Food infiltrates our thoughts countless times a day. Where are we going for dinner tonight? Wow, that burrito looks good; I wonder where he got it from. With its hashtag and geotag features, Instagram delivers a multitude of opportunities for restaurants, cafés and sweet shops to become more than just destinations – it allows them to establish and promote their…
On Monday in San Francisco, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference featured several software updates, app improvements and a subscription music service. Here’s the rundown in case you missed the live stream. Photo courtesy of TechCrunch OS X El Capitan Apple’s Mac software, OS X 10.11 will be released next Fall for free, with a public beta available this July. “El…
1. 3 Surprising Benefits of Scheduling Your Tweets Photo courtesy of AdWeek Scheduling your Tweets ahead of time helps to create a stronger and more consistent brand voice, allows you to be creative and can relieve stress. Read more here. 2. American Pharoah May Be The Most Brand Friendly Horse Ever Photo courtesy of AdWeek The last time…
If you wish to increase awareness of political news amongst the Millennial generation, Facebook is the outlet to use. A study by the Pew Research Center, Millennials and Political News, shows that 61% of Millennials received political news in the last week from Facebook, while only 39% of Baby Boomers had. A majority of Baby Boomers continue to rely on…
1. Users Score Meerkat, Periscope Highly For Social Events Photo Courtesy of TechCrunch Only 21% of adults say that they’re interested in Meerkat or Periscope. Find out why these people want to use it here. 2. Pinterest Announces Buyable Pins for iPhone and iPad Photo Courtesy of SocialTimes This week, Pinterest announced their introduction of buyable pins on their mobile…
It’s hard to believe that texting is no longer the quickest way to communicate. Have “lol,” “omg” and “ttyl” gone out of style? Brevity and clarity are two underlying principles that allow social media to thrive. As users’ attention spans diminish, it becomes increasingly important to relay information in the most clear and concise manner, thus giving rise to the…
1) Not one brand ranks in the Top 100 for YouTube Image courtesy of Adweek Native YouTube creators have loyal followings most brands can only dream of. To keep from falling too far behind, brands should take note of the tips found here… 2) When it comes to Facebook, timing is everything Image courtesy of SocialTimes 50%…
1) Facebook IQ shares the blueprint for successful summer branding. Photo courtesy of SocialTimes As people head outdoors, their mobile devices come with them. This summer focus on mobile, as 70% of people who connected to Facebook did so through mobile. To see the full infographic click here. 2) Social media etiquette lessons: 7 ways to say thank…
1) Why courting enthusiasts can take your brand to the next level. Image courtesy of Adweek Marketing-inspired word of mouth generates 2x the sales of advertising, and those customers have a 37% higher retention rate. Learn more here… 2) Research shows mobile consumer spending is highest on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Adweek When marketing, take advantage of…
1) Has ‘Mobilegeddon’ affected your site’s traffic? Photo courtesy of Adweek Here’s how its affecting others. 2) Marketers asked, Twitter listened. Photo courtesy of Adweek Video auto-play is coming in late June. Read more here… 3) Is your content missing its mark? Photo courtesy of Adweek Here’s how to deliver a focused marketing strategy. See…