How Your Likes and Follows Are Changing Hollywood
Movie studios, which over the summer unleashed a gamut of blockbuster franchises, are now turning to quieter, more adult-skewing, awards-bait fare. Television networks are positioning their new series in the hopes of finding the next big thing. Through it all, …
Mod of the Month – August 2017
August has come to a close, and while some in the Northern Hemisphere may lament the end of summer, we at ModSquad know the end of the month is always an exciting time. Why? Because it’s when we celebrate our …
Notes from the Gamescom Floor
Every year, I count myself blessed that I get to attend the massive, epic game industry show that is Gamescom in Cologne. Not only is Cologne my favorite city in Germany, but the show is a unique opportunity to meet …
I Freaked Out, Joined the Mods, Went Into Business for Myself and Now… We Are All Killing It.
In 2007, our very first brochure was a Mod dossier sealed in a plain manila envelope marked “TOP SECRET” to promote our Avatar Staffing for Virtual Worlds. I suppose our marketing team today would be horrified at the thought of …
How to Make Your Zendesk Installation Right
So your company has decided to bring in the Zendesk customer support system. It’s a great tool, one that can reward users handsomely with streamlined tracking, prioritizing, and resolving support tickets. But you’ve got to be smart about your next …
Mods Around the World – Marco Scardella
As our summer voyage to meet Mods from across the globe comes to an end, we touch down in Budapest. That’s the current home of Marco Scardella, a native Sardinian who’s lived in more countries than most grade schoolers can …
Alumni Spotlight: Vincent Grippi
It’s always a pleasure to catch up with old friends, as we do in each installment of our Alumni Spotlight. This time, we’re heading to the Big Apple to reminisce with Vincent Grippi, who worked for ModSquad from 2012 to …
Should You Join in on That Trending Hashtag?
Not too long ago, the common request from businesses to social media teams was “make this viral”. Going “viral” is not something you just make happen. If the goal is to increase awareness on social media, an effective strategy – …
Europe Leads the Way in Mandating Moderation of Hate Speech
Over the past decade, the power of social media has played a significant part in shaping modern history, from political campaigns to revolutions. And while social channels were originally designed to give users a platform to share, those same sites …