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Miru8691 - A Burger At Its Best

Last night, the /excelamktg team had the most amazing dinner at Miru8691, a new client of ours. Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall in Beverly Hills, the place is hard to find but is so worth the struggle. Once we walked in and saw the eclectic vibe, we knew we were in for a great night! We all went in knowing that we just had to try “the best burger in LA”, but it was hard to pass up the abundance of choices the menu has to offer - the cocktails, the starters, the bowls, the rolls - all of which sounded to die for! After we placed our order, we were delighted to try a soju/green apple cocktail which was delicious to say the least.

Once the burgers arrived, we were in food heaven. Piping hot, the cheese just oozed over the perfectly cooked beef patty, not to be outdone by the lettuce, tomato and crunchy onion. The curly fries and spicy ketchup were the icing on the cake - the perfect addition to enhance the already amazing CLT Burger. To top the meal off, we ordered a chocolate milkshake that was anything but typical, and delectable nonetheless. At the end of our meal, Chef Miru came out to see us off, thanking us for helping him out and spreading the word about this “undiscovered gem of culinary excellence”.

Well after writing all that, I’m hungry again and Miru8691 sounds like just the right place!

                                              

#MomsBeautyTips

Last week in honor of Mother’s Day, the /excelamktg team launched a Twitter hashtag campaign for one of our clients, Face Place. For two days only, followers were asked to tweet tips that they learned from their mom, anything relating to skincare, beauty, makeup, hair & health - using the hashtag #MomsBeautyTips.                                       

Throughout the two days, select tips were retweeted and on Monday, a winner was announced. Jackie Silver (@AgingBackwards) won two Cell Regenerator moisturizers from Face Place, one for her and one for her mom! She was kind enough to ask for her prize to be donated to a local women’s shelter, and kind enough to write an article about the campaign.

Overall, #MomsBeautyTips was a success! We had a lot of participation and learned priceless tips from moms everywhere! Stay tuned for more pop-up contests like this in the future from @FacePlaceLA

                                                   

Here are a few spotlight tweets from the campaign:

@mySkin Honey and oatmeal with warm water makes an excellent skin firming and rejuvenating mask. #MomsBeautyTips

@meilily Best beauty tip from mom: Don’t frown! #MomsBeautyTips

@markgirlManda Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! #MomsBeautyTips

@chriscal57 Mom always made me wear sunscreen all year round…and my skin thanks her for it ;) #MomsBeautyTips

@AgingBackwards Studies show that people who volunteer on a regular basis are the healthiest & live the longest! #MomsBeautyTips

iPhone Apps That Moms Will Love

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the great moms out there! If you’re a mom on the move, here are some useful iPhone apps to help you out.

   Grocery Gadget - Shopping List 

A great app that lets you simplify and manage your shopping lists. You can name your own categories, specify brand names, add images, note coupons and add your own notes. It even remembers the order you’re shopping in for next time! Get it here

   Web MD Mobile

A medical app for any mom who worries. It includes a symptom checker, pill identification tool and a first aid section with visuals on how to preform emergency procedures like CPR. You can also use the app to search through the extensive content on the Wed MD website. Get it here

  Babyphone

Turn your iPhone into a baby monitor with Babyphone! Just enter your home phone number and place it next to your sleeping baby. When the iPhone hears your baby wake, it calls you. Get it here

   My Schedule

With all the busy schedules that moms have to deal with, this is a simple app that lets you keep track and have access to it right at your fingertips. Forget having to write down your schedule on papers that always seem to get lost, it’s all right here! Get it here

   Coupon Sherpa

Use your location to create a list of nearby retailers that are offering coupons and discounts. You can view the offer, and if you’re interested, you can bring up the coupon in Safari. You can then either print it out, or many stores now will either scan the code directly from you iPhone or just type it in. Get it here