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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From a shoppable 3D home and exclusive audio rooms to cultivating a community of kindness online, March was filled with marketing madness. Twitter launched a ‘Brand Bracket’ for a social media marketing spin on March Madness, Instagram increased the number of people who can partake in a Live stream, and TikTok took on new efforts…
February was an interesting month in marketing, with Super Bowl campaigns looking different than previous years and social media updates that took us by surprise. LinkedIn began developing their Freelance Marketplace, TikTok implemented new methods to help stop the spread of misinformation, Pinterest announced a major revenue increase from shopping ads, and Instagram made it…
Read On from February 2021 Highlights: Important Industry News of the Month
The start of 2021 saw many newly launched features across various social media platforms. YouTube tested out a shopping feature, Facebook redesigned its “Pages” layout, TikTok announced a new “creator portal”, and Instagram launched a “professional dashboard” for users. Continue reading for the latest updates on social media platforms and the industry below! Social Media…
Throughout October, Twitter updated its tweet creation process in Ads Manager, Amazon rolled out customized Sponsored Display ads, and Google expanded several visual search-based features. Learn more about the latest updates in the industry roundup below! Social Media Facebook Launches New Shopping Audiences With new features, ad formats, and audiences for retail, Facebook is rolling…
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As the international app sensation TikTok continues to soar with over 800 million active users worldwide, businesses with an audience on the platform are engaging directly with their target markets in new and exciting ways. Whether brands choose an organic approach, or take advantage of paid advertising options, TikTok is proving to be a great…
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...
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...
Read On from 2026 Is the New 2016: What Brands Should Learn From TikTok’s Nostalgia Loop
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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