Social Media
What’s With Video on Instagram?
All I talk about these days is video- GIFs, Boomerangs, live streaming, informational, funny, unexpected, social quality, 360 degree, and more. We are creating a ton of amazing videos for our clients and for ourselves and our organic reach and engagement is better than ever on Facebook. But what is happening on Instagram? Our strategists…
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Influencer Marketing: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” When it comes to influencer marketing, that old cliche definitely applies. Brands new to this type of marketing may lean toward simply reaching out to a handful of mid-sized lifestyle bloggers to promote a new product. However, the most effective influencer marketing campaign requires a more strategic…
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Facebook Video Ads: MP4 versus GIF
With over 50% growth in video views (Facebook Business), it’s quite apparent that video outperforms all other content on Facebook these days. Recognizing the premium placed on video, marketers have accordingly modified their content strategies, and adaptation of their digital ad strategies will surely follow soon. At MtoM, we have already switched our strategy from…
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Snap’s IPO Moves Forward: What Should We Expect?
Snap Inc.’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) is the cause of much speculation and anticipation – not to mention a hefty dose of skepticism or excitement, depending on who you talk to. Snapchat’s parent company recently made its public S-1 filing with the SEC, which gives us a first peek at Snap’s growth, income, users,…
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MtoM’s Top Initiatives for 2017: #3 Virtual Reality
It’s a brand new year, and we are looking forward to what’s on the horizon for MtoM and our clients. We have defined three initiatives that will be at the center of all our work in 2017: user-generated content, live streaming video and virtual reality. We’re confident that these three areas will be pivotal for…
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Snapchat Partners Will Target Ads Based on Offline Behavior
Snapchat users may soon notice a more personalized touch to the ads they see. Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has been aggressively expanding its advertising offerings over the course of the last year. From high-dollar NFL packages, to interactive movie and TV Snapcodes, the company has been creative in testing new ways to…
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Apps That Will Be Your BFF in 2017
Over the past month we have seen a steady stream of digital marketing predictions for 2017–which forms of content to focus on, which platforms will thrive and which will continue to decline, strategies to implement–the list goes on and on. And if you’re a social media strategist, you’re paying close attention and strategizing about which…
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Super Bowl Advertising: Is Snapchat the New TV?
The advertising buzz leading up to the Super Bowl is nothing new. Every year, we analyze the price tag for a 30-second spot during the game, pore over the list of brands purchasing ad time, and speculate on who the winners and losers will be. But traditional TV advertising is not the only option for…
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Facebook Takes a Cue from Snapchat with New Profile Frames
Facebook is releasing a new tool that will allow anyone – including Facebook Page owners – to create custom profile frames that others can discover and use on the social network. Through the Camera Effects Platform, Facebook users can design profile frames that are similar to Snapchat’s on-demand geofilters, which the app launched earlier this…
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How Can You Track Effectiveness in Social Media?
Everything you do for your business on Facebook – whether it’s a post or an ad campaign – serves a purpose in your overall marketing strategy. And it’s important to track the impact of each of these actions to measure how many people you reached, how they engaged with your content, and what calls to…
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