SXSW 2013 is an expansive, vibrant festival and conference taking place in Austin, Texas, from March 8 to 17. It is an overwhelming yet exhilarating event where thousands of artists, filmmakers, tech innovators, and industry professionals converge. With about 2,500 bands performing on over 100 stages across the city, the music offerings alone range broadly—from […]
Social Media
Understanding China’s Social Media Ecosystem – Why It Matters for U.S. Business Strategy
For marketers and businesses aiming to grow globally, understanding China’s digital ecosystem is no longer optional—it’s essential. With over a billion internet users, China’s internet landscape is dominated not by Facebook or Twitter, but by powerful homegrown platforms that blend commerce, content, and conversation in unique ways. These platforms are not only redefining social interaction […]
Pin It to Win It: How Pinterest Powers Holiday Marketing
As the holidays approach, shoppers aren’t just browsing—they’re planning, saving, and pinning. Pinterest, once seen primarily as a mood board platform, is now one of the most influential tools in holiday marketing strategy. Its visual discovery engine empowers users to organize gift ideas, recipes, and decor, creating a seasonal ecosystem of intent. For marketers, this […]
Content Discovery in Transition: How Users Find What Matters in a Shifting Social Landscape
Content discovery is evolving. Social platforms are no longer just about connecting with friends—they’re becoming ecosystems for finding, filtering, and trusting information. As of now, Reddit, Quora, and Medium are stepping into the spotlight while legacy tools like StumbleUpon are fading into digital history. What this means for marketers and content creators is clear: the […]
Stories Begin: How Ephemeral Content Is Redefining Brand Engagement on Instagram
Instagram has just released its new Stories feature globally—and the format is already shifting how brands and individuals show up on social media. Gone is the pressure of a perfect grid. In its place: real-time, disappearing content that invites authenticity over polish. With Instagram Stories, users can post images and short videos that vanish after […]
Going Live Isn’t Optional Anymore: Facebook Pushes Video to the Front of the Feed
Live Video Moves from Feature to Strategy Facebook Live is no longer just for verified pages. As of early April, all users now have access to stream live video to their followers—and the platform is making it clear that video is now a priority. Live videos appear more prominently in the News Feed, and users […]
Target, Talk, and Tune In: How Social Video and Audience Tools Are Changing the Game
Instagram’s Longer Ads Redefine Short-Form Storytelling Instagram expands its video ad capabilities globally this month, enabling up to 60-second videos. For marketers, this opens the door to more detailed, emotionally-driven content—while still remaining native to the platform’s visual-first ecosystem. With more room to tell a story, brands can now build trust by sharing product journeys, […]
Making the Social Connection an Emotional Connection
Marketers know that the best way to reach their audience is to drive an emotional connection between the brand and the end user. With the advent of social media and mobile marketing, we have an exceptional advantage to driving that connection. Customers are no longer sharing their experiences of your brand between the hours of […]
Social Marketing With Photos
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—a concept advertisers and marketers have practiced for years. As marketers switched to social media, though, photos were temporarily sidelined in favor of short snippets of text. But the photo is coming back. Tweens and teens have flooded Instagram with photos of new outfits and artistic nail […]
A Look at Google+ [INTERNSHIP]
At first Google+ was launched as an individual only field test. Google soon after received an outstanding demand for new accounts and then opened it up to people over the age of eighteen. A few months later Google plus was opened for the younger age group. It’s obvious to see that Google plus received a […]