Social Media Trends: Q4 | 2016
The 2016 calendar year ended with a flurry of updates from around the social sphere, with the majority of the conversation centered around community care and live video. These moves align with platforms’ consistent efforts to create a positive, authentic, and immersive experience for their users. The following is a birds-eye view of the evolving […]
A (Better) Look Ahead at Social Media in 2017
The new year brings inspiration towards self-betterment, aspirations of bucket list goals, and self-evaluations of what could be. What’s next? What do I want? Where do I want to be? How do I get there? Individuals and businesses take stock of where they’ve been and where they want to go. The same is true in […]
Navigating the Social Space with Lana Berry
Lana Berry notes authenticity and open conversation as two constants in the social space. As relationship-building continues to act as social media’s cornerstone, those who succeed in building strong followings on are often the same brands and individuals who find ways to tap into these pillars. Lana is Exhibit A. The social media manager-turned-influencer has […]
We Gathered & Gave
On November 21, our entire team came together for Gather & Give, a massive 1-day project aimed at showing gratitude for both our clients and our team. Throughout the day, we generated enormous amounts of content, shared social media tips and tricks via livestream, and ended the day with a Thanksgiving feast that featured every company on […]
The #SFSummit Rewind: TSL heads to Austin
A couple weeks ago, we attended the Spredfast Summit, marking the third-consecutive year that we’ve made the trip to Austin, Texas. In recent years, the conference has become a Mecca for some of the brightest minds in social media, featuring keynotes from some of the most engaging presences in the digital space. Who: The smartest […]
Social Media Trends: Q3 2016
Keeping up with all the changes and updates that happen every week is hard work. Social media moves fast, really fast, but that’s what we’re here for. Every 3 months, we pull all of the best and most important updates from across all of your favorite platforms. The following is a birds-eye view of the […]
How to Make Instagram Shoppable
Many marketers think of Instagram as only a window gallery for their products or services, leaving sales to Facebook or AdWords. Due to Instagram not allowing clickable hyperlinks in comments or the post description, it’s an easy assumption to make, though a wrong one. Savvy marketers have figured out how to make Instagram a profitable […]
Deconstructing the Creative Process with Ben Nesvig
Do you find yourself wondering how certain individuals always seem to be up on their creative game? Continuously cranking out quality content, testing new ideas, and always in-the-know about the latest technology? We’ve gotten to know Ben Nesvig recently, and quickly realized he fits into this unique category. Curious to learn more about his creative […]
Creativity, Social Strategy and Rejection – an interview with Jon Savitt
Before meeting Jon Savitt IRL, we spent more time than we’d like to admit perusing his Twitter feed, coming across gems like: I can't feel my face when I'm with food — Jon Savitt (@savittj) September 25, 2015 and .@realDonaldTrump Hi Donald, what is your stance on breakfast for dinner? Need to know asap — […]
3-Emoji Review: It’s Raining MPLS Cats and STPL Dogs
Kitties Can Enjoy A Latte, Too Meow Mix Espresso? Perhaps, perhaps. You know where this is going, right? There’s a new cat cafe in town. Well, almost. Cafe Meow will feature a separate room for the furry felines but has yet to select a location. The cafe would be like any other, serving coffee and […]