Welcome back! Last week we broke down what it means to LIKE a social post, and how that can affect you as an organization. This week we will take social interaction one step further and look at COMMENTING. We will primarily focus on the social media giant, Facebook, but this information will apply across most … Continue reading
Freaky Fresh Presents to Johnston Chamber of Commerce
We had a wonderful time today presenting Facebook and Twitter for business at the Johnston Chamber of Commerce luncheon! This was a very exciting experience for both Thomas and I as Johnston natives who attended Johnston High School. We would like to extend a huge thank you for the excellent lunch provided to everyone in attendance … Continue reading
Snapchat Embarks into Marketing
By: Austin Jensen Whether you want it or not, Snapchat just like all other social media networks, is finding a way to generate revenue. This will be done through marketing. Snapchat is brand new to the idea of marketing for organizations. I remember the first sponsored advertisement that I had ever seen came in October. … Continue reading
Freaky Fresh Marketing Featured in the Des Moines Register
Whoop whoop! It was a big day here at the Freaky Fresh Marketing offices in Des Moines and Ames, as we were profiled in the Des Moines Register! The article talks about our digital marketing services throughout Iowa (social media marketing, email campaigns, video production, and graphic/web design). It also discusses the unique life-long friendship … Continue reading
Social Media Emerges in Politics
By: Austin Jensen “It won’t be a question of how candidates use social media, but what candidates are saying on social media, and I think that’s good for the democratic process.” November 4th is quickly approaching, and with it, commercials upon commercials of political campaign advertising. We see it every time we get close to … Continue reading
Case Study: Targeting Business Leaders for Iowa ABI
By Thomas Lashier Back in August, our good friends at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) reached out to us to help promote their ABI Executive Open at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. Leisa Fox, Senior Vice President at ABI, met with us in Des Moines to let us know … Continue reading
Photo Shoot Fun: Catching Air and Laughing Hard in Des Moines
Late last month, we took some fun (and goofy) photos with help from our friend Kara at Inspirations by Kara. We had a blast on the steps of the Capitol in downtown Des Moines, Iowa (our home city!). We also got the Des Moines skyline in the background of a few photos. Take a look … Continue reading
REMIX: Thomas and Jamie’s Wedding Video
In July, we showed you how much fun we had at Thomas and Jamie’s wedding in Ames, Iowa with the original video from Michael Gene Wilson. Now, we have added a new “remix” that features music from the ceremony by our friends Derek Furrow and JR Gray. This one also includes some party scenes, which … Continue reading
Why Should I Rebrand?
By: Austin Jensen Rebranding is a marketing strategy in which a new name, term, symbol, design, or combination thereof is created for an established brand with the intention of developing a new, differentiated identity in the minds of consumers, investors, and competitors. That is the definition of rebranding as worded by Wikipedia. It is amazing to see the changes … Continue reading
Freaky Fresh Completes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Yesterday, we showed you 5 ALS Ice Bucket Challenges that went horribly wrong. Therefore, we were convinced to do ours right. So, we threw down some icy cold water right in front of the Iowa State Capitol…. (check out http://www.ALSA.org to join the fight with us!)