The third rule of authenticity is brought to you by mom: Just be yourself. Whether you’re trying to make new friends, venturing into the unknown or jockeying for a promotion, mom’s advice typically fits the bill. The same applies for … Read article
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Aug. 31, 2015—Brogan & Partners has named two new partners—Lori Bahnmueller, senior strategist, and Lauren Zuzelski, account director. Ellyn Davidson, managing partner the full-service marketing agency, made the announcement. Bahnmueller has also been added to the management team, … Read article
What’s the purpose of this campaign? How will we measure success? What objectives do we hope to achieve? Is it on-brand? We ask ourselves these questions every time we approach a new project at Brogan. Before we can craft the … Read article
You’ve seen the job title on LinkedIn. You’ve read it on business cards. But, what does a community manager actually do? I mean, they just scroll endlessly through Facebook all day, right…? Wrong. A community manager serves as the voice … Read article
You know the story: Doctor X calls to complain that she just saw Doctor Y on a new billboard across town and Doctor Y isn’t even performing Procedure Z. It’s not the first time she’s given you marketing advice. And … Read article
It’s no secret that Oreo does social media well. But have you noticed how well they do gamification? When you take a look at their Twitter page, you’ll spot several different game-based concepts. But can you spot the five differences … Read article
According to Nielsen Online, 67% of the global online population takes part in online communities. You can bet a large portion of that time is spent on social media. But effective use of social media goes beyond just having an … Read article
Let’s say you’re a high school student. You’re starting to think about your future—and it all starts with what college you’ll go to. Of course you want to go to a college where you’ll learn everything you need to be … Read article
Haven’t seen “The Royals” yet? We’ll give you a quick run down. E!’s first-ever scripted series features a fictional family in modern day London. The king and queen try their hardest to shine a positive light on the monarchy… but … Read article
Not only has the ACA decreased hospital reimbursement, it’s also increased confusion among patients. As a hospital marketing director, it’s your goal to meet patients where they’re at. So, where are they exactly? Online. But don’t just take our word … Read article
We made a mistake. We were wrong. It was our fault. To err is human. When brands own up to their mistakes, it can be humanizing. It can even make them more trustworthy, more authentic. That’s why the second rule … Read article
When it comes to gamification on social media, M&M’s wins. The brand’s Facebook page is home to more than 10 million fans, and quite a few of them choose to interact with their game-based posts. On the day the brand … Read article