Are You Riding the Bluesky Wave?

Welcome to the latest edition of What’s the BUZZ in Social; covering the latest social media news and changes. In this episode we also explore whether you should or should not ride the wave of Bluesky.  Instagram Instagram Moves Stories Highlights to Their Own Tab. Soon your Instagram profile will look a bit different. Instagram is moving your Story Highlight Bubbles (now located above your grid) to their own dedicated tab. Ready more in this post from Social Media Today, LLC : Instagram … [Read more...]

What’s the BUZZ in Social?

Welcome to the inaugural issue of What’s the Buzz in Social? Each week we will review the latest news from Social Media, trends to keep an eye on and helpful tips on how you can make the most of your own social presence. Instagram Glitches Instagramis constantly evolving, with a growing user base and new features aimed at enhancing the viewer experience. While this can sometimes lead to occasional glitches, they’re typically resolved quickly. In fact, many issues may be fixed by the time … [Read more...]

What Are You Doing Today to Build Your Personal Brand?

I have a question for you: do you purchase Air Jordan shoes because of the brand, Nike, or do you purchase the shoes because of the athlete, Michale Jordan. Of course we all know the answer; we purchase the shoes because of Michael Jordan.  People, for the most part, make purchasing decisions based on personal brands, such as Jordan, versus just the brand, such as Nike. Brands can and many successfully do build a culture that people want to be part of; think Apple. But at the end of the … [Read more...]

3 Emerging Social Trends to Build Your Audience

It’s 2021. Has your marketing woken up to the new year yet? We’re specifically talking about your social media marketing. The social media landscape has developed rapidly over the past decade, and the Coronavirus didn’t slow down that progress. In fact, in some ways, it accelerated the growth of existing channels and features.  These days, interactive content is king. That includes both video and audio content. These mediums captivate your audience in ways that text cannot. Excitement, … [Read more...]

How to Use Instagram Stories for Lead Gen and Conversions

This is a guest post by Aljaz Fajmut founder of Nightwatch There are many ways to drive more leads to your site and bag more conversions, and one that’s especially hot at the minute is Instagram stories. In a nutshell, Instagram stories let users post pics and videos to their profile — but there’s a catch. After 24 hours, they vanish forever. It’s a lot like Snapchat, where content disappears in a similar fashion. Instagram stories have proven to be really popular, with CNN … [Read more...]

Are the 2015 Super Bowl Commercials as Important as the Game?

We all know that the Super Bowl is about football but it’s also about Advertising!  People now watch the Super Bowl for the commercials just as much as the game.  This event has become more than just about sports. It’s a brands way to capture attention from all the eyes of the game on social media. This year several companies pre-released their 2015 commercials  instead of waiting to release  them on Sunday.  Check out the 2015 previews: … [Read more...]

Why is it so important to attend social media conferences

Having a job in social media is amazing.  There are still lots of people who think that you just sit on Facebook all day, but there is more to it than that.  One figures out your social media strategy, finding the right time to post, understanding what works and what does not, and building strong connections with clients and fans on a daily basis.  By attending a conference one is able to connect with others who are like you.   You can learn from others as well as what is new and evolving in the … [Read more...]

Client Spotlight – Savvy Dad

The best aspect of working in marketing and social media are the incredible clients you meet and work with.  Phoenix, Arizona based Savvy Dad personifies this to its fullest extent.  Our team met with and started a complete marketing and branding strategy with Greg Hague, founder of Savvy Dad, a short six weeks ago; and as the saying goes, "it's been quite a ride!" How Do We Serve Long Distance Clients You may be asking yourself, "what can The Social Buzz Lab do for an Arizona based website … [Read more...]