Tag: social media
There’s a funny myth that has developed in the influencer marketing space that I’d like to dispel: brands should only partner with influencers in the same vertical. It’s hard to pinpoint how this idea took root, but you can see the trend in the majority of branded content: Apparel brands partner with fashion influencers; cosmetic […]
I know you’re tired of hearing about Russia, okay? Trust me, I get that. But the advertising industry in Russia is alive and thriving and, as an agency, we have just entered the social media space there. Vkontakte is a social media site in Russia – and is the most popular platform there by far […]
A Marketer’s Take on Facebook’s F8 2018
I may not know how to code, but Facebook’s F8 did not disappoint. With a number of new updates and promising new privacy measures, Facebook had a strong show at their annual developer conference. As a marketer, here were the key updates that stood out to me: Data Security, Privacy & Fake News This topic […]
Why Brands Should Keep a Watchful Eye on the Entertainment Industry
Celebrities have always had power. Traditionally, their power was solely linked to how much cash they generated for their studio. Nowadays, celebrities can offer the reach and engagement of their unique fandoms through their social presence. Thanks to digital marketers, their power can be tracked and harnessed. Let’s take a look at the cyclical nature […]
Facebook Messenger Ads: What You Need to Know
The rollout the of Facebook Messenger ads objective in late September is nothing short of groundbreaking for the advertising world. In this post, we’ll touch on the gravity of the new targeting objective and how brands can leverage this new feature in attaining their paid digital goals. We also dive into some practical application of […]
6-Second Video Best Practices
Vine may be dead (R.I.P.), but the 6-second video certainly didn’t die with it. In fact, 6-second videos are becoming an increasingly popular ad format as the world of social media continues to become cluttered with more and more content. Advertisers are being creatively challenged with telling a powerful, engaging brand story in a short […]
What To Expect: Holiday Retail Social Trends
It’s just the beginning of August and most brands are already working on their upcoming Holiday advertising and marketing plans – but this should come as no surprise, especially to the retail industry. Each year, the season comes and goes quickly and with that social media has become a very valuable player as new updates […]
Own the Moment, Own the Market
Many brands try to own a moment, in some form or fashion, and we have learned there is definitely an art and science to making this work. Some brands have deep pockets; some don’t. Some brands have celebrity talent; some don’t. Some brands have incredible stories to tell; some don’t. Successfully owning the moment requires […]
Brick and mortar store locations have been feeling the pinch over the last few years in the shadow of e-commerce taking over the globe in response to busier lifestyles. However, with in-store experiences still being a valuable (but smaller) cornerstone of a company’s’ marketing plans, brands are increasingly turning to digital advertisers to unlock opportunities in […]
How Journalists Plan to Shape the Digital Landscape
Much has changed since I wrote my very first PMG blog post two years ago. For one thing, I’ve realized that asterisk citations are pretty lame. For another, the news and social media relationship that I wrote about back then has become increasingly fraught and full of tension. Then, I wrote about how newspapers used social […]
