Insights & Strategies for Influencers, Brand Advocates & Content Creators in Social Media

Understanding the difference plus strategies for authentically powerful social media. Influencers have taken over social media with the intent of providing “social proof” of brands, destinations and experiences to their followers. Every time you open your apps for TikTok to Instagram, YouTube to Facebook; they’re touting first-hand experiences with fashion, cosmetics and supplements to destinations,…

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Unveiling the Power of AI in Marketing: Strategies for Ethical and Strategic Implementation

In today’s digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized marketing strategies, offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, personalization, and customer engagement. From predictive analytics to chatbots and recommendation engines, AI-powered tools are reshaping the way brands “connect” with their audiences. However, harnessing the full potential of AI in marketing requires a strategic and ethical approach.…
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Boosting sales during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday season is crucial for brick-and-mortar stores

Boosting sales during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday season is crucial for brick-and-mortar stores as well as ecommerce, but the methods for both business models vary greatly. Today with Amazon.com, Walmart.com, plus a plethora of shopping apps and online competition, loyalty is harder to garner than ever before.  You’re competing with convenience, free…
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Get Ready to Celebrate! Festival Season 2023/2024 is Here!

  Season is here and it’s looking sunnier than ever! Your team at Into the Blue is working diligently behind the scenes, on the scene and on camera to promote some of the most anticipated festivals of the region.  We promise a fun season that’s simply unforgettable! Get ready to mark your calendars and join…
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Tips to “Unlock the Tok”

TikTok, How to Use the Platform and Grow Your Following as a Brand TikTok has taken the social media world by storm, with over 1 billion monthly active users worldwide. The platform gained followers and notoriety in its early phase and during the pandemic, for dancing and lip-syncing.  Today it’s a powerful tool for brands…
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Deciphering the Distinction:
Marketing vs. Advertising

Creating long and short game strategies to elevate your business and brand. In the world of business and promotion, the terms “marketing” and “advertising” are often used interchangeably. However, these two concepts carry distinct meanings and serve different purposes within the realm of promoting products and services. To navigate the dynamic landscape of business promotion,…
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