Brand Evangelists are the most active and contributing members of a brand's fan base. They are a crucial element to building a strong social media presence. This article takes a look at why these outspoken fans can make such a big difference for a brand,...

26 November, 2012

Ask any marketer you know what they think is the most exciting aspect of Facebook ads, and I can just about guarantee the response will be something like: "Targeting! There's so much opportunity for targeting people! Such specific targeting too, not just by age or gender,...

08 November, 2012

Jumping into the world of social media can be scary. Establishing and maintaining a brand presence on social channels requires more than just the occasional funny video or cat photo. We hope this series of tips from our Community Management team will ease some of...

05 November, 2012

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to hear Bastian Scherbeck from We Are Social speak about how social media in Europe differs from the US. Being part of an international team of 180 people in eight offices puts Scherbeck in a very unique position, as he...

26 June, 2012

Are you a brand that values and protects the copyright you hold on your photos? Pin them to Pinterest, the hot social network of the moment, and you've just given them your copyright. Is this a problem for brands and if so, how different is it...

24 February, 2012

Recently, my family and I went to Orlando to escape the arctic tundra that is the North Carolina winter and go to the happiest place on Earth. While there, I figured I'd see what kind of social media efforts were present within the Disney parks....

08 February, 2012

So, if you are in anyway familiar with the Internet, you're likely aware of the SOPA and PIPA protests that consumed the net on Wednesday. Don't worry. I'm not about to go on a diatribe about the issue. However, I do intend to share a...

20 January, 2012

From time to time you find studies that put a handle on the sheer volume and effect that certain social/web applications have had on the marketplace. Understanding adoption rates for new media technologies can really help companies with their strategies for attacking the web. Should...

22 September, 2011