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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...
Setting The Stage for Success: How to Nail the Creative Brief
Photo by Alice Yamamura You’re gearing up for your next great social media campaign when it hits you: you know what needs to be done, but you’re not sure how to get there. The creative brief ensures you and your team are on the same page and sets up your campaign for...
Mission, Vision, and Values: The Blueprint for Your Business’s Success
We have all visited a company’s “About Us” page at some point. It usually consists of a brief history of how the company rose to success and highlights its mission, vision, and values. Most of us usually skip over it or maybe briefly skim it. What we typically...
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...
Strategic Planning: What Is It Good For?
Photo by fauxels Have you ever wondered what businesses and organizations use strategic planning for? The gist of these awesome plans is that they can lead to the success and growth of your brand. Who wouldn’t want that? Read on to learn more about the fundamentals...
What Can Your Brand Learn from the User-Focused Ad Campaign of Spotify Wrapped?
Ad campaigns can influence a consumer’s perception of a brand. Most marketers make the mistake of trying to create an ad campaign that is focused on how the ad campaign can benefit the brand. Although this should be a component in your idea generation, it isn’t the...
Top 10 AI Tools in Marketing
Photo Source In today’s digital world, building a career, gathering knowledge, and growing professionally has never been easier–and more exciting. Since the arrival of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2022, we've seen a shift in how industries operate, and...
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...