Hosting an event is a great way for brands to get the word out about a new product or service. Bringing the right people to those events can become a science, especially if you want good media coverage. Bloggers are the perfect people to invite to your next event. These days they are actually thought…
May 1, 2013
It’s Earth Day! And, in honor of Mother Nature, I wanted to share a few tips on how we can all save the planet one step at a time. You are already on the right track if you’re using social media to communicate with clients, customers and staff. Truly, sustainability and social media have a…
April 22, 2013
By: Andy Morales Foursquare offers brands, businesses, and blogs many opportunities to create a presence and connection with fans. Businesses with a physical presence have the opportunity to claim their foursquare venue and run a variety of specials to attract visitors. When you manage your venue, Foursquare provides you with a variety of back-end metrics.…
April 16, 2013
The past year has been the “rise of the photo” with sites like Pinterest and Instagram skyrocketing in popularity. Many companies are still debating whether Instagram is a place they should be spending time. For some organizations, it’s a no brainer, like restaurants and retail, because of the compelling pictures that may drive people into…
April 9, 2013
On March 7, 2013, Mark Zuckerberg and his team announced that they are making a major change to the look and feel of the Facebook news feed. This major redesign is expected to provide a less cluttered space with a more vibrant and vivid experience focusing on imagery. During his announcement, Zuckerberg said, “news feed is…
April 2, 2013MailChimp has won us over with their cuteness. I recently came across a page that somehow disappeared according to the MailChimp error message below. And for a moment, my world stopped and I had a little laugh. I absolutely love how MailChimp’s branding and messaging is consistent. Everything from the funny monkey to the fun…
March 19, 2013
He’s the steed of choice for Isaiah Mustafa. He never works in real time, only in imaginary time. He likes every post on Facebook. And follows everyone back on Twitter. His rainbow cupcake board on Pinterest has over 1 million followers. He has Klout expertise for: sparkles, rainbows, magic and cake. And every time he…
March 14, 2013
Originally posted on IZEA. Who has “mommy blogger” in their marketing plan? I raised my hand too. Connecting with the right bloggers should be in every brand’s playbook. The “mommy blogger” in particular has become the Holy Grail. Why? Some time ago marketers finally figured out two important facts about how products are purchased: 1.…
March 12, 2013
He’s the steed of choice for Isaiah Mustafa. He never works in real time, only in imaginary time. He likes every post on Facebook. And follows everyone back on Twitter. His rainbow cupcake board on Pinterest has over 1 million followers. He has Klout expertise for: sparkles, rainbows, magic and cake. And every time he…
March 7, 2013
Blogger outreach! We’ve all heard about it, and most brands are making blogger outreach campaigns part of their marketing strategy. In a nutshell, blogger outreach is the process of building relationships with qualified, influential bloggers, asking them to write about a particular product, service or experience, providing an incentive for them and their readers with the goal of receiving…
March 6, 2013