by William Comcowich | Oct 25, 2019 | Social Media Marketing
PR and marketing agencies and other businesses that buy or sell fake followers would be well-advised to re-evaluate that strategy following a landmark Federal Trade Commission settlement. The FTC reached a $2.5 million settlement with a company selling fake social...
by William Comcowich | Oct 24, 2019 | Social Media Measurement
Many consider TikTok the up and coming social media network. The app features 15-second, looping videos, often teens dancing or performing short skits to music. It has been the most downloaded app on the Apple App Store and now boasts more than 500 million users. Some...
by William Comcowich | Oct 23, 2019 | Public Relations
Countering the spread of misinformation has grown into a major challenge for newsrooms, new research reveals. Although less than half of journalists surveyed say misinformation affects their daily work, 75% of news managers are concerned about the impact of...
by Arthur Solomon | Oct 22, 2019 | Public Relations
As a novice freelance journalist, when not on a deadline, I strived to lead with what I coined my “D” rule: Don’t Follow the Pack; look for the story behind the story. That meant when other reporters were interviewing celebrities, I would approach individuals who...
by William Comcowich | Oct 22, 2019 | Public Relations
Airbnb has become a household name mainly through its PR and marketing practices. Its core service, online reservations for short-term rentals, isn’t unique. Others, such as VBO.com, HomeAway and even Craigslist, post short-term rentals. Instead, Airbnb become top of...