Although Facebook, Inc. owns Instagram, there are quite a few differences between the two popular social platforms when it comes to marketing strategies. While you can certainly test marketing campaigns on either platforms (or both, simultaneously)... (Read More)

Yes, there are plenty of flashy tools out there at your disposal, and you should certainly be using video, Instagram, Facebook and anything else you can get your hands on. But always keep email marketing front of mind. It may seem staid and, dare we... (Read More)

When it comes to planning out a social media campaign, do you have certain desirable outcomes in mind before you launch, or do you simply publish your ads, monitor your metrics along the way, and think about new strategies for improvement once the... (Read More)

According to researcher and author Dr. Robert Cialdini, there are six proven methods of persuasion that can be used to influence others: Reciprocity, scarcity, consistency, authority, likability, and social proof. When it comes to marketing, these... (Read More)

Did you know that many of the most successful Super Bowl commercials of all time have featured animals? There's a good reason for that. In our pet-centric society, animals have a way of eliciting a positive emotional reaction in people. In fact, a... (Read More)

Most brands conduct thorough target audience research when they're first starting out, but not as many brands regularly check in with their target audience to see if consumer preferences and motivations have changed. Even if you're a smaller... (Read More)

Search engine optimization is perhaps one of the most important aspects of any brand's marketing campaign, yet many brands are so fixated on social media and influencers that they neglect the data-driven, search engine side of their marketing... (Read More)

All too often, marketers overlook minor but nevertheless important segments of their target audience without even realizing it. For instance, if you sell informational products only in text form, how could someone who is blind access your... (Read More)

In spite of the popular belief that Instagram is purely a visual platform for marketers, influencers and consumers, the caption you create for a post can have a tremendous impact on your engagement rates. Here are some of the most common captioning... (Read More)

Do you have a decent chunk of followers on Facebook, yet your posts continue to experience little to no engagement? If you're wondering why you have hundreds or thousands of followers but only get a couple likes and maybe one comment on each post... (Read More)