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Instagram’s Latest Power Move for Creators – Introducing Edits
Featured image by RDNE Stock project Wait, what? Is Instagram changing things up again? Yes– and this time it’s not just about the algorithm. Instagram has made it clear that they no longer want to be just a social media platform. Now, they also want to be a part of...
Branding Blind Spots Your Audience Sees But You Do Not
(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) A brand is not just the content a company posts or the promises it promotes. It is also what customers perceive, what they share with others, and what they silently decide after scrolling past a few posts. Social media has become...
Influencer Marketing’s Blindspot: FTC Regulations and How to Follow Them
Featured image by MART PRODUCTION Influencer marketing is booming, expected to reach $33 billion globally. It’s a space where everyone from budding influencers to major brands is looking to cash in (and yes, NISM even offers a webinar on influencer marketing basics!)....
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...
FTC Regulations You Should Know About in Advertising and Marketing
If you are an influencer getting paid for your testimony on a product, an advertiser trying to promote a brand or an affiliated marketer who is promoting a product or service, it is your responsibility to understand your limitations and be knowledgeable about what you...
Why Social Media is Important for Business
Many people have the misconception that social media is only about marketing. The truth is that businesses are using social media for more than just marketing purposes. They are connecting with customers and establishing real-world relationships. One of the coolest...
Getting in Position: How to Reach Your Audience Once You’ve Found Them
I’ve searched far and wide for a magical button that will place my content squarely on top of my audiences’ timelines and say “Hey, don’t look over there! Look at me!” Sigh. If only it were that easy. Finding a target audience is one thing. Getting that audience to...