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12/05/2017

2018 is approaching! Have you wrote out your marketing calendar for next year yet? Make your new year's resolution to be pro-active rather than re-active.

11/29/2017

So life did exist before social media!

07/21/2017

Understanding the difference between social media networks.
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Using donut as an example.

07/17/2017

Social media writer's block happens. To overcome a funk, try going outside, disconnecting, talking to others, and try something new. This can help refresh your ideas. #MondayMotivation

07/11/2017

Snapchat or Instagram Stories: Which is Better for Your Business?

Audience is everything. Some businesses have success with Snapchat and Instagram, while others may not. It all depends on the audience. When you know your audience, it is easier to determine which social media platform works best for you. #KnowYourAudience #SocialMedia #Marketing #Instagram #Snapchat #Branding

Snapchat versus Instagram Stories - which is better for your brand? Here's an overview of the key considerations.

09/19/2016

8 Tips on How to Deal with Negativity on Social Media

Businesses love positive feedback on social media, but in reality that does not always happen. When dealing with negativity, start by listening and pro-actively responding.

If you're managing social media for a brand, you're going to have to deal with negativity at some point. Here are some tips to help lessen the impact. 

07/01/2016

How To Conquer Social Media #LikeABoss

Social media can be a powerful tool. Tips on how to conquer social media #LikeABoss.

If you're an executive taking the plunge on social media, do it #likeaboss. Here's how.

05/03/2016

LinkedIn Just Made a Savvy Business Move - And Nobody Noticed

Finding freelance help can be daunting. LinkedIn just made your life easier. Search for services via LinkedIn's ProFinder.

LinkedIn has quietly jumped into the ever-expanding "freelancer-for-hire" marketplace. Here's why it could be a game-changer on several fronts.

04/22/2016

#FridayTip: Keep It Real

Interact with your customers, respond to complaints, and be personal. Treat your followers on social media like friends or family. This small gesture will be noticed and appreciated.

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03/01/2016

Oprah Winfrey Reacts to Being Mistaken for Whoopi Goldberg on Oscars Red Carpet

Always double check your facts before posting on social media. A beauty company mistaking Whoopi Goldberg for Oprah Winfrey on Twitter. Uh-oh!

A beauty site referred to a photo of Goldberg as Winfrey in a now-deleted tweet.

01/11/2016

15 Tips for Compelling Company Updates

Take your company's LinkedIn to the next level. How to stand out amongst the competition and attract followers.

12/29/2015

10 LinkedIn Networking No No's That Will Tarnish Your Brand

Before networking for yourself or for your company, make sure your LinkedIn profile is complete and compelling. You want your house in order before making your first online impression.

11/24/2015

Stand out with your real estate listings on social media with drones. You heard it, drones! Caputre aeriel views of the property and surrounding community.

11/13/2015

It is that time of year again! Use social media to promote your business and increase sales this holiday season. Ask us how.

11/04/2015

5 Tips For Dominating With Your Business Page On Facebook Right Now

While likes are important to the success of your page, reach is far more important. 5 tips to dominate your business page on Facebook right now.

10/23/2015

Did you know that cross promotion can help grow your followers? Try this, tweet to your Twitter followers to 'like' your page and vice versa. Doing this will increase your exposure.

10/12/2015

5 Ways to Generate 25 Blog Post Ideas in 25 Minutes

Stumped on ideas to blog about? Here are 5 ways to Generate 25 Blog Post Ideas in 25 Minutes via Social Media Today.

09/25/2015

11 ways to encourage your customers to share your content

Although there is not a solution to make your content go viral, here are some ways to encourage your customers to share your content.

While there isn't any one magic solution to making business content go viral, you should be doing everything you can to create the most shareable content as possible.

08/27/2015

Twitter officially drops 140-character limit... for direct messages

Twitter users rejoice! Twitter has dropped its 140-character limit for direct messages. Direct messaging is an effective way to reach out and chat with followers.

Starting Wednesday, you can send direct messages with up to 10,000 characters.

