Candid shots tell a story through still images. They capture not only time and place, but moments—a natural expression of emotion and personality. For this reason, candid shots present a welcome alternative to stiff, staged shots in a digital age where authenticity and honesty rule...
The key to creating successful social content is to plan ahead. Much like a garden, social channels need lots of attention and care to ensure their survival and growth. Care for and manage them, and they will reward you with engagements, followers, and likes. Neglect...
Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s that time of year when social media managers begin planning their costumes, scouring Pinterest for inspiration and loading up their carts with accessories and bags of fun-size candy. While your Halloween costume may already be hanging...
It’s July, and our feeds are full of tips on how to beat the summer heat, recipes for smoky BBQ and corn on the cob, and photos of white, sandy beaches far away from work. Gone are the days of waking up to a fresh...
We live in a digital world where images and information is constantly at our fingertips, readily available with nothing more than the push of a button. For those who work in social, this 24/7 access can provide the ability to expand our brands reach and...
It’s no surprise that a change in weather can affect our mood and health, but did you know it can also have an effect on the way we consume content? Whether we’re scouring the internet for the best summer BBQ recipes or covering our Pinterest...
Let’s face it—generating quality, engaging content is tough. Some days you’re strapped for time, working against the clock, while other days the creative well has run dry. But in the age of visual marketing, the images you choose are just as important (if not more...
They say a photo is worth a thousand words—and, if social media trends are any indication, this adage is more relevant than ever as images continue to drive top engagements across all social media platforms. In a world where posts that include images produce 650...
Once reserved for the style elite, social media is creating entirely new ways for people to experience New York Fashion Week. From mid-runway snaps from America’s top models to backstage selfies and pre-show Instagram Stories, social media has transformed the runway like never before. If...
Oh, snap—our favorite disappearing video app is getting some serious competition! Ever since its launch in August, Instagram Stories (a platform so similar to Snapchat it’s sometimes difficult to tell the two apart) has been emerging as a force in marketing, engaging the platform’s 500...
At first glance, Pinterest is essentially a digital scrapbook, a repository of things people would like to either have or do—a collection of curated odds and ends, inspirational quotes and ideas. However, look a little deeper and you’ll find that every board is a glimpse...
Father’s Day can be a tough one for community managers. Often outshined by Mother’s Day, dads tend get the short shrift, not only with gifts (hello, novelty ties) but creative marketing concepts as well, with brands pushing out elaborate sweepstakes, interactive videos, and increasingly flashy...