It was at their dining room table where Co-founders & Managing Partners, David and Allison Hernandez developed the idea of an integrated approach to marketing communications. Going on 13 years later, lotus823 produces award-winning results for global brands in the consumer electronics and home and housewares spaces. How did the agency get to where it…
Read On from From the Dining Room Table to a Full-Service Agency: The Evolution of lotus823
The first month of 2023 has come to an end, setting the tone for the rest of the year! Meta has made a splash as they continue to slowly add metaverse elements into our daily lives while YouTube begins their Shorts monetization process, and TikTok forecasts 2023 trends. Read all about these updates and more…
Read On from January Highlights: Digital Marketing & Industry News
2022 was another successful year for both our team and our clients. As an integrated marketing agency, we offer our partners a full range of services, including public relations, influencer collaborations, digital marketing, content creation, trade show support, and so much more. Looking at our collective results, we delivered for our clients this past year…
Read On from 2022 Year in Review: How Our Clients Reached Over 48 Billion People
We asked in a previous blog post of ours, what is the next big change in new age advertising? Since 2015, there has been exciting new features and tools to help brands engage with their target audience, such as using influencer ads, shop live features, and shop now click buttons. Here are a few tips…
This past weekend, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) returned to Las Vegas for another year, giving it’s 115,000 attendees a first-look at all of the innovative and new technologies we have to look forward to as we move through 2023. Keep reading on for the best in show highlights! On-Site CES Client Highlights Audio-Technica…
Read On from CES 2023 in Review: The Most Influential Tech We Saw
Whether you’re an executive or part of your company’s public relations team, there will come a time when you will be asked to speak on behalf of your company. With the help of media training, business professionals can prepare a variety of different tactics in order to ensure a positive, successful interview. If you were…
It is December, which makes this our last digital marketing and industry highlights blog post for 2022! You’ve probably noticed your favorite platforms sharing your 2022 moments with you, like Spotify wrapped, Snapchat’s look back, and TikTok sharing their top creations of the year. To wrap up this year in a perfect bow, here is…
Read On from December Highlights: Digital Marketing & Industry News
Home and houseware products make great gifts for any occasion, but they really make an impact for life-changing moments, such as weddings, housewarmings, baby showers, and retirements. Sponsored by Newell Brands, survey results of the 2023 International Housewares Association (IHA) Occasions Report provide insight on the opportunities for brands in the home and housewares space…
Read On from 2023 Housewares Industry Trends: How Consumers Are Embracing Life’s Moments
With 2023 just a few weeks away, now is the time to reflect on the year behind us. 2022 was filled with developments in apps, trends, and advances in technology. Here are the strategies that took 2022 by storm that will likely continue to see growth in the new year. Authenticity When it comes…
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has arrived, and social media platforms are doing everything they can to help you navigate! This past month, apps have made updates that seem simple, but make a huge difference in our everyday lives. Continue reading for a quick recap of the latest changes in digital marketing…
Read On from November Highlights: Digital Marketing & Industry News
Celebrating 15+ Years of lotus823: Leadership, Growth, and Building a Woman-Owned Marketing Agency in New Jersey
March 9, 2026
More than fifteen years ago, I took a leap of faith and founded lotus823, guiding its vision and strategy with my husband as a supportive business partner. What started as an idea has grown into a thriving integrated marketing agency in New Jersey, built on strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a leadership philosophy that...
Q2 Campaign Spotlight: Building Awareness for LIZN® Hearing Earbuds Through Authentic Influencer Partnerships
July 17, 2026
Looking back on Q2, one of our standout successes at lotus823 was an awareness campaign for LIZN® Hearing Earbuds, an innovative hearing device designed to bring greater clarity to speech in noisy environments. With a focus on reaching audiences who would benefit most from the product, we partnered with trusted creators whose communities value health,...
Q2 2026 Marketing Roundup: AI, Social Media & Brand Trends Marketers Should Know
June 29, 2026
From AI advancements and World Cup campaigns to evolving social media platforms and creator partnerships, Q2 delivered no shortage of marketing moments worth watching. Throughout the quarter, brands looked for new ways to engage audiences, build communities, and create memorable experiences. While the tactics varied, one common thread emerged. The brands that stood out were...
Read On from Q2 2026 Marketing Roundup: AI, Social Media & Brand Trends Marketers Should Know
Becoming a Certified Women-Owned Agency
June 26, 2026
1. What does becoming a certified Women Business Enterprise mean to you personally and professionally? Personally, becoming a certified Women Business Enterprise is both validating and empowering. As a woman who built a business from the ground up, it represents years of perseverance and commitment to creating something meaningful. Professionally, it reinforces our credibility...
