Maintaining the security of your brand’s social media channels is something that isn’t always top of mind, but it should be. There are many examples of mishaps from brands that could have been prevented with more channel security, from accidental personal posts, to hijacked accounts....
This week, our very own Director of Analytics, Ryan Sweeney was featured in Adweek, Facebook continues to test image recognition capabilities, and Snapchat’s ad revenue forecast is lowered. All that and more in this week’s Social You Should Know. What Works for Brands (and What Doesn’t) on...
When natural disasters strike, priorities shift, and we see brands across virtually all industries make an effort to provide aid and relief in whatever ways they can. We see major brands like Amazon, Walmart, Duracell, Verizon and others stepping up and helping out. Today, however,...
When it comes to placing media on social, media buyers have a choice: buy directly or through third-party software. Not sure which platform to use? The comparisons below can help you determine which buying platform is right for you. Process: Depending on how many campaigns you’re...
Ever since Facebook changed the organic content algorithm in 2013, paid media support has been an important part of social media strategies. There are two strategies for approaching paid media buying: directly from the platform or through third-party software companies. This post will look at...
At some point in your Twitter history, you've probably come across several tweets in a thread that starts like this: https://twitter.com/WhitsonGordon/status/791707109737902080 As Twitter has long held a 140 character limit (which is changing as of fall 2017), if someone wants to continue one train of thought, they...
Whenever I think about DIY projects, I think of Pinterest Fails and how most of my crafts turn out. However, even with the failures, it’s difficult not to want to try the next DIY project that comes across my feed. It gives one a sense...
You may think of LinkedIn as a mere digital rolodex, or you may already be among those who appreciate and leverage it for the treasure chest of thought leadership that it is. You may not necessarily look to Bob, your old college buddy who just...
Establishing your brand voice is critical in the social space. Don’t take my word for it, take Stephanie’s whose blog post was picked up by AdWeek! In a world where there is so much noise, standing out can be a challenge. So, how do you stand...
With the amount of content posted daily on social media, marketers have the blink of an eye to make their content stand out amongst all of the other noise. Which is a challenge. Think about who you’re competing with in your audience’s news feed— other...
With technology it’s difficult to stay on top of things; phones are constantly being upgraded, new televisions come out all the time and video games keep releasing. That’s just a few items since computers and gadgets haven’t even been mentioned. It can be a struggle...
Across the industry, ROI and tying social to business objectives are consistently reported as top challenges in understanding the marketing effectiveness of social media. With the amount of available social data growing every day, marketers are consistently reporting struggles with showcasing value, often due to...