Implementing new features on social media can be an intimidating task to take on. The moment you see that buzzworthy headline about a new feature on social media during your morning coffee, you’re likely asking yourself the following questions. Could this work for my brand?...

Although the school year doesn’t typically start until September, most back-to-school purchases are made months before. Most U.S. parents are making the majority of their back-to-school purchases in July and August, so brands need to make sure to have their paid media strategy on lockdown...

There are quite a few perks that counterbalance the whole always-buried-into-your-phone-and-or-computer life of a social media professional. Community Managers, Content Creators and Media Buyers alike all rejoice at the thought of the great experiences – both professional and personal – that live event social media...

In the world of influencer events and conferences, the list is quite extensive and looking through one can often leave brands wondering which ones are worth the investment. There are a few different ways to answer that question, so for now we’ll just pick one....

On Sunday, love was in the air and social media was abuzz with Valentine’s Day posts. And as we discovered between enjoying candy hearts and boxes of chocolate, brands had a little bit of something for everyone this Valentine’s Day—from the hopeless romantic to the...

Super Bowl 50 won’t go down as the most exciting game ever played. Nor will it go down as the social Super Bowl, as very few of the ads had social tie-ins. But the few notable exceptions show how powerful social media can be at...

While the sales are what originally drove interest toward the day after Thanksgiving, the social conversation is now what keeps us involved. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, while having a varying end goal, all have one thing in common – spending money. But...

As the calendar wanes, and holiday promotions of all sorts become nearly omnipresent, our social channels will see a range of branded content show up. (Great holiday content suggestions here. #SameGoodLookingWriter). Whereas Christmas and Thanksgiving tend to focus on families, warmth, well wishes, and the...

Football is officially back! And along with the return of this outstanding sport also comes the influx of sponsored advertising to us football fans.  I won’t complain about the massive amount of Facebook ads filling my Newsfeed this offseason coaxing me to buy Patriots gear...

If you’re going to ask hundreds, thousands, or millions of people to pay attention to your brand during a major, real-time live event, you better make it count. But how? Entertainment brands can be seen as having it easy, with passionate, engaged fan bases to drive awareness for...

Clients often ask us about hosting Twitter Parties, a new topic for most and one that many aren't always sure about when accessing the time and resources necessary for pulling one off successfully. While Twitter Parties can have excellent results for brand awareness and advocate...

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