Trends: Social Media

Does influencer marketing still work?
“I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip flops, so I bought army pants and flip flops.” While that principle of influencer marketing is still prevalent, this marketing tactic has grown more compl … Read more

Weekly Recap – March 2, 2018
Two-thirds of boomers own a smartphone. So why do marketers only target younger generations with mobile ads? Pure Gold. A trendy beer without the guilt. Why ditch an 85-year-old crocodile logo? To bri … Read more

Healthcare Checkup – February 2018
Alexa as a home health aide? Anxiety the most common mental health affliction for Gen We? Cleveland Clinic concierge docs? Check out more on these, other trends and our take on them. VITAMIN B & P … Read more

Weekly Recap – February 16, 2018
Valentine’s Day. It’s not about the candy, it’s about the words on the candy. Olympians up close. Like, in your living room close. Influencers: the new American dream? DETAILS, Please Sweethearts … Read more

Weekly Recap – February 9, 2018
Did your favorites make the list? Adweek’s top Super Bowl ads. As always, engagement is key. But many Super Bowl marketers forget about mobile. Again, let’s talk about engagement. This time on Instagr … Read more

What’s word of mouth worth? Trillions.
When consumers talk up brands IRL and online, consumers buy—a lot. According to a study by Engagement Labs, consumer conversations drive 19 percent of sales worth $7-10 trillion in annual spendin … Read more

Weekly Recap – January 26, 2018
From social data to AI to customer advocacy, these are the trends worth pursuing in 2018. The goal is re-engagement. Game developers and retailers are excited about this news from Snapchat. First, mas … Read more

Weekly Recap – January 19, 2018
It wasn’t a secret. Organic reach has been down for years. Uncharted territory. How much personal data is too much when developing creative? 2 weeks until game time. Checkout this Super Bowl Ad Tracke … Read more

Weekly Recap – January 5, 2018
Will 2018 top the engagement seen in 2017? Check out this review of last year’s most engaging social content, and start thinking about how to top it this year. Cause marketing. Don’t miss Matter Unlim … Read more

Weekly Recap – December 29, 2017
In the final days of 2017, we’re looking at a few more brands that caught our attention this year. A couple weeks ago, we shared the biggest fails of brands that approached politics. Duracell shows us … Read more