Social Media
Whether or not you’re a fan of American football, the Super Bowl remains the biggest television event of the year. So marketers should pay attention. Business writer – and former barmaid – Amanda DiSilvestro explains how social media has… more
Branding
As brands become more human through social media, the lines between our professional and personal selves, and between a company’s brand and its employees’ brands are blurring. Business writer Amanda DiSilvestro offers some tips for navigating the… more
Engagement
In today’s digital ecosystem the precious link is what feeds Google’s search algorithm, keeps content free and connects brands to new audiences. Business writer Amanda DiSilvestro unpacks the importance of linking. more
The Sparkbeat
An award-winning music video, appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show, millions of YouTube views and Twitter dominance – no, it’s not Justin Bieber. It’s the Muppets. The Jim Henson-created franchise has been in a slump for… more
As far as products go, they don’t get much more social than beer so craft breweries around the U.S. have tapped into social media in a big way. Tech writer Paul Spicer explains why marketers and brands of all varieties should catch their draft. more
The Sparkbeat
It seems like we can’t avoid the small screen these days. Even if you’ve ditched your TV because you watch shows on your laptop or iPad, you’re bound to see TV screens in thousands of restaurants, stores and even doctors’ offices. These… more
The Sparkbeat
Maybe it’s our creative director’s near-obsessive attention to detail. Maybe it’s the tsunami of tweets our community manager cranks out on a daily basis. Or maybe it all just boils down to Content. Whatever it is, it’s working. And we… more
Publishing
Just two years old, Social Media Examiner sounds like it’s been around forever. And that’s exactly what founder and CEO Michael Stelzner intended. We spoke to him about the online magazine’s… more
Q&A
Everyone knows Intel is a tech giant, but most people’s knowledge of the brand doesn’t go much further than that. We spoke to Pam Didner, Global Integrated Marketing Manager at Intel Corporation, about cashing in her chips for content. more
Online Diversity
The smartphone has officially gone mainstream, but its most enthusiastic adopters are not who you think they are. Marketing strategist Tracy Bains explores how brands are using mobile to reach America’s tech-savvy ethnic minorities. more