Content can go viral overnight! It takes a lot of planning and strategy, with a touch of luck. You can have the formula just right and fail over and over to achieve viral status. Why is it then that some content goes viral? Let’s take a look at some articles to see the common factors … More Yay, You’ve Got Cooties!: Creating Viral Content
The following three brands are all successfully using a wide variety of social media as part of their Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) approach. All three brands are engaging in remarkable ways with their audience. Social media, in the way they are using it is like a living organism, poised to interact and live a parallel … More Social Media Success: National Geographic, Home Depot & Monster Energy
Visual Platforms in Social Media When you think about a search engine, you probably think Google. You probably wouldn’t imagine that the second most popular search platform could be on YouTube. The fact is that many people would rather search for videos which allow them to “see the products [they seek] in action“. And how-to … More Visual Platforms in Social Media
Every path I’ve taken in life has led me to Athleta. I’m ready for you to put me to work! I’ve created this Pinterest board in your honor. Remember that little tomboy, running around the neighborhood giving all the boys a run for their money? That was Erin Tracy (me)! Show me any sport and … More I GET Fit! Why Athleta and Erin Tracy Would Make a Perfect Pair
At first glance, LinkedIn may seem like it’s the slower, less powerful platform compared to other social media channels (like Facebook and Twitter). The truth is, it’s a different animal…and that animal is a beast. It is “now valued at $18 billion, up from $4 billion when it went public.” It’s extremely power and useful … More Are You LinkedIn to a Social Media Beast?
Featured here are 5 blogs that stood out to me when I went on a hunt to find interesting blogs. Some are more successful than others. I will attempt to show you why in my breakdown below: Questions I will answer: What type of blog is this? (News, Professional / Semi-Professional, Recreational, Aggregator / … More Is Your Blog Successful? – A Closer Look at the Anatomy of a Blog
Pottery Barn has some of the freshest content I’ve ever seen. They are constantly coming up with new design ideas to prepare for upcoming seasons and holidays. You can’t help but get excited about what’s to come. They are incredibly consistent with this content across their website, blog, catalog, and all of their social media … More Pottery Barn is More Than Just a Pretty Vase: A Closer Look at a Successful Marketing Strategy
In the Twitterverse, you get out what you put in. Fidelman described the success of the most engaged brand on Twitter, @Notebook. He explained that it has everything to do with “finding the right people to create the right content that resonates very well” and responding to every tweet in order to promote interaction. I love interacting … More Inspiring Tweeps Want to Know (All About You): Twitterverse
When it comes to Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), Pottery Barn is doing everything right! The funny thing is, I didn’t even realize that they were so active in the social media world until I really looked into them. I receive their catalog every month and as the seasons change. Their products reflect in the quality … More Pottery Barn Knows the Way to My Heart: Integrated Marketing Communication Done Right!
With hundreds of social media platforms to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to host your content so that it reaches the right audience. The visual of The Conversation Prism is an excellent tool to see the various channels, categories, and uses of social media. It can also act as “validation to … More The Right Social Media Paired with the Right Content: The Brick and Mortar for Building Solid Relationships
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