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Chinese Communications Tools: And There Were Five (Part 2)

In the previous blog, I highlighted three platforms that are shaping communications in China. While all three filled the void when the Government blocked access to Western apps, they are vital for any PR pros working in China. Below are two that are slightly different. Like the previous three, the two began as Chinese alternatives. […]

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4 Steps to Recovering From an Online Mistake

Eeeek! You’ve made an online blunder. You are now facing an avalanche of negativity across all channels, especially on social media. If you are an online business, this can be fatal. So what should your next steps be? Step 1: Acknowledge It Ignoring it may have worked for brick and mortar businesses in years past,

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Navigating the Opaque World of Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is not new. Celebrities have always been used by brand marketers and PR professionals to drive interest and create brand loyalty by association. It definitely works; if it didn’t, it would have died long ago. Where influencers are different is that they are self-made celebrities. No fashion show, film or TV appearances are

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