Categories for: Social Media

Throwing Shade: The New Reality in Ad/Reputation Management

Published: March 3, 2019 by
One of the rising trends we’ve seen early in 2019 is major brands taking aim at their competitors as a means to prove their worth to customers. In the past, a little passive aggressive copy would go a long way to intimate superiority over one’s rivals. However, 2019 is potentially ushering in a new age of what is acceptable. Major... Read More

Crisis Social Media Planning: Your Fans and You

Published: March 3, 2019 by
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Far too many brands don't concern themselves with a crisis until they have one on their doorstep. With the ever-increasing microscope of social media amplifying bad situations and making them worse by the second, this means by the time you have a situation brewing, it may already be too late. The brands that do have a crisis plan for publicity... Read More

Which Digital Marketing Trends Are You Watching in 2019?

Published: January 31, 2019 by
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When we typed the title of this post into Google’s search bar, more than 98 million results popped into view within 0.65 seconds. That’s equal to one result for every person living in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Wyoming combined (give or take a few). Current digital marketing trends are incredibly popular topics. If we could gaze into our crystal... Read More

Your Guide to Instagram’s IGTV

Published: September 5, 2018 by
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In 2016, Instagram made a splash in the video marketing world by introducing Stories. While this feature allowed Instagram to compete with Snapchat, it still didn’t put Instagram on the same level as YouTube. Even though YouTube can be viewed on desktops, most YouTube content is viewed on mobile devices. IGTV targets this same audience with a twist: all videos... Read More

Three Steps to Smarter Ad Spends With the Facebook Pixel

Published: May 22, 2018 by
Three Steps to Smarter Ad Spends With the Facebook Pixel
With so many options for where to market your business online, the task of choosing the right medium can sometimes feel daunting. Do you dump tons of money in AdWords to bid on keywords for your business or do you go wild on Facebook with more ad objectives than you can handle? Luckily, through the power of Facebook Business Manager,... Read More

What is a Digital Marketing Audit?

Published: May 9, 2018 by
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When you’re looking for the correct way to boost your business into digital marketing, or if you feel like the digital marketing strategy needs a breath of fresh air, it’s probably time for a digital marketing audit. When executed correctly, a digital marketing audit can provide you with the answers to what you could be doing to improve your ongoing... Read More

Valentine’s Day Cards for the Digital Marketer in Your Life

Published: February 12, 2018 by
Valentine's Day Cards for the Digital Marketer in Your Life
  Ah, February…love and last minute Valentine’s Day cards are in the air. If you don’t yet have a card for the digital marketer in your life, these sharable puns have got your back. Whether you’re ready for a wedding hashtag or just want to show someone you care, there’s a perfect card for you. Much love this Valentine’s Day... Read More

How You’re Doing Video Wrong on Social Media

Published: December 22, 2017 by
How You're Doing Video Wrong on Social Media
By now, we’ve become accustomed to seeing random videos pop up in our news feeds and timelines. It’s hard to remember a time when that wasn’t the case. Video has been the most dominant force in internet advertising since 2011, and it seems like every year since then has been deemed “the year of video.” It’s now been half a... Read More

Social Media Questions to Ask Your Digital Agency

Published: August 24, 2017 by
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Making the decision to entrust your brand to a third-party agency is a big decision. A great digital marketing agency can help you maximize your online presence and reach your customers where they’re at online.  BUT, before choosing an agency, it’s important to do your research and ask the right questions. In our new series “Questions to Ask Your Digital... Read More

Hot Takes from Social Media Marketing World

Published: May 16, 2017 by
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In the realm of social media conferences, Social Media Marketing World (SMMW) is the crown jewel. Attendees are treated to the best the industry has to offer in a two-day free-for-all of breakout sessions, parties, speakers, keynotes, and more. My goal was to glean a deeper understanding of the analytical side of Facebook Ads. I left more obsessed with Pinterest, Facebook... Read More