2018 is right around the corner, and even though we haven’t hit the holidays yet, it’s time to start planning for the new year. As we bring this year to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on what went well in 2017 and what could have been improved. While we don’t always want to, it’s important to think about the less-successful campaigns and consider what went wrong or how to change the strategy…
Did you know that only 4% of businesses in the US with 20 or more employees are currently using marketing automation? Furthermore, for companies outside of the technology sector, that number drops to 3%. So what is holding so many brands back? Many businesses are still unsure about when exactly is the right time to implement a marketing automation strategy and that may be playing a critical role in why so few have adopted automation…
Founded over seven years ago, Pink Studios is a full-service digital agency passionate about design and helping others create an amazing presence online. Specializing in web and graphic design for the wedding and education industry, Pink Studios has quickly become the go-to designer for wedding and event planners on the East Coast. As Marii Nieves, Founder of Pink Studios, pushed the creative agency’s services and offerings to the next level, she needed to find new…
Anyone working in the world of digital marketing knows that workloads can be seasonal – with ups and downs in the number of incoming projects depending on the time of year. Often, there is a significant amount of downtime during the summer months as well as during the holidays. So how can your agency stay productive during these quieter periods? Even when you have little work to do, there are plenty of ways you can…
Sneeze It is on a mission to change the way companies market themselves online. Using an expansive technology stack made up of proprietary tools, as well as Gain, the digital marketing company has become highly-skilled at analyzing information and automating their tasks in order to provide their clients with a deeper understanding of their audiences and keep them ahead of their competition. To learn more about how the Sneeze It team optimized its marketing workflow,…
According to selfstartr, only 36% of marketers are using Instagram for business purposes, compared to 93% using Facebook. Considering how saturated Facebook and Twitter have become with marketing messages, this means there are big opportunities for marketers to get their content noticed if they choose to post regularly on Instagram. However, because Instagram content can only be published from a mobile device, it can be tricky to create a streamlined workflow for your team to…
This is a guest post by Agus Esperon, the co-founder of Wideo, a DIY online tool for intuitively creating animated marketing videos. Agus has vast experience making videos for startups and big brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, TNT, and Warner Channel. If you’re interested in reaching a B2B audience with your marketing campaigns, LinkedIn recently announced a new feature that will definitely be a game changer. LinkedIn announced that you can now upload native videos to…
Social media has transformed from a place where people stay in touch with friends and family to a place where people routinely discuss the products and services they’re using on a daily basis. Customers increasingly prefer to tap into networks like Twitter and Facebook for customer service. In fact, many would rather contact brands using social media than call the customer service department. Encouraging your followers to speak up and discuss your brand on social…
Is it pronounced “jif” or “gif”? With differing opinions, the world may never know. But there is something about an animated loop that can add a little life to your content beyond a still image. Whether it’s a scene from your favorite movie or a relatable reaction, Graphic Interchange Formats (GIFs) can help explain what words can’t. GIFs resonate with younger audiences and can help your followers recall your content. After all, humans are 65%…
In an effort to cut down on misinformation (or “fake news” as everyone is calling it), Facebook is making some big changes to its API that prevents all users (both personal pages and company pages) from modifying the preview of any link shared on the social network, including the headline (or title), description, and the image that accompanies a link. Facebook claims this update will help weed out posts containing modified headlines and descriptions meant…
