8 lessons from Facebook’s F8 conference

So whenever any of the three ‘biggies’ have a developer conference, we as marketers have to sit up and take notice.

3 Essentials to Successfully Optimize Your Website for Social Media Marketing

Connections to Facebook and Twitter are a must, but integration with other social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest can also give your business a major boost. And if you need help, there are plenty of tools available online that can …

Your Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing A Blogging Platform And Starting Your Blog

A lot of “marketing gurus” have been preaching that “blogging is dead.” The truth is that it’s not: blogging has simply morphed and changed into a much broader category.

Asos hints at buy button trials on Instagram and Pinterest

Beighton acknowledged that Asos spends less on marketing than rivals, saying that its extensive social media presence often did the legwork for the brand in terms of reaching its millennial audience.

Olapic Acquires Pinterest-Focused Piqora to Expand Its Visual Content Marketing Platform

He praised Piqora’s technology and its relationship with Pinterest. In an official release, he said, “The acquisition of Piqora merges two best-in-class technologies and creates the industry’s most powerful visual content marketing platform designed to …

So whenever any of the three ‘biggies’ have a developer conference, we as marketers have to sit up and take notice.

PR Seeks Social Media: a Match for the Digital Age

With publishers now operating countless social media pages and accounts that target a variety of audiences – BuzzFeed has 90 different Facebook pages, while The Huffington Post counts 79 – the PR and social amplifications of teachable, shareable …

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The iconic singer and designer later opened up about the line in a rare cover story for Elle, sharing that she presented Green with “the idea, the mission statement, the purpose, the marketing strategy—all in the first meeting.” Fast forward 17 months …

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The iconic singer and designer later opened up about the line in a rare cover story for Elle, sharing that she presented Green with “the idea, the mission statement, the purpose, the marketing strategy—all in the first meeting.” Fast forward 17 months …

Facebook partners with Ticketmaster to sell on platform

New buy and action buttons on retailer posts should make Pinterest an even stronger referral and revenue engine for brands.

Free-From gets social

This past fall, the chain included several social media components in a gluten-free marketing campaign, including a Twitter party and a gluten-free Pinterest board where Sprouts and several of its supplier partners posted gluten-free recipes. “On our …

Gilt Groupe founder launches new image-based shopping app

That happens a lot, as Maybank and Park’s experience at Gilt Groupe also showed, and, despite social media’s visual strengths and retailers’ marketing efforts, it can be frustrating to track something down to actually buy it. And even when it is found …

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The iconic singer and designer later opened up about the line in a rare cover story for Elle, sharing that she presented Green with “the idea, the mission statement, the purpose, the marketing strategy—all in the first meeting.” Fast forward 17 months …

Gilt Groupe Founder Launches Project September As Social App Dedicated To Fashion E-Commerce

Alexis Maybank, co-founder of pioneering e-commerce site Gilt, saw the power of social media early on as millions of visitors arrived from Instagram and Pinterest to browse luxury products they saw there. “It would account for huge surges in products …

Pinterest launches Promoted Pins internationally, starting with the UK

While it has only been offered to U.S. businesses so far, the San Francisco-based company is now opening things up to other markets, starting with the U.K.

Amobee among the First to Receive Pinterest Marketing Developer Partner Status in the UK

Amobee, a major provider of marketing technology globally, has announced that it has joined Pinterest Marketing Developer Partner (MDP) program.

6 Niche Marketing Ideas from Some of the Most Competitive Industries

Sites like Pinterest have led to apps such as Wanelo, which give users a place to save photos of items they want. This is ideal for gift giving, but it also lets consumers express their personal tastes through the items they post in their collections …

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Appoints Two New Sales Hires

Pam Payano Prior to joining the GMCVB, Pam was Marketing Project Manager at TURKEL Brands where she worked with the GMCVB’s Convention Sales Department on campaigns to attract meetings and conventions to Miami.

The Growing Economy of Salvaged Urban Wood

I see that in the same way that marketing and distribution hubs are being created to assist the success of small farmers, and local wood being the next “local food”, there is needed support for the growing number of independent sawyers.

What Are the Properties of an Addictive Product?

Type the name of almost any successful consumer web company into your search bar and add the word “addict” after it. Go ahead, I’ll wait.

This Is The Early Growth Goal That Every Startup, From LinkedIn To Facebook, Has

It’s worth noting that these early chapters at Facebook involved very little true “viral marketing” or “growth hacking” and the early growth at Thefacebook was more linear than exponential as a function of the limitations on who could sign up.

Network Revolution: Creating Value Through Platforms, People and Technology

… Megan Beck and Jerry (Yoram) Wind explore why companies whose business models involve leveraging networks generate more value than traditional firms.

The only way to benefit from the digital age is to study it [Deals]

These days, being an entrepreneur means being a master of the digital marketplace. Savvy use of social media, search engine optimization, and developing effective work habits make the difference between thriving or floundering.

Restaurant Marketing Ideas for May

You can also take advantage of National Photography Month by posting great food photos on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. For more menu marketing ideas, take advantage of special food days devoted to Apple Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Brisket …

13 Social Media Mistakes That Can Tarnish Your Brand

For a marketer, conversion is key. When a platform like Facebook or Twitter starts to deliver consistent and sustained results, it’s an exhilarating moment, and those benefits rightfully lead to greater investment and focus.

3 step content marketing formula that always work for startup growth

You can distribute your content on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Medium, Quora, Reddit, Blogger’s network, and discussion forums (find some in your niche).

