There are quite a few perks that counterbalance the whole always-buried-into-your-phone-and-or-computer life of a social media professional. Community Managers, Content Creators and Media Buyers alike all rejoice at the thought of the great experiences – both professional and personal – that live event social media...

23 February, 2016

As content developers we love to create and there’s nothing more exciting than the possibilities of creating engaging content and taking on a new client. But facing the content to curate and what to create can almost be as daunting as it is exciting. So,...

11 February, 2016

Creating great content takes work and like it or not, there isn't much you can do to change that. When done well, your content marketing efforts should be engaging, effective and entertaining. It must break through the clutter of your audience's digital world, cause them...

09 February, 2016

Video is everywhere. I can almost guarantee that you watch at least one video online per day. It’s hard to avoid when you’re scrolling through your feed and they automatically starts playing. According to Cisco, by 2019 80% of all Internet traffic will be video....

08 February, 2016

While the sales are what originally drove interest toward the day after Thanksgiving, the social conversation is now what keeps us involved. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, while having a varying end goal, all have one thing in common – spending money. But...

08 December, 2015

The average consumer has been bombarded with branded content on social media for quite some time now. That’s not news to anyone. In a heavily saturated digital world, getting a piece of the pie is becoming increasingly tough, but what’s also increasing is the value...

07 December, 2015

‘Tis the season for brands to recycle holiday content just like recycling Thanksgiving leftovers.  But wait, we can help you think outside the Tupperware container. Step 1: Don’t be #basic. Who is already over all the pumpkin-talk? We get it – ladies love pumpkin flavors. But, it...

26 October, 2015

As the calendar wanes, and holiday promotions of all sorts become nearly omnipresent, our social channels will see a range of branded content show up. (Great holiday content suggestions here. #SameGoodLookingWriter). Whereas Christmas and Thanksgiving tend to focus on families, warmth, well wishes, and the...

20 October, 2015

Why isn’t anyone liking your Facebook post about installing moisture barriers beneath roofing tiles? Why didn’t anyone retweet your hilarious tweet about the reelection of the President of Belarus? Why does some content resonate with audiences and spread across the web, while other content dies...

15 October, 2015

We all know that the holiday time can be stressful, people are consuming more information than they typically would during other times of the year. For brands, it can be difficult for their messaging to get through the clutter, but one way to push through...

09 October, 2015

As the weather starts to turn progressively cooler, it can be a signal for individuals and brands alike to begin making plans for the holidays. Between now and the end of the year, the calendar is packed with celebrations and of course, promotional content. Before...

24 September, 2015
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