Month: January 2016

By Vlad Vidaeff   Twitter recently introduced conversational ads that “make it even easier for consumers to engage with and then spread a brand’s campaign message.”  Historically, polls have been one method that marketers use to conduct market research.  From the consumer’s perspective, polls and quizzes are often a fun activity.  Who hasn’t taken one of BuzzFeed’s fun quizzes at some point or another?  Twitter’s conversational ads take aspects of polls and adjust them to the social media setting.  This blog will discuss the framework of conversational ads and how they can be of benefit to brands. (more…) (more…)

By Vlad Vidaeff   February 7, 2016.  Only a couple of weeks away, this is the date when the AFC Champion and the NFC Champion will face off in the Super Bowl.  As I grew up in Boston and Tom Brady went to my alma mater, I have no qualms in saying that I hope the New England Patriots will be taking part in this year’s festivities.  Regardless of the teams participating, the Super Bowl is truly a spectacle.  Commercials are almost as popular as the game itself.  Companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Doritos, GoDaddy, and many others pay exorbitant fees (more…)

By Vlad Vidaeff   Google, always the innovator, recently launched two interactive ad formats for mobile: Trial Run Ads and Interactive Interstitial Ads.  Both ads take customization to a new level by giving advertisers a more immersive way to reach potential consumers.  This blog will explore the features of each type of ad and the companies that would benefit from using these new offerings as part of their marketing mix. (more…) (more…)

By Vlad Vidaeff   The history of Google+ has been an interesting one.  The social media platform’s importance as a benefit to your SEO is unquestioned.  However, Google+’s aspirations to be a direct competitor to Facebook have been a mixed bag.  This blog will explore Google+’s history and the recent changes made to the platform. (more…) (more…)