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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...
3 Powerful Steps in Utilizing Social Media to Land Your First Job
Photo By: Charles Deluvio You are fresh out of college, ready to enter the new and exciting job world but there is one issue: you don't know where to begin. The job market can be a scary place, especially with no guidance. Getting started and finding your footing are...
The Secret Formula? KPIs.
As marketing professionals, we’re always aiming to improve our strategies. Let’s break the ice. First things first, what should all marketers know about? KPIs! For those of you who are unsure of what KPIs are, they stand for “Key Performance Indicators.” KPIs are used...
Double Your Clicks: Transform Your Social Media Ads with A/B Testing
Photo by: Maksim Goncharenok Are you aware that A/B testing your social media ads can save you both time and money while increasing your marketing campaign’s effectiveness? What is A/B Testing? When running A/B tests for your marketing campaign, you essentially use...
Decoding Demographics: How Different Generations Engage With Podcast Ads
Photo by CoWomen In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, podcasts have emerged as a powerful platform to reach targeted audiences. Unlike traditional radio advertisements, podcast ads benefit from a more intimate format, fostering a sense of connection...
Learning from the Unexpected: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage
Flight cancellations. Hospital surgeries put on hold. Workers unable to do their daily tasks. Chances are high that your Windows device or the device of a business you frequent, were one of the 8.5 million affected by the CrowdStrike IT global outage. In today’s...
What Is More Powerful? Organic Or Paid Search To Grow Your Brand?
Photo by Firmbee.com One of the hardest challenges for a marketer is figuring out what steps to take to start building a brand. Overseeing a business’ reach and growth can be intimidating to anyone. Should you focus on specific keywords on your site, or should you pay...
Trends in Social Media Research and Analytics
Photo by Karolina Kaboompics A 2023 poll of business leaders found that over 90% of them believe their company's success will depend on a strong business strategy informed by using social media data and insights effectively. Gaining those insights is critical for...
Brand Ambassador? Influencer? Who’s Best Qualified to Spread the Word about Your Brand
Photo by Jarritos Mexican Soda Are you starting a business—or trying to grow one—and feeling stalled? It may be time to connect with someone who could be a brand ambassador—or several ambassadors, if you believe in the old saying, “the more the merrier.” Before you...