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Whether you’re just tuning in to the social media world, you know enough of the basics to get by, or you consider yourself a guru, I think it is safe to say we can all learn a little something from this Social Media Score Card. From social media platform front runners, to the up and …more
TIME Magazine named Rebecca Black’s “Friday” the No. 1 viral video of 2011. With its catchy chorus and simplistic lyrics, the song became the most ‘disliked’ video on YouTube, but captured more than 32 million views. But most viral videos aren’t made by someone’s mother writing a $4,000 check to a production company. Like the popular …more
iPhone or Android, Sprint or T-Mobile, smartphones are the way of communication these days. For me personally, my iPhone pretty much doesn’t leave my site, err, sight. I use it for everything – reading blogs, searching questions, downloading music, connecting on Facebook and even browsing through my favorite brand’s mobile site, if they have one …more
Happy Memorial Day from everyone here at Agency Entourage! While it’s always nice to have a three day weekend and an excuse to spend more time hanging out with friends and family, soaking up the sun and participating in holiday festivities, we cannot lose sight of what Memorial Day is truly about. We encourage you …more
In the PR industry, routine vlogging (video blogging) is a great addition to your company and clients’ online presence. It allows your audience a chance to see and relate to a “face” for the brand or company and they can enjoy visual content. Hey, even though it’s nonconventional, Jenna Marbles has transformed into a YouTube …more
Well, the heart throb of the social media marketing world is officially off the market. My only wish is that there would have been a little more warning so I could have created a social media themed wedding board on our Agency Entourage Pinterest! Congratulations to the new couple, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan! To …more
And Facebook IPO (initial public offering) Week begins! No, it’s not the same craziness like Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, but it is a big moment in time for social media’s and Facebook’s history. We’re sure it’s also a big time for Facebook’s PR department (when is anything about Facebook not big for the PR team). …more
As of today, I’ve officially been working full time at Agency Entourage for six months. This time last year, May 22, 2011 to be exact, I started as an intern and eventually worked my way through the ranks. After interning for a summer and later becoming a full time staff member, I’ve had the chance …more
It’s hard to go anywhere without seeing someone on their phone texting, tweeting, taking a picture or looking up directions. So many people completely reply on their mobile device to get through the day and to stay connected. Recently, Meghan Peters, Mashable’s community manager, Brett Martin, co-founder and CEO of Sonar and Steve Jang, co-founder, …more
I went into a meeting the other day overjoyed by the fact that a client of mine has (finally) decided to implement a blog for their website. If every client of mine blogged, I’d be the happiest camper in the campsite. I can’t begin to explain how important it is to be out there and …more
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not very good at creating “strong” passwords and I even tend to use the same password for multiple accounts. Basically, I am a hacker’s dream. Working at Agency Entourage has helped me become a little more conscious about protecting my online presence, but I’m still not out …more
It probably comes as no surprise that Pinterest continues to experience a rapid growth in users each and every day. Its revenue is on the rise, page views are at an all time high and current users are breaking the typical demographic mold. Yes, even men have started using the platform! Basically, Pinterest creators have …more
You’ll notice in the PR industry, people are more than willing to connect online since there are so many outlets to do so. Here are only some of the ways to make connects with fellow PR pros online: 1. Twitter I’ve talked about using Twitter as a PR professional as well as connecting with fellow …more
As a Dallas digital marketing agency, we are always trying to stay on the forefront of social media here at Agency Entourage. While there are numerous little things to remember about digital marketing as a whole, some components are more important than others. If you need help learning the basics, check out our ABC’s of …more
Entering the blogging world can be somewhat overwhelming, especially for those completely inexperienced. A great place to start is to see who has conquered the blogosphere. It may even benefit those more experienced to see who keeps rising to the top of Technorati’s Top 100 blog list. Here’s a summary of the top three, according …more
If you’re a close friend of mine, or even one of my co-workers working at the desk next to me, you know I’m passionate about my music. Music means a lot to me and I’m excited to share today that Facebook announced another new button to add to its arsenal that may appeal to fellow …more
Here at Agency Entourage, we are always making sure we continue educating ourselves on the industry as well as the services we offer to clients. Social media marketing is a fast-paced industry that requires constant learning, group discussion and collaboration. We often come together as a group to discuss new ideas and trends. Today the topic …more
Of course you’ve seen the recent hullabaloo surrounding the -gasp- $1 billion Instagram purchase on Facebook’s part. In case you didn’t, here’s the 411: Yesterday, Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the $1 billion acquisition between Instagram and Facebook. The initial interest in Instagram was sparked by Facebook’s focus “on building the best experience for sharing …more
Sure, anyone can host a blog and post content; however, few can do it effectively. If you can capture viewers by making them interested in what you’re writing about and compel them to share it, you’ll make it in the blogging world. Here are three S’s for successful blogging to help you get there: 1. …more
The big switched happened Friday, March 30! Facebook officially changed all business pages over to the Timeline layout putting companies, brands and agencies in design mode for new profile pictures and establishing standout cover photos. In order to do so for your business page, here’s a little help on what size the dimensions of a …more
While most Monday mornings in the office generally have nothing to offer other than the constant reminder that yet another weekend has flown by, there is always one thing I can look forward to- reading about all of the exciting topics, trends and mishaps from the social media world that happened over the weekend. There’s …more
Did you see The Hunger Games this weekend? If not, you’re one of the few that can actually say that. Of course I saw it, but if you’ve been following my Agency Entourage blog posts, that probably comes as no surprise to you. I’m a true lover of pop culture. I’ve been a die hard …more
If you missed this year’s SXSW or want a recap, Agency Entourage has published a SXSW infographic and trends report covering the growth in attendance, huge uptick in social chatter around the conference, start-ups, emerging trends and our predictions for 2012. Agency Entourage is a Dallas-based digital marketing agency. This year marks our seventh year …more
There (obviously) seems to be a few niche markets that dominate the Pinterest world right now: fashion, food, recipes, wedding ideas, home decor, furniture, etc. As stats help to show, these industries most likely do well because a high number of users are women and a high number of users are between the ages 25 …more
I think it’s safe to say that I’m addicted to Twitter. Aside from the allure of following my favorite celebrities and brands, I love being able to tweet out 140 character thoughts about anything and everything. I’m not going to lie, when I saw this infographic from Mashable, it made me feel a lot better …more
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