The connected home is becoming less of a fantasy only seen in The Jetsons and sci-fi movies. During CES 2014, CNET hosted a Connected Home panel speaking about the emergence of this industry, the various vertical markets within it, and how the technology can emerge. A recent Juniper Research study indicates that the smart home…
My favorite part of any trade show has to be the swag – the free stuff that virtually every company is handing out at their booth. I have been to a few trade shows and found myself coming home with a woven bag filled with all sorts of things, from branded pens to an ice…
A startup is more than a company. In our first interview with David Hernandez, managing partner at lotus823, we established that a vision is key to a startup and that people are the physical manifestation of that vision. To dig into that idea further, in this installment we’ll look at the people and culture of…
Read On from The Startup Interview, Part 2: People and Culture
Last month, I was lucky enough to attend the world’s largest startup event, NY TechDay 2014, at Pier 92 in NYC. This being my first trade show, I was both excited to take in the New York startup culture and anxious about the unknown. My team and I boarded the ferry bright and early and…
Read On from #NYTD Takeaways & Tips on How to Rock Your Next Trade Show
We previously provided tips for launching a crowdfunding campaign, but getting the funding your project desires is only half the battle. What happens during the process and once you get backing will impact the public’s perception on the project and, in turn, your company. Best Practices for Your Crowdfunding Campaign 1. Market Your Project One…
Have you ever come across a brand talking about some random national holiday that you never heard of? How about a brand jumping on the bandwagon of a cultural trend? I can’t help but to look at this issue from both perspectives. Coming from a consumer’s perspective, I sometimes find myself thinking “Uhm…so how is…
Read On from Social Media + Pop Culture – A Total #Win or #Fail?
To continue our analysis of startups, we decided to look within, considering lotus823 is a startup itself. We share the same trials, free spirit, and passion as the startups we work with and write about. We sat down with lotus823’s managing partners, David and Allison Hernandez, and conducted a three-part interview to talk about what…
Read On from The Interview with Allison and David Hernandez: Seeds of a Startup
Recently, Snapchat updated its platform with a fresh new look and advanced messaging features. Now available to all iOS and Android users, the newly updated app now allows users to have conversations, rather than just sending individual photos and video messages. The app also aesthetically improved by redesigning many of the buttons and icons as…
Read On from Snapchat Update Creates Better Customer Service Opportunity for Brands
A successful branding strategy takes into consideration the target audience, your value proposition and how to best convert a customer into a sale. Easier said than done of course, but when done right, consumers are not only sold, but they may even apply a willing suspension of disbelief for the product’s story. And, if we…
Read On from The Best in Branding and PR: Little White Product Lies
Typically, tech startups are known for having a small team with the members wearing a lot of hats. Whether you are making changes to your product(s) or service(s), scheduling time to speak with investors, executing various PR and digital marketing efforts, or addressing customer service issues, communicating internally with your team is crucial. As a…
Read On from Internal Communications Best Practices for Tech Startups
LOTUS823 & CMI CORPORATION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
May 12, 2025
An End-To-End Marketing & Sales Solution for Suppliers and Brands lotus823 is excited to announce its partnership with CMI Corporation. This new partnership combines the capabilities of CMI, which is to link brands and suppliers with retailers, with the full-service public relations and marketing capabilities of lotus823. CMI works with retailers such as, but...
Read On from LOTUS823 & CMI CORPORATION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
May 9, 2025
Introducing a A New End-To-End Marketing & Sales Solution for the Music Industry & Beyond We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Sound Strategy Marketing. This new partnership forges a bond between a traditional manufacturers’ rep firm, Sound Strategy Marketing, LLC, specializing in MI, Pro Audio, DJ, and CE, with the full-service public relations...
Read On from LOTUS823 & SOUND STRATEGY MARKETING ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Media Training for Trade Shows: Why It’s Important
March 25, 2025
You invest a lot into trade shows. The significant time coordinating and planning the logistics. The money spent on elaborate booth builds and attendance. The travel for your employees. Have you invested in preparing your team to speak with the media who attend? Media training for trade shows is often an overlooked preparation tactic. A...
Read On from Media Training for Trade Shows: Why It’s Important