05/24/2015

Secrets of Succeeding at Visual Marketing on Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube

Looking for ways to have your Instagram, Pinterest or YouTube channel stand out? Read more on the secrets of succeeding at visual marketing via Entrepreneur.

A study of the most successful brands at using photos and videos reveals small companies can do all the same things.

04/22/2015

5 Ways to Go Green for Earth Day with Social Media

Happy #EarthDay! 5 Ways to Go Green for Earth Day with Social Media via Mashable.

Geoff Livingston co-founded Zoetica to focus on cause-related work, and released an award-winning book on new media Now is Gone in 2007. Last week's World Water Day and Earth Ho...

04/19/2015

5 Ways to Make Your Instagram Photos Stand Out

If you approach a photo shoot like a brand journalist, your Instagram feed can achieve visual victory. Try these techniques.

Approaching your subjects the way a photojournalist would can help you tell your story with greater success -- and fewer headaches.

04/07/2015

9 Ways to Humanize Your Brand With Social Media |

Add that extra pizzazz!

Do you want to build stronger relationships on social media? This article shares nine ways to make your brand more human on social media.

04/01/2015

What are some social media pranks you have seen today? We would love to know. Please share with us! #AprilFoolsDay2015

03/26/2015

What it's like to sell your startup for ~$120 million before it's even launched: Meet Twitter's...

Interesting where technology and smartphones are headed. Meet Periscope, a mobile teleportation service app in the making. Users will be able to live stream what is happening around them for anyone to watch.

"It's total first-world problems."

03/20/2015

Social Media Audit: 7 Easy Steps to Spring Cleaning

It is that time of year again - SPRING CLEANING! Refresh, renew, and update. This is a perfect time to set new passwords and refresh the look of your profiles.

When was the last time you did a social media audit? Spring is the perfect time to dust off those passwords & revisit your content in 7 Easy steps.

03/18/2015

The Dos And Don'ts Of Using #SocialMedia For Business - #infographic

Avoid spreading yourself too thin. There are many social media platforms out there, but not all are useful for your business. Let us help you determine which platforms best suit your audience.

To help your business with the key social media rules of etiquette, here's an infographic. that illustrates the Dos and Don’ts of Social Media to help you harness social media as an integral part of your marketing strategy!

03/04/2015

16 Ways to Use Social Media to Promote Your Event |

Useful tips on how to use social media to promote events. A Facebook event page makes it easy for attendees to keep up with what is going on before the event, during it, and even after it happens.

Does your business conduct events? This article shares 16 creative ways to use social media to increase awareness, engagement and sales for your event.

02/26/2015

How to jazz up your Pinterest page with music

A picture is worth a thousand words and when words fail, music speaks. Spice up your Pinterest board with some tunes.

You can easily add audio from a variety of sites and services to give your boards some musical pizzazz.

02/18/2015

Twitter Experiencing Massive Growth: New Research |

Twitter is a powerful social media platform and is continuing to expand. Grow your business by engaging with your consumers and responding to their input. Feedback is key to the success of your business.

In this article you'll discover findings from studies to help you determine how much to invest in marketing and customer service through Twitter.

12/25/2014

Happy Holidays from us to you!

12/23/2014

Fun Fact: Did you know that 91% of local consumers say they use Facebook to find local businesses online? #SocialMediaFacts

12/16/2014

Holidays and observances in United States in 2015

The new year is coming up! What do you have marked on your calendar? Tie in promotions with holidays or special events throughout 2015.

Overview of holidays and many observances in United States during the year 2015

11/19/2014

There are predictions for an e-commerce feature to be released on Facebook and Twitter in 2015. What do you think of this? Beta tests are being run now for these "buy" buttons.

11/10/2014

Mark Your Calendar! 9 Shopping Days Businesses Must Know About this Holiday Season - SociallyStacked

Mark your calendars! Take advantage of the nine shopping days during this Holiday Season: Gray Thursday, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, Green Monday, Free Shipping Day, Super Saturday, and Gift Card Exchange Day.

When most business owners plan their sales and promotions for the holiday season, they think about the two biggest shopping days of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While these days definitely deserve a bit of special attention, there are seven (seven!) other shopping days that occur during