NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL MEDIA MAZE: ASSESSING THE EVOLVING RELEVANCE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN A DIGITAL LANDSCAPE
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1. | Title | Title of document | NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL MEDIA MAZE: ASSESSING THE EVOLVING RELEVANCE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN A DIGITAL LANDSCAPE |
2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Vedika Agarwal; CMR University; India |
2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Venkatram Narendra Puppala; CMR University; India |
2. | Creator | Author's name, affiliation, country | Swathi K. M.; CMR University; India |
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3. | Subject | Keyword(s) | social media; digital landscape; public relations; trends; influencer; marketing; advertising; crisis; publicity; target audience; brand image; artificial intelligence; ethical considerations; stakeholders |
4. | Description | Abstract | In today's digital age, social media has revolutionized communication, becoming an integral part of daily life. This transformation has profoundly impacted the field of public relations (PR), as organizations now have unprecedented opportunities to connect with audiences through various social media platforms. Understanding how PR professionals can effectively leverage social media is crucial for navigating the complexities of this digital landscape. This article gives a brief understanding of current trends and best practices in integrating social media into PR strategies to provide insights into navigating the social media maze. The evolution of PR in the digital age and the shift towards social media as a primary means of communication, assisted in the understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by social media for PR professionals, including managing online conversations, engaging with influencers, and measuring the impact of PR efforts. Furthermore, the strategies for effective PR in a digital landscape, include the development of comprehensive social media strategies, engagement with influencers, and monitoring of online conversations. The emphasis is on the importance of staying informed about emerging trends and best practices to successfully navigate the ever-changing social media maze. Overall, this article contributes to the understanding of the evolving relevance of PR in a digital landscape dominated by social media. By adopting effective strategies and embracing innovation, PR professionals can navigate the social media maze and build stronger relationships with their audiences in today's dynamic digital environment. In conclusion, the rise of social media has fundamentally changed the landscape of public relations. Organizations now have direct access to their audiences, allowing for more targeted and personalized communication. However, this also presents challenges as organizations must navigate the ever-changing social media maze to effectively reach their stakeholders. Through our research, it was found that public relations professionals play a crucial role in helping organizations navigate this new digital landscape. By understanding the nuances of social media platforms, monitoring online conversations, and engaging with stakeholders in a meaningful way, PR practitioners can help build and maintain positive relationships with key audiences. Based on the findings, organizations must invest in training and development for their public relations teams to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the social media maze effectively. This may include providing ongoing education on emerging social media trends, tools, and best practices. Additionally, organizations should prioritize building strong relationships with influencers and key stakeholders in their industry. By leveraging these relationships, organizations can amplify their messaging and reach a wider audience on social media platforms. Lastly, organizations need to regularly monitor and evaluate their social media efforts to measure the impact of their PR strategies. By analyzing key metrics such as engagement rates, reach, and sentiment analysis, organizations can identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to enhance their online presence. Overall, by embracing the evolving relevance of public relations in a digital landscape and implementing our recommendations, organizations can successfully navigate the social media maze and build stronger relationships with their audiences.
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7. | Date | (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2024-04-28 |
8. | Type | Status & genre | Peer-reviewed Paper |
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10. | Identifier | Universal Resource Indicator | https://conf.scnchub.com/index.php/ICCM/ICCM-2024/paper/view/749 |
11. | Source | Journal/conference title; vol., no. (year) | International Conference on Corporation Management; International Conference on Corporation Management-2024 |
12. | Language | English=en | en |
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