It’s July, and our feeds are full of tips on how to beat the summer heat, recipes for smoky BBQ and corn on the cob, and photos of white, sandy beaches far away from work. Gone are the days of waking up to a fresh...
As many of my coworkers will tell you, video games are an area that is very near and dear to my heart. Being a passionate video gamer, the most exciting time of the year for me is the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3....
With so many Facebook and Instagram ad options available—plus all of the new ones constantly being rolled out—it’s important to do your homework before you jump into creating your ads. Without the proper research, you could be creating ads that that won’t help you meet...
Creating content sounds simple enough on paper, right? But it’s anything but simple when you’re looking at a content deadline on your calendar and don’t know where to go from there. To keep your sanity, and to keep your clients happy, there’s a process that...
As holidays roll around, it is a common pastime for social media marketers to see how other brands choose to celebrate or not celebrate through social content. Generally, brands need to walk a fine line in how they choose the leverage the holiday, as it...
We love when brands think outside of the box and try something a little different in their campaigns on social. You may have read our social media roundup of best in class brand social voices. We’ve put together a few brand examples that made us...
Looking through your social feed (pick any) we all pause when we get to our favorite brand. Why? We love their social voice. What is it about them that makes the brand stand out among the others? Is it their photography? The witty caption they...
Since launching Instagram Stories in the fall of 2016, they have taken off. According to Instagram, Stories now has 250 million daily active users, up from 200 million in April. Delmondo reports that Snapchat Stories has experienced a 50% decline compared to June of 2016....
This past Sunday was Father's Day, and if you were on social media over the weekend, you probably saw a lot of #FathersDay content from celebrities and brands. Yes, there were the expected sales on power tools and business attire. However, several brands went beyond...
Creating a strong brand identity on social media has many facets, but one of the most important is the development of the brand voice. Here are a few steps for establishing your brand’s voice for social. 1) KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Think about what your current followers want...
Social listening can be a great source of information when researching audience conversation and sentiment around your brand. However, the values of social listening extend beyond brand monitoring, and can be a strong asset when applied to influencer activations. Whether you’re running an influencer campaign,...
Want to get your fans and followers excited, a great way to do that is to run a sweepstakes for a chance to win a prize sponsored by your brand. It’s a way to show that you appreciate their loyalty and also entice their connections...