Running a business can be a little like being in high school; one bad rumor (unfounded or totally justified) can be enough to sink a reputation, seemingly overnight. The hyper-connectivity of the internet has only sped up this process, and while recovery is always possible, it’s always easier to get out ahead in front of any sort of PR crisis. Social listening can help you there. Knowing what your customers and target audience is saying about you will not only …
Author: Ana Gotter
Ana Gotter
Ana Gotter is a business writer specializing in social media and content marketing, though she writes on a variety of other niches and subjects. She can be contacted at anagotter.com.
There are some brands that seem, somehow, larger than life. They go beyond the business itself, and have become something special. Maybe they’re seen as authentic, or funny, or innovative, or good to the world. You’ve got everything from Wendy’s well-known snark to the adventurous Red Bull to the determined, Just-Do-It Nike. These are brands that become household names, and they become the go-to that you’ll turn to when you need something. The first time I needed to buy running …
Mobile is one of the big topics in marketing right now. The more glued to those tiny six-inch screens we become, the more important it is for marketers and businesses to be ready to adapt. And if you haven’t yet, it’s definitely time now. Mobile usage has increased significantly over the past few years, and that’s not changing any time soon. This means that you need mobile-oriented video content, ads, websites, and more, all of which is optimized for mobile …
There isn’t really any other word for it– Instagram Stories are just fun. They’re designed to be that way, with these Snapchat-copycats providing a break from your feed of edited-to-perfection content that’s displayed as soon as you open the app. While Stories may seem like an afterthought of Instagram, they’ve actually become integral to how and why the platform is used. They’re exciting and engaging, and they have that right now sense of urgency that will get people to act. Stories can …
LinkedIn is a powerhouse for B2B businesses, and can even have incredible uses for B2C brands looking to make business connections, too. This is the only real social media platform that emphasizes professional development at its core, and this year it’s gone through some big changes to take us into 2019. Increased functionality of LinkedIn video was one of the amazing things that we got this year. Users can now upload video not only through mobile, but also desktop, to …