It is hard to believe we are already over halfway through 2017. At this point in the year, it is a good time to evaluate key changes in social to date before we look ahead. We will take a look at the current state of...
Establishing a singular and unique brand voice can be a difficult undertaking. Harnessing that brand voice and implementing it in successful community engagement can be even harder. Hardest of all, however, is evoking and maintaining multiple, distinct brand voices when working for several diverse clients. While...
If you work on influencer marketing you should know all about branded content disclaimers on social media and the FTC. If you don’t, here’s a brief overview of their guidelines. The FTC endorsement guidelines were put into effect in order to protect consumers from deceptive...
Pardon me while I use my best grandpa voice. Back when Ignite started in 2007, social media was a simpler time. Myspace was the top social media site, Facebook was new, and we were fine with it. We didn't have all these newfangled networks to keep up...
For seasonal brands, one of the toughest times of the year is those off-season months when consumers aren't really looking for the products and services they offer. How does a brand stay top of mind for their fans during these times of the year? Well,...
We’ve previously discussed how and when brands should engage with certain holidays through their social media presences. Although, while we’ve offered guidance for social engagement on more conventional holidays, there remains a wide and varied range of wacky, bizarre, and utterly unique holidays out there...
There are few things more exciting than covering a live sporting event on your brand’s social channels. There also are few things more complicated than covering a live sporting event on your brand’s social channels. Between bringing the necessary equipment, creating a schedule, and knowing...
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...