social media

Differentiation

And…I’m back with more blog posts that are related to my quest to earn a marketing degree. (Please clap.) I love a good snack, especially if it’s sweet. Therefore, when tasked to compare two companies in the same industry that utilize social media, I’m going for the sweetest and tastiest: Dunkin and Krispy Kreme. Join… Read more »

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Orkut: A Social Media Marketing Case Study

What is Orkut?  Orkut is a now defunct social networking site that was the brainchild of Google. Launched in 2004, the site lasted just ten years. Orkut’s popularity was extremely high in Brazilians, who were responsible for 90% of Orkut’s page views. While it didn’t have the longevity of other social networking sites, Orkut did… Read more »

Weixin: A Social Media Marketing Case Study

Only time will tell what the outcome will be for Weixin. Will they continue to grow and become the ideal social networking app that others aim to replicate? What Weixin has done is nothing short of remarkable, and it stems from knowing the wants and behaviors of their audience.  

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Breast Cancer Meme: A Social Media Marketing Case Study

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recent years, memes were used to creatively spread breast cancer awareness. These coded statuses, whose purpose was unknown and befuddling to men, quickly went viral. However, is a meme the best way to help such an important cause? 

Writing Distractions

As a writer who wants to do big things, it’s easy to become distracted. I’m sure I’m not alone. We’re supposed to build an author platform, right? That means I need to be on social media, right? We should always work to hone our craft, right? That means I need to take more classes. Writing… Read more »