Social media has refined itself in its tenure as a modern powerhouse, a lynchpin almost, in modern advertising. A business that does not incorporate social media is laughable in this day and age. But, since everyone is a player, there’s more to it than the basics we’ve grown accustomed to. In integrated marketing, it’s important…
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Welcome to the integrated marketing monthly roundup! In October, lotus823 brought you lots of treats. By treats, we mean tips, tools and even music to help you power through your workday. #TBT Special: When Social Media Was Just ICQ and AIM By: Erin Cunningham When someone says social media, we think Facebook, Twitter, etc. If…
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In life there are two things I am quite passionate about and intrigued by: marketing and art. And so, in my mind, when those two facets of life come together, magic happens! With that said, one can imagine my excitement when seeing Andy Warhol-inspired labels on Perrier bottles this year, in stores everywhere and beyond….
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Halloween has crept up on us again. Our office is now filled with copious amounts of candy, pumpkins, and costumes. This is the perfect time of year to showcase your imagination. Our integrated marketing agency is bustling with out-of-the-box thinkers who are passionate about what they do. Talent is never stifled here; a credit to…
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“Numbers have an important story to tell. They rely on you to give them a voice.” -Stephen Few In dealing with multiple communications channels, a number one priority is to pull as much data from each channel that is physically possible before making strategic decisions in marketing a brand. While data is key in integrated…
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As an integrated marketing agency, my team and I need to consistently be thinking of fresh ideas, fresh like a delicious fall-time apple. In the spirit of fall apple picking, let me break down for you how the best attributes of lotus823 can be compared to our favorite fall snack. I’ll begin from the inside…
One day as I sat at my desk catching up on the latest industry news, I came across an article on Ragan’s PR Daily titled “PR ranked no. 7 on list of most confusing professions”. I laughed. Immediately, I thought of my dad. No matter how many times I try to explain what I do,…
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Let’s face it, we all get stressed at work but some of us just handle it better than others. At lotus823, we are all perfectionists so we often bring stress on ourselves when managing our PR campaigns. However, we always know how to add a little fun to our workday and keep our stress levels…
The nature of our world tends toward complexity. The lines blur between the myriad media platforms we work with daily. In marketing, lines are intentionally blurred. The mixture is what makes us good at we do; we work together. In such a sphere, however, it can be easy to lose sight of what’s important now….
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It’s Tuesday Tunesday here at lotus823 and we all know what that means…. time to get your groove on with the latest integrated marketing musical masterpiece. Navigating the fast-moving digital frontier can be tricky these days, it is ever changing with new platforms and tools coming out daily. It is important for brands to have…
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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...
Micro vs Macro Influencers: Who Drives Better Results
June 4, 2026
For a long time, the influencer marketing methodology has been to select creators based on how large their following is. But as an industry, we have matured, and so has our strategy. As brands continue to increase investments into creator partnerships, the question of micro vs. macro influencers becomes increasingly pertinent. Brands are reevaluating and...
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2026 Is the New 2016: What Brands Should Learn From TikTok’s Nostalgia Loop
May 19, 2026
Breaking news: the internet thrives on nostalgia. So much of the content that dominates the TikTok sphere plays off a love for the past. Tying a comedy sketch, fashion trend, or even business strategy to something popular 15 years ago is something that has proven to be successful in a lot of cases. It’s something...
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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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