Not long ago, I was on Imgur. For those of you new to this platform, think of it as a content-sharing sharing hub of sorts. That said, it's incredibly topical and shows how we socially craft little bits of stories into the fabric of a larger picture. I once read an Imgurian saying, “I don’t watch the news; I can get it all here in memes, videos, and images.” This was the seed for me to watch how people compile stories, build myths (and conspiracies), touch topics, and play a small part in endless narratives being played out online in real-time.

Is your creative team feeling the strain? Are tensions high, and the office atmosphere less than inspiring? It's not uncommon, but it's crucial to address these issues head-on to keep your team motivated and productive. Here are some quick, effective tactics to help improve your team's culture and morale, ensuring everyone feels valued and appreciated.

I’m a practicing martial artist with an array of styles, studies, and training – if I have a religion it would be the cumulative makeup of the positive guiding principles that I’ve found in training, peer discussion and mentoring, and forever being a humble student. The most prevalent among them is The Bushido Code.

We have the people, products/services, website, and vision. But how do we get people actually to buy from us? Paid media is any form of advertising we pay for, unlike earned or owned media (see chart). And while it may seem like a quick and easy way to get our name out there, there are some things we should know before we dive in headfirst and exploit our budget without focus.

In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, marketing automation is becoming an increasingly important tool for both agencies and clients. For agencies, it can help them to streamline their workflows and enable them to offer more effective campaigns that align with their client’s goals.