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Influencer marketing continues to grow year after year. Open your phone, and chances are you will find #ad or #sponsored strewn across your screen within your first several scrolls. While traditional success may be measured in conversion and sales, there are a slew of...
The pandemic fueled a society longing for human connection. Luckily, we had social media to connect us virtually which caused a spike in the percentage of time we spent on our phones. How can brands leverage this to foster a community on social media? Here are a few...
With so many social platforms out there today, it can be difficult to decide which is best for your company. While sometimes it may seem like a good idea to have a presence on every social platform, it’s important to know which one fits best with your brand and the...
With the onslaught of new social media platforms and features cropping up what seems like every month these days (looking at you, Fleets), you might find yourself tempted to expand your marketing program to gain access to untapped audiences. Clubhouse is one of those...
Stay-at-home mandates throughout 2020 caused everyone to rethink how they connect with other humans while social distancing. In a time when people were isolated from one another, virtual happy hours, working and group events became the norm. Launched in March 2020,...
Paid, owned and earned media are used every day by public relations and marketing professionals, but while owned and earned media are free, is paid media worth the cost? When is it worth spending money? Will there be a high ROI if the money is used towards paid media?...
Never before have companies had such far-reaching access to existing and potential customers as we now have thanks to social media. A study done for Hootsuite's Digital 2021 report shows that as of January 2021, there are more than 4.2 billion social media users,...
Of all the PR activities being used today, social media has the most measurement capabilities. Unlike most other PR tactics, like earned media placements, social media can be much more easily tied to your return on investment if you are using the right tools to...
The future of social video is now and it’s growth doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. From social media stories and live videos to streaming movies or documentaries, brands and marketers have seen a huge success with adding video to their strategies and...
Have you spent a long time finding a new Netflix show only to start scrolling on your phone two minutes in? Social media is overtaking the entertainment industry in various ways. With platforms like Facebook Watch, YouTube TV and IGTV, social media is slowly starting...
Nano-influencers are a relatively new type of influencer. Their accounts are neither glamorous nor polished and their photos aren’t retouched with dozens of filters. They are everyday people with a following ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 and tend to be a trusted voice...
Among the many impacts of COVID-19 is its effect on how companies reach out to prospects and close deals. Cold emails have a very low success rate, especially for complex products, people are bombarded with webinar invitations, advertising has limited possibilities,...
The pandemic has caused businesses worldwide to cancel their annual conferences and many of their speaking sessions or trade show booths. Unable to network in-person and attend industry-related events, it’s safe to say that some of us are lacking a sense of community....
YouTube hosts over 2 billion logged-in users every month. That’s close to 1/3 of the internet. Here are some tips to help you take advantage of this opportunity whether you’re seeking more subscribers or debating whether to start a channel. 1. Keyword Research...
In 2020, viral marketing has become a common tactic especially in the world of influencers. Those couple minutes or days of fame bring a lot of publicity to a brand or name but can have many downfalls. Related Post: Why Influencer Marketing Is Crucial To Media...