An innovative take on the oldest form of marketing is on the rise. Word of mouth marketing (WOMM) concerns itself with buzz. The idea is that the right idea will be so engaging that people will talk about it with each other, with the marketer just knocking over the first domino of the idea’s propagation,…
To continue our analysis of startups this month, let’s get to the nitty gritty. It’s one thing to discharge pseudo-philosophical content on content marketing and social media ad nauseum; it’s another thing to look at what really works. At lotus823 we understand that high concepts of digital marketing are important to startup culture, but they’re…
Admit it, whether you were lying in bed with your dog or out at the bar with friends, you have snapped a selfie at least once in your life. It’s okay, don’t be ashamed, selfies are awesome. After all, the Oxford Dictionary word of the year for 2013 was “selfie”. You’re certainly not the only…
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One of the biggest days on the startup calendar is April 24, 2014. That’s because it’s NY TechDay 2014! Here’s a look at the NY TechDay experience from last year: NY TechDay 2013 from The Startup Companies Inc. on Vimeo. What to Expect This Year NY TechDay 2014 will have over 400 exhibitors from a…
“We live in a visual world. Use a picture to draw in more readers.” –Michael Hyatt, during his 7 Rules to Writing Blog Posts That Get Read and Shared session at Social Media Marketing World 2014 We can all agree that the main goal of any content marketing strategy is to get as many…
Gary Vaynerchuk, a social media marketing brand consultant, spoke out against shameless sales pitches on social channels at the Ad Age Digital Conference earlier this week. Ask yourself, how frequently is your social media strategy about pitching product? If you answered “any at all,” Mr. Vaynerchuk is here to say, “you’re doing it wrong, homie.”…
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Crowdfunding has made it easier than ever before to launch your business, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. If your idea rocks and you’re considering a crowdfunded campaign, there are certain things you’ll want to do to knock it out of the park. Remember, not every good idea makes it, and tons of terrible ideas do….
EATONTOWN, N.J. – lotus823, a PR and digital marketing agency based in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Nancy Kohlreiter as Director of Business Development and Operations. In her new role, Kohlreiter will lead the Business Development team, utilizing her 13 years of experience in merchandising to foster new business relationships…
There are many benefits associated with being a thought leader – a person or individual that is well known and seen as a trusted expert on a particular topic. According to Forbes, “It is, without question, one of the most effective and efficient ways to generate new business from new clients as well as from…
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So, you have a cool product or offer an amazing service. You know it, but how do you get your target audience to know it? Simple: marketing. If you put your passion and money into your product or service, but have little to no marketing experience, you’re probably asking yourself, “How do I get the…
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September 30, 2025
In the era of AI, 58% of Google searches (U.S.) are now resolved without a click. This means that your website traffic will decrease in 2025 & beyond. You must have a strategic plan to ensure you are still discoverable. That starts with your owned content! Download our free AI blog optimization checklist here: ...
September 17, 2025
It’s time…Q4 will be here before we know it! At the heart of a successful content marketing strategy is timely and engaging written content. Check out our Q4 Content Marketing Calendar template, with key dates already inserted for you, and get started on planning today! ...
August 18, 2025
We get it. Creating content is exciting. It’s creative, fast-paced, and gives your brand a voice in the conversation. But here’s the thing… without a solid strategy behind it, content can easily become noise in a very crowded space. In today’s digital era, people are bombarded with messages from all directions. If your content isn’t...
