If you don’t follow @MuradOsmann on Instagram, do yourself the favor. You won’t be disappointed. Murad Osmann is a 28 year-old music video producer from Moscow with a creative —and market-centric— mind. He has generated more than 829,000 followers on Instagram, a handful of imitators, and a cult of fans who eagerly await his every…
Looking to launch a crowdfunding campaign? Look before you leap. These days there seems to be a plethora of crowdfunding sites that will make your dream a reality. And, when you think you have a stellar concept, it’s easy to get excited and get ahead of yourself. Your dreams really can come true. Keyword: can….
“Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” There’s no denying it. People like visuals. They’re quick, to the point and pleasing to the eye. That being said, lets not waste too much time. Instagram. It’s a name we have all come to know…
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If you didn’t read part one, I talked about the “foundation” (the meta data) and “curb appeal” (visual and text elements) of your homepage. In this part, I’ll explain another important way your homepage propels your website. For your reference, here’s another snapshot of the lotus823 homepage. Entryway/Foyer When you open the door to a…
The very first second of your content marketing campaign is everything. People will choose to click or not to click on your site in less time than that, and if nobody opens the door, nobody will see what’s inside, so to speak. Research shows that it takes us roughly 250 milliseconds to lose interest in…
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Your homepage is the epicenter of your online presence, so let’s figure out how to shake things up with it. It’s often the most trafficked page on your entire website and your first chance at impressing your customer, so honing your homepage is a key step to implementing a digital marketing strategy. Here is a…
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As with any New Year, you can expect to see new ideas, perspectives and technology. Our first roundup of 2014 will feature great digital marketing tips, CES 2014 fun and our point of view on why our job is better than yours….
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Chipotle is at it again with yet another unconventional marketing tactic to attract the attention of the masses. While the majority of big brands are focused on having their ads run during this year’s Super Bowl, Chipotle is making moves on a totally different plane with a new age advertising approach. New Age Advertising, Present…
Have you ever wondered why brands use New Year’s as a time to strongly market themselves or their products? It’s because there’s a huge window of opportunity to promote their brand as a means to start fresh. After weeks of holiday stress, eating deliciously unhealthy foods and possibly traveling, consumers usually want to invest in…
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“It’s not about spamming everyone you know. It’s about sharing a moment with your friends.” – Kevin Systrom, Founder & Chief Executive of Instagram As we’ve come to learn over the past couple months, the social media networks that we’ve grown to love and obsessively post on, have all been updated or have acquired a…
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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...
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...
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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...
