With each new blog post, we are always seeking ways to educate and inform our readers about some of the marketing industry’s hottest topics. For example, we have covered themes such as paid and organic influencers and Amazon marketing. This month, we’re tackling experiential marketing and the benefits it can have for your brand. What…
Facebook has been immersing itself in the business of helping companies flourish through the platform’s ad programs. From offering boosted posts to paid ads with measurable results, Facebook has positioned itself as a necessary marketing tool in today’s world. With the site now surpassing the 2 billion user mark, Facebook provides an opportunity for brands…
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With September being back to school season, for social media it meant back to business! And for Instagram and Snapchat, the month was especially busy, with both platforms introducing ecommerce integration to make in-app purchasing easier than ever. Twitter also announced two initiatives to better manage user experience on both the front and backend of…
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Industry professionals know the feeling. One moment it’s summer and the next it’s time to gear up for the holidays and CES. In preparation for these activities, each fall season, we tend to reflect on what truly happened in tech the past year. The smart home, wearables, TVs, audio, 3D printing, and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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