In this episode of the Digital PR podcast, hosts Amy and Courtney explore the ways fast food companies have strategically used social media to enhance and promote their brands. From Wendy’s sarcastic social media presence and a Burger King tactic gone wrong, we analyze and share our thoughts on how these brands are using social media to stand out from their competitors. Tune in to indulge in the sweetest fast food social media strategies.

00:30: Intro

01:07: Wendy’s strategies

03:51: Burger King strategies

04:42: How a Burger King tweet went wrong

06:05: Our thoughts on the Burger King tweet

07:58: Chipotle strategies

09:53: McDonald’s strategies

10:40: The ‘Grimace’ campaign and our thoughts

11:58: Outro

References:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/03/08/burger-king-uk-under-fire-women-belong-kitchen-tweet/4627505001/

https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/27711-menu-innovation-driving-wendys-recent-success#:~:text=In%20particular%2C%20a%20SpongeBob%20SquarePants,highest%20monthly%20growth%20since%202021.

https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-wendy-tweets-jokes/

https://www.numerator.com/resources/blog/grimace-effect-mcdonalds-growth/

#DigitalPR #FastFood #SocialMedia #Wendys #BurgerKing #Chipotle #McDonalds

How much does digital PR actually affect and influence the music industry? In this episode, Jack and Abbie dissect the fascinating aspects of digital strategy that makes up the music realm. From the power of storytelling to how to handle a social media crisis, we break down best practices and offer personal options on each matter. Tune in for a fun episode comprised of how our favorite artists utilize digital PR strategy to their advantage.

In this episode:

0:47: The Power of Storytelling

3:31: Social Media and Fan Engagement

6:49: Music Industry Crisis Management

11:06: The Role of Press Coverage and Media Relations

13:03: Brand Partnerships and Music Marketing

14:48: Outro

References:

https://everything-pr.com/travis-scott-marketing-strategy-plans-and-results/

https://www.gvprssa.com/grandpr-blog/why-zach-bryans-pr-team-needs-a-revival

https://www.urbanrebelpr.com/digital-pr-for-music/

#DigitalPR #MusicIndustry #DigitalMusicMarketing #TravisScott #ZachBryan

In this episode of the Digital PR podcast, hosts Abby, Paul, and Tanner discuss Duolingo's latest campaign, "The Death of Duo." We explore the company's bold decision to kill off its iconic green owl mascot and share the public's reactions. We also share our personal insights on the campaign's effectiveness. Join us as we analyze whether this daring choice was a wise move or if Duolingo was simply winging it.

In this episode:

00:30 - Intro

00:50 - What is Duolingo

01:32 - Gamification

02:56 - How Duolingo uses gamification

07:02 - The death of Duo

08:05 - How we heard about the death of Duo

11:28 - How to use gamification in your digital PR plan

14:44 - Outro

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6FORpg0KVo

https://www.meltwater.com/en/blog/duolingo-dead-mascot-campaign

https://www.agilitypr.com/pr-news/public-relations/6-steps-to-using-gamification-in-pr-engaging-audiences-with-interactive-campaigns/#:~:text=Understanding%20PR%20Gamification&text=PR%20games%20usually%20offer%20rewards,positive%20relationships%2C%20and%20business%20success.

Calling all musical enthusiasts! In this episode, Madelyn and Bekah take a dive into the new movie Wicked and the different collaborations they have done. Learn more as we discuss the brands that had good SEO and ones that could use some improvement. We also discuss our thoughts on the trailer, and more. Tune in for fun and educational episode!

Timestamps:

0:44 Wicked and Starbucks collaboration

4:05 r.e.m beauty and Wicked collaboration

6:23 Target and Wicked collaboration

9:15 Forever 21 and Wicked collaboration

11:26 Spotify and Wicked collaboration

12:29 Our thoughts on the collaborations

13:28 Our key takeaways

13:54 Our final thoughts

#Wicked #Musical #Celebrities #Brands #Collaboration #DigitalPR

Sources:

-https://www.instagram.com/p/DCRh1qyCm9C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

-https://youtu.be/S0Xe7xFIxg4?si=Us4zOa2VqoECgoLk

-https://www.instagram.com/p/DCNvdLMvB6h/?hl=en&img_index=1

-https://www.tiktok.com/@forever21/video/7434587426661633323?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7407513015287432750

-https://about.starbucks.com/press/2024/starbucks-defies-gravity-with-new-beverages-merchandise-more-inspired-by-universal-pictures-wicked/

Did you know that AI affects the environment? In this episode, Angie and Chloe dive into the surprising environmental footprint of AI. From the energy demands of data centers to electronic waste, they break down the facts of this popular innovation. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the intersection of technology and our planet.

