What cardinal blogging sins are you committing? Are cats the fundraising key that you are missing? How much of a Google Analytics pro are you? Check out the Hoffman team’s favorite PR blog posts from this week:
- We all knew that cats hold some mystical power over the Internet, but who knew they also hold that same power over wallets? Here’s the proof. PR Daily reported on a medical school’s cat meme promotion on social media that raised over $2,000 and reached 37,219 people. Not bad for the whole campaign costing only $50. This just goes to show that a little creativity and a small budget can actually achieve results.
- How do you manage a team that goes beyond country borders? PR News shares four tips for managing a geographically diverse team. As Hoffman is also a global company, this article really resonated with us. One tip that stuck out? The open call policy. A few minutes on the phone really can mean the difference between success and a huge mistake.
- All PR pros should have a basic knowledge Google Analytics. The tool provides a variety of insights, including how well your online communication to the public is going. The Shift PR Blog created a quiz to see if your Google Analytics knowledge is up to snuff. Just because you aren’t in school anymore doesn’t mean there won’t be a test!
- In a world full of dating apps, Oscar Mayer had to add in its two cents in a bizarre publicity move. PR Newser reported that Oscar Mayer created an app for Bacon Lovers called Sizzl. It certainly is creating a buzz, but not necessarily the good kind. Although the app is over-the-top lighthearted, the head of marketing is taking the app seriously — a bold move that doesn’t seem to be panning out.
- What blogging faux pas have you been making? The Meltwater Blog identifies the five blogging mistakes that make your readers switch off. A quick refresher for blogging veterans or a good guideline for beginners to follow, this post can make you think critically about specific posts and the overall direction of your or your client’s blog.
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