Q&A With Our 2018 Summer Interns

Each summer, we welcome an intern (or two!) into the fold. Under our Training Manager’s tutelage, they explore the world of social media. Who better to answer questions about the internship program than the interns themselves?

5 Strategic Thinking Insights from the Minnesota Marketing Summit

Last week, we set aside our nine to five so we could soak in all that the Minnesota Marketing Summit had to offer. Not only were we proud to serve as the exclusive sock sponsor of the event but we also enjoyed supporting our Co-Founder and Visionary, Emily Pritchard, as she moderated the Social Media […]

4 Ways Brands Can Stay Relevant on Social Media

By Fatin Omerabi Things are ever-changing in the social media landscape. It seems as though the only constant is change. The struggle for brands to capitalize on the vast audiences spread across numerous platforms directly stems from the pace of change. Social media evolves as quickly as it expands. Blink and you’ll miss the newest […]

What the Instagram API Changes Mean for Every Social Media Marketer

By Gina Vo Let’s start by reminiscing about Spring 2016. Crying Jordan got photoshopped onto just about anyone suffering a great roast, Beyoncé served us Lemonade, and many were enjoying Drake’s Views. An API apocalypse was also approaching. Hitting the social world like a ton of bricks, Instagram announced that they planned to implement an algorithm […]

The Complete Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Brand’s Social Media Presence

By Jessi Russell Let’s dust off your profiles, assess your goals, and refresh your content strategy. Yep. Even your social media accounts need a dose of spring cleaning. So, what the heck is spring cleaning for social media (and why should you care)? Like with your personal life, spring cleaning on social media is about […]

5 Ways Travel Brands Are Taking Off On Social

Admit it: no matter the time of year, your social media feed flows with friends posting about their recent vacations, dragging out travel photos with the caption “take me back.” The travel bug never ceases to bite, and several travel brands learned how to keep fans coming back, or rather leaving again, for more. But […]

Engaging with Gen Z on Social Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

How do you connect with those darned Gen Z’ers? Working with teen-facing brands, we hear that question a lot. While we don’t have a magic spell, it’s a lot simpler than you’ve been led to believe. As Millennials, we understand what it’s like to feel misunderstood as a generation. We don’t all expect participation trophies […]

7 Ways to Show Your Followers a Little Love

All You Need is Love Can you feel it? There! That warm feeling coming from your computer. No, that’s not just the heat from your MacBook trying to handle the 34 tabs you have open in Chrome. It’s the love of your superfans on social media. The ones who like and comment on every post. […]

TSL’s Top-11 Made-for-Social Experiences in Minneapolis during Super Bowl Week

In today’s world, there are few better ways to show off how great of a time you’re having than through social media posts. People are constantly showing off what they’re doing, what they’re eating, where they’re going, and who they’re hanging with. In response, brands are looking to generate these “check me out” moments for […]

Pinterest, the 5 W’s, and Real-World Relevance

By nature, Pinterest drives users into the real world. Whether through baking recipes, DIY projects, or fashion trends, pinners are constantly discovering new ideas on the platform, executing the ideas, and bringing their results back to the platform. This process is so streamlined and automatic that 93 percent of Pinners use the platform to drive […]