Author Archives: Lindsay Sweeting

About Lindsay Sweeting

Resident Copywriter
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How do you go from “good” to “great” when it comes to retail sales…especially in a recession? We get that question a lot here at Blue. When you’re looking to increase sales while saving money, social media is often the … read more

As the resident copywriter at Blue, I’ve written (and/or edited) my fair share of Press Releases. I’ve noticed that many clients and companies seem to think that press releases are only good for one thing—telling news outlets about potential stories. … read more

1. Status Updates—With Caution You can let your connections know what’s going on with your business without posting updates that say “15% off of EVERYTHING in the store TODAY ONLY!!! Visit us from 9-5:30 at our downtown location for a … read more

What use is a blog when no one is reading it? We’ve outlined three simple ways to start using your blog to its fullest, which can mean a larger readership and better brand awareness. Start cashing in on your blog … read more

While some may have missed it, the Old Spice Guy was on a roll a few weeks ago, showing the world what a complete social media campaign can be. Videos of actor Isaiah Mustafa—known to many as the “Old Spice … read more

It can be tough to get your social media presence going…we’ve put together some simple ways to help you move from “what am I doing” to “why didn’t I do this sooner”! 1. Educate Yourself. It’s simple: make sure you’re … read more

While most of the world focused on the World Cup, my household’s televisions have been fixed permanently on Le Tour de France. With a husband who’s a cyclist and a parade of teammates (and friends) using our home as a … read more

We’ve all seen businesses dig themselves some deep holes. We can think of one company that spent over 80 days deep in a giant disaster. While we can’t help a company embroiled in an environmental catastrophe, we do have some … read more

We often hear that “laughter is the best medicine”, but when your company is in the middle of a PR nightmare…is it really the best time to begin cracking jokes on social media? At Blue, we give that question a … read more

It seems like just yesterday that I created the Blue Facebook Fan Page. In reality, it’s been nearly 11 months and the changes we’ve seen are incredible. Apparently, Facebook thought so, too.