Category Archives: Tactics

Context Matters

A timely reminder to never underestimate: the importance of context the power of media technologies to misconstrue intent “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do is in Harmony.” Mahatma Gandhi. pic.twitter.com/SoLszHQrgF — Tiffanny Junee (@TiffannyJunee) September 14, 2016 (One does hope the Duke and Duchess don’t mind being used in this instructive context)  

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Forget the rest: OREO take out Super Bowl 2013 Ad of the season

Only minutes after a post Beyonce power failure sent half the stadium into pitch darkness and the Ravens and 49ers back to the dressing sheds, the clever kids at Oreo tweeted this advertising gem. Contextually relevant marketing communications – what’s not to love?

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To Follow or Not to Follow: Which Twit? Is the Question…

Twitter’s 2000 follow limit encourages us all to proactively manage our ‘followers’ and dedicated Twitter lists. My modus operandi goes something like this: You pique my interest, for whatever reason, I’ll follow you. 🙂 My follow back policy is equally straight forward: You follow me, I #FB (that’s ‘Follow Back’ for the uninitiated). Why? Well, because… in the Twitterverse, 1.

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Social Media: Hype or Communications Revolution?

No matter who I am speaking with, everyone wants to know about social media and how to best use it for their business. The most frightening thing for me is the inflexibility from business owners and senior management teams. Used to throwing money at marketing and sales activities, this group of learned corporates expect this new media channel to fit

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Marketing and Comms fundamentals haven’t changed, platform tactics have.

Be open, honest and consistent. Plan for the worst, so you’ll be at your best. Have an answer for the question you hope no one will ask… It will no doubt be one of the first asked. If you don’t know, find someone who does. Don’t bluff, you’re online. You’ve got time. HOW TO: Avoid a Social Media Disaster

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