Apps4Brands: Archive

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Content Curation v. Aggregation... helping or...

Steve Rosenbaum, creator of Magnify.net (one of our great clients), published an article on Mashable.com today regarding the Curation v. Aggregation debate that Rosenbaum has dubbed “The Great Creationism Debate.” While we at Apps4Brands are fans of the curation model for it’s efficiency and keen editorial abilities, many creators of online content claim it could be the end of...

May 3rd

It's Like Sending Your Facebook Fan Page to the...

Over 20 million people “fan” Facebook Fan Pages per day. How will you attract those people? Applications (like Involver!) can make a huge difference in bringing fans to your page. There are tons of other effective applications as well, all of which can add whatever type of “boost” your page may need. InspiredMag, a blog similar to Apps4Brands, posted a blog titled...

Apr 29th

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Using Social Media For Korked Advertising

What’s up everyone? I want to share with you a personal story about using social media as an advertising tool. My name is Austin. I am in college. Thus equating to the fact that I have no money. I know that it is cliché to say that I have no money as a college student, but seriously, I have less money than Nicolas Cage right now. My only job is two days a week at my church, which means I...

Apr 28th

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Clove App Is A Party

Let’s take a closer look into Clove App. What do ya say? Everybody loves parties. Whether it is just attending one or even throwing one. Parties are fun. I love Clove App. To me, Clove App is a party. Alright, roll with me on this… Close your eyes and imagine you’re throwing a party at your house. Ok, now open your eyes so you can read the rest of this post. When you throw a party, you invite...

Apr 22nd

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Maximize Your Facebook Page

Facebook fan pages are very popular. Did you know that Facebook hosts over 1.6 billion active fan pages, reaching over 5.3 billion fans? There are more than 20 million new fans each day! These and more Facebook facts in a helpful infographic, courtesy of Mashable.com: http://bit.ly/bYfU75 As Fortune 500 Companies and small businesses continue to invest more of their marketing budgets into social...

Apr 14th

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A great video from our Mizzou partner Aperture Ad on involver

Mar 24th

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NEW: Facebook Fan Pages Use Google Analytics

Facebook is now offering free Google Analytics to track traffic, visitor stats, traffic sources etc for your Facebook Fan Page. I’m adding this to my own personal fan page to see how it works and more importantly how it compares to FB Fan Page optimizer Involver. Have you tried it? -Samantha B Click here for more info!

Mar 24th

Apps4Brands Social Media Survey →

We’re conducting research and would love your feedback! Please click this link and take our short and concise survey about social media and your company! Thanks!! Samantha B.

Mar 18th

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Hi everyone, Sam here. I’m using Twibes for the first time to distribute our Social Media Survey and this video helped a lot! …plus the animation’s great! -Samantha B

Mar 17th

Hello There!

It’s a little late in the game but I thought I’d introduce myself! My name is Samantha B. and I am the fourth member of the Apps4Brands team. Here’s a little about me… A life-long Chicago girl, I had the summer of my life as the editorial intern for Michigan Avenue magazine this year. I love music, playing and listening, and hit as many shows as humanly possible. I love...

Mar 12th

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Compliments of Media Grapevine…..thanks for the info Jennifer!

Mar 10th

Wait...who DOESN'T already know Austin Huff?

I am from Nashville, Tennessee. I love sports, pop-culture, and making people laugh. I try hard to bring a smile, if not a laugh into everyone’s day. If you care to learn more about me, you can follow me on Twitter. My Twitter name is TheAHuff. I look forward to sharing facts, information, my opinions and advice for the constantly evolving world of social media.

Mar 9th

Lemme tell you a little story all bout how my life...

My name is Andoni Dieguez, and I know that is probably the first time 90% of you have ever heard that name before so I will just clear up the issue now, I am a guy. I hail from Springfield Missouri although I was born in KC. I currently live in Columbia, Missouri where I attend Mizzou, cough cough number 1 journalism school cough in the country cough. I am 22 years old and hoping to get into the...

Mar 8th

Hey, Hi, Hello :)

I’m Jennifer and I’m from central Illinois. I’m a classic-type girl: I love Audrey Hepburn, scented candles, the city of London and everything about it (I studied abroad there in 2009), and black and white photos. Nothing makes me happier than white roses, my family, or a warm-baked cookie. I firmly believe that coming to Mizzou was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and these four years...

Mar 8th

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Steve Rosenbaum, creator and CEO of Magnify.net, discusses the development of social media at the SXSW festival

Mar 7th

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Apps4Brands Clients

As we begin to tweet, blog and publish information about applications that will help brand marketers with their social media marketing campaigns, we should begin by discussing some of the clients we will be paying particular attention to these next few months. We have already been asked by Involver, Magnify, and Clove App to share information on their companies’ services with our followers....

Mar 1st

Introductions are in order...

Welcome to the Apps4Brands blog! Before we get started here’s a little background info on who we are and what we do: Who: 5 senior Strategic Communication majors at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. What: For our senior capstone project we have been placed in this rockin’ group and assigned to a stellar client called Apps4Brands. It is our job to establish Apps4Brands...

Feb 23rd