Recently Lithium Technologies commissioned Harris Poll to conduct a survey among Millennial and Gen Z social media users to discover how they really feel about social media advertisements. Unsurprisingly, regardless of the platform or brand, millennials and Gen Z-ers are not interested in seeing advertisements. The survey, conducted across 2500 Millennial and Gen Z social […]
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The 7 Deadly Myths – Debunking Common Influencer Marketing Misconceptions
The term influencer marketing is gaining more traction and popularity by the day. While this publicity is encouraging more brands to pay attention, the heavy buzz surrounding the term is not necessarily teaching marketers what influencer marketing really is… or what it is not. We’re dispelling some of the most common influencer marketing myths to […]
Social Hour: Sydney Carver
Welcome to Social Hour, our blog series featuring members of the Socialix community. This spaces shines a spotlight on the social media and blogging journeys of writers, photographers, artists, videographers and social media enthusiasts. Enjoy! For our next Social Hour installment, we connected with Sydney Carver, the lifestyle blogger behind Summer Wind. Sydney’s impeccably styled […]
Crafting Content with Socialix DIY-ers
One of social media’s steadfast virtues lies in its ability to inspire. Our feeds are filled with positive quotes, encouraging messages and endless possibilities of lifestyle accomplishments. Influencers are among the most inspirational of all, and perhaps the reason why they’ve been able to garner the label of influencer is because their social media feeds […]
#Fitspiration
Fitness has long been a primary focal point in our culture. We buy the latest diet products, read monthly fitness magazines religiously and hypothesize/analyze the fitness habits of our favorite celebrities. The rise of social media has given way to an even more concerted focus on the world of fitness. From Pinterest to Instagram, we […]
Video: The Future of Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing is high on brands’ lists precisely because of the creative powers these individuals possess. Influencers know how to create compelling content that feels personal, relevant and wholly original. Many brands have realized that rather than trying to outpace influencers across every platform, they’re better off aligning with them – after all, partnering with influencers […]
Social Hour: Krista Robertson
Welcome to Social Hour, our blog series featuring members of the Socialix community. This spaces shines a spotlight on the social media and blogging journeys of writers, photographers, artists, videographers and social media enthusiasts. Enjoy! For our next Social Hour installment, we connected with Krista Robertson , the NYC-based fashion and lifestyle blogger behind Covering […]
Tips Appreciated – Facebook Considers Adding a Tip Jar to Encourage Content Sharing
Have we reached the end of an era? Since Facebook first launched, users have flocked to the platform to reconnect with friends, share life updates and, yes, at times, rant about trending topics of interest. Facebook has been a mainstay in our lives and, in many ways, has defined our social lives. After all if […]
Facebook Updates Algorithm With Time Spent Ranking
As we covered in our recent post The Evolving Algorithm, the team at Facebook is always prodding and improving the News Feed. Facebook knows that the only way to keep people coming back to their platform is to create an experience that serves their wants and needs. For the past few years, Facebook has been […]
Why You Don’t Need Kylier Jenner As Your Next Brand Influencer
Entrepreneurs want a voice on social media, but they can’t afford to blow their entire marketing budgets to find it. In 2016, companies are shelling out $100,000 to $300,000 for a single Instagram post from a pop culture celebrity like Kylie Jenner. Thankfully, though, there’s a better and cheaper way for startups to make themselves heard. Entrepreneurs can snag […]