Remember in 1999 when everyone thought computers weren’t smart enough to handle the changing century and the world would simply crash at the stroke of midnight? Well, we are now staring down 2020, and man, have we come a long way since the Y2K jitters. Nowadays, digital is where we live. And with that, DNVBs…
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As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take some time and reflect on the largest digital marketing and social media developments we saw this past year. The top developments of 2019 included updates across social media, advertising, and Amazon, as well as privacy breaches and improvements in Google search algorithms. Social Media…
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Trade Shows offer valuable networking opportunities, specifically face-to-face interactions, which are rated as the number one preferred method by show attendees. From consumer electronics, to toys, to housewares and beyond, virtually every industry can be represented at a trade show. In working with clients across a range of industries, we’ve been to many trade shows….
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In March of 2019, Amazon’s popularity was at an all-time high, with over 145.2 million mobile users active on the app. With more than 119 million products, Amazon continues to be the go-to for online shoppers. So, in late 2018 through early 2019, when vendors started to experience difficulties on the platform, many started considering…
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Social Media How Will Instagram Hiding Likes in the US Affect Influencers Instagram recently revealed that the total amount of likes a post receives will no longer be featured. For those who use the platform for fun, this update won’t cause much concern. Who will it affect, though? Influencers. If a brand wishes to collaborate…
Last month, our Chief Strategy Officer, Rachel Litner, attended the fall New York Tabletop Show. The semi-annual show, hosted by Forty One Madison, featured new products that revolve around upcoming consumer trends in the lifestyle market. The show featured showrooms with the newest products in the home and lifestyle industry’s top brands. Were you unable…
When it comes to shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, brands and retailers have to be prepared for both in-store and online promotions. This year on Black Friday, 86% of Americans are planning on shopping, a 12% overall increase from 2018. Cyber Monday is also on track to break its 2018 sales revenue record…
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Will you be attending CES this year? If so, time is of the essence! The annual convention celebrating all things consumer electronics is quickly approaching, running January 7-10 in Las Vegas. Last year, CES reached over 170,000 attendees and put out more than 225,000 print, online, and broadcast media stories. As the event quickly approaches,…
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Social Media Snapchat Launches ‘Dynamic Ads’ Which Will Create Ads Based on Uploaded Product Catalogs Snapchat’s newest update, Dynamic Ads, simplifies the process of creating an ad on the platform. Here’s how it works: advertisers upload their product catalog to Snapchat and can use the various built-in templates to develop the ad. The platform will…
Brand storytelling is an essential part of establishing your brand, both online and offline. It consists of defining your company’s identity through narratives and stories that captivate your target audience. All posts and content your brand shares are linked back to this unique story. Thanks to social media, your brand can easily communicate with followers…
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...
Building Community Over Followers: The New Social KPI
May 4, 2026
In the early days of social media, there was one metric that indicated success: follower count. Brands, creators, and businesses chased big numbers, believing that scale alone translated into impact. But today, that equation is shifting. Audiences are more discerning, algorithms are more complex, and attention is more fragmented than ever. A large following might...
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Is Earned Media Enough Anymore? The Shift to Amplified PR
April 27, 2026
For decades, earned media has been considered the gold standard of public relations. A feature in a respected publication or a product mention from a trusted journalist carries credibility that paid advertising simply can’t replicate. But while earned media remains one of the most trusted forms of brand exposure, the media landscape has changed...
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Why Long-Term Creator Partnerships Outperform Campaign Bursts In Influencer Marketing
April 20, 2026
Let’s start with a hard truth: Most one-off influencer marketing campaigns don’t deliver the ROI brands expect. They may generate impressions and short-term reach, and they may even look good on a report. But when it comes to building brand trust, driving meaningful engagement, and influencing purchasing decisions, campaign bursts often fall short. That’s...
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