Spam is annoying, but, we always like to look at comments flooding beneath your pictures as a sign that you’re doing something right. I mean, people are taking notice of your content.
Of course, that superficial flattery really only lasts so long until you’re pulling out your hair over having to get rid of spammy or offensive comments.
Hey, Instagram to the rescue!
Being “normal” is boring. We know that. In fact, our whole approach to our clients’ social media, videos, and other marketing initiatives is to stand out from the “normal.”
However, understanding what other businesses are doing, especially ones that are similar to yours, is an effective way of taking stock in just how healthy your social media and other marketing practices are holding up.
You might hear something along these lines every so often, “Don’t hire a professional to do social media, just ask your grand child how to work social media.”
The funny thing about this statement isn’t the overly ridiculous ignorance as much as the overtly ridiculous ignorance.
Ready for another social media platform to “go live” from? Instagram recently announced that it is rolling out a live streaming feature included in Version 10.2 as another way for users to share their experiences.
What was once seemingly a novelty, “going live” has become increasingly commonplace on platforms like Facebook. Moms share school concerts as they happen, annoying friends share their food updates, and you probably get to see a lot of babies.
Instagram will begin rolling out an update that will add some very Snapchat-like features in coming weeks.
Of course, Instagram isn’t saying publicly that they are copying one of Snapchat’s best features, but they are. And, hey, there’s nothing inherently wrong with that. Social media platforms have always borrowed ideas from each other in an effort to stay relevant.
Do you own a small business? Good.
Do you know everything about Pokemon Go? Nope? Well, thankfully, that doesn’t matter.
Effective, smooth, real-time, and verbose communication is key when it comes to getting things done in the current work climate. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hair salon, book store, bar and restaurant, or a boutique new media company like us, without proper communication between employees, things don’t get done and blame gets pointed all around.
In the spirit of the upcoming Food Truck Border Brawl (PA vs NJ) at SteelStacks on June 11, we asked 10 residents from Pennsylvania or New Jersey to debate which state is better.
Watch the video above to find out what happened.
Snapchat. You’ve heard about it. You probably thought, at least for a little bit, that it was only for sending racy pictures.
But, now all of your employees are using it. Your mom is using it. Your 10-year-old daughter is using it (under adult supervision.)
So, what the heck is Snapchat and why are so many people using it and how can it help you, the small business owner?
Social media platforms are constantly changing. Wait, let me rephrase that, good social media platforms are constantly changing.
This is because, while a particular platform may have found an impressive and efficient way to allow users to communicate with each other, those users are going to continually look for more ways to do just that: communicate.
The Lehigh Valley is home to anywhere between 700,000 and 850,000 depending on your interpretation of where the valley begins and ends. Trust us, that’s not an argument you actually care to take up on social media. So, let’s just agree that it’s more than 700,000 and less than 900,000.
Regardless, it’s a lot of people. The Lehigh Valley is the largest growing area in the state and one of the largest on the East Coast. We’re totally popular and cool and it’s time to start acting like it.
This article isn’t about sentiments, but it’s time to start getting over the whole “The Lehigh Valley is boring” and “There aren’t any jobs” and “We need to go to NYC or Philly to find true innovation” examples.
Simply put, and with examples you can easily find yourself, the Lehigh Valley is an area that has every right to be on the cutting edge of social media innovation. So, that being said, here are a few ways you can expect social media in the area to change as we go through 2016 and beyond.
We’d like to extend a huge “thank you” to all of those who came out to the Lehigh Valley #LVTweetUp 2015 at Artfully Elegant at 451 Main Street in downtown Bethlehem on December 9.
We had a phenomenal time taking pictures and videos as well as chatting with old and new friends.
Media Contact:
George Wacker
484-554-2234
george@LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com
BETHLEHEM, PA (December 8, 2015) – Two years after it was thought no more pine needles would fly through the air during the holidays, the popular Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity is making its triumphant return on December 19 at 2 p.m. at Mike’s More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.
Mike’s More Miles Automotive, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will host the revival of the popular holiday event that last took place in 2013.
Artfully Elegant in downtown Bethlehem
Join us on December 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the return of the Holiday #LVTweetUp at Artfully Elegant located at 451 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA.
Who can come? Anyone! This is a fun event open to all, but focused around those who enjoy communicating, sharing, and exploring the Lehigh Valley via social media. RSVP HERE!
Entering online contests can sometimes be a chore, especially when the company hosting them is trying to trick you into signing up for something.
Lehigh Valley TV, the Lehigh Valley’s premiere video entertainment brand, is making entering their fall Instagram photo contest as easy as texting your mom, but way more fun!
