Boot Camp Digital Blog

• Patrick Carroll

Snapchat is quickly becoming one of the most popular social tools for younger demographics. Businesses that can learn how to use Snapchat to engage with their audience will see huge benefits from this unique platform. In this short video we show you an easy way to use Snapchat in your marketing strategy. Share this video […]

• Patrick Carroll

  For those who missed our most recent slideshare presentation we’ve created an infographic to illustrate the proper social media training diet for those who want to keep their expertise up-to-date! 15 Minutes of News each morning is a great way to stay on the ball, knowing about new trends before they even happen. 1 Book a […]

• Carolyn Coates

Looking for volunteer opportunities? LinkedIn can do that now! Tumblr continues to move toward becoming a social network while Facebook adds “What’s Trending” as well as announces a new and improved App Insights. Twitter helps target ads better and has a new app that becomes a ‘remote control’ for other apps. Pinterest says they can […]

• Krista Neher

One of the biggest challenges for social media marketers is staying up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in social media. It can sometimes be challenging to set aside the time to invest in yourself and to continue to grow your skills. This is why we created the social media diet. When you want to […]

• Patrick Carroll

Social media jobs are exploding everywhere as businesses are doubling their social media budgets, and the effects are astounding. While every business seems to be active on social media, so few of them are getting positive returns from their investment. New networks, tools, and trends are popping up each month and successful social media marketers […]

• Carolyn Coates

Not only are high growth firms using social media but they’re being strategic about where they spend their time. Social media marketing can be a huge investment of time no matter your experience level. Small businesses alone can spend an average of 5.5 hours a week on social media (85% admitted the business owner was […]

• Carolyn Coates

It’s no secret, Google favors Google+ Pages in search engine results. So why are so many people ignoring it? Some think Google+ is a desert but actually, it’s the number 2 social media site around the world. Google+ has been growing at a surprising rate and won’t slow down in 2014. It’s become the hub […]

• Carolyn Coates

Already present on Google+ but not seeing any results? Launched in 2011, Google+ is the fastest growing network with over 540 million monthly active users. Google+ isn’t a social network but rather an identity network and Google has made it clear that Google+ is a priority by favoring it in Google Search. 2014 is predicted […]

• Carolyn Coates

This week in social media brought updates for top networks like Snapchat’s replay button and Vine’s new web version. Facebook makes it easier for nonprofits to receive donations, pulls the plug on Sponsored Stories, and tweaks ad options slightly. Big news being Google+ users can email anyone using Gmail. 1. Facebook Cuts Sponsored Stories After […]

• Carolyn Coates

Google+ is becoming the power house of social media with over 540 million users and growing – you can’t ignore it anymore. Right behind Facebook, Google+ has become the hub of social interaction that collects and creates your brand’s online identity. Your brand will see huge results if you take advantage of everything Google+ has […]

• Krista Neher

When it comes to social media training and education, many professionals aren’t sure where to start. Staying up-to-date in social media can seem challenging. But it doesn’t have to be. The key to success is to build a learning plan to invest in yourself and continue to grow your knowledge.  Many social media marketers find […]

• Krista Neher

With the new year upon us, I’m standing at my desk (I have a standing workstation) and getting organized for next year. Each year social media marketing continues to grow and evolve, and we, as social media marketers must grow and evolve with it. As I reflect on 2013 and consider social media trends for […]