The end of the year is a time for reflection, planning and goal-setting. As 2019 winds down, we looked back on our 10 most popular blog posts of 2019, presented in chronological order.
Five PR Trends to Watch for in 2019
It’s no surprise that we started off the year by predicting public relations trends to come. These trends did play out in 2019, including the rise of influencer marketing and the continued challenge of fake news.
Six Google Chrome Extensions to Make You More Productive
The Internet can often cause distractions, but there are a number of Google Chrome extensions to help boost productivity. Find an extension best suited to your needs, from using Hiver to take care of your email to utilizing Todoist to manage your tasks.
Meet Communications Specialist: Paxton Shaw
Did you meet the newest member of the Social Ape team? Get to know Communications Specialist Paxton Shaw! Aside from working closely with our clients to increase brand awareness through PR, influencer marketing and events, you can find Paxton whipping up a HelloFresh recipe and watching Bravo with her dog, Pippa.
Meet the Media Monday: Taylor Bowler
We debuted our Meet the Media Monday blog series in 2019, which featured a brief Q&A with leading Charlotte journalists as we got to know the faces behind the stories that matter most in the Queen City. We caught up with Taylor Bowler of Charlotte Magazine for one of our early series posts and discussed the Charlotte food scene, her favorite season in Charlotte and more.
Meet the Media Monday: Alicia Valenski
We also sat down with Alicia Valenski, co-founder of Work for Your Beer, for our MTMM series. We covered everything from her favorite beers and breweries, the craziest story she’s ever covered and what attracted her to journalism.
Must-Have Google Chrome Extensions to Boost Your Public Relations
Save time along every step of the way in your PR journey with Google Chrome extensions to help with research and outreach, monitoring and reporting. Upfluence Software allows users to search for influencers and view profiles and CoverageBook Clipper simplifies coverage collection during the reporting process.
Social media is constantly evolving as new updates roll out on what feels like a daily basis. We curated a list of tips and tricks to maximize engagement and produce high-quality content on one of the most popular social platforms: Instagram. For example, did you know that you can record hands-free video for Instagram Stories?
Meet the Media Monday: DeAnna Taylor
We loved sitting down with DeAnna Taylor, a North Carolina attorney turned travel blogger for Broke and Abroad and regular CharlotteFive contributor. DeAnna gave us the scoop on her travel bucket list, being a Charlotte native and her favorite social media platform.
Meet the Media Monday: Page Fehling
Tapping into television, we caught up with Page Fehling of Good Day Charlotte for our next Meet the Media Monday. It was fascinating to learn about Page’s schedule (she gets up at 2 a.m. every day), her favorite activity in Charlotte and the challenges she faces as a journalist.
Seven Apps for Editing Photos on Your Phone
It can be hard to make your photos stand out on social media. From finding the perfect filter to adding creative elements, we recapped our favorite tools to quickly edit photos. Foodie is ideal for all your decadent food snaps while SKRWT comes in handy when angles aren’t cooperating.
Were these some of your favorite posts from our blog this year? What topics do you want to hear more about in 2020? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and contact the Social Ape team to learn more about how we assist your brand or business in the new year!
