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Social Media: Archives


Social media has exploded, and the potential for brands to thrive in this conversation-based space is increasing with every passing day.

By their nature, Challenger Brands are brands in a hurry and on a limited budget. Social media, with its immediacy and low cost-of-entry, is a perfect fit for Challenger Brands - with a little guidance of course…


28th
Aug.
'09

Social Media Civil War

Author: Jason Knapp  |  Permalink  |  1 Comment  |  Posted in Social Media, TV/Radio  |  August 28th, 2009

The Social Media Civil War will not be won on the battlefield (maybe the football field) but rather on people’s Facebook® and Twitter pages. Two of the major college sports conferences — the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference — are squaring off in an epic battle fought via the computer or cell phone.

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21st
Aug.
'09

Web Week in Review

Author: Brent  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Ads and Campaigns, Branding/Identity Design, Interactive, Social Media  |  August 21st, 2009

With billions of Web sites to choose from, finding the good stuff can be a chore. That’s why we’re bringing you the Web Week in Review. Literal Video YouTube search results, IKEA dumps Futura for…Verdana?, Megawoosh, and 2010 Mustang Community Customizer.

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14th
Aug.
'09

Web Week in Review

Author: Brent  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Current Trends, Interactive, Social Media  |  August 14th, 2009

With billions of Web sites to choose from, finding the good stuff can be a chore. That’s why we’re bringing you the Web Week in Review. Augmented Reality, Penny Pranks, What the F is Social Media?, Squirrel Photo and No More IE6.

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31st
Jul.
'09

Web Week in Review

Author: Brent  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Ads and Campaigns, Interactive, Social Media  |  July 31st, 2009

With billions of Web sites to choose from, finding the good stuff can be a chore. That’s why we’re bringing you the Web Week in Review. Mattress Dominoes, Hardee’s B-holes, Snickers’ Patrick Chewing, Evian skating babies and new iPhone.

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31st
Jul.
'09

This Isn’t Your Kid’s Facebook

Author: heatherw  |  Permalink  |  1 Comment  |  Posted in Interactive, Social Media  |  July 31st, 2009

One of the most commonly asked questions we get whenever suggesting Facebook to a Client is, “Isn’t that something used just by people who are in or recently graduated from college?” Not anymore.

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26th
Jun.
'09

Cut Through Twitter Hype with Hashtags

Author: aly  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Challenger Brand, Digital Strategy, Social Media  |  June 26th, 2009

More people are joining Twitter every day — from celebrities to elected officials and people like you and me. While mainstream media regularly reports on the explosive growth and interest in Twitter, many marketers are left wondering how to crack the Twitter code in a meaningful manner. For a little help on how to cut through the hype, we turned to our very own internal social media expert, Al Yukna, VP, director of Interactive Services.

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12th
Jun.
'09

The Power of Tweeting

Author: joeyo  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Graphic Design, Social Media  |  June 12th, 2009

After months of following Twitter, along with other social marketing trends, I finally decided to test the waters and push information out with another platform. For consumers, trying to keep up with all the interactive and social networking platforms can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. I recently learned from coworkers that I [...]

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1st
May.
'09

Marketing on the Web — So What?

Author: aly  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Digital Strategy, Social Media  |  May 1st, 2009

Social marketing reaches full potential on the Web; however, it is a two-way street best not navigated alone. Consumers are forever in flux and actions taken by consumers on the Web are instantaneous — marketing must be nimble to react to trends and consumer feedback just as quickly as it can leverage new technology and social media spaces. The job of marketing on the Web has grown to be two very distinct areas: matching consumers to products and maintaining consumer relationships.

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17th
Apr.
'09

The Duel 2.0

Author: Jen Raider  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Current Trends, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Social Media  |  April 17th, 2009

No more westerns. No more handguns. No more high noon. The duel has now gone 2.0. Exhibit A: Ashton Kutcher challenges CNN to a Twitter popularity contest. Whoever gets to 1 million followers first wins.

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10th
Apr.
'09

Who Says Golf isn’t Hip?

Author: Jason Knapp  |  Permalink  |  No Comments  |  Posted in Interactive, Social Media, TV/Radio  |  April 10th, 2009

Golf goes mainstream. New technology has infiltrated the Masters Tournament, arguably the most prestigious tournament in the world, giving golf fans everywhere access.

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