We’ve had the opportunity to be a part of a growing, great social enterprise called iLoveSchools.com. Based in San Diego, we’ve had our hand in all aspects of their online platform from strategy, design, development and now even some pro-bono marketing.
One of the greatest fulfillments is to see someone believe in something you also believe [...]

Congratulations! You’ve made the first step and started a blog for your business. Maybe you’ve even started writing blog entries, which is great! But now you’re stuck. Your blog entries aren’t getting many views, no one is commenting and you’re beginning to wonder whether all this time spent putting up blog entries is even worth it. Before you throw in the towel or put your interns on blog duty, check out these easy tips to get your blog some attention, which can ultimately result in getting you more business.

And the DO-ey Goes To…
Mr.Clean Code
Danny Ginn
The Biggest Brain
Mike Riley
@yelirekim
I’ll Be There In Five Minutes Award
Mark Begin
Rockstar Hair-DO
Kaan Suersan
Rockin The Baby Bump
Erin Levenson
@erinlevenson
Intern Of The Year Award
Bryan Monzon
@byranmonzon
Interns Intern Of The Year Award
Ryan Sisson
@ryansisson
Needs Her Own GPS App
Ariadna Jacob
@littlemissjacob
Most Metaphors In One Minute
Adam Levenson
@adamlevenson
Most Likely To Be On The Computer Late Night
BJ Cook
@bj

INVADERS // 250 Influential Marketing Minds
So I’m checking my Google Alerts and I see that my Twitter name pops up on some blog. I go to check it out and its one of these linkbait lists. (So it worked) The list is ACTUALLY fairly solid as I do FOLLOW most of the folks on here. [...]

What’s the difference between a traditional marketing plan and a marketing plan that integrates social media? It means more exposure, but more importantly it means better exposure if used correctly. Most of us know how powerful a marketing campaign can be by integrating social media into it. A lot of content is out there on [...]

If you’re not a fan of the company METHOD, well, you should be. These guys have been pushing the product design’s form + function while still maintaining aspects of sustainability since 2000. I’ve had the opportunity to not only visit their HQ in San Francisco, but also be a part of some strategic brainstorming sessions [...]

How can you start a morning off better than with with pastries, coffee and a great conversation about social media? Since Digital Operative has taken over Social Media Breakfast San Diego, once a month we do just that.  It’s been a really neat experience so far with lots of great feedback, insight and general comments [...]

The Tap Project began in New York City with a simple basic concept and that concept has become a powerful cause. World Water Week 09 is a campaign helping to bring clean and safe drinking water to millions of children in need all around the world.  Since 2007, this campaign has grown into a national [...]

On Wednesday I had the earliest start to my day yet this year. It was one of those days where you realize that “business attire” means pulling out the leather shoes, suit pants, button down and yes; the suit jacket. And like any event you volunteer at; you’re running late and really have no idea [...]

Optimizing your site using the right approach,
Is the subject I’m going to broach.
There are certain things you should implement during this process
If you follow these basic steps, you should expect nothing less.
Your site will optimize without a doubt,
If you follow this route.
Keywords and phrases is where you want to start.
If you don’t do your research, [...]