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By Vlad Vidaeff Mad Men is one of my all-time favorite TV shows.  As I was not alive during the 60’s and 70’s, I found it fascinating to get a glimpse of what the advertising world was like during those times.  Things have changed so much since then.  The rapid advancements in technology, the rise of digital marketing, and gender equality are a couple of the transformative changes that have taken place.  This blog will analyze a recent gender bias study conducted by Unilever which took a look at how women are portrayed in advertisements. (more…) (more…)

By Brandon Palmer When we leave the house every morning and get on the highway, what is the first thing we see on the road? Billboards? You guessed it! Of course, it’s not just billboards that are visible outside of our homes. Ads on public transportation, at the Houston METRORail, and on any free space advertisers are able and willing to purchase. We speak so often about digital media, social media specifically, and the huge impact it is having on marketing and the world in general, it seems only fair that we level out the conversation and discuss a bit (more…)

By Vlad Vidaeff It is no secret that Snapchat is one of today’s most promising social media networks.  Capitalizing on a younger generation, Snapchat allows what some have called the “selfie generation” to indulge in what they like to do: take pictures of themselves and their friends.  As the platform’s user base continues to grow at an impressive rate, monetizing its business is a key strategic focus.  This blog will explore how Snapchat’s recent acquisition is a positive step in that direction. (more…) (more…)

By Brandon Palmer If you are an entrepreneur, work for corporate America, or are involved in the marketing field, you’ve probably heard of branding, and more importantly, developing a brand story. Here’s the real question, what is this elusive brand story everyone keeps talking about? Well, a brand story may have as many definitions as the number of people you ask. However, this blog will delve into our understanding of a brand’s story, and why it matters. (more…) (more…)

By Giselle Cartagena The power of social media and its effect on our everyday lives is prominent today. The usage of such on a personal level can be an easy decision but what triggers uncertainty can be integrating it as a business strategy for a company. One of the most intriguing networking outlets is Snapchat. The four-year-old outlet stands with 10 billion views per day and growth of 400 millions users per day, vastly surpassing the historical growth rates of legendary sites like Facebook and Twitter. This marks an impressive opportunity to approach an undiscovered target market and to increase (more…)

By Tiffany Huynh Constant communication is crucial in today’s world. We’re all fixated on being “plugged in” and on allowing our friends and family to know where we are, what we’re up to, and even what we’re wearing at any given moment. This has only been made easier thanks to online platforms. (more…) (more…)

By Vlad Vidaeff In a recent blog, we touched on Twitter’s decision to remove its buy button and what this means for the future of social commerce.  In stark contrast to Twitter, Pinterest has gone in the opposite direction with a strategic focus on social commerce.  This blog will describe Pinterest’s innovative new visual search feature as well as additional improvements to the shopping experience on the platform. (more…) (more…)

As a child, I remember waking up and coming downstairs for breakfast. While I was eating, my dad would read the newspaper, cigar in hand. While he stills does the same today, this is becoming an extinct practice. Most people nowadays, especially millennials, get their news online. The blog will analyze the increasing impact of social media as a source for the news. (more…) (more…)

E-mail marketing is an essential part of the marketer’s toolbox.  Whether you are B2B or B2C, newsletters and promotional e-mails are a great way to connect with customers and consumers as well as to highlight your products and services.  This blog will analyze the breadth of e-mail marketing services that The REFUGE Group provides. (more…) (more…)

By Brandon Palmer   LinkedIn has been called the Facebook for professionals. Unfortunately, a platform designed for business has not quite garnered the interest that many would have hoped. With that in mind, this blog will discuss the viability of LinkedIn as a crucial part of a firm’s social media marketing strategy. (more…) (more…)