Interning at PMC Media Group
Hey there! My name is Kendra Dingley and I am a recent graduate of Johnson & Wales University (JWU), and a Social Media Strategist here at PMC Media Group. Before becoming a full-time team member, I started off as an intern during my senior year of college. Thanks to the opportunities and resources available at Johnson & […]
The Psychology Behind Advertising
It’s no surprise that psychology and advertising go hand-in-hand. You also do not have to be a psychologist to understand how to implement psychological thought into your advertising strategy. Taking a deep dive into consumer behavior and the purchasing habits of your target audience is one of the very first steps that PMC takes prior […]
Social Media Influencers
Incorporating Influencers into your Social Strategy It’s in the name ‘social’ media. Social platforms have transformed into the ultimate space for collaboration, communication, and brand awareness. Among the sea of users come the front runners; social media influencers. The bread and butter of social media marketing, influencers help brands gain recognition and build following on […]
Giving Back this Holiday Season Through Community Involvement
‘Tis the season for giving back so how can your brand give back to the community, and whyshould you? There has been a significant increase in the importance for a business to connectitself to the local community in the eyes of consumers. According to a study conducted by ConeCommunications and Echo Research, 83% of U.S […]
Pinterest: Not Just for Soccer Moms, but Your Business’s Next Digital Marketing Strategy
The holiday season is here and everyone will be flocking to Pinterest to find the perfect holiday centerpiece inspiration, or recipes for the best turkey ever. How can you leverage this burst of traffic to benefit your business and add it to your digital marketing strategy? What exactly is Pinterest? Sure, we’ve all heard our […]
The Season of Giving (and Receiving): Social Media Contests and Giveaways
In the sea that is the oversaturated marketplace of social media, highly sought after “free stuff” remains afloat. A concept that’s stood the test of time, free stuff continues to garner instant attention, even amongst your cluttered timeline. But however old the phenomenon of getting something-for-nothing may be, the modern consumer is ever evolving. Effective […]
Silent Killer: Why You Should Caption Videos
We’ve all been there; scrolling through social media while waiting in a doctor’s office, on the train to work, waiting for your food order, or while someone else is talking the phone. Now how many times are you clicking on videos and watching with the sound off? I bet more often than not.
From 60 Seconds to 60 Minutes: IGtv
The way in which the public is consuming media has shifted significantly in the past few years. Mobile video is expected to account for 78% of all mobile traffic by 2021. Social media giants can already be seen adjusting to this change. Facebook now has stories (videos or images that are shared with followers/friends for […]
Pancakes and Public Relations: A Closer Look at IHOp to IHOb
Social media is a revolutionary public relations tool that is changing how messages are being communicated to the public. Traditional public relations is no longer a one-way method of communication. It is now becoming a dialogue between the company and consumers, as seen last week when the iconic breakfast chain iHop revealed that it would […]
The Secret (Not So Secret) Art of Geofencing
Nearly two-thirds of American public now own a smartphone of some sort, which is why it’s crucial that business owners make efforts to target potential customers through mobile marketing. Geofencing is a service that triggers an action when a mobile device enters a set location. From coupons to notifications to engagement features to security alerts, businesses […]