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Three Things Marketers Can Learn from the Harlem Shake

by Shari Donk For those of you who don’t know (how could you not? it’s blown up all over the web), the Harlem Shake is a video that has gone “viral” on YouTube. Plenty of brands, colleges, and social media users have made their own version of this silly video. You can check out the Likeable Harlem Shake below. But what [...]

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The 8 Social Media Miracles of 2012

By Shari Donk Just as this week we are celebrating the 8 miraculous nights of Chanukkah, this blog is celebrating the 8 social media miracles of 2012. What do all of these “miracles” have in common? They were all events that no one could have predicted would occur, but when they did happen, they made [...]

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Tweet My Regards to Broadway

by Shari Donk You turn on a TV show and what do you see in the lower left hand corner? Ten years ago – even THREE years ago, you’d see nothing exceptional. But today, it is likely you will see the TV show hashtagged. #Fringe #Glee #HIMYM. It is becoming extremely popular for TV shows [...]

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Socialize Your Bookshelf

By Shari Donk Ever since I received my Kindle last Christmas, I have become the ultimate book nerd. I always loved to read as a child, making frequent visits to the library, haphazardly picking up whatever books had a cool looking cover. Back then, the only way to get a book recommendation was through word [...]

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Go Back-to-School With Your Social Media Content

By Shari Donk In high school, everyone seems to find their place in a clique, deemed for 4 years by a name or title based on who they associate with. Back to school season is in full force – don’t let your social strategy get sucked into one and only one clique. In order to [...]

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Shape Up Your Social This Summer

by Shari Donk Time to officially pack away all coats, boots, and gloves and break out the swimsuits, sundresses, and flip-flops! Summer is everyone’s favorite time of year and while I am an advocate for taking a break from social media to enjoy the beautiful weather, I also think everyone should use social platforms to [...]

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5 Tips To Avoid a Lousy Logo

By Shari Donk They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but you can almost guarantee a customer will judge a brand by its logo. A brand’s logo is the first thing a customer sees – it is the first impression that never leaves. Think about it. That logo will appear on [...]

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8 Reasons You Can’t Miss #LikeableU: Class of 2012

8 Reasons You Can’t Miss #LikeableU: Class of 2012

By Shari Donk Last year, Likeable Media hosted our first ever conference – Likeable U: Class of 2011. This year, we are going Beyond the Buzz at Likeable U Class of 2012. Last year, we gave you 7 Reasons You Can’t Miss Likeable U: Class of 2011. This year, we are aiming to one-up last year in every way. [...]

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Avoiding the Deadly Seven

by: Shari Donk We’ve all heard of the Seven Deadly Sins. Their imagery pops up everywhere in movies, TV, and literature. Their ideas are also ones to avoid when using social media for your business. Don’t let these sins destroy your social media efforts!

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5 Storybook Characters Who Mean Business

by: Shari Donk We all grew up reading fables and fairytales, but only reading them to find out if the princess fell in love with the prince. Now, as businessmen and women, we can dig deeper into those childhood favorites of ours and pull out useful tips from the most unexpected characters. Don’t believe me? [...]

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