They’re funny, they’re annoying, they’re just plain ubiquitous. If you’ve spent more than five minutes on the Internet, it’s likely you’ve run across animated GIFs—the small, looping video clips that have become a new way to communicate online. At one time, they were considered old-fashioned, hackneyed, and finished, but GIFs have survived multiple eras of the World Wide Web to become some of the most frequently shared content across message boards, social media platforms, ne

Social media has introduced a new asset to add to your marketing tool belt—live streaming! The phrase “anytime, anywhere” is truer than ever now with live streaming, which brings accessibility to the forefront of a business’s success. Yet, live streaming is one of the most underutilized tools—why? Part of the reason is that many businesses are unsure how it would be used within their marketing funnel, while others just don’t think it would be a good fit. That’s why we’re here

October has been nothing short of insanity in terms of news and trending topics this season. Sit back, grab a snack and pop the top on a refreshing beverage as we review the absolute whirlwind that’s been #trending for the past month on social media. The 2016 #PresidentialDebates Election season is upon us, and while we are less than a month away from finding out who our next President will be, that doesn’t mean the debates are over yet. The first presidential debate between

During the Sugar Bowl, an interesting commercial from the infamous Allstate “Mayhem” man came on. Causing mayhem as usual, we watched him break into a couple’s house. The couple posted on social media that they where out of town for the game. At the end of the commercial he announced that he was selling everything in the house online at Mayhemsale.com. That’s when the mayhem started. Everyone’s attention was taken away from the game and instead everyone was focused on trying

Many of our team members at the Studio are obsessed with social media. It makes sense, right? But this might have made it difficult for gift-givers: what do you get a person who loves social media? A candle? We found some great gifts such as Facebook pillows, a "Paper Tweet" notepad, or even a hashtag chalkboard! At the end of the day, you know what you would be the perfect present? More Likes, more Follows or hearts on that holiday Instagram post. #socialmedia #socialmediatr

Many see Snapchat as a fast and entertaining way to interact with friends and family from their mobile device. They can send goofy photos and videos, give their followers a good laugh and let the photo evidence disappear in mere seconds. What many people don’t realize is the marketing potential of Snapchat that is just waiting to be unleashed. Here is some advice and tips to help get your businesses noticed on Snapchat: Keep it casual: Overall, Snapchat is a relaxed and infor

Social media trends come and go as quickly as Pumpkin Spice Latte’s. This year, researchers and marketers are calling Facebook a fading trend, and other social media platforms are ready to fill the empty space. Teens are turning to other platforms such as Snapchat, and marketers are hopping on the Snap train. Pinterest is also on the rise, becoming an integral part of businesses, especially retailers and luxury goods. This platform has a loyal user base, and is next to Facebo