The Do’s and Don’ts of Running a Social Media Contest

The Do’s and Don’ts of Running a Social Media Contest

Are you thinking of running a social media contest to boost your brand’s visibility, attract new customers and generate excitement in your store and online? Here are the do’s and don’ts you’ll want to keep in mind: [Tweet “New campaigns can result in an audience increase of up to 34%.”] DO: Get ready for your […]

Whose Brand are You Building? Social Media Content That Actually Helps You Grow

Whose Brand are You Building? Social Media Content That Actually Helps You Grow

Marketing your business on social media requires a lot of content. Social Media Examiner puts the ideal number of Facebook posts per day between 2 and 5; if you’re using Instagram, the ideal number of daily posts is 15. When you’re busy running a business, creating that much original content is a big challenge. The […]

Is He Who Hesitates Lost…Or Really, Really Smart?

Is He Who Hesitates Lost…Or Really, Really Smart?

A recent Adweek headline announced that brands hesitated with social media marketing and that now they’re doing the same thing with influencers. The implication is clear – companies that held back from adopting the latest, greatest marketing technology missed out on some of the benefits that come from being among the first to use to […]

Can You Really Outsource All of Your Social Media?

Can You Really Outsource All of Your Social Media?

We’ll start this article by stating the obvious: among the suite of services we provide to our clients is social media marketing. Social media is a great way for businesses to connect with their customers; it’s increasingly important as a customer service channel, and, when advertising tools are used strategically, social media boosts brand visibility […]

#RetailFail – Has It Happened to You?

#RetailFail – Has It Happened to You?

Nobody’s perfect. Grammar errors, misspellings, and other communication snafus aren’t limited to the digital world. Store signage and displays that get it wrong occur every day, and if you’re ‘lucky’, a customer will snap a picture and share it online tagged #RetailFail. [Tweet “The saying there’s no such thing as bad publicity only goes so […]

Fact-Checking 101: How NOT to be Part of the Fake News Problem

Fact-Checking 101: How NOT to be Part of the Fake News Problem

If you’re using social media to connect with your customers, the odds are better than good that you’re not creating all of the content you post yourself. Sharing is part of the fun of social media, and it’s so easy. When you find a great post that someone else has created that your audience would […]