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Covering the Basics of Event Planning
While there are thousands of different kinds of functions that you could be planning, one thing always remains true - your audience is the most important part of your event. In addition to addressing your attendees’ needs, there are a few other key factors that will...
It’s Lit This Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially here! Of course this means copious amounts of sugar, shopping, and family fun, but it also means we have holiday options available to you - including your own customized online games! How Does it Work? Every promotion (like the ones...
A Netflix Marketing Opportunity
The latest craze to hit social media (and pop culture) centers around the popular TV show, Squid Games.The show is seeing a similar level of engagement to that of the popular “Bernie Mitten” meme that went viral in February 2021. If you’re like 132 million other...
What Native American Heritage Month Means to Me
Hello there! I am Abby Yates, Account Director with Shank Marketing and an enrolled member of the Nooksack Indian Tribe. I am thrilled to share a glimpse into my life and why Native American Heritage Month is especially meaningful to me. In addition to being enrolled...
Your Yearly Reminder To Update Your Hours
If you’re one of our clients, it’s likely that you’ve already been asked. If you aren’t… have you updated your holiday hours online yet? It’s that time of year when so many things are happening, and your guests DEPEND ON YOU to give them the right information. I’m...
New Facebook, Who This?
Perhaps in a bid to stay relevant or to distance themselves from the recent controversies surrounding their brand, Facebook is reportedly looking to change their name…. And fast. First reported by The Verge, Facebook is apparently looking to announce the name change...
Pumpkins, Potions & Promotions
We’re celebrating Halloween with our own custom (spooky) game! We know, it's scary! With Halloween here already, that means the rest of the holiday season is just around the corner. With this in mind we have created interactive games and contests (like this one) which...
Mailbox vs Inbox
In today’s day and age, you have the ability to literally put your business in your customer’s hands, so why wouldn’t you? Although digital has been taking center stage, this doesn’t mean that print should be overlooked! Print is not only one of the oldest forms of...
How To Talk To Your Boss About Social Media – Advanced Methods
Welcome back to our second part on how to talk to your boss about social media! If you weren’t scared away after my last entry good for you, I’m often told I get way too interested in this kind of thing so it’s nice to know I’m not alone. This entry will take a...
The Importance of Building a Social Media Calendar
Although it is needless to say, I’m going to say it anyways- There is a lot of stuff to put on social media! From organic imagery to graphics and everything in between, it's important to keep track of what is being posted and when. This is because with anything in...