Social Media

February 22, 2012

Social Media

featured articles

How to Keep ’Em Coming Back Loyalty programs aren’t the only way to build repeat visits.	Picking a Marketing Firm for Your Company If your company is growing beyond its own marketing capabilities, hiring a marketing agency might be a smart move. Here’s what to look for.
The Road to Relevance with Charitable Giving Take your charitable activities—and your brand—to a whole new level.	The 100 Biggest Stories of 2011 The top headlines, trends, and buy-outs in the restaurant industry this year.
What to Do with Google+ Google+ Pages let brands on the new social network, but many are still figuring out how to make it work for them.	What Life Stage is Your Brand in? Brand-building strategies change as a company progresses from the start-up phase to maturity.
Why Everyone's Trying Online Videos Online-video sites give operators a chance to engage their consumers and express their brand’s personality.	Rethinking Gen Y A recent study finds that Millennials may be more closely linked to their predecessors than previously believed.
Enough About Social Media, Here’s the Deal Fast-casual columnist George Green explains how brands can really use social media to their advantage. And it ain’t by tweeting.	The Good, Bad About Mobile Marketing The popularity of smartphones is skyrocketing, and their importance as a marketing tool can’t be understated. Here’s how you can unlock the full potential of mobile to build your brand.

industry headlines

LoSo 2.0 Revamps Tool to Let You Know What's Up

2012-02-20

LoSo, Inc., a location-based social media app that shows you what is around you, what is going on and rewards you for going out, today announced...

Fanminder Converts Online Clients Into In-Store Buyers

2012-02-17

Bolstered by strong customer growth and high-profile investors, social mobile loyalty startup Fanminder announced the latest version of its online...

WMMB Celebrates 100 User Mac & Cheese Recipes

2012-02-16

Since the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board launched its popular...

Sonic Launches Website for Hispanic Consumers

2012-02-15

Got a craving for Sonic?

Hispanic customers can now stop in 24/7 by visiting the company’s new bicultural...

Psst... KFC Has a (Social Media) Secret

2012-02-14

Everyone loves a good secret, especially when it’s fresh. To celebrate the freshness of its world-famous chicken, Kentucky Fried Chicken is...

McDonald's Hosts Flavor Battle National DJ Competition

2012-02-13

A panel of celebrity DJ judges last night crowned San Francisco-based DJ Risk One as the 2012 Flavor Battle...

Seattle's Best Wants to Know, What is 'Delicious' to You?

2012-02-10

Cream and sugar are common additives to coffee, but cayenne pepper and gummy bears? These aren’t so common, especially in national coffee...

Chuck E. Cheese’s Capitalizes With Social Media Campaign

2012-02-08

M/C/C works with mom bloggers, on behalf of Chuck E. Cheese’s, to help the family entertainment leader reach parents on a more personal...

Auntie Anne’s Challenges Fans in First-Ever Recipe Contest

2012-01-31

Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-...

American Express Puts on Show and Tell of Social Media

2012-01-27

Courtesy of American Express, small businesses now have a brand new resource available to help them grow and succeed through social media....

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