In the world of social media things move at lightning speed. New networks spring up over night and old favorites can vanish in the blink of an eye (RIP MySpace). It can almost be too hard to keep up with all the changes that occur in just one year. Luckily, here at lotus823 we’re social…
Happy New Year! We hope you had a great month and an even better holiday season! We’re excited to get a brand new year started. But first, let’s take a look back at how 2015 ended: </ br> Lotus823 Recognized for PR Excellence In December, we announced lotus823’s acknowledgements from PR News at two annual…
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For first-time CES attendees, trying to remember everything you need to do before the show can be overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any opportunities. You don’t want to forget anything at home. So, where do you begin? Don’t worry! We’ve got a CES survival guide, made for PR professionals by PR professionals: Planning Last year’s…
Editor’s Note: As we do each semester with our students, we tasked intern Connor Zazzo to write about what he’s learned at lotus823 to wrap up his time with us. We’re gracious for his heartfelt blog and it was a pleasure watching him grow as a marketing professional over the past few months. </ br> Purchasing…
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It’s that time of year. Tech brands of all shapes and sizes begin to pack their bags for one of the biggest events of the year: the International Consumer Electronics Show. With CES only two weeks away, media outlets across the industry are beginning to release their predictions for major attendees, like Sony, LG and…
A look at the shocking, cute, unexpected, and traditional marketing campaigns this season Each year the holiday season drives brands to develop marketing strategies that will hopefully break through the traditional sales and promotions clutter. It’s that special time of year that advertisers and marketers sometimes take risks, or stay the traditional route, to try…
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Fresh on the heels of our Best in Show win at the 40th annual JASPER Awards, our integrated marketing communications agency was once again recognized for our work in media relations and content marketing. In November, PR News acknowledged lotus823 at its two annual awards ceremonies, the Digital PR Awards and the 2015 Agency Elite…
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“It’s the holiday season…” and we just had another wonderful month! Happy December, folks! With all the hustle and bustle of holiday gift guide planning, CES strategies, and awards dinners, we’re pausing for a moment to take a look back on the stats, news, and thoughts from the month of November. Join us! The Buying…
At lotus823, experiential marketing is a focal point within our integrated strategies. It offers our clients the opportunity to fully connect with their audiences through experiences. And those audiences are able to provide live feedback and a strong understanding of a brand’s message. In 2015, a number of brands made the most of these experiences…
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, many companies and brands get into the spirit of helping others. Giving back to communities, donating to charities, and starting foundations are just a few ways that many practice philanthropy during this time of the year. While increasing sales during the holidays is certainly important for businesses, something equally…
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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