“The history of communication is mankind’s search for ways to improve upon shouting.” (via http://wronghands1.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/vintage-social-networking/) The smoke signal is one of the world’s oldest forms of communication and yet, in March of 2013, it was the vehicle through which major world news was delivered – a new pope was appointed. Yes, modern communication forms immediately…
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“How can I get more Facebook likes and Twitter followers?” Often I wonder if social media strategists like myself wince a little every time they’re asked that question. It’s a valid question, being the most obvious metric of success on your brand social page. Strategists debate with clients that website traffic and overall content impressions…
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In integrated marketing, effective content is affective content. Think of your business message as a lonely child in a vast new world, poised to embark on a spiritual journey through the digital realm a la Siddhartha. Remember that this idea, be it something you grabbed from Mashable or something you pulled from your own head,…
You’re surely familiar with old adage of “reach exceeding grasp.” If people read your content and then their people will read it through your people, it spirals outwards again further, into the most distant arms of the social media galaxy. So how can you make sure you’re sending your information as far as it can…
What does your favorite color say about your personal brand? Do people gravitate towards brands they personally identify with? Articles recently published in Fast Company and Entrepreneur examine the science behind why brands choose certain colors. Even if Facebook is blue only because The Zuck is red-green color blind, these articles examine several amazing reasons…
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The key to a successful marketing campaign is communication. Integrated marketing is a conversation between company and customer, where proper branding speaks clearly about a product’s worth. Like so many other aspects of marketing, communications skills between people in your office float all the way to the top of your company’s projects. That is to…
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Summer is a bombastic time. Epicurean blockbusters saturate the theaters, larger-than-life hip-hop records drop, and it’s the season when our hemisphere is closest to the sun. We feel our astral position on a philosophical level, and at lotus823 we know that perspective is the difference between good marketing and great marketing. So, in the season…
Marketing professionals know that things rarely ever stay the same. Whether you’re a PR practitioner, community manager, or SEO guru, change is the engine that drives the digital marketing industry. Being a professional in the digital marketing world can be likened to the movie 50 First Dates. Every day you learn new things; even master…
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In the integrated marketing world, social media plays a pivotal role in delivering a brand’s message as well as generating customer and fan interaction. Let’s look at a few examples of ‘out of the box’ social media marketing utilization. When planning and implementing an integrated marketing campaign, one major component is social media. Along with…
Read On from Social Media Marketing Beyond Likes and Retweets
Being a communications professional is a lot of fun. No day is the same, and the opportunities to grow and learn both professionally and personally are endless. And one thing’s for sure: you never know what you’ll stumble upon on the Internet. Working at an integrated marketing agency requires the daily task of research. I…
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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...
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...
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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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