Those funny QR codes make a comeback (with a social media twist).Ā This fall, This fall, AppleĀ snuck an unexpected updateĀ into its newly released iOS 11: a native QR code reader. (Remember QR codes from the ā00s, when they were supposed to be the next big thing?) Now, all you have to do is point your iPhone [...]
Goodbye free reach on social media (for real).Ā For years, companiesā organic reach on Facebook (the percentage of their followers who see company updates that arenāt āboostedā with ad money) has been dwindling, dipping as low as 2%. Now it seems Facebook may finally kill organic reach on the News Feed entirely. This fall, the network [...]
If your brand isn't using social media video,Ā 2018 may be the time to start. By 2019, video will account for 80% of allĀ consumer internet traffic. A large portion ofĀ which will come from social media platforms. Video marketing is here. One of the fastest growingĀ video formats on social mediaĀ platforms is live video. According to Facebook, users [...]
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Retail stores are really stepping it up this year and taking full advantage of technology. Ā But are consumers taking advantage of the information and discounts available? Mannequins are holding QR codes in stores offering specials and discountsā¦QR codes are displayed randomly throughout mallsā¦Store-fronts have signs asking their customers to ācheck inā using foursquare and Facebook Places [...]
Ā With over 500 million active users who spend more than 700 billion minutes per month online, Facebook is a natural first stop for marketers looking to reach an onlineĀ audience. The biggest benefits of Facebook include: ā¢ Reach (Nearly everyone is there!) ā¢ Ease of use (If my dad can figure it out, anyone can) ā¢ [...]
After launching Design Lab 10, and having an appreciation for the value of social media networking and marketing, I quickly created a Fan Page on Facebook. I then went back to my personal profile and input my company as my employer (partially because I am a stickler for detail, but mostly to take advantage of one [...]
