Hanson & Hunt

Get relevant news and advice about public relations, corporate communications, social media and marketing each month from Arik Hanson and Kevin Hunt. Arik is a solo marketing and communications consultant in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Kevin leads corporate communications content, channels and analytics at General Mills.

177: Bud Light’s messy month, reputation report, how comments lead to content

We talk about Bud Light’s marketing mess and the lessons we all can learn from it. We also spend some time on USC’s 2023 Global Communication Report, which focuses on the state of corporate reputation. Plus, what PR managers want in an employee, and more! WHAT DO YOU THINK? We want to hear from you!…

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176: Long-form video, Twitter’s meltdown, marketing skill sets

Documentaries and brand films are just two examples of long-form videos that many companies are producing. We talk about why organizations are creating them, how you can know if they’re right for you and how you can create them. Also this month, Twitter melts down again. Should you or your company pay to get a…

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175: 5 social media truths, internal comms trends, ‘invisible’ CEOs

We all know that social media is getting more fragmented. What the platforms used to be isn’t what they are today. And we’re all spending our time in more places. So it’s time to take a fresh look at how your organization should use its social channels. We offer up five social media truths for…

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174: ChatGPT, de-influencing, going dark on social

We offer our thoughts on generative AI and ChatGPT, advice for how to use it in the content marketing and social media space and how to get your teams thinking about its possibilities. Also this month, why is it still so difficult for some brands to go dark on social? Plus, the best time to…

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173: In-house creators, LinkedIn backlash, do you need to be on social to work in social?

Have you noticed who is the face of your favorite brands on TikTok? Sometimes, it’s an employee. We talk about some examples of this trend, the risks, and what you should consider if your brand wants to hire an in-house creator. Also this month, humor is on the way out in marketing. Plus, do you…

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172: Effective influencers, social salaries, data-driven decisions

Does influencer marketing really pay off? We’ll look at how you can make the most of your influencer partnerships. Also this month, remember when Lush quit Facebook and a few other social channels? How have they done without them? Plus, the things that annoy PR pros about journalists and vice versa. Also, the importance of…

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171: Should you stay on Twitter? Audio’s impact, choosing a podcast host

What should your organization be thinking about when it comes to Twitter? Should you stay or go? Also this month, audio content continues to make an impact, a new resource from Tik Tok filled with good advice for marketers, and what consumers expect your CEO to say and do. We also have a listener question…

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170: Short-form video, content careers, 9-person IG team

The social media platforms, and marketers, are prioritizing short-form and live video. We’ll offer some ideas to help your organization tap into the trend. Also this month, the lack of a career path in content marketing. Plus, what could you do with nine people assigned to your Instagram account? We also have a listener question…

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169: Demonstrating real value, one word tweets, dressing down for the job interview

It’s time to end the thinking that leaders in comms, PR and marketing don’t have business chops. We’ll discuss earning and keeping the coveted seat at the table, at any point in your career. Also this month, the factors that might make you say no to working with an influencer. Plus, was a recent one…

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168: Top comms challenges, zero-click content, the crying CEO

What are your biggest challenges as a communicator? We’ll discuss a new survey of your peers that tackles that, as well as the top comms activities this year. Also this month, the fallout from ‘the crying CEO.’ Plus, have we reached the point where a link included in a social media post is pointless? And,…

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