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Pros and Cons of Personalized Marketing: Take a Tip From Coke

shutterstock_196241660Personalized marketing is one way to attract consumers to your brand—and Coke has grabbed a hold of the concept fairly literally with its latest marketing campaign. The beverage company has labeled bottles of its famous confectionary drink with 250 of the most popular names of today’s teens and millennials. The campaign, which hit U.S. shores in June, after getting its start in Australia in 2012, is titled “Share a Coke.” Continue reading “Pros and Cons of Personalized Marketing: Take a Tip From Coke”

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I Love You, Warby Parker

Warby Parker has, in my humble opinion, re-invented the world of eyeglasses. They’ve made them hip, fun, and accessible.

WarbyParkerIf you’re not familiar with the company, here’s how it works: You choose five frames you like, the company then sends them to you to try on at home, and you send them back. Shipping is free and they give you a pre-paid box to return them when you’re done. If you find a pair you like, you simply send in your existing prescription and order them through the website. They’re only about $100 per pair, which includes the frames and lenses. Oh, and did I mention that for every pair you buy, Warby Parker shares a pair with someone in need?

Let me start with the beginning of my romance with Warby. I had just gotten brand new Coach glasses and a co-worker said to me, “Are those Warby Parker?” I had no idea who Warby Parker was, and when he mentioned that they sell incredibly inexpensive eyewear, I had immediately assumed that my $500 glasses looked cheap. Continue reading “I Love You, Warby Parker”

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Three Ways to Take Your Blogging Strategy From Lifeless to Lively

shutterstock_94805161Is your blog traffic low? Are you struggling to catch the attention of readers? Blogging is an essential piece of the content marketing puzzle. However, it’s one of the most challenging aspects. Let’s face it; developing fresh, engaging content on a consistent basis can be enough to make your head spin. Nevertheless, it’s important to the success of your content marketing strategy.

So if you’re blogging strategy is stuck in a rut, don’t worry: we’re here to help. Below are three ways you can take your current strategy from lifeless to lively: Continue reading “Three Ways to Take Your Blogging Strategy From Lifeless to Lively”

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Jumpstarting Your Brand’s Snapchat Presence with ‘My Story’ Feature

Snapchat, a photo and video sharing application, for business may not seem like the most natural fit at first glance, but hear me out. The company’s “My Story” feature may just change your mind.

The platform, which has a demographic made up of primarily 13 through 17 year olds, is known for its short messages that automatically delete after a certain number of seconds, pre-determined by the user. Think of a text message that automatically deletes five seconds or so after you open it. Kids and young adults have been latching onto the platform to share messages with their friends, and businesses are starting to slowly follow.snapchat_grubhubpromo Continue reading “Jumpstarting Your Brand’s Snapchat Presence with ‘My Story’ Feature”

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Three Marketing Lessons I Learned From My Favorite Designer

shutterstock_132961508Anyone who knows me knows that I have a shopping addiction. Not an OMG-I’m-$100,000-in-debt kind of addiction, but a “healthy” one in that my closet is frightfully full of clothes (most with the tags still on). While I have a long list of designers that I love—Marc Jacobs, J.Crew, Vince … the list goes on—my favorite has to be Rachel Zoe. Continue reading “Three Marketing Lessons I Learned From My Favorite Designer”

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ITEXPO Las Vegas 2014 Wrap-Up

itexpo-logo-2014What a productive and inspiring week our Content Boost team just experienced at TMC’s ITEXPO 2014 in Las Vegas—the largest and longest-running B2B trade show, and your source for business technology innovation and trends. We were thrilled to be there and experience the scope of event offerings—from networking with leaders from multiple industries to gleaning the knowledge shared by executives from AARP, American Cancer Society, AT&T, iRobot, Schmooze and others. We hope you were there with us last week to gather insights into the information and communication technology market, attend educational workshops and hear all of the exciting keynote speakers. Continue reading “ITEXPO Las Vegas 2014 Wrap-Up”

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Content Marketing’s Top 10 Commandments

pic812Content marketing is catching more and more attention from businesses that are looking for ways to bolster consumer engagement and improve sales. Despite the increasing buzz, however, confusion still abounds. How many times do I have to blog a day? Do I need a strategy before I get started? What’s the difference between content marketing and social media marketing?

If you’re wondering these same questions or if you’re simply just new to the content marketing game, take a look at our top 10 content marketing commandments to help guide you through your journey: Continue reading “Content Marketing’s Top 10 Commandments”

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6 Helpful Tips for Making Social Media Marketing a Success

social mediaWe all know businesses use a variety of social media platforms—such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram— to engage with consumers. Some experience astounding results, while others not so much. Social media can be a huge asset to branding, but it’s easy to make mistakes if you don’t know what you’re doing. Follow the tips below to successfully steer your company’s social campaigns: Continue reading “6 Helpful Tips for Making Social Media Marketing a Success”