Category: Social Media

From Textbooks to Social Media Platforms: A Recent Graduate’s Experience in the Marketing World

My senior year at university may have been cut short, but the transition from in-person to virtual reinforced the importance of new media marketing and understanding how to utilize social platforms to promote your business. Beginning with introductory marketing courses, all the way through capstones, business schools are focused on providing their students with the Read More…

2018 Holiday Season Shopping Trends: Mobile, Smart Speakers and In-Store Purchases

More than 164 million people plan to shop over Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Retail Federation Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,007.24 during the 2018 holiday season a 4.1% increase from 2017, according the National Retail Federation. E-commerce continues to gain traction during the holidays, but bricks-and-mortar shops remain popular with consumers: Read More…

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Using Linkedin as a Prospecting Tool: An Interview with Shon Christy

By Chris Karel Shon Christy is one of Ohio’s best social media speakers. Recognized as a pioneer and innovator, he founded the state’s first niche social media agency. His 20 years of marketing experience, nearly 10 years of social media expertise and hundreds of speaking engagements with national reach make him one of the most Read More…

Social Networks in Ecommerce Gateways

Social Networks and their importance in Ecommerce Gateways Social commerce is a fairly new concept where eCommerce and social media companies work together to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. Basically, the goal of social commerce is to enable shoppers to use social networks to make eCommerce transactions. From shoppable Instagram feeds to ‘Buy’ buttons on Read More…

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5 Reasons Brands Need a Higher Purpose

By: David Aaker Marketing News, Nonprofit It’s not enough to have a value statement, brands must advance a cause that will resonate with employees, customers and investors Milton Friedman famously said that the “social responsibility of business is to increase profits.” To many observers that is the accepted paradigm. READ ON With few exceptions, most Read More…