Crushing Deals Podcast Featuring Christine Wilson

Our CEO, Christine Wilson, talks social media marketing and entrepreneurship with Spencer Kulow on his Crushing Deals podcast. Spencer Kulow is a graduate student in the M.S. in Commerce program at the University of Virginia. Spencer and Christine met when she spoke on a panel at UVA’s Careers in Marketing Forum. Spencer later invited Christine…

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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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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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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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FTC Cheat Sheet

As sponsored influencer content becomes a more mainstream marketing strategy, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ramped up enforcement of their rules regarding sponsorship disclosure. We’ve compiled a quick overview of those FTC guidelines so that your marketing remains compliant. While the significant value that sponsored content could bring your brand is attractive and exciting,…

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How Brands Are Engaging Audiences with Snapcodes

No one can accuse Snapchat of being complacent. This past year, the company has been on a roll releasing new features, and amping up its efforts to engage both users and brands. And Snapchat isn’t satisfied with interactions remaining within the app; it’s crossing digital barriers to bring branded campaigns to users in the “real…

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The Positive Side of Politics on Social Media

In the 2016 election, politics and social media are inextricably intertwined… and not always for the better. We follow candidates on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat – and watch as they duke it out in real time. We share articles and videos on our profiles, and get into heated debates with friends and family. We isolate…

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We Need Social Media Metrics – But How Do We Measure Them?

We marketers love our data. Detailed metrics give us insight into our audience and the true influence of our marketing efforts. For social media marketing campaigns, tracking metrics is essential; but this process has become increasingly difficult in a complex digital landscape. An AdWeek article this month outlined the challenges brands face when trying to…

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