Casual Fridays Podcast

Is your brand looking to get in touch with Generation Z? Are you striving to tailor your marketing efforts to the most educated consumers of our time? The buzz about millennials has come and gone, as Generation Z takes the stage. With over 80% of this generation influencing in-home purchasing decisions, this demographic is definitely […]

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Is your business looking to hop on the Pokémon Go bandwagon? Are you trying to catch ’em all while boosting your sales? We can’t avoid it. Out of nowhere, Pokémon Go has taken over our Facebook feeds, sidewalks, and the lobbies of our businesses. Brick and mortar stores are purchasing “lures”, and brands across industries are incorporating […]

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[ As the events of the past week remind us, we still have a long journey in front of us as a country. We can do better. While this podcast was scheduled months in advance, we’ve moved forward as planned. We hope social media can continue to connect us all and build bridges not walls. […]

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We’re pumped to have another Social Media Day San Diego in the books! If you were unable to attend the event, no worries. We’ve got the official recap that’ll make you feel like you were there. This week on the Social Media Social Hour, I am joined by Mitch Jackson and Bree Kelley for the Social […]

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Previously on the podcast, we broke down the 8 findings about the future of social media, based on a report put together by our friends at Social Fresh. This week, we sat down with their founder and CEO to get his take on the data. In this episode of the Social Media Social Hour, I am joined […]

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Are you looking to enhance your Snapchat content? Have you mastered all of Snapchat’s hidden features? As Snapchat becomes more popular, many brands are working on developing content strategies on the platform. Unfortunately, not all of the features that can make your content “pop” are obvious to the daily user. Fortunately, we have you covered. This week on […]

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Are you struggling to keep up with the hottest marketing trends? Have you considered analyzing the consumer, opposed to the tactics and tools? In the social media and marketing industries, the most popular tools, tactics, and channels are ever-changing. Often times as marketers, we find ourselves distracted by the latest shiny object, and fail to pay […]

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Are you keeping up with Instagram’s latest updates? Are you adapting your Instagram marketing strategy to fit their newest rules? With all of the recent updates like the roll out of Instagram for Business, carousal ad updates, and their new logo design, it’s hard to predict what Instagram will come up with next. To ensure that […]

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Last week, the internet became captivated with Candace Payne’s positive outlook and infectious laugh while sporting a Chewbacca mask, during a Facebook Live video. After accumulating over 150 million views in just two days, it’s clear that her live stream was a mega hit. What can social media marketers learn from the latest viral video […]

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Are you looking to provide your customers with outstanding customer service? Are you seeking ways to integrate social media into your customer service plan? Throughout the years, customer service has been a crucial component of doing good business. Now more than ever, brands are being put onstage by their customers via social media, and are […]

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