As an integrated marketing agency we communicate with various audiences including clients, media, and customers. Although each of them is different and has varying needs, one common thread is woven through all of them – the need to build and nurture relationships. According to Jeff Haden, writer of the Owner’s Manual column for Inc., “Real…
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We recently met with Vine celebrity Matty Cox to get an insider’s perspective on the potential for video apps and what barriers people have been breaking through 6-second video clips. Innovative social media content is essential to any brand, so who better to talk to than a guy averaging 350 new followers a day? Matty…
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As an integrated marketing agency it is our job to keep content new and interesting. Sometimes connecting with your audience could be difficult considering the array of social media platforms available today (check out my last post on the many platforms to use for video marketing, the latest social media craze). With the birth of…
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I was first introduced to SEO about 5 years ago while working at a large network TV dot com. The SEO team was separated from the content team and the SEO specialists passed around convoluted keyword reports at the end of every department meeting that wasn’t really digested but anyone who was actually developing the…
Information is shared so fast it can often be overwhelming. As a content writer I get into a frenzy at times, generating content as fast as I can because ideas have a shelf-life, and I feel the need to explore them before I lose them. I love the pace and the proximity to chaos, but…
Modern integrated marketing solutions are heavily reliant on social media. To ignore social media is to reject the future, and if your company doesn’t evolve, it dies. The problem is with so many runners in the race it can be difficult to stand out. Luckily, in integrated marketing, it’s not about finishing first, it’s about…
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Upon beginning a new job, it can be challenging to figure out where you fit into your workplace mix. Throughout my first month here at our marketing agency, I’ve learned that everyone from the office wallflower, to the eclectic writer, to the do-it-all PR guru – they can all play a role in helping you…
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Integrated marketing, social media marketing specifically, is an ocean, and no site is an island. At our integrated marketing agency, we understand that when you drop a piece of data into the water, its ripples emanate outwards, far beyond the plane of your site and even related sites. It’s important to think of modern marketing…
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My desk often sparks conversation. One may surmise I’m five years old or claim I’m the office kleptomaniac or I’m a hoarder (oh hey, two-year-old notebooks). According to Entrepreneur, the way you organize and decorate reveals a “surprising” amount of information about who you are. Inspired by the many knick-knacks that surround me at my…
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At lotus823, we are the needle and thread to creating a seamless experience for client and customer. As a fully integrated marketing agency, making sure that there is uniform information across all media is extremely important. Social media platforms are ever changing, syncing with some (and not others) and competing with one another. It’s important…
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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...
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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