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“Keep It Real”: Why Authenticity Is the New Marketing Superpower
Let’s face it: audiences today are more skeptical than ever. Glossy ads and lofty mission statements don’t cut it, especially with Gen Z. This generation of digital natives has grown up with endless information at their fingertips, and they’re quick to spot when...
Vanity Metrics: Not Useless, Just Misunderstood
Featured image by Karola G Let’s be honest, vanity metrics can feel great. Watching the likes roll in on a post, hitting a new follower milestone, or seeing your video views spike overnight can certainly boost your ego. But therein lies the problem. While these kinds...
Less Stress, More Strategy: Why You Need a Content Calendar Now
Featured image by fauxels You don’t need to post more, you need to post smarter. Running a business or your own brand can be hectic! For many, content creation and scheduling can be overwhelming tasks. As a result, it’s often pushed to the back burner. Without a clear...
Behind the Posts: A Look Back at My NISM Internship
When I started my internship with NISM, I wasn’t looking for a job. I was already running my own coloring book company (which, as anyone who has started a small business will know, was no small task). Time? I had none of it. Spare energy? Not exactly overflowing. But...
Prompting Matters: ChatGPT vs. Claude on GA4 Campaigns
Featured image by photoGraph What happens when you love data, are intrigued by AI, and have too much time on your hands? You test AI capabilities and pit ChatGPT against Claude to see what happens, of course! Here’s the background information: I provided a GA4 data...
The Ethics Of Text Message Marketing In A Social Media World
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio With the use of social media and text messaging, many people live in a real-time updates world. Consumers can shop from social media platforms, make purchases, and receive text message updates without having to change platforms or devices....
Was Duolingo’s AI Announcement a Failure? Only If We Don’t Learn From It.
Featured image by Alex Green In April 2025, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company’s transition to an “AI-first” strategy, aiming to integrate AI across its operations. The announcement has since sparked significant backlash. People have taken to social media...
To Boost or Not to Boost? 5 Things To Consider Before Posting
Photo by Kanhaiya Sharma If you’ve been running a business social media account for any length of time, it’s likely you have seen the “boost post” button pop up on your screen. If you’re just starting out, or even if you have been posting for a while, it might seem...
How SMART Goals and KPIs Drive Success in Social Media Marketing
Featured Image by Darlene Alderson Setting goals and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are an important part of a social media strategy because they provide direction, focus, and a way to measure success. A common problem in social media marketing is that...