This post originally appeared on Convince&Convert.com. Inspired by the rise of mobile and tablet viewership, the BBC is experimenting with a new initiative on Instagram called Instafax, where news clips are featured in 15-second video formats. From the content created, to the positioning and community involvement, the effort is both interesting and noteworthy for both
This post originally appeared on Convince&Convert.com. Love cereal? You’re not alone. Inspired by the passion and enthusiasm people have for cereal, there’s a new, “Hello Cereal Lovers” co-branded social media community from General Mills that is generating buzz for its creative and collaborative visual storytelling approach. Spanning Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr, the “Hello, Cereal
This post originally appeared on Convince&Convert.com. Facebook estimates that 2.7 million people changed their profile photos to a red and white equal sign in support of gay marriage. While many brands showcased their support, Smirnoff stood out in a sea and red and white with a simple, yet meaningful Facebook post: Featuring a mix of
This post originally appeared on Convince&Convert.com. Ah, April Fools’ Day. April 1st is a day where not much is as it seems and a good ‘gotcha’ is the ultimate reward. While there were many good brand generated April Fools’ jokes, JetBlue stood out for its unique and rewarding approach to the holiday. Proclaiming that, “April’s
The post originally appeared on Convince&Convert. As the 2013 official SXSW t-shirt sponsor, Gap took to its social media channels to activate a series of free-spirited fashion and music themed content and events in Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. From launching the brand’s official Tumblr site, to curating personalized content across Pinterest,