This post originally appeared on Convince&Convert.com. On Monday, April 15, 2013, the eyes of the world turned to Boston as tragedy struck the Boston Marathon. As the city turned to social media sites for information and to check in on friends, brands were faced with an important decision – what to do. While many companies
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
This post originally appeared on convinceandconvert.com. While it’s no secret that New England sees its share of snow during the winter, it’s rare to see a blizzard with the magnitude of Nemo. Knowing that their fan’s interest and attention would revolve around the weather, two Boston-area sports teams, the Boston Red Sox and the New
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on convinceandconvert.com. Cookie or Creme? As viewers across the country tuned into the Super Bowl, Oreo blazed new trails with its clever “big game” social media activation. The recipe for Oreo’s success? Hard work and strategic planning, with a sprinkle of spontaneity. Cookie or Creme? It all started on