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Any content you create should always be worth sharing:

PR is about seeking third-party endorsement and conversation. The social web is about conversation and persuasion rather than pure broadcasting of advertising messages. Social media takes away the control that was the norm for traditional advertising. Now you need to … Continue reading

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Companies have no choice but to innovate in social media

PR and advertising have long been the traditional methods of conveying a company’s message to an audience. Whether it be to create brand perception, or simply to raise awareness, there are plenty of people out there, whom you can pay … Continue reading

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What’s in it for your customer?

Your customers expect you to have a presence in social media nowadays. Indeed, research shows that people are more inclined to do business with you, if you have the social media tools on your web site. But that is not … Continue reading

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Social media is there for you to build your online reputation!

Most large companies have already realised this and make use of Facebook, MySpace, etc. to reinforce their online presence, but a shocking number of PR specialists and business owners are still not using social media to their full advantage. For … Continue reading

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Nestle learns an important lesson in social media management

Last week, Nestle got itself into a bit of a situation on its Facebook page. Following accusations by Greenpeace that the confectionery company was using palm oil sourced from deforested areas in Indonesia, the company’s Facebook Page was overrun by disgruntled … Continue reading

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