by Shane Shaps | Jun 18, 2025 | Big Marketing Minute
Believe it or not, I was hesitant to dive right into using AI. There are real-world examples of how AI is already part of my life: It knows my favorite Peloton instructors It knows which groceries I’m likely to buy It knows when I’m running low on regular...
by Shane Shaps | Nov 12, 2024 | Big Marketing Minute
If you even knew all the bad crap that had been going around here, you might take pity on me. But I’m not here to focus on that. It’s not productive and it provides no solution. So, in light of this week’s Big Marketing Minute and keeping a focus on...
by Shane Shaps | Aug 6, 2024 | Big Marketing Minute
You know, it was just last week we were talking about how social came to be – and really why it mattered back in the beginning. It allowed consumers to get to know the people behind the brands they love. It allowed communities to build around a person or group...
by Shane Shaps | Apr 22, 2024 | Big Marketing Minute
This week’s Big Marketing Minute is about the importance of getting your team members involved in sharing your content. Employee advocacy needs to be a part of your content strategy. We have seen larger reach for small business accounts, even with just one or...
by Shane Shaps | Apr 7, 2024 | A note from Shane
Today is the day! 520 East Brands has finally taken the leap, embraced our authentic voice and developed a new brand that truly exemplifies who we are and what we do. I may be 4 foot 8 inches but my voice is big and since 2008 that big voice has been working for...
