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The Role of Social Media in Driving ROI for Branded Merchandise
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their branded merchandise. Branded merchandise—sometimes called promotional products—includes tangible items such as...
When Your Social Media Team Handles Traumatic Content
Photo by Martina Carinci As a social media professional, you will likely be exposed to traumatic content within your feed due to disturbing events in the news or postings by bad actors. Whether it’s real or AI-generated, being exposed to graphic or traumatic content...
Using LinkedIn Like It’s 2015? Let’s Fix That
Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions Before college, I never imagined my professional life would include a social media profile. But after my first semester, the search for a summer job began. Enter: LinkedIn. While my original intent was to use it for job hunting, I...
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...