Holiday season is right around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than with the spookiest of them all? While a lot of brands are already beginning to consider dos and don'ts for their holiday content, it’s important to make sure you...
Where does the time go? It seems like only yesterday we were snapping poolside selfies and buying popsicles by the dozen, but now we’re here--swapping out our sandals for sweaters and devouring all things pumpkin spice. It’s officially fall, which means the holiday season almost...
Social media content creation can happen anywhere and depending on the scenario, or if you’re covering a live event, the capturing, editing, and posting may all need to happen on the go. Luckily, there are several social content creation apps that can make doing this...
Have you started using Instagram stories yet? You should be! Instagram Stories are a fun & easy way for followers to interact with your brand and for you to share information. Below are a few tips from us here at Ignite on how to elevate...
There has been lots of talk about video in general, but most recently, a lot of brands are talking about using live video as part of their overall strategy on social. We’re here to help you determine when it’s best to use live video vs....
The 4th of July is a tricky holiday for marketers. To ignore it completely comes across a little unpatriotic, but swing too far in the opposite direction, decorating your channel with rippling flags and eye-popping flashes of red, white, and blue, and you risk your...
With more social ad unit choices, targeting, and creative approaches continually being released, it’s not surprising that many marketers still don’t know the right formula for driving e-commerce traffic and conversion through social media content. Add to that the increase in e-commerce strategies being developed and...
In marketing, image is everything—especially when it comes to communication. Though content calendars and audience insights go a long way in informing content strategies, one of the best ways to generate high performing content is by following each platform’s best practices. Read on to get...
Photo contest are a great way to drum up excitement as well as an excellent way to source UGC content for your brands social channels. There are plenty of prompts that can be served to fans to get them reaching for their phones looking for...
How do you know when it is, and when it isn’t, appropriate to use video content for you brand? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as obvious as we might like. While it may seem like abiding by the more is better rule for video content is...
As writers, we love words that invoke emotion, set a scene, and tell a story. As marketers, we also rely on words that make our audience take action. When it comes to social media, it’s a race against the clock to stand out in the...
In this edition of Ignite Your Week, we'll share three content creation apps to make getting the perfect image a little easier. First up is VSCO. This versatile app is great for beginners and seasoned pros. You can use it simply to set your focus and...