You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data. – Daniel Keys Moran This time of year, we are working collaboratively with many of our clients on annual…
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Smarty Social Media Appoints Cam Steed To VP of Media Intelligence and Social Analytics
Steed to lead new Social Media Intelligence department for Smarty Social SANTA ANA, CA – March 21, 2022 – Smarty Social Media, a social-first healthcare digital marketing agency based in Orange County,…
Social Media Best Practices to Carry into 2021
With 2020 in the dust and a clean, refreshing slate for 2021 on the horizon, we wanted to acknowledge the importance of staying up to speed with the ever-evolving world of social…
Apple iOS 14 May Disrupt Facebook Audience Network
Apple iOS 14 may reduce the effectiveness of Facebook Audience Network and could impact costs for all advertisers. IDFAs Every Apple device is assigned a unique code called an Identification for Advertisers…
Is the Election Driving up Your CPMs?
The 2020 election cycle is predicted to set records in advertising spend across the board, with some sources predicting a total of $15 billion in political ad spending—higher than both the 2016…
How to Get Permission for User Generated Content
With an overwhelming 93% of consumers citing user generated content (UGC) as an influence in purchasing decisions, the value is clear. However, regardless of the strategy you use for encouraging customers to…
How to Get More User-Generated Content
In an age where word-of-mouth marketing is rising and consumers prefer to hear recommendations from peers versus companies, user-generated content (UGC) is more important than ever. Customers are effective as a marketing…
Does Social Media Copy Matter?
When it comes to social media marketing, much of the power lies in eye-grabbing visuals and compelling short videos. From the color scheme of your graphics to the facial expressions of your…
The Importance of Utilizing the Facebook Pixel
Facebook has always been a treasure trove of first-party data -- from user demographics to general interests -- so it's not shocking that advertisers are flocking to the platform to spend their…