• Can You Believe It?  Twitter’s Famous Hashtag Officially Turns 10 Today!

    Can You Believe It? Twitter’s Famous Hashtag Officially Turns 10 Today!

    It’s officially been 10 years since we saw the first hashtag.  Keep in mind this was long before iPhones, Android phones, or even a Twitter app.  One Twitter user came up with the idea of using the “#” symbol to start grouping tweets together.  That early Twitter user was Chris Messina.  Not to be confused…

  • The Importance of Social Media Bumpers and Lower Thirds

    The Importance of Social Media Bumpers and Lower Thirds

    I wrote a few articles lately around social media engagement.  Specifically as it relates to Instagram.  But the idea of engagement is huge from a social media perspective.  There are many different ways to engage your customers or consumers, but finding what works best for you might be difficult.  There are so many different tactics…

  • A Court Has Ruled that Politicians Can’t Block People On Social Media

    A Court Has Ruled that Politicians Can’t Block People On Social Media

    We are entering into an incredibly grey area when it comes to social media and politics.  We have all seen President Trump’s tweets and have all wondered how he can get away with it. And, we have also all seen when he blocks someone.  I think, most recently, I saw a tweet where he had…