0:19 What is AI?

0:45 How do we use AI?

2:01 What do we think about the use of AI?

3:10 Research on the environmental impacts of AI

8:40 Where do we go from here?

Resources:

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/ai-has-environmental-problem-heres-what-world-can-do-about

https://earth.org/the-green-dilemma-can-ai-fulfil-its-potential-without-harming-the-environment/

https://hbr.org/2024/07/the-uneven-distribution-of-ais-environmental-impacts

Hello everyone! Welcome to Chloe and Sarah’s episode on the Digital PR podcast where we are diving into popstar icon Taylor Swift and her life in the PR lens. We will be discussing some of her most prominent scandals and how she has handled them, and how she is portrayed in the media. We pulled some valuable information from Kaneland Krier and DGB Group, along with our own personal knowledge, to analyze some of Taylor Swift’s past PR conflicts. We hope you enjoy it!

Kaneland Krier: https://kanelandkrier.com/features/controversy-over-taylor-swifts-private-jet-use/

DGB: https://www.green.earth/news/taylor-swifts-eco-tune-addressing-her-high-carbon-footprint#:~:text=In%20response%20to%20growing%20environmental,compensate%20for%20her%20tour%20travel.

Are you curious about what happens when influencers’ scandals collide with the brands they promote or what happens to their reputation? In this episode, Blake and Malina discuss influencers Shane Dawson and James Charles’ past behaviors and how it has damaged their reputations and hurt their business.

In this episode:

What is cancel culture? (1:14)

Shane Dawson’s offensive behavior leading up to his scandal (2:37)

Why was Shane not canceled pre-scandal? (3:44)

2020 Shane Dawson scandal (4:06)

Dawson’s apology (4:40)

How did the scandal affect his reputation and business? (5:16) (6:42)

What is Dawson doing today? (7:20)

Who is James Charles? (8:20)

James’ offensive behavior before “Bye Sister” (8:57)

Sugar bear hair drama (9:23)

“Bye Sister” scandal (10:22)

Charles’ apology (11:56)

How did the scandal affect his reputation and business? (12:32)

Has James rebuilt his friendships post-scandal? (14:08)

What is James up to today? (15:05)

This episode, Olivia and Alexa talk through some notable case studies of social media and crisis communication. What can we learn about best practices from these cases? How we can apply this to digital PR?

SHOW NOTES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xSep0P9on0Z6vdOh8f3Jp83opDZrbgAz1ggBuEgU-ug/edit?usp=sharing (SEE DOC FOR SOURCES)

On today’s episode of The Digital PR Podcast, Kaitlyn and Emilee discuss why PR campaigns are shifting towards using influencers to promote products and brands. They dive into successful examples, like Dunkin’ Donuts’ viral collaboration with Charlie D’Amelio, and less successful campaigns, such as Pepsi’s controversial partnership with Kendall Jenner. Tune in as they break down what made these influencer campaigns thrive- and what caused others to fumble.

Watch the Dunkin Donuts x Charli D'Amelio collab video here: https://www.tiktok.com/@dunkin/video/6870189248331468037?lang=en

Watch the Pepsi x Kendall Jenner collab video here: https://youtu.be/uwvAgDCOdU4?si=gnFYaJ1Eq5HLWqdE

8.25 seconds. That’s how long the average human attention span is. In today’s episode of the Digital PR Podcast, AJ Scilla and Patrick Creedon dive into the difficulties Public Relations practitioners face in the age of a dwindling attention span. Getting your message across to your audience quickly is more important than ever, and Scilla and Creedon will dive into effective methods to keep your audience engaged while communicating your messages. They’ll also explore how first impressions, storytelling, and the use of influencers play roles in capturing and maintaining views.

1:25 – Creating Snackable Content: PR content should hook the viewer's attention right away, emphasizing the importance of capturing attention within 8 seconds.

3:07 – Visual Overstimulation in Social Media: The role of visuals in engagement is highlighted, with examples like TikTok and Instagram using overstimulating visuals to keep users engaged.

4:12 – Why the Right Audience Matters: AJ and Patrick stress the importance of knowing your audience well enough to cater content to their interests.

5:41 – AI in Content Creation: The hosts discuss AI’s use in content creation by generating hooks.

7:17 – Storytelling as a Strategy: They delve into the importance of storytelling and that it creates emotional connections and keeps viewers invested, even in longer format content.

10:03 – Influencer Marketing as an Attention Hook: AJ and Patrick talk about how influencers can act as “hooks” to grab attention and the role of celebrity endorsements in capturing audiences.

13:00 - The Importance of First Impressions: The episode concludes by explaining why first impressions are important, and how every aspect of a content plan should come together in a video.