From Google’s core algorithm update to Blizzard Jonas, we think it’s safe to say 2016 started off with a bang! Now that the dust has settled and 2016 is in full swing, we’re ready to continue to leverage the exciting opportunity of a new year. Let’s take a look at some of January’s hot digital…
Read On from January Digital Marketing Roundup: Starting 2016 Off Right
Back from our long holiday vacations, we’ve finally said good-bye to 2015. With a new year comes a new marketing strategy to craft and new goals to reach – and hopefully surpass. 2015 was a year of groundbreaking marketing technologies that resulted in bigger, better data than ever before. Some of our favorite 2015 social…
And just like that CES 2016 is a thing of the past! </ br> During the exciting week, we saw some crazy things, like LG’s 95” 8K television, and some expected things, like a new Galaxy Tab. From smart cars to wearables, we’ve put together a recap of the largest trends we noticed at CES…
In the world of social media things move at lightning speed. New networks spring up over night and old favorites can vanish in the blink of an eye (RIP MySpace). It can almost be too hard to keep up with all the changes that occur in just one year. Luckily, here at lotus823 we’re social…
Happy New Year! We hope you had a great month and an even better holiday season! We’re excited to get a brand new year started. But first, let’s take a look back at how 2015 ended: </ br> Lotus823 Recognized for PR Excellence In December, we announced lotus823’s acknowledgements from PR News at two annual…
Read On from Digital Marketing News Roundup: Closing Out 2015
For first-time CES attendees, trying to remember everything you need to do before the show can be overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any opportunities. You don’t want to forget anything at home. So, where do you begin? Don’t worry! We’ve got a CES survival guide, made for PR professionals by PR professionals: Planning Last year’s…
Editor’s Note: As we do each semester with our students, we tasked intern Connor Zazzo to write about what he’s learned at lotus823 to wrap up his time with us. We’re gracious for his heartfelt blog and it was a pleasure watching him grow as a marketing professional over the past few months. </ br> Purchasing…
Read On from From Inventory to Innovation: My Intern Experience At lotus823
It’s that time of year. Tech brands of all shapes and sizes begin to pack their bags for one of the biggest events of the year: the International Consumer Electronics Show. With CES only two weeks away, media outlets across the industry are beginning to release their predictions for major attendees, like Sony, LG and…
A look at the shocking, cute, unexpected, and traditional marketing campaigns this season Each year the holiday season drives brands to develop marketing strategies that will hopefully break through the traditional sales and promotions clutter. It’s that special time of year that advertisers and marketers sometimes take risks, or stay the traditional route, to try…
Read On from This Season’s Top Marketing: Four Campaigns From The 2015 Holiday Season
Fresh on the heels of our Best in Show win at the 40th annual JASPER Awards, our integrated marketing communications agency was once again recognized for our work in media relations and content marketing. In November, PR News acknowledged lotus823 at its two annual awards ceremonies, the Digital PR Awards and the 2015 Agency Elite…
Read On from lotus823 Recognized with Digital PR Award and Honorable Mention by PR 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...
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...
Micro vs Macro Influencers: Who Drives Better Results
June 4, 2026
For a long time, the influencer marketing methodology has been to select creators based on how large their following is. But as an industry, we have matured, and so has our strategy. As brands continue to increase investments into creator partnerships, the question of micro vs. macro influencers becomes increasingly pertinent. Brands are reevaluating and...
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2026 Is the New 2016: What Brands Should Learn From TikTok’s Nostalgia Loop
May 19, 2026
Breaking news: the internet thrives on nostalgia. So much of the content that dominates the TikTok sphere plays off a love for the past. Tying a comedy sketch, fashion trend, or even business strategy to something popular 15 years ago is something that has proven to be successful in a lot of cases. It’s something...
Read On from 2026 Is the New 2016: What Brands Should Learn From TikTok’s Nostalgia Loop
