Tag Archives: Social

Search, social and content: Reaching digital marketing maturity

Columnist Jim Yu shares insights on how brands can successfully integrate search, social and content into their digital campaigns. Jim Yu on March 8, 2016 at 1:55 pm An estimated 67 percent of the buyer’s journey now takes place online. And as a result, brands are developing digital marketing strategies at increasing rates. As brands … Continue reading Search, social and content: Reaching digital marketing maturity

The Impact of Gamification and Social Media Contests

by Kevin Homer March 7, 2016 Follow @kevin_homerMarch 7, 2016 Everybody enjoys a fun game or contest, and companies are paying attention to this realism by integrating these methods of entertainment into their marketing strategies. Whether it’s the NCAA March Madness tournament brackets, McDonald’s Monopoly Board Game, or JG Wentworth’s ‘Live Your Dream Now’ sweepstakes, … Continue reading The Impact of Gamification and Social Media Contests

5 Social Media Fails Professional Services Firms Should Avoid

by Cortney Phillips Meriwether March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 Don’t let the memes, cat videos and 140 character limits confuse you. Social media is a powerful tool for businesses. Big brands have been quick to capitalize on the social media craze. Unfortunately, professional service providers have been slow to catch up. And several have stumbled … Continue reading 5 Social Media Fails Professional Services Firms Should Avoid

3 Ways Facebook’s Trending Topics Has Altered Social Media

by Lucas Miller March 5, 2016 Follow @EchelonCopyMarch 5, 2016 Two years ago, Facebook began rolling out its trending topics section in spite of much eye-rolling and snide remarks. It seemed that the social media giant was simply copying Twitter’s rapid-response style. While that may be true, Facebook has used its immense algorithmic capabilities to … Continue reading 3 Ways Facebook’s Trending Topics Has Altered Social Media

7 Reasons B2B Companies Should Jump On Social Media Advertising  

by Andy Beohar March 4, 2016 Follow @sevenatomsbuzzMarch 4, 2016 Sure, social media is helpful for B2C companies looking to engage and convert consumers, but marketers at B2B companies often wonder if paid advertising on social networks is worth dedicating a budget to. However, as more and more networks begin to push sponsored content over … Continue reading 7 Reasons B2B Companies Should Jump On Social Media Advertising