Why is your brand on social media? Hopefully the answer to that question is “to be social.” With social media being considered by many brands as part of the traditional marketing mix, it may be tempting to constantly push a commerce message, but that approach...
Picture the average video gamer in your mind. How old are they? Are they male or female? Would it surprise you that the average video game player in America is 35 years old and 45% of gamers are female? It certainly surprised me. Also surprising...
As marketers, we are well versed in the traditional purchase funnel. However, over the years, the consumer decision making process has shifted to be more of a circular journey, as illustrated by the McKinsey Loop. As social media has become more mainstream and started being...
Ahhh, holidays. What’s not to love? A reason to indulge (or over-indulge) in some of your favorite treats, a few days off work to see family and friends, time to just siiiiiit baaaaack and reeeeelax… or frantically run around trying to do all the things! People...
You probably remember a time not too long ago when you could easily spot QR codes all over the place – on store windows, print ads, and social media. These codes became a way for marketers to give users quick access (QR stands for Quick...
Millennials. As marketers, it’s a term we know all too well, but at the same time know so little about. In a world where almost every brand is trying to target a Millennial audience, it’s time to take a step back and dig deeper into...
If your brand is still taking static photos on Snapchat, then you’re probably behind the curve. Snapchat adoption is on the up and up, according to a study by Piper Jaffrey, and it’s no surprise. There are always new features to test out, thanks to...
If you are a B2B brand and consumers aren’t your main target, you may be questioning the need for a social media presence. However, even though it might not be as cut and dry, social media can still play an important role in your overall...
It's a lazy Saturday and I'm scrolling through my News Feed, past the people #FeelingTheBern and the latest Pinterest (fail) recipe, when I see a sponsored post that actually catches my eye. Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine is running their annual dog photo contest. The terms are...
If your brand is now franchised, then your social media marketing efforts may have just gotten a bit more complex. First of all, let us be quite clear, we have found, through our own extensive experience, that having independent social media handles for each individual...
Developing good social content relies on having a strong understanding of your audience. Unfortunately, running an extensive audience analysis to help guide your social strategy can cost big bucks. Luckily, there are some free tools that can help you learn more about your audience and...
Considering most kids and college students aren’t even done with school yet, talking about Back to School campaigns may seem premature. However, it’ll be here before you know it and if you’re scrambling last minute, your campaign can suffer. Here are three tips to help...
