If you’ve followed the supercool series of sites to help take your brand to the next level, then you already know that Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google+ each have their pros and cons. This last post however presents itself differently from the others simply because it functions completely differently from the others. Instagram, which launched in 2010, is a social networking service that allows users to upload images, apply filters to enhance them, and share […]
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Supercool Series: Top Social Media Sites to Kick Start Your Brand – YouTube
A few posts ago we discussed the top two social media sites for your brand: Facebook and Twitter. Both are pretty basic to comprehend, but require some careful analysis before implementation. But those aren’t the only sites that can come in handy when promoting your brand. When you consider that the average individual spends close to 18% of their online time on social media, it brings to question whether you’re interacting with people on the […]
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Supercool Series: Top Social Media Sites to Kick Start Your Brand – Facebook
So you have a brand that you know is amazing and you’re ready to show it to the world via social media. Congratulations! But wait, before you attempt to tackle the virtual beast let’s think about this together. When considering social media integration, you can’t just put your brand on any and every site just because “it’s what the cool kids are using”. Instead, you have to figure out which sites are for your brand […]
Read MoreJennifer Lawrence’s Oscar Trip is Social Media Gold
Out of all the memorable moments that arose from the 2013 Oscars, the most noteworthy has to be Jennifer Lawrence’s embarrassing trip. On the way to accept her award for Best Actress, Silver Linings Playbook, Lawrence tripped on the layers of fabric making her dress. Addressing the faux paus head on, Lawrence managed to pull herself together shortly after. Although the actress was able to move past the incident, the media isn’t so kind in […]
Read MoreIs Google+ Better for Business Than Facebook or Twitter?
In the world of social networks, innovation can quickly change the field of frontrunners — remember LiveJournal? We just saw it again as Google+ overtook Twitter to claim the No. 2 spot behind Facebook. And the new kid is already better than Mark Zuckerberg’s baby for small businesses, professional firms and entrepreneurs, says Alex Hinojosa, vice president of media operations for EMSI. “I knew Google+ would attract a big following because it really lends itself […]
Read MoreWhat to Learn From Oreo’s Dunk in the Dark
Oreo’s social media team jumped on an opportunity during the Superbowl blackout, tweeting about dunking in the dark. Quick thinking and timely posting got them over 13,000 retweets. Of course, every brand isn’t going to get the same results as Oreo with their 71,000 followers but there are still universal lessons to be learned. Flexibility: Scheduling everything in advance means you have time to plan and get approval. However, locking yourself into the schedule means […]
Read MoreWhat Martin Luther King Knew About Social Media
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, and the impact he had on our country and the world, I thought I’d reflect back and see what he knew about social media. OK, I’m done. He knew nothing about social media. How could he? He was a great man but he wasn’t a wizard. In the 1960’s, the computer required to do pretty much what your iPhone can do might have taken up a whole building. […]
Read MoreBig Ass Fans: A Top Job Creator with a Cool Ass Name
Just a quick post to congratulate Big Ass Fans® on being featured in the inaugural ranking of Inc. Magazine’s Hire Power Awards. The Big Ass Fan Company generated 74 jobs from 2008 to 2011, placing it sixth among the top 10 private manufacturers nationwide and second within the state of Kentucky. The company grew from 133 to 207 employees in just three short years. The Hire Power Awards will appear in Inc.s December/January issue, and on […]
Read MoreTube-A-Tweet-A-Thon Live Streamed Event to Benefit Covenant House!
Thursday night December 13th, What’s Trending and Virgin Mobile are hosting the first ever TUBE-A-TWEET-A-THON HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET, to benefit Covenant House, an international non-profit focused on fighting youth homelessness. Virgin Mobile will be driving the donation aspect while also hosting musical performances from its studio in New York City. The live streamed variety show will air on What’s Trending’s YouTube channel and feature a collection of performances and appearances from celebs, YouTube stars and bands including Zachary […]
Read MoreSupercool Creative on List of Top 10 Agencies for Startups
Many thanks to The Agency Post for listing Supercool Creative as one of their top 10 agencies for startups. Here’s their description: Supercool Creative Startup Marketers with Big-Brand Clout Supercool Creative applies big-brand standards with the added flexibility and agility needed to work with startups. It’s no surprise that this LA-based agency has an entertainment-first philosophy when it comes to digital strategy. Although their client roster includes big brands like Dickies, Pizza Hut and T-Mobile, […]
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