Time to celebrate that lotus823 is one of the 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces for a consecutive year! As a company that truly believes in our culture, core values, and that our employees are our most important resource, we are proud to have cultivated a supportive climate where our team truly enjoys the work they…
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Is your business looking to expand its marketing and advertising efforts? Social media has grown into a powerful tool that advertisers can use to target and reach new customers. Facebook, one of the largest social media platforms, offers advertisers a variety of different advertising options and has its own unique advantages. Before diving into your…
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Spring sparks a new beginning for many individuals and the same goes for businesses. From new platforms being promoted, AI-generated Stories, and new Google updates, there has been a lot of movement this past month from our everyday social media and search engine tools. Read on for all the latest updates! Social Media Updates…
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Email marketing is a great way to form and maintain connections, while also being an opportunity for your company to showcase clear branding. Design is another form of communication that can reinforce your brand’s message. Making intentional choices when creating email templates allows your external communication to share the most essential information while also being…
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“Get to Know Your Customers Day” lands on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, which is the perfect reminder for businesses to celebrate their target audience and prioritize building customer loyalty. We covered this topic back in 2021 with tips on how to reach out to patrons, but now it is time…
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In this episode… Join David Hernandez, host of the There’s Always a Lyric Podcast, in an inspiring conversation with Mike Mumola, an Attorney, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Public Speaker, Personal/Business Coach, & Mentor. Mumola shares his insights on running successful startups, his journey with Web3 and the metaverse, and how he’s integrated core values into…
The wellness industry is booming, and consumers intend to keep spending more on products that improve their health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep, and more. Emphasized during the start of the pandemic, increasing health and wellness discussions have caused society to talk more openly about health struggles, whether mental or physical. Trend Hunter has recently released…
We made it through the first quarter of 2023 and the trend this month seems to be adding venerability and transparency to users. But it seems like each social platform has a different way of addressing this fad. Read on to learn about the ins and outs of the latest industry updates! Social Media…
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With Women’s International Day occurring in March along with it being Women’s History Month, our Co-founder & Managing Partner, Allison Hernandez recently had the opportunity to present to a group of women talking about the unique challenges we face as women in the workplace. We have made a lot of progress over the years, but…
We have all heard of the term SEO (search engine optimization) at one time or another, and the truth is that optimizing your website is tricky and takes a lot of time and research. Taking the necessary steps to optimize your website is important to your brand’s success in driving traffic. That being said, the…
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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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