Can You Solve The Mystery? It’s Time to Become a Social Media Detective

Can You Solve The Mystery? It’s Time to Become a Social Media Detective

Photo by Cottonbro Studio Social media can sometimes feel like the biggest game of “guess and check”. It seems that a lot of what we do is throwing things out there and seeing what sticks. For example, when utilizing analytics on any platform, we tend to work...
How Can Your Community Contribute to Content Creation?

How Can Your Community Contribute to Content Creation?

Photo Source If you are a community manager, you’ve probably felt the need to be the one who develops all the content. You may believe that blog posts, videos, or graphics need to come from you, and that line of thinking can lead to exhaustion and burnout. Minus a few...
How Real-Time Marketing Improves Your Brand

How Real-Time Marketing Improves Your Brand

Image Source If you spend just one day on social media, you’ll likely see just how fast everything moves. Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, and opinions form and evolve rapidly. This can cause headaches for Social Media Strategists — how can I plan my...
Creative Commons: A.K.A. a Content Creator’s Dream Come True

Creative Commons: A.K.A. a Content Creator’s Dream Come True

As social media creators, borrowing content is a big part of the game. Looking back on the work I’ve created, some of it is completely organic. However, a large part of my content uses borrowed media to some extent. From photos to videos to music and more, I’ve had a...
Managing a Project That Has Taken a Turn For the Worst

Managing a Project That Has Taken a Turn For the Worst

Photo by Yan Krukau Imagine you have planned the perfect cookout to kick off summer. Your grill has a brand-new gas tank, you’ve tied dozens of water balloons, and the patio looks spotless. Then, all of a sudden, it starts pouring. All of your grumblings against the...