“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Hello, December! The last month of the year is upon us and it is sure to be a busy one. Before we get caught up in the final stages of CES planning and holiday pitching, the team is sharing their holiday marketing insights. Coca Cola: A Holiday…
The holidays are a wonderful time of year – filled with family, presents, caroling… and brands scraping to get their products included in the many holiday gift guides. There is no magic formula that will get your product featured in a gift guide, however there are a few simple mistakes you can avoid while pitching….
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The holiday season is here—the busiest time of year for nearly all product businesses. With shoppers desperately searching for the perfect gift to give on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more, the opportunities for sales to spike are endless. The question is: how can you maximize your chances for success by using social media to reach…
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No brand is more synonymous with holiday marketing than Coca-Cola. From their iconic representation of Santa Claus to their beloved polar bears, Coca-Cola has produced memorable Christmas and winter themed ads for over eighty years. Over the course of time, these ad campaigns have become a holiday tradition. Think about it, has the holiday season…
As the leaves change and the temperatures cool down, our team is gearing up for the busy holiday season! Throughout the month of October our team shared valuable insights on the world of PR and social media. Miss one of our posts? You’re in luck; they are all here in our October Digital Marketing Roundup…
Social media. It’s the worldwide neighborhood. We have been given this huge opportunity to connect with people all over the world. Are you taking advantage of it? We’d be surprised to hear if you weren’t on social media yet (unless you’re a new brand of course). But if you’re not and you’re looking to dive…
While “the holidays” normally make marketers think of the Christmas season, there truly is no time of year that doesn’t warrant a campaign. Each year, it seems as though back to school ads start earlier than ever and the gaps between Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s campaigns are slim to none. As marketers, how…
With the wildly unpredictable and fast paced nature of the news, attempting to capture the media’s attention can certainly feel like a brutal round of The Hunger Games. Alas, media pitching is an integral part of daily life for PR professionals. While the circumstances surrounding each pitch vary, at lotus823, we follow a general set…
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Though CES is still a few months away our team is busy with their final preparations. From award submissions to booking media events, there’s still a lot to be done before they head to Vegas in January! Join us on the road to CES 2017 as we share the team’s insights and advice for those…
The annual global consumer electronics and technology tradeshow, CES, is an exciting time for businesses, marketers, and tech enthusiasts alike! A buzzing sea of excitement, the tradeshow floor is filled with folks who’ve traveled the world to announce new products, exhibit their brand, or simply check out the plethora of innovation. CES has been a…
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...
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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Is Earned Media Enough Anymore? The Shift to Amplified PR
April 27, 2026
For decades, earned media has been considered the gold standard of public relations. A feature in a respected publication or a product mention from a trusted journalist carries credibility that paid advertising simply can’t replicate. But while earned media remains one of the most trusted forms of brand exposure, the media landscape has changed...
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Why Long-Term Creator Partnerships Outperform Campaign Bursts In Influencer Marketing
April 20, 2026
Let’s start with a hard truth: Most one-off influencer marketing campaigns don’t deliver the ROI brands expect. They may generate impressions and short-term reach, and they may even look good on a report. But when it comes to building brand trust, driving meaningful engagement, and influencing purchasing decisions, campaign bursts often fall short. That’s...
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