Your homepage is the epicenter of your online presence, so let’s figure out how to shake things up with it. It’s often the most trafficked page on your entire website and your first chance at impressing your customer, so honing your homepage is a key step to implementing a digital marketing strategy. Here is a…
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As with any New Year, you can expect to see new ideas, perspectives and technology. Our first roundup of 2014 will feature great digital marketing tips, CES 2014 fun and our point of view on why our job is better than yours….
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Chipotle is at it again with yet another unconventional marketing tactic to attract the attention of the masses. While the majority of big brands are focused on having their ads run during this year’s Super Bowl, Chipotle is making moves on a totally different plane with a new age advertising approach. New Age Advertising, Present…
Have you ever wondered why brands use New Year’s as a time to strongly market themselves or their products? It’s because there’s a huge window of opportunity to promote their brand as a means to start fresh. After weeks of holiday stress, eating deliciously unhealthy foods and possibly traveling, consumers usually want to invest in…
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“It’s not about spamming everyone you know. It’s about sharing a moment with your friends.” – Kevin Systrom, Founder & Chief Executive of Instagram As we’ve come to learn over the past couple months, the social media networks that we’ve grown to love and obsessively post on, have all been updated or have acquired a…
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As a full service content marketing agency, lotus823, will execute public relations, search engine marketing, and social media strategies for the audio products engineer. Tinton Falls, N.J. – January 2014 – lotus823, a New Jersey-based content marketing agency, is pleased to announce the addition of Felt Audio, a pioneer in ultra-mobile audio products for active…
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One of the most unique aspects of working at a digital marketing agency is being on top of EVERYTHING that is happening on the web and social spaces. There are many social media tools that make this task easier – but these are my favorite. 1. HootSuite HootSuite is a social media management and analytics…
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In my mind, I characterize this time of year as the kick-off to event season. In my personal life, that means all of my favorite awards shows, including the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards and the SAG Awards. Professionally, however, this time of year is all about the trade shows. Our clients hit up the…
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The addictive 6-second looping-video app, Vine, is letting its users become a little more personal. On Friday December 20, Vine allowed for all verified Twitter accounts to create a vanity URL to allow for easy search and a future web-based profile. The update became available to the public three days later, December 23. Vine.co features…
As most people know, social media is a great way to spread the word about your brand. Whether that brand is your business, your product or yourself, personal engagement is the best form of advertising. Not only is it cost-effective, but also the reach to your audience is constantly advancing. Most brands have molded to…
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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