With the back to school season in full swing, our team decided to take some time to remember our “glory days.” While we all still consider ourselves students as we are continuously learning from one another in the office, there was once a time when we used to pull all-nighters and cram for finals. And…
Read On from Our College Years: Memories, Experiences, and Fun!
In August, Instagram and Facebook took center stage as they rolled out several new features and initiatives. In conjunction with Facebook’s time well spent initiative – a movement to make time spent online more meaningful – both Facebook and Instagram announced a new feature that measures how long you’ve spent in-app and allows users to…
Earlier this summer, lotus823’s Co-founder & Managing Partner, David Hernandez, had the opportunity to speak on the topic of passion at TEDxAsburyPark. Hernandez’s presentation, “My Bicultural Passion for America,” illuminated the personal and professional drivers behind his passion to build a business as a first generation, Cuban-born immigrant. TEDxAsburyPark discovers and curates speakers, entertainers, and…
Read On from lotus823’s Co-Founder Speaks Passion, Perseverance, and Possibilities
In our latest influencer blog post, Paid & Organic Influencers: Pros, Cons, & Everything in Between, we defined the differences between each type of influencer and what a marketing campaign can achieve by working with them. While there are millions of influencers across various platforms, sometimes finding the perfect influencer can be a challenge. For…
From sharing adorable dog pictures on Facebook to posting for a friend’s birthday on Instagram, it seems as though everyone uses at least one form of social media to mark life’s important moments. With privacy settings, it’s simple to keep these posts from reaching anyone outside of your select friend group. Some people even go…
If you’ve been keeping up with our monthly industry recaps, you’re well aware that online privacy has been a hot topic for social networks and other digital platforms during 2018. In July, we saw continued efforts from platforms like Facebook and Twitter to improve transparency and weed out inactive accounts to make for a better…
Recently, I was in a meeting discussing a new client’s marketing strategy where I asked the question, “Are they planning to go the FBA or FBM route?” In response, I was greeted with a round of blank stares from my colleagues. At that moment, a realization came over me – I was speaking what felt…
Read On from The Seller’s Guide to Amazon Acronyms and Other Jargon
Last month in our post, “Why Every Brand Needs Influencer Marketing: Types of Influencers and How to Measure Value,” we identified the different types of influencers and what each can provide for a brand. Additionally, we outlined how to measure the value of the content produced by influencers and ways to maximize a partnership. Continuing…
Read On from Paid & Organic Influencers: Pros, Cons, & Everything in Between
At a time when the new media landscape and business models are relying on content and audience reach more than ever, public relations (PR) is entering a new realm. Being utilized not just for traditional media relations, but content creation, influencer marketing, brand strategy development, and more, this evolving model calls for the need to…
Read On from The New Media Landscape: Adapting PR Fundamentals in a Digital World
In recent months, we’ve reported on how digital outlets are working hard to improve transparency to win back user trust, and June was no exception to that trend. This month, both Facebook and Twitter announced redesigns that will make Breaking News more prominent and accessible on the social networks. Furthermore, Facebook announced a new feature…
September 17, 2025
It’s time…Q4 will be here before we know it! At the heart of a successful content marketing strategy is timely and engaging written content. Check out our Q4 Content Marketing Calendar template, with key dates already inserted for you, and get started on planning today! ...
August 18, 2025
We get it. Creating content is exciting. It’s creative, fast-paced, and gives your brand a voice in the conversation. But here’s the thing… without a solid strategy behind it, content can easily become noise in a very crowded space. In today’s digital era, people are bombarded with messages from all directions. If your content isn’t...
July 22, 2025
If you’re running a social media marketing strategy for your company, you should be providing your leadership with monthly reports. Not sure where to start? Download our free social media report template below: ...
