To continue our analysis of startups, we decided to look within, considering lotus823 is a startup itself. We share the same trials, free spirit, and passion as the startups we work with and write about. We sat down with lotus823’s managing partners, David and Allison Hernandez, and conducted a three-part interview to talk about what…
Read On from The Interview with Allison and David Hernandez: Seeds of a Startup
Recently, Snapchat updated its platform with a fresh new look and advanced messaging features. Now available to all iOS and Android users, the newly updated app now allows users to have conversations, rather than just sending individual photos and video messages. The app also aesthetically improved by redesigning many of the buttons and icons as…
Read On from Snapchat Update Creates Better Customer Service Opportunity for Brands
A successful branding strategy takes into consideration the target audience, your value proposition and how to best convert a customer into a sale. Easier said than done of course, but when done right, consumers are not only sold, but they may even apply a willing suspension of disbelief for the product’s story. And, if we…
Read On from The Best in Branding and PR: Little White Product Lies
Typically, tech startups are known for having a small team with the members wearing a lot of hats. Whether you are making changes to your product(s) or service(s), scheduling time to speak with investors, executing various PR and digital marketing efforts, or addressing customer service issues, communicating internally with your team is crucial. As a…
Read On from Internal Communications Best Practices for Tech Startups
Is your company getting the most out of Twitter? The online social channel allowing for 140 characters per post can become the reason your brand is seen as a thought leader. While a lot of advice has been given about staying active on social, it’s also very important to interact. Community management of your Twitter…
All aboard the breakfast train! As you may know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and on March 27, Taco Bell has officially launched their own breakfast menu featuring such items as the A.M. Crunchwrap, Waffle Taco and Cinnabon Delights. Taco Bell has decided to launch their biggest marketing campaign yet by…
Read On from A Content Marketing Duel: Taco Bell vs. McDonald’s
In the month of April, we traveled to California, New York, Chicago and even had someone join us from Florida. Why all the traveling you ask? To bring you all the latest on social media, public relations and marketing!…
Read On from PR and Digital Marketing Monthly Roundup – April 2014
The third and final day of the WOMMnext Conference in Chicago kicked off yesterday at 7:30 with a giant, recuperative breakfast spread, courtesy of the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) who hosted the conference. If you missed the highlights from Day 2, please read our WOMMnext Day 2 blog. At 8:30, people filed into…
The Word of Mouth Marketing Association’s (WOMMA) WOMMnext Conference is in full swing! We just got out of Day 2 and everyone learned a lot. If you want to know what we learned from Day 1, check out our previous WOMMnext blog post. In the throes of the show, TweetReach has registered that an estimated…
An innovative take on the oldest form of marketing is on the rise. Word of mouth marketing (WOMM) concerns itself with buzz. The idea is that the right idea will be so engaging that people will talk about it with each other, with the marketer just knocking over the first domino of the idea’s propagation,…
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...
Q2 Campaign Spotlight: Building Awareness for LIZN® Hearing Earbuds Through Authentic Influencer Partnerships
July 17, 2026
Looking back on Q2, one of our standout successes at lotus823 was an awareness campaign for LIZN® Hearing Earbuds, an innovative hearing device designed to bring greater clarity to speech in noisy environments. With a focus on reaching audiences who would benefit most from the product, we partnered with trusted creators whose communities value health,...
Q2 2026 Marketing Roundup: AI, Social Media & Brand Trends Marketers Should Know
June 29, 2026
From AI advancements and World Cup campaigns to evolving social media platforms and creator partnerships, Q2 delivered no shortage of marketing moments worth watching. Throughout the quarter, brands looked for new ways to engage audiences, build communities, and create memorable experiences. While the tactics varied, one common thread emerged. The brands that stood out were...
Read On from Q2 2026 Marketing Roundup: AI, Social Media & Brand Trends Marketers Should Know
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...
