During the Halloween season, social media apps and search engines did something scary – they made changes and updates! Though change can be spooky, most updates are for the best, making work for social media managers and everyday users easier. Catch up on some of the latest news and updates from October below. Social…
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RED BANK, N.J. – November 1, 2022 – lotus823 is honored to announce the agency has won a Business Intelligence Group Award for Public Relations and Marketing Excellence. The award identifies leading agencies and corporate departments who delivered quantifiable business results for their respective clients. The Business Intelligence Group is the first crowd-sourced and…
Experiential marketing allows customers to experience your brand’s products. According to an EventTrack research report in 2021, 40% of consumers said they felt more brand loyalty and 91% were more likely to purchase the product or service after participating in a brand experience or interaction. This type of marketing creates a memory that will stick…
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Exhibiting at a trade show is no easy task – whether virtually or in-person. Trade shows take months of planning, from pre-show preparations, like signage and booth theme to post-show follow-ups, like connecting with qualified leads. Read on to learn more about how you can stand out from other exhibitors at trade shows. Create…
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Getting to know your customers can help you understand your target audience. In marketing, the question of who your target audience is, has been thrown around a lot. That is because, especially in today’s market, finding your target audience is the foundation of every marketing strategy. We previously shared tips for celebrating “Get to Know…
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Sure, “just wing it” may seem like the easiest way to go into an interview, but it surely isn’t the most effective. Many business executives have never participated in an interview, and far more have never worked with the media. Talking to the media is a great opportunity to broadcast a business’ mission, story, or…
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September has brought us back into routine while social media and Google updates continue to change the game. If you are looking to keep up to date on the latest digital marketing and industry news, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading on! Social Media Updates YouTube Tests New Channel Content Personalization to…
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No organization wants to deal with a crisis so it can often be put on the back burner but preparing for potential crises can significantly better an organization’s response to the situation that it may be facing. In the pre-crisis stage, crisis communication involves understanding the organization’s crisis risks, making decisions about how to manage…
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Gen Z, those born between 1996 and 2015, now make up about 40% of the consumer market with approximately $360 billion in disposable income, according to Bloomberg. With this information in mind, it’s no surprise that Gen Z is a major audience for businesses to reach. However, with their natural skepticism, Gen Z can be…
Home is a place of comfort where every item contributes to the happiness and wellness of you and your family. Since the pandemic, homecare and comfort have become increasingly important as more people are staying home. HomePage News created a first annual Consumer Outlook Survey commissioned in partnership with IHA, which reached about 4,000 U.S….
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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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