Since its launch back in 2011, Snapchat has carved a place as being the top social media app for the millennial generation. Quickly edging out notable competition like Vine, and momentarily Instagram and Facebook, this addicting platform has everyone under 25 doing it for the “snap.” Over the years Facebook quickly evolved to copycat Snapchat’s…
San Diego’s Most Instagram Worthy Spots
March 2, 2017Instagram is a place to discover the world. With 600 millions users and counting, Instagram is the perfect platform to drive engagement in a world where visual content is an essential piece of event marketing. For that reason, we’re sharing our favorite downtown San Diego Instagram spots for you to create new exciting content while…
Five Reasons to Include Paid in Your Organic Facebook Strategy
February 1, 2017In a world where digital advertising is carefully designed for individuals, Facebook advertising has dominated new media. Strategically customized ads to highly targeted audiences can help your business gain mind share on Facebook. People are spending 9 hours a day on social media as a source of news, entertainment and communication channel with their favorite…
Using Instagram for Business
May 31, 2016In recent years, Instagram has demonstrated significant growth with over 400 million active users. The popular photo sharing social network has the potential to become a central visual content strategy for your brand. Instagram can be leveraged to build brand awareness and high-levels of engagement. Far exceeding the level of engagement businesses are seeing in…
Chances are you’re counting down the days until Memorial Day Weekend and the official kickoff of summer. The three months between summer’s holy grail holidays of Memorial and Labor Day are a prime season for marketers. Your audience is generally out enjoying warmer weather, traveling, attending parties, and more. Now is the perfect time to…
The Ten Step Summer Marketing Plan
May 3, 2016Warmer weather is around the corner and that means barbecues, picnics, pool parties, and basking in summer rays. Now, as a brand you’re wondering how to turn summer into a conversation with your audience, we’ve got that covered. From audience, partnerships, influencers, going hyperlocal and prepping for fall our Ten Step Summer Marketing Plan has everything…
Conferences give you and your team the opportunity to network with leaders in your industry and learn about the latest innovations you need to know to stay current. But how can you meet the people you want to in a group of several hundred or even several thousand? Social media can be used to enhance…
Social Media Image Size Guide
February 23, 2016Social media platforms are continuously changing their recommended optimal image sizes. If you’re trying to optimize your social media presence, its necessary to use images of the highest quality and the best fit for each social media channel. Your social media profile should display top-notch images to best represent your business or brand. High definition screens such as smartphones require larger images so…
Use Holidays and Pop Culture to Create a Social Media Campaign
February 8, 2016By: Amanda Nelson The holidays have come and gone, summer is months away. Punxsutawney Phil proclaimed that spring will be early, but there are still more holidays and pop culture events ahead. In February we have Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Super Bowl L, GRAMMY Awards, and Black History Month. These are all prime opportunities for…
Top Social Media Content Strategy Tips from Real Marketers
February 2, 2016It’s the start of another year and for many of us that means time for an annual marketing refresh. Strategic planning is the best part of the job in my opinion. It’s our opportunity to be creative and to tap into a broad range of marketing experience. More than what our day-to-day routine calls for. As a social media…