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How Brands can use #Hashtags to Generate Clicks

Posted by Lauren Grow on Wed, Mar 25, 2015 @ 8:00 AM

Oxford English Dictionary debuted a new word in June 2014 – “Hashtag.”

The popular metadata tag allows social media users to combine words and phrases to formulate a search of key words pertaining to anything imaginable.

Hashtags have revolutionized social media since they were introduced on Twitter in 2009. Today, they serve as mini search engines and create opportunities for brands to categorize content, showcase personality, promote events and build buzz around a product.  

Although they began on Twitter, hashtags have since been incorporated into every social media platform available to consumers. They have even become incorporated into vocal speech.

Continue reading to learn how garden brands can incorporate hashtags into their social media branding strategy.

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Topics: Twitter, branding, Marketing to Millennials, Garden Media Group, social media, marketing, facebook, hashtag, Social

What Garden Brands can Learn from Dove's #SpeakBeautiful Campaign

Posted by Lauren Grow on Wed, Mar 4, 2015 @ 2:22 PM

Last year, more than 5 million women tweeted something negative about body image or themselves.

Dove wants to change that.

The beauty company’s mission is to inspire and encourage people to feel beautiful. As a leader in positive body imaging and messaging for the past several years, Dove has teamed up with Twitter to put an end to people’s low self-esteem and discomfort in their own skin.

The company launched its speakbeauitful campaign during the 2015 Oscars. Shortly after it launched, #speakbeautiful went viral.

The Dove campaign teaches garden brands the dos and the don’ts to beginning campaigns and increasing brand awareness.

Continue reading to learn more about what garden brands should do before launching a campaign.

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Topics: Twitter, branding, Garden Media Group, social media, marketing, Campaign, Dove

What Public Relations Firms can Learn from Awards Season

Posted by Samantha Arcieri on Wed, Jan 14, 2015 @ 9:11 AM

Awards season is here, which means television audiences have another chance to see artists recognized for their work, admire celebrities as they walk the red carpet and most importantly, watch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host the Golden Globes for the last time (or so they say).

These shows also allow viewers at home to participate in a classic tradition - speculating about wins. Garden Media’s favorite Golden Globes win of the evening was Gina Rodriguez - Jane the Virgin – for Best Actress in Musical or Comedy. Not only did she beat out serious competition in her category, the award shed light on the industry’s growing group of new consumers, Hispanics.

Just because televised awards shows are considered extravagant, formal events in Hollywood, doesn’t mean recognition is only reserved for the rich and famous.

Those invested in the PR industry know that “awards” come in a variety shapes and sizes, and can be filtered through a lot of different mediums.

Continue reading to learn how PR insiders recognize clients, coworkers and members of the media for their hard work.  

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Topics: Public relations, Twitter, audience, Garden Media Group, social media

Trending Thursday: Get More Shares from Your Garden Brands Content

Posted by Merissa Blum on Thu, Oct 23, 2014 @ 9:07 AM

It's no longer good enough to publish ordinary content on the online universe - that content needs to be compelling to your audience. Compelling enough that they want to share it. 

A new study released by ShareThis explains how content is shared, what kind of content is shared and what platforms are being used to share it.

If you're not getting as many shares as you'd like on Facebook, maybe that content would be put to better use on Twitter or vice versa. Lets find out.

Read on to learn what your garden brand should be sharing and where.

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Topics: Twitter, Trending Thursday, trends, Instagram, Garden Media Group, social media, facebook

25,000 Journalists Share Pitching Secrets for your Garden Brand

Posted by Merissa Blum on Wed, Sep 17, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

Knowing all you can about the journalists you are pitching is vital to your garden brand’s success.

It is also helpful when it comes to utilizing your time as efficiently as possible

Muck Rack surveyed their database of journalists to figure out what tactics are best to effectively communicate with them.

Responses from over 25,000 journalists are compiled below and detail exactly what they want to see from your garden brand, from what time to pitch to which social platforms they use most.  

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Topics: Twitter, Media Relations, garden business, Garden Media Group, key influencers

Trending Thursday: Back to Content Marketing Basics

Posted by Jourdan Cole on Thu, Sep 11, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

It's back to school time, which provides the perfect time for you to evaluate your gardening business blog and look for areas to improve as well.

From generating leads to increasing your SEO ranking, running a blog benefits your business in many ways. Every blog post is a new indexed page for your website, which is a new opportunity for your business to be found by search engines. All of this content helps brand your garden company as experts in your field.  

For the full scoop, read below for a back-to-basics lessons on content marketing in the garden industry.

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Topics: Twitter, Trending Thursday, SEO, content marketing, blogging

#Hashtag 101: The Basics of Using Hashtags in Your Garden Business

Posted by Dan Ream on Wed, Aug 20, 2014 @ 10:30 AM

Using and maximizing hashtags takes your garden business social media marketing game to the next level.

But what are hashtags, and how did they get so popular?

Though they weren't envisioned as a world changing innovation initially, they've revolutionized the way we interact.

First introduced 7 years ago on Twitter, the hashtag has made its home on nearly every social media platform and is now conquering other mediums, too - such as internet ads, marketing campaigns, television ads and even conversations.

Learn the hashtag basics, from what a hashtag is to how you can use it to boost your garden business.

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Topics: Twitter, branding, PR Strategy, image building, social media

4 Best Practice Tips for Twitter & Instagram in the Garden Industry

Posted by Megan Psenicska on Wed, Mar 26, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

Social media has become a huge part of how companies interact and engage with their customers.

Even in the gardening industry, countless businesses have found social media works when they are looking for new customers, nurturing current customers, and when they need to drive traffic and sales on their garden website.

Twitter and Instagram are both popular social platforms. Both are great ways to promote a company, product or brand, when used correctly of course.

Below are 4 best practice tips to ensure your garden business's accounts are valuable to both your shoppers and your bottom line!

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Topics: lawn and garden public relations, Twitter, PR Strategy, Instagram, garden industry public relations, social media

Top 5 Twitter Mistakes to Avoid in 2014

Posted by Meg McGrory on Wed, Jan 8, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

With each passing day, more and more businesses are jumping onto Twitter.  As more businesses begin using this social media platform, more of the same mistakes are being made.

Twitter is a great place to connect with your consumers and further your garden company's brand.  But, be wary, if you fall into these traps Twitter can harm more than help.

Keep reading to find out if you’re making one of the top 5 Twitter mistakes of 2014; then, we'll help you fix it too.

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Topics: garden marketing, Twitter, marketing communications, lawn & garden public relations, Digital Branding, garden industry public relations, social media

7 Facts Your Garden Business Needs to Know about Social Media

Posted by Meg McGrory on Mon, Dec 16, 2013 @ 9:00 AM

By now, your garden business knows social media matters.

Though startling new social media research shows that how you think about social media may need to be updated.

You know who you are targeting on social media, what types of content to post, and when to update your page.

But do you know where social media ranks in terms of activity on the web?  Or how often LinkedIn gets a new member?

The following statistics may shock and surprise you, and make you rethink your garden businesses social media strategy for 2014.

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Topics: Twitter, internet marketing, garden business, Garden Media Group, social media, blogging, Youtube, facebook, LinkedIn

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