According to researcher and author Dr. Robert Cialdini, there are six proven methods of persuasion that can be used to influence others: Reciprocity, scarcity, consistency, authority, likability, and social proof. When it comes to marketing, these... (Read More)

When it comes to planning out a social media campaign, do you have certain desirable outcomes in mind before you launch, or do you simply publish your ads, monitor your metrics along the way, and think about new strategies for improvement once the... (Read More)

Facebook advertising campaigns can be a great way to promote your business. But it's important to know the social networking site's advertising policies. To avoid getting rejected ads or even temporarily blocked from advertising on Facebook... (Read More)

When it comes to lead generation, simply asking for people to give you their names and contact information will result in few, if any, leads. You need to make it a win-win scenario by offering a valuable item or opportunity (such as a free white... (Read More)

Ephemeral content is exploding in popularity right now, but too few brands are taking advantage of this unique, short-term opportunity to get in front of consumers' eyes. If you're wondering what in the world ephemeral content is, it's the... (Read More)

The success of social media campaigns depends much more on the audience viewing the ads than the creators of the content. You can be one of the best marketers in the world and still produce a colossal failure of a social media campaign, while some... (Read More)

Social media advertising isn't always fun and games. Sometimes, seemingly out of nowhere, a critic shows up and puts a damper on your post by insulting your brand, cursing, or making some other rude comment that may or may not be related to the post... (Read More)

Does your brand have what it takes to run a successful social media contest? Be sure to avoid these 4 common mistakes before setting up your next contest: Vague Rules One of the worst things you can do while setting up a contest for your social... (Read More)

You’ve got an event coming up, and you want to fill every seat. How do you throw a champagne event on a beer budget? With social media! Here’s how. Have a unique, event-specific hashtag. The key here is to research it first. You need to... (Read More)

One of the best ways to get your social media posts in front of new audiences is by using hashtags. A hashtag, of course, is a word or phrase preceded by a pound sign (#) that is used to identify content relating to a specific topic on social media... (Read More)