Have you ever launched a clever campaign, only to have it eventually fall flat? Consider taking a bite out of Snickers’ playbook. The company’s, “You’re not you when you’re hungry,” campaign, which launched during Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, continues to reinvent itself with an ongoing series of snackable content and storytelling. Here’s how. A
Don’t just create campaigns—launch movements. This sentiment rings true in the latest initiative from TOMS. In celebration of the company’s birthday, TOMS is launching #withoutshoes, an Instagram initiative to give away one million shoes to children in need. While the initiative is impressive, another unique aspect of this campaign is that the company isn’t asking
Working in social media over the years, I thought I had a handle on wacky holiday occasions and memes. That is, until I moved to London and was introduced to #EdBallsDay. Morning all and Happy Ed Balls Day. Just spotted this at Balham. #EdBallsDay pic.twitter.com/rN6Rm5fiQN — Andy Lang (@HRH_Duke_of_Url) April 28, 2015 So, what exactly
A big thank you to LinkedIn Finance Connect in New York City for having me as a speaker! While my talks often feature a range of companies and industries, I was excited for the opportunity to delve deeper into best practices in content marketing for financial companies. Financial companies, like their counterparts in other industries,
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Community managers have a challenging job. They’re on the front lines of your social media and digital channels each and every day as the voice of the company. Tasked with driving engagement while ensuring fans have a good experience with your company, they see it all—the