Communicating in a Pandemic: What We’ve Learned So Far
The world has been wading through uncharted waters for the past few months as the COVID-19 crisis introduces unfamiliar obstacles, unprecedented hardships, and new ways of staying connected and communicating. The PR and journalism industries have shifted to accommodate the news climate that COVID-19 has created, and with that, we’ve had to change the way […]
Social Media and Case Studies for Dealers: A Q+A with Caster from the AVNation #LFHSummit
This past week, the Caster Crew had pleasure of joining the first residential AVNation LFH Summit. We joined #AVTweeps from around the country and many of our clients who presented from home at this virtual event that offered education, trainings, and networking events for the residential custom install industry. The Caster Crew shared some of […]
Online More Than Ever – Don’t Look Like A Bot: What I Learned About Social Engagement at Caster
By: Samantha Schaller, Intern Social media is used to spread awareness, interact with customers and communities, and keep brands in the conversations in their market. With Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram staying strong (especially now as we work from home), and more platforms emerging each year, it’s critical for PR pros to understand how to […]
Instagram Stories – What’s the Deal?
Back in August 2016 Instagram stories were introduced and the internet exploded. Most of the initial discussions surrounding Instagram stories were negative because people were already so set in their Snapchat ways, but that has certainly changed over the last three and a half years. Instagram has become a staple in PR and marketing plans, […]
The FTC’s Endorsement Guides, Part 2: Understanding Influencers and FTC Disclosures
Last week, I highlighted key FAQs regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Endorsement Guides. As I said, disclosure (and arguably common sense) is at the heart of these issues. Using a formula of $100 x 10,000 followers + extras = total rate, you can see how quickly the dollars can roll in for influencers. For sponsors, […]