Online Marketing Guys

17/01/2023

Despite the economic hurdles that all of SA faced, we at OMG still thrived with growth and made it to the end of 2023. To celebrate, our tight-knit team was spoilt to a super fun outing which included a Mexican Feast and Secret Santa session at The Fat Cactus Cafe', as well as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make our very own flavoured gin at Distillers Union.

One thing remains true always:
"At OMG, we work as hard as we play!" 💛

We're ready to rock 2023 and make it another great year for our clients. Let's goooooo!!! 💪

13/12/2022

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 🤔
The answer lies in our full-service offering, including:

💛 Digital Strategy & Consulting
💛 Website Design & Development
💛 Social Media Management
💛 Copywriting
💛 Graphic Design (Ads, Banners, Newsletters, more)

At OMG you can enjoy competitive rates and quality care for your brand. Let us help you grow. 🌱

Learn more about our services here: 👇

Owning your presence is the 1st step to digital success. Start with a strategic call then we build your digital assets and marketing them to bring positive ROI.

23/11/2022

There are still a huge number of myths regarding "content marketing". Let's look at some...

Customers are highly likely to research a product or service before making a purchase or signing up for something, which is why it is vital for businesses to have content that is valuable, relevant and consistent

09/08/2021

Happy Women's Day!🌹

01/01/2020

Happy New Year everybody! 🥳 2020 is finally here! 🤩

Cheers to a new year and new beginnings! 😁
#2020

25/12/2019

Merry Christmas! 🎄

We hope that you have a safe and wonderful festive season! 😊

From the OMG Team 😉

11/12/2019

The time has come to announce the WINNER of the HSBC Tickets! 🤩

First off, we would like to thank everybody for their entries, but the time has come to announce the lucky WINNER of these FREE Tickets…

Congratulations to pressure! You and a friend will be going to the Rugby Sevens Knockout Game on Sunday!

We look forward to seeing you there! Have fun guys :)

05/12/2019

Influencers and the impact they can have on retail 🛍🛒

You can also call it “word of mouth” but the power of online influence on retail is not one to ignore. Many retailers are reaping in the success of working with influencers.

An example is one of our clients in the beauty space, seeing brilliant results in engagement and brand awareness after we introduced them to a Joburg mom who is a passionate blogger of all things beauty, health, and food.

Why is this? Well, not only do influencers have their own audiences to target, who many of are loyal buyers of their recommended products, research has found that 49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations before they make a purchase. 4 out of 10 millennials also share that their favourite influencers “get them” better than their own friends.

Would you consider working with a social media influencer in 2020? 🤔

05/12/2019

&Work

💧 5 Tips to stay hydrated at the office 💧

As the summer heat starts to sizzle, you want to perform at your best by keeping well-hydrated while at work.

Here are a few tips on just how:

1. Turn your glass of water into a revitalizing treat by adding a squeeze of fresh orange or lemon juice with activated charcoal koins, which are the ONLY scientifically-proven plastic-free water filters

2.Add a few flavoured ice cubes to your glass of water, made with strawberries, blueberries or kiwi - Nothing quenches your thirst more than an ice cold glass of water.

3. Download an app like Water Drink Reminder - these app helps you track the amount of liquid you drink and reminds you to drink water at the right time.

4. For the environmentally conscious, invest in a Kuro-bo water bottle - these are designed to be used with activated charcoal koins, which are the ONLY scientifically-proven plastic-free water filters

5.If you find it difficult to drink water, then how about eating foods that aid hydration, such as cucumber and lettuce? Try incorporating these in your lunches.

If you don’t like drinking water or forget to drink water throughout the day, then maybe you should try some of these tips...🤷‍♀

05/12/2019

❌[Facebook & Instagram may start to remove Like counts]❌

In case you didn’t know, in 2020 Facebook may start hiding the amount of likes visible on a post. Your first thought must be “WHY!?” and their reasonings are somewhat warranted. As taken from the article we are referencing, “The idea is to prevent users from destructively comparing themselves to others and possibly feeling inadequate if their posts don’t get as many Likes.”

When looking at posts about events like marriages or new jobs for example, “the problem is that people have so many fewer of those big moments, and the large Like counts they attract can make other users self-conscious of their own lives and content.”

They also want to encourage people to stop deleting their posts and avoid having people opt not to share their content if they feel they won’t get as many likes.

Of course, this could have a negative impact on the usage of these platforms and ad revenue. 🙈

Instagram has reportedly already begun testing a version of this in several countries.

We’re keeping our eyes peeled as this unfolds and if it will officially roll out globally in 2020 or beyond. What are your thoughts? Let us know 😏

[You can read more about it here: https://tcrn.ch/2RaKpA1 ]

05/12/2019

How would you like public transport with no attitude, no protest and no driver? 🤔

Sun City is testing the new Driverless vehicle! Yes, you read it, DRIVERLESS… 👀😅

It might not be as scary as some may fear… It is an electric shuttle which uses effective guidance and detection systems that combine various types of advanced technology.

“It may not necessarily be technology which will be implemented throughout South Africa tomorrow, but it is shining a light on where we think we need to be going.

Given the problems on our roads and the lack of reliable, affordable public transport, we need to be looking at innovative developments such as those offered by the Navya Autonomous Electric Shuttle, which can provide answers. ”

[Source: http://bit.ly/2YhlvQw ]

Would you ‘hitch’ a ride in this driverless vehicle? Tell us in the comments below!

05/12/2019

Keep up with the latest for #2020 😏

In this post we highlight the future of Messaging Apps. 📲💬

As 2020 approaches, many companies are focusing on how to better utilize messaging apps like Viber, WhatsApp and WeChat on Smartphones.

Some brands are going a step further by experimenting in monetising messenger apps, looking at the feature to pay for products directly through chat. Isn’t that exciting? 😁

Would you be interested in shopping directly in your favorite message app? Tell us in the comments below! 👇