4 MIN TO READ It can be hard to know just what type of video you need to make to drive traffic and improve conversion rates on your site. What if there were free tools that you are probably already using that could tell you exactly what to do for your next video? Here is an indepth guide to using Google Adwords, Google Analytics,…
3 MIN TO READ We all know a clickbait article when we see one. A catchy headline invites you to click through by hinting at outrageous or unbelievable article contents. It provides just enough detail for you to pause and think, “OK, why not?” In my experience, 9 times out of 10, not actually worth it. And, I’m not the only one who thinks so….
4 MIN TO READ It’s not everyday that we have the chance to write about a viral video that also has a heart of gold, but today is that day. You may have seen this phenomenon pop up on Facebook, or Instagram, or even on the news. If you have, you might be wondering why people are dousing themselves in ice water, often with…
3 MIN TO READ If you don’t have an explainer video on your homepage, you are missing out. The positive impact on everything from SEO to conversion rates has been well-documented. Explainer videos have become an essential marketing tool for any business with an online presence (e.g. everyone). So, what separates an effective, compelling explainer video from the crowd? Keep reading to learn the…
5 MIN TO READ Webinars are one of the most used and abused business tools out there. They can be employed in many different ways for a multitude of aims, but that also means there is a lot of potential for misuse and missteps. The goal of a webinar and its target audience mean there are nuances to how they should best be used….
3 MIN TO READ Not too long ago, print newspapers were declared dead in the water. The recession was brutal to businesses built on paper subscriptions, and many industry players were consolidated or shuttered as readership dropped and their ad revenue model unraveled. The New York Times is one of the few that emerged with a better online business model for content delivery, subscription…
2 MIN TO READ Few people have managed to maintain a positive and interesting public persona for as long as George Takei. Best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, George Takei is now known for his hilarious social media posts, and his far more serious stance on social justice and marriage equality. Putting politics aside, George Takei is a serious…
3 MIN TO READ Articles about the fast-growing video ads market are everywhere these days. Many focus on the opportunities presented by the explosive growth of this advertising medium, with some even predicting the demise of TV advertising. However, some hit the nail on the head and decry the rampant fraud plaguing video ads. Although several different flaws in the system have been rightly…
