Firebelly's social media marketing blog includes social media tips and best practices for brands mixed with the occasional agency news post.
Your (Possible) Guide to Mid-Decade Success: the social media landscape continues to evolve as we approach 2025… At a speed that would make Buzz Lightyear blush. From the rise of authentic content to the integration of AI, here are seven key trends that will shape social media marketing in the coming year. Disclaimer: We’re not fortune tellers - so no promises. We polled our internal team of social media experts to build this list of predictions.
Read MoreA guide to making sales in March look like mid-December: The holiday season is a crucial time for businesses across all industries - especially CPG food & beverage brands. With consumers ready to spend and competition at its peak, having a well-planned holiday marketing campaign can make all the difference.
Read MoreIs the hashtag era #over? Social media is about keeping up with the times. Change can happen fast. Trends come and go at the speed of light. What worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and other platforms evolve faster than any medium in history.
Read MoreHalloween is a golden opportunity for consumer packaged goods (CPG) food and beverage brands to stand out on social media. We recommend starting your Halloween-themed marketing in September, as the ‘spooky season’ tends to start after Labor Day weekend.
Read MoreBlack Friday is a golden opportunity for consumer packaged goods (CPG) food and beverage brands to find their audience and drive sales. The right marketing strategies allow CPG brands to tap into the frenzy of this shopping holiday to stand out in a crowded marketplace… A marketplace that’s getting more crowded with each passing year.
Read MoreWill Elon Musk’s Newest Project Survive in an Uber-Competitive Social Media Landscape? Elon Musk bet big on Twitter in 2022, purchasing the world’s most popular micro-content platform for $44 bn. Yes, he tried to back out of the deal… after the company’s stock price skyrocketed and he was forced to pay more than he originally anticipated.
Read MoreConsumers are obsessed with foods that improve their health and increase their lifespan. Millennial females are starting to become the most sought-after demographic for marketers.
Read MoreEvery day, depending on the legality of the state, CBD or THC-infused locations are popping up in nearly every shopping center. Cannabis marketing is officially ‘big business’... and it’s only getting more competitive in 2024.
Read MoreThe online world moves fast and 2023 was a blur in the social media landscape. The team members here at Firebelly Marketing spend a LOT of time on EVERY social platform and we love sharing what our predictions are for the year ahead. We’ve collected the predictions of all our team members, and are presenting you with the trends we think will shape social media in 2024!
Read MoreYou know a brand is doing social media right when people outside the target market engage with the content. Engagement on social media can give insight into how well the brand is doing with creating community and excitement around their product.
Read MoreYou wouldn’t hire an employee if you weren’t impressed with their resume. Why would you hire a marketing agency with no experience in the wine and spirits industry? Specialized agencies, who cater to your industry can make all the difference between a successful marketing campaign and one that fails.
Read MoreAs you pass through the aisles of a grocery store, you might see new products lining the shelves every day. If you have your own food and beverage brand, you might wonder how these new brands get to where they are. Bringing a new food product to market and getting into grocery stores can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. To effectively market and sell your product to retailers, it's crucial to have a thorough strategy and a deep understanding of the industry.
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