Trends: Social Media
How to find a rainbow at the end of a troll storm.
“That’s 2017.” This from my 14-year-old daughter, Sofia, in response to my confusion over trolls who litter the Money Diaries website. Launched in 2016, Money Diaries is a website featuring more than … Read article
Marketing Statement – Second Quarter 2017
Want to build your Millennial market share? Stop thinking like a Boomer. Sure they may get a little monthly stipend from mom and dad, but that in no way implies that they bank like their parents. They … Read article
When it’s smart to take jabs at the competition.
A little competition can be a good thing. Especially when brands engage directly with competitors. Here are three clever ways brands are marketing head-on. Boss Baby is no wimp. The box office favorit … Read article
Healthcare Checkup – April 2017
Do consumers’ self-care practices impact their healthcare choices? Today, 90 percent of consumers are already partaking in self-care activities. Could their ad-blocking and scaled-back social presence … Read article
Sephora makes it beautifully easy to get customer service on social media.
Most people see a social media notification and feel excitement. Someone double tapped their selfie. Or commented on their livestream. Or tagged them in the most topical meme. But, there are some peop … Read article
Social media users are scaling back: What this means for your brand.
Have you logged in to your social media accounts to see a post or photo you shared from five years ago and wonder, “What was I thinking?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Today, consumers are becoming i … Read article
Grocers are poised for Facebook greatness.
Some brands struggle to find purpose on social media. For lack of relatable brand content, they resort to posting random memes, celebrating obscure holidays and sharing inspirational quotes. It can be … Read article
Healthcare Checkup – March 2017
Let’s face it, we’ve all Googled our symptoms before. That rash, pain or cough. According to Google, 1 percent of queries are symptom related. That’s millions of searches surrounding symptoms and sign … Read article
Snapchat vs. Instagram: Everything your brand needs to know.
Debating which visual social platform is better for your brand? Let’s break it down filter-by-filter, post-by-post, percentage-by-percentage. Active users and audiences. To date, Snapchat has: 150 mil … Read article
Kate Spade New York’s 365 days of joy.
Who couldn’t use a little inspiration—especially when it’s right at your fingertips. Kate Spade New York rang in 2017 with a mission to make this year a little more joyful by motivating acts of kindne … Read article






















