and the marketing team was looking to leverage social media for more than just PR value. That was the challenge faced by Navicure , a leading Internet-based medical claims clearinghouse in Atlanta that helps medical practices increase profitability.
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