by Erika Montgomery | Jul 22, 2014 | Blogging Tips, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media
I never thought I would spend 11 days in Minot, North Dakota at the North Dakota State Fair. As a social media specialist, the act of joining the circus to work with kids for a short time isn’t something that appears on our to-do lists very often. But when I was...
by Erika Montgomery | Jul 21, 2014 | Social Media
This past week, Weird Al Yankovic released 8 new songs in 8 days from his album – one each day with an accompanying music video. Of course, with how popular and talented he is, the songs went viral. Starting with Tacky last Monday, each video had millions of...
by Erika Montgomery | Jul 18, 2014 | Marketing, Social Media
Let’s face it: creating and maintaining a digital footprint is hard work. Between multiple social media sites, newsletters and blogs, it can difficult to discern what will bring the highest return on investment for your small business. Brand journalism is one of...
by Erika Montgomery | Jul 15, 2014 | Blogging Tips, Marketing, Social Media, Three Girls Media
Before I became a publicist, I visited the worlds of Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest every so often. I never commented. If something was considered epic, I’d share it, but the event was rare. Now that I am fully enveloped in social media on a regular basis, I’ve...
by Erika Montgomery | Jul 11, 2014 | Blogging Tips, Business Tips, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media
Taking breaks is important to refresh and revive creativity and energy levels, especially during warm summer months. Neglecting social media sites during vacation is a common mistake that can be easily avoided with proper social media management practices. Scheduling...
by Erika Montgomery | Jul 10, 2014 | Blogging Tips, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media
Coffee is America’s true national past time. Every morning millions of people reach for a cup either at home or their local coffee house. This miracle brew offers a promise of energy with just a hint of familiarity. Our love affair with coffee offers valuable...