If you’ve ever considered selling your products on Amazon or currently sell on Amazon, you have likely heard of Amazon A+ Content or Enhanced Brand Content. While the services may sound familiar, do you know what they are, how they can help your business, how to implement them, or what the difference is between the…
Although it has changed names a number of times over the years, the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) annual trade show is still going strong. The 2019 International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS) was held from Saturday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 5 at McCormick Place in Chicago, and featured thousands of diverse exhibitors. Our team…
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With the first two months of the new year now behind us, social media platforms are maintaining dominance and relevancy in 2019, with many new features underway. This month, LinkedIn followed social media trends, incorporating a LinkedIn Live broadcast feature. Twitter officials appeased the desires of the 326 million active Twitter users, announcing the consideration…
As an agency with firmly planted roots in the housewares industry, the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS) will always hold a special place in our hearts. This year, the trade show marks a special anniversary for the IHA (International Housewares Association), which is celebrating 80 years in the industry. With several of our clients…
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We understand there are mixed feelings and opinions about Valentine’s Day. For some, it means chocolate, flowers, and a romantic dinner. For others, it’s about getting together with girlfriends and celebrating friendship. Or, it may be a day full of self-love and treating yourself. Regardless of the feelings surrounding the holiday, we know it is…
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As January marks the beginning of a new year, social media and digital marketing are gearing up for 2019 with many changes. This month, YouTube TV officially went national, creating a stir within the various streaming services offered. Pinterest revamped its marketing tactics, creating several different personas in hopes of attracting more brands to work…
With over 80 private label brands exclusive to Amazon, the e-commerce giant continues to dominate the online retail sphere. Amazon’s private label offerings had a humble beginning with USB cables and batteries in 2009, and have since flourished into an extensive catalog of Amazon-exclusive brands. The private label products sold by Amazon range from automotive…
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The lotus823 team just returned from a whirlwind week at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) 2019, and once again, the biggest tech show in the world did not disappoint! With thousands of established companies, startups, and entrepreneurs flooding Las Vegas to flaunt the absolute latest in automotive, robotics, housewares, and everything in between, there was…
At lotus823 we are consistently on the lookout for top talent – those individuals that bring a strong work ethic, desire to learn and grow, and are excited for new challenges that await. And over our eight years in business, we have met with and hired many entry-level candidates. A number of these individuals even…
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With 2018 coming to a close, social media projections for 2019 only continue to illustrate the growing role of social channels. While YouTube aims to create a more genuine experience for viewers, ridding the platform of spam accounts, Instagram has rolled out several new features this past month. Twitter revamped its conduct policy in hopes…
Top AI Trends Brands Should Watch to Stay Competitive
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from a marketing experiment to an everyday business tool, and marketing teams are feeling that shift in real time. Brands across industries are using AI to create content faster, understand audiences more deeply, and deliver more personalized experiences. So what are the most important AI marketing trends brands should...
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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...
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