Newport Harbor team taking restaurant management plan to national contest

“We had to know our marketing tactics, floor plan, interior design and menu items. We even know every … The team drew inspiration from upscale locations such as The Winery Restaurant and even some concepts the members saw on Pinterest. The Newport …

Infographic of the week: 7 steps to brilliant B2B marketing

According to the infographic, the most popular content marketing tactics are social media content (93 per cent), eNewsletters (80 per cent), website articles (78 per cent) and illustrations/photos (75 per cent).

7 Intriguing Digital Marketing Stats From the Past Week

The median social media audience for a B2B brand is as follows: 109,000 on LinkedIn; 34,000 on Facebook; 18,000 on Twitter; 3,000 on Instagram; and 420 on Pinterest. 5. Instant success. Back at F8, Facebook said its users are opening Instant Articles …

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One such theme, which is less a distinct theme and more a series of disparate ideas all blended together, is the Brookfield DIY Pinspirational concept, said Charlene Barrett, senior marketing and communications manager with Brookfield Residential …

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Millennials Are Discovering Art by Ditching Museums for Instagram and Pinterest

“As millennials continue to age, and their income continues to rise, we can anticipate that they will continue to purchase art online,” Invaluable’s vp of marketing O’Neal Rowe told Adweek. “This [survey] shows a lot of opportunity for our business to …

A Sneak Peek Into SnapChat’s Advertising Revolution

… marketing, the field was barely a thought for most companies. Now, new major players are stepping in to try their hand at breaking the advertising norms and opening better ways for brands to communicate and engage with consumers.

Seeing something new

One such theme, which is less a distinct theme and more a series of disparate ideas all blended together, is the Brookfield DIY Pinspirational concept, said Charlene Barrett, senior marketing and communications manager with Brookfield Residential …

Are Blogging Courses “Predatory”?

The first was a Google Hangout webinar on Pinterest she signed up for one weekend. “I joined the newsletter and watched the webinar and it was great.

Millennials Are Discovering Art by Ditching Museums for Instagram and Pinterest

“As millennials continue to age, and their income continues to rise, we can anticipate that they will continue to purchase art online,” Invaluable’s vp of marketing O’Neal Rowe told Adweek. “This [survey] shows a lot of opportunity for our business to …

Top Hacks For Maximizing Your Decorating Budget

Pinterest is a great place to start for inspiration and you can start to create and track your wish list online. Once you have your list in place … Sari Friedman is the Marketing Director of Ebates Canada and resident shopping expert. Ebates.ca is …

Social Editor (Pinterest & Instagram)

Content strategy: Establish a unique platform specific content strategy for Pinterest and Instagram that will make PureWow stand out in a crowded space.

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Humblee Proves the Power of Video

Video is still an emerging force in corporate marketing and culture. When the founders of Humblee decided to get into the game, they also followed another growing economic trend – young entrepreneurs who founded their own company.

No boys allowed: 8 super girls’ nights

Singh, a fashion marketing student at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, says she and her friends discuss problems and seek advice on their outings, too.

Fashion Week NYC propels local barefoot sandal designer

In order to gain new customers, Snead is constantly on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to update her inventory, which she sells online on the artisan site Etsy at HappiFeet.

Restaurant Marketing Ideas for May

You can also take advantage of National Photography Month by posting great food photos on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. For more menu marketing ideas, take advantage of special food days devoted to Apple Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Brisket, …

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Why don’t I see more beef checkoff ads?

They use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram to get beef recipes and information about beef and the beef industry, the research shows.

Offline: A rare approach to business

In addition, 31 percent of adult internet users are on Pinterest, which consists of digital bulletin boards that people can categorize into their favorite online findings.

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7 Activities Super Successful People Do on the Weekends

Instagram and Pinterest: For some, staying connected is the best part of weekends. Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, Tory Burch and Lauren Conrad all love to post photos to Instagram on the weekends.

DankStop’s Ads Are Banned On Social Media, But Its Audience Is Still Growing Like Crazy

Affiliate marketing, where other company or personal web pages link to DankStop and earn a commission on any sale is another way the company sells its products using SnapChat, Tumblr, Pinterest and other platforms. Because national companies …

Embracing Controversy: How This Bikini Startup Went Viral On LinkedIn In All The Right Ways

Bikini Luxe does much of its marketing via traditional social media platforms, including Facebook FB -1.06% and Pinterest. However, it was Candice’s decision to focus on LinkedIn LNKD -0.93% that turned heads. Now, LinkedIn isn’t typically the venue …

Pinterest-Strategie Wie wir Pinterest fürs Marketing nutzen

20 Pinnwände, 4558 Pins – “Gusti Leder” setzt auf das soziale Netzwerk Pinterest als Marketing-Kanal. Denn es hat Potenzial – auch für den Vertrieb. Gründer Christian Pietsch über seine Strategie. Wer an Pinterest denkt, denkt automatisch an Bilder …

Facebook is actually out to kill the web as we know it

… announcements actually mean for you and for the world. So let me try to connect the dots. Before doing that, though, the usual disclaimer: I’m the cofounder and COO of AdEspresso, which is a Facebook Marketing Partner, and we do have privileged …

Is that Begonia or Dishy Coral? Sherwin-Williams matches Pinterest colors to paints

This integration – developed with IBM-owned Resource/Ammirati – is the product of paying attention to basic consumer behaviors, said Meghan Vickers, director of e-business marketing for Sherwin-Williams. People use Pinterest boards – be they travel, …

B2B marketing versus B2C

In the case of business to consumer marketing, social media is used to broadcast information to the consumer about the product or brand, or even provide customer service to the consumer via social media in the form of user groups.

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