How to manage online brand reputation

Amidst the uncertainty companies are now facing, it’s now more critical than ever to take these measures and double down on marketing and public relations services. Think outside the box and recognize the challenges your company has at hand. Do you opt for radical transparency or controlled public news? Encourage authentic social conversations or leverage positive responses? What type of internet marketing service do you need? We know, it can be overwhelming to check all the boxes while still trending on social.

We’re here to guide you towards implementing the top 3 most effective and positive brand reputation steps, while keeping you one step ahead of your competitors and helping you pivot during the age of covid.

Strong Thought Leadership

A brand’s thought leader carries the perfect blend of passion, effective communication and educated purpose, while serving as an engaging resource for their target audience. They tend to be innovative agents of change, leading with original ideas, new insights and unique points of view. They are experts in their space and understand their audience and competitors.

Securing great thought leaders can be done by working alongside a public relations agency, helping you attain media visibility, positive brand exposure and most importantly, a voice. Communicating your message and ultimately harnessing trust is arguably the most valuable asset a brand can have. Customer trust will help leverage new opportunities, brand community and brand reputation.

Online Brand Reputation

Strong Online Brand Reputation Management (ORM)

Sustaining a strong digital footprint has become many brand’s greatest social media strategy. Although presence is key, no business has perfect reviews, feedback or metrics. Consider a full service digital marketing agency to help manage your online brand reputation, keeping a consistent finger on the pulse for your next campaign tactic, online customer behaviour strategy and recognizing industry conversations.

1.     Lead campaigns with a conscious objective and social corporate responsibility. This is one (major) way your customers perceive you. Incorporate social influencer marketing by partnering with an individual your audience responds well to; highlight emotional real stories; or acknowledge a change in your space. Strong campaign execution helps stimulate consumer interest in your brand.

2.     Understand how to communicate to your audience and identify which social platform best suits your brand’s conversations. Be consistent in answering their questions, specifically following a launch, announcement or partnership. Customer experience and authentic brand loyalty ultimately determine conversions and reputation.

3.     Public relations specialists support in identifying conversations surrounding your industry and acknowledge your brand’s point of view when necessary. Using your platform as a voice has never been more encouraged or respected by an audience.

Strong Customer Transparency

Embracing brand transparency is a wise move and likely to reflect an honest customer base. Digital marketing case studies have proven to show brands who operate with public relations agencies result in a more controlled and timely strategy towards offering intimate brand insight. Releasing transparent news is a long-term strategy and one that requires a PR specialist to refine and design. It will ultimately enable openness between the customer and the brand, helping you manage your brand’s reputation.

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