There’s been a lot of talk lately about the dreaded “R” word: Recession. There are also a lot of discussions happing about what items on a company’s P&L statement go first when the company starts to experience the effects of a downturn in the economy. If you think that cutting your marketing, advertising and public […]
Crisis Management on TikTok
The social media platform TikTok is still growing with more than 1 billion active users. With popularity and notoriety comes inevitable crises. Creators on this platform are not immune and often face intense scrutiny by their thousands, or millions, of followers daily. One of the key roles that strong public relations plays, regardless of the […]
Investing Time in Your Social Media Presence
Your social media accounts are a great way to bring your business to a new level of success. By investing additional time across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you can build brand awareness, strengthen relationships, and drive sales. Many of our clients utilize our social media services and strategies to further their objectives and goals. […]
Why PR Pros Should Be Included in the Social Media Strategy
I like to think of myself as tech savvy, particularly when it comes to social media. I am up to date on the latest trends, familiar with digital advertising and well-versed in TikTok dances. That’s why when clients need help with their social media content and advertising, I get excited! In the past we’ve seen […]
Avoiding Burnout as a Social Media Marketer
Throughout our lives and careers, some may experience work fatigue, while others will experience social media fatigue, but those who create and manage social media accounts at work may experience a fusion of work and social media burnout. Over the years I’ve seen so many friends, influencers and celebs say, “Taking a break from social […]
The #RealDeal with #Hashtags
By: Alana Stillitano We all know what it is like to be scrolling through our social media feeds to find a series of hashtags after certain posts. This might bring some questions to mind: What are they being used for? Are they important for your business? And do they really work? Throughout this post, we […]
Creating Engaging Campaigns During COVID-19
One of our clients, River Ridge, recently celebrated their anniversary this fall and asked us to develop a campaign to promote it, without hosting a traditional, large-scale event due to the uncertainties of COVID. We knew we would have to find unique ways to celebrate while garnering media attention and engaging with key stakeholders. This […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media
By: Alana Stillitano Even though COVID-19 has changed the way many businesses operate, it has only made social media content more important. Compelling social media posts can communicate important updates to your customers as well as develop a strong sense of brand loyalty for your business. Social media is an amazing tool that, when used […]
Helping You Navigate COVID-19
During this uncertain time, our team here at Commonwealth PR can’t help but think about all of the organizations that already have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those that we know and love throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Early on, our team decided that we wanted to help the best way we […]
Ditch the “Instagram Wall” and Tell a Story
If you’re even the least bit familiar with influencers and Instagram culture, you’ll know that bright, colorful walls have been a way for Instagrammers to make their content trendy and vibrant over the years. However, these “Instagram walls” – like the notable Los Angeles wings – may not be as valued as they once were. […]