Social Media
Strategic PR and BusinessWire
In March, BroadBased held an educational seminar with BusinessWire to show off all the latest benefits of the company’s mobile, SEO, online and social media technologies. BusinessWire, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, gave our clients and partners an in-depth education on writing press releases targeted for all the platforms. Marketing directors love the awesome analytics that…
Read MoreBroadBased In The News…
In a February/March 2012 media sidebar for 904 Magazine, Jan Korb, BroadBased’s CEO, wrote about her experience last fall in which she voluntarily reduced her online Twitter interaction for a month. In the sidebar entitled “My Life With(OUT) Twitter” on page 19, Korb talks about what she did with the extra leisure time (played more…
Read MorePutting the GATE in TailGATE
In November, BroadBased worked with Gate Gas Stations on a quick and successful Facebook sweepstakes campaign to increase its fanbase. “Gate’s overall goal was to increase interaction with customers by doubling its 432 Facebook fans in three weeks,” says Despina Pappas, BroadBased’s public relations and marketing coordinator. “We administered a sweepstakes offering in which the winner…
Read MoreAvoiding PR Pitfalls on Personal Twitter Accounts
You’ve heard the stories of how one social media slip-up can damage a person’s livelihood or reputation. Remember Gilbert Gottfried and the fallout of his poorly timed tsunami jokes? It cost him his job as the AFLAC spokesman. While social media is a wonderful tool to expand your personal credibility and reputation through public conversation,…
Read MoreBroadBased Digital University
The digital learning seminars at BroadBased provide inside information and guidance on the latest digital media strategies. Current topics are listed on our website, and presentations can be hosted in our office or yours. These informal sessions are an efficient way to “ramp up” management on a particular topic they may not be familiar with…
Read MoreGlobal Firms Are Getting Their SM Game On
A recent article by MarketingProfs.com highlighted the use of social media among Fortune Global 100 firms and reported that the firms were “getting savvier.” The article presented data from the Burson-Marsteller Global Social Media Check-up, which was issued in February 2011. Top reasons identified for using social media: Sharing Company news (88%) Providing Customer service…
Read MoreReady, Set, Engage
Recently we presented our “Social Media in The Real World” seminar to a group of college students studying PR. In the presentation, we highlight examples of companies using social media, along with the types of jobs and skills necessary to manage social media for business. About a third of the students in the class had…
Read MoreBroadBased Digital University
Our digital learning seminars are designed to answer questions on popular online and digital topics. These gatherings are limited to eight people per session, and you needn’t be a client to attend. Attendance is free for current clients and private presentations are also available. A full list of topics is available on our website at…
Read MoreFlagler College Communication Week
Members of the BroadBased team are honored to once again take part in the Flagler College Communication Week, scheduled for the second week of March. Sponsored and hosted by Flagler College’s Communication Department and the campus PRSSA chapter, this student-led and planned event brings together students and industry experts for an analysis of, and education…
Read MoreBroadBased Digital University
BroadBased hosts a series of learning seminars designed to answer questions on popular online and digital topics. As technology evolves, so will our seminar topics. These gatherings are limited to eight people per session, and you don’t need to be a current client to attend. Social Search – Learn how social media can impact search…
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