You’ve heard the old adage, “less is more”, right? Well, I’m here to tell you, that does NOT apply to social media! There are over 40 million businesses using social media to advertise, and plenty of them are doing the same thing you are. It’s not enough to have a great product or service, you’ve… [Read More…]
Straight Talk About
10 Social Media Apps
You NEED to Know! Part 2
Last week I shared the first 5 of 10 social media apps you NEED to know, and this week we’re concluding our series with the final 5! Whether your brand is serious or fun-loving, local or worldwide, you’ll discover the perfect fit for your target audience in this list. Let’s start with one for brands… [Read More…]
10 Social Media Apps
You NEED to Know! Part 1
It’s time to go beyond Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! There are so many up-and-coming social media apps that should be on EVERY marketing expert’s radar that we can’t even fit them all into one post! Today, we’ll focus on 5 of the 10 social media apps you NEED to know! You’ve heard of most of… [Read More…]
Finding the Right
Face for Your Business
Social media influencers are here to stay! In fact, 63% of marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing budget this year. So, what does that mean for your business? While you probably don’t have the budget to pair with a mega-influencer (think Kardashians), partnering with a micro influencer or nano influencer is well within your… [Read More…]
Which Platforms are Right for You?
As social media’s popularity has grown, so have the number of platforms. With so many options available, it can be hard to choose the right ones for your business. We’re going to take a look at each of the top 4 social media platforms, and discuss the audience make-up, the features and functions they offer,… [Read More…]
Trends to Watch in 2021
2021 is right around the corner and we’re keeping an eye on these marketing trends that are on track to be HUGE in the coming year! So far, these are the key players we’re watching: Retention Marketing There’s been a major shift from focusing on acquiring new leads to maintaining relationships with loyal customers. Your… [Read More…]
Top Social Media Management Tech
Social media is one of your most valuable marketing tools. It keeps you connected with your audience and gives you countless ways to promote new products and services, but a successful social media strategy demands a steady stream of fresh content. If you attempted to keep your profiles active and engaging on your own, you’d… [Read More…]
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Social Media
We use social media to build our businesses all the time – marketing, staying connected, and increasing our brand awareness- but we have to remember that for the most part, our audience is seeking entertainment. If you want to keep their attention and keep your brand fresh on their minds, you’ve got to bring the… [Read More…]
Using Hashtags on Facebook
Hashtags have long been an essential part of Instagram and Twitter posts, but Facebook has been late to the party. It’s not that they haven’t tried- they rolled out hashtags on the platform years ago, but they never quite caught on. Now, that’s starting to change, but don’t expect to see a hashtag free-for-all on… [Read More…]
Is This The End
Of Influencer Culture?
Instagram influencers have been on a meteoric rise over the last few years. Companies have been fighting to cozy up to the latest social media darling in order to boost their reach and increase their followers. But as with any major trend, the backlash has begun. Influencers, once seen as the hip ambassadors to everything… [Read More…]