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What is a Xiaomi Mi Box?
We’ve all been there. You’re in a social setting where you don’t really know anyone, but it’s a social setting, so you’re supposed to be…social
Katie Pray
August 25, 2023
Threads by Meta: A New Chapter in Social Media Storytelling
In the fast-paced world of social media, where trends come and go, one innovation is making waves and transforming the way we connect, share, and engage online - Threads by Meta. Threads, the brainchild of Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is an exciting new chapter in social media storytelling that has taken the digital landscape by storm
Greg Swiszcz
August 3, 2023
How Did You Hear About Us?
As a kid, there are some unwritten rules that you are told you have to follow. You’re not supposed to run with a stick in your hand, you’re not supposed to touch an electrical outlet, and you’re not supposed to talk to strangers
Katie Pray
July 31, 2023
The Critical Need for a Secure Website in the Era of Digital Advertising
Hello my fellow digital enthusiasts! Today, I want to dive into a topic that's we get asked about from time to time – the importance of having a secure website, especially when it comes to digital advertising. As the world rapidly embraces the digital era, the virtual realm has become the battleground for businesses striving to gain an edge over their competitors
Allison Gibson
July 28, 2023
How Do Ads Know So Much About You?
We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through Facebook, and you see an ad that was for something you were JUST talking about! How in the world did they know? If you type in “does Facebook” on Google, the first auto populated option is “does Facebook listen on your phone”
Katie Pray
June 30, 2023
How to Promote Your Plumbing Business with Digital Advertising
My water heater broke and being one of the least handyman-type guys I know, I can't fix it myself. That means I need to call a plumbing company to come to my rescue before my garage turns into a swimming pool (which, in theory, would be nice to have too)
Greg Swiszcz
June 26, 2023
Unlocking the Power of YouTube
As a parent, it's difficult to imagine what your kids are watching online. I always see my kids on their phones
Greg Swiszcz
June 8, 2023
Google Launches Generative AI Ads in Search: A Game-Changer for Digital Advertising
Are they listening? How did they know I was looking for patio furniture and I am interested in trying a new shaving cream gel? One may ask when you receive ads relevant to your thoughts and conversations. AI struts into the room and proclaims, “It was me!”
Allison Gibson
June 2, 2023
Are You Reaching Road Warriors This Summer?
When looking at the days of the week, my favorite day isn’t Saturday or Sunday, or even Friday; it’s Thursday. Thursday is when you’re close to the weekend and you have the whole weekend to look forward to, including a Friday night
Katie Pray
May 8, 2023
A safer way to advertise with TikTok
TikTok has taken the world by storm with its unique blend of music, dance, and social media. The platform has become a go-to destination for young people seeking entertainment, information, and connections
Allison Gibson
April 26, 2023
Do You Know How to Read Your Facebook Insights?
When I think of Facebook, there is one thing that comes to mind and it’s the song “Changes” by David Bowie, because they are always ch-ch-ch-chaning things up! Some of the most recent changes that Facebook made has been discontinuing the use of Job Listing ads, no longer showing ads in Instant Articles, and only being able to target 13- to 17-year-olds by gender and location, to name a few. Another big change when Facebook switched to Meta Business Suite was the Insights Reports
Katie Pray
April 11, 2023
What digital advertising products to use for Summer festivals and attractions?
Cowabunga Dudes!Summer is just around the corner, and for festivals and summer attractions, it’s time to start thinking about how to best use your marketing budget to help increase business this year.  Using Digital Advertising will allow you to pinpoint the audience you want to reach and invite them into your business
Greg Swiszcz
April 4, 2023
OTT effectiveness can be measured.
How often do you ask someone, “What’s a good show you are binge watching right now?” or “I need a good new show to watch?”  Probably a lot nowadays. Over the past few years, the rise of OTT (Over-The-Top) services and streaming platforms has transformed the way we consume entertainment and media
Allison Gibson
March 20, 2023
Are You Using a List to Target Consumers?
You make one for the week, you make one for grocery shopping, you make one for going on vacation, and you even make one for the big guy in red to check over in December, and he does that twice. Lists
Katie Pray
March 14, 2023
Influencer Marketing for Social Mirror Ads
In today’s world, digital marketing has become a crucial aspect of every business.  With social media personalities on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube becoming increasingly popular, businesses have started to shift their focus toward influencer marketing
Greg Swiszcz
March 8, 2023
The Evolution of Display Advertising
Digital Display advertising refers to the promotion of products or services through display ads on digital platforms such as websites or mobile apps.  Over the past two decades, digital display advertising has revolutionized the way businesses reach their target audiences and has become a cornerstone of modern marketing
Greg Swiszcz
February 11, 2023
Are You Advertising During The Super Bowl?
I grew up in Syracuse, New York which is known for two things: snow and Syracuse University sports. While most people are familiar with the longtime Syracuse basketball head coach, Jim Boeheim, but my favorite thing about Syracuse University is football
Katie Pray
February 8, 2023
Sporting Event Success Story: Professional Soccer Team Dominates Ticket Sales with Digital!
A professional soccer team needed to boost Season tickets for their upcoming season as well as single game ticket sales throughout the year.Digital Strategy:Our client is a professional soccer team that hosts over 30 games a year at a stadium that holds 7900 attendees
Allison Gibson
January 25, 2023
Should You Advertise During Your Slow Season?
How are you doing with your New Year’s Resolution? Have you skipped the gym already? Have you polished off that bag of Cheetos all by yourself? Have you already thrown out your 40oz Stanley mug because carrying around 40oz of water turns out to be way more annoying than you thought? Or maybe you have changed out water for wine in that Stanley mug and already threw in the towel for Dry January.Over that awkward period between Christmas and the New Year where no one has any idea what day it is, I was scrolling through Instagram and saw the most genius marketing tactic by Tito’s vodka
Katie Pray
January 17, 2023
What Digital Products Are Businesses Using To Promote Their Business?
Looking at the entire landscape of digital advertising, there is a plethora of digital products out there.   Here at Vici, we have a wheel that we introduce businesses to that incorporates 14 top level products, with lots of elements within each product
Greg Swiszcz
January 12, 2023
The Future of Cookie-less Technology brought to you by ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the new AI writing tool that is sweeping the Internet and potentially putting copywriters out to pasture and making non-writers look like geniuses.https://chrome
Allison Gibson
January 6, 2023
What Were the Most Popular Verticals in 2022?
December is always the month where we reflect on the last 12 months and see how we grew and what we can do to move forward. Personally, I like to see what technology thinks of how I lived my last 12 months with things like Spotify’s “Wrapped”, and Instagram’s “Top 9”
Katie Pray
December 21, 2022
What Digital Products Work Best for Colleges and Universities?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a surge in spending for colleges and universities.  At first, a lot of campuses started to promote their online classes
Greg Swiszcz
December 14, 2022
A safer way to advertise with X (previously Twitter)
X (previously Twitter) safety is all the buzz right now and advertisers are jumping ship. Should you?X (previously Twitter) has historically been an advertising giant with over $4B in ad revenues last year
Allison Gibson
December 12, 2022