Marketing Strategies
The Power of Social Commerce
It’s no surprise that online shopping has overtaken the retail industry. There are over 2.6 billion online buyers (33% of the world’s total population), and the number of people shopping online is only increasing (Mosby, 2024). This creates room for opportunity, especially when you throw social media into the mix. Social media has been used…
Read MoreInstagram Reels vs. TikTok: which is really more effective?
In a social media world increasingly focused on video creation, two platforms have stormed to the front of the pack: TikTok and Reels, a feature inside Instagram. At first glance, these two tools seem to have numerous similarities…but what makes each unique? Let’s break down the key differences between Instagram Reels and TikTok and which…
Read MoreA Sneak Peek: AI for Digital Marketing Guide
The continued growth and evolution of Artificial Intelligence is nothing to be taken lightly. In fact, in many respects, its sense of innovation and adaptation can be intimidating to the human mind. Whether advancements in healthcare, financial institutions, or our favorite, digital marketing, AI is something worthy of keeping up-to-date on. Nevertheless, it is a…
Read MoreHow and why you should be increasing your followers on Instagram
If you have an Internet connection, you’ve probably noticed that Instagram has become pretty important in the daily lives of most folks. This is especially true if you’re involved with sales, marketing, or any other aspect of running a business. With over one billion active users on Instagram and more than 50% of revenue generated…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Influencer
Social media influencers can be powerful catalysts of growth for your brand — if leveraged correctly. So what is an influencer? There are probably more formal definitions but in my mind, it’s simply someone on social media that is paid to promote the use of certain brands or products as a marketing campaign on behalf…
Read MoreWhy Videos Are the Best Marketing Tool Right Now
When developing your online presence, you want to make sure your company stands out. So how do you capture the attention of your audience, send a clear message, and define who you are? Video is your best marketing tool right now. Let’s take a look at a few statistics to see why. The average internet…
Read More3 Common Problems in Influencer Marketing & How to Fix Them
Influencer marketing is an opportunity for your brand to connect with your audience in a relevant way. But whether you’re about to launch your first influencer campaign or you have dozens under your belt, you’re likely to run into these common problems. Here are a few strategies to solve them. Not Enough Time The problem:…
Read MoreMemes: How they form and how to use them
We’ve all been there. Getting trapped in the explore page of Instagram or the continuous scroll through Facebook, moving past hundreds of photos and videos. We often see some of the same posts but with different captions each time. Most of these are memes — humorous images, videos, pieces of text, etc., that is copied…
Read MoreFacebook Makes Changes to Political Ads
Facebook announced plans in April to increase accountability for political content, saying in a statement, “We believe that when you visit a Page or see an ad on Facebook it should be clear who it’s coming from.” As part of this effort, Facebook launched a new ads transparency tool last week designed to prevent political…
Read More3 Common Misconceptions about Influencer Marketing
Brands are continuing to see the value in influencer marketing. In Linquia’s State of Influencer Marketing 2018 survey, 86% of respondents said they used influencer marketing in 2017, and 92% of them found it effective. More than a third – 39% – of those surveyed planned to increase their budget for influencers in 2018. The…
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