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An Interview With Three Higher Ed Social Media Professionals
Photo by Keira Burton Chat with enough college students about social media work and you’re almost guaranteed to hear one question over and over: “How do I become a social media professional?” A social media career is a relatively new track—the first professional...
Navigating the Festive Frenzy: The Art and Impact of Hashtag Holidays
Photo by cottonbro studio As we approach the holiday season, the digital landscape is abuzz with hashtag holidays, from Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to Ugly Sweater Day. While these unconventional celebrations offer a goldmine for marketing and engagement,...
5 AI Tools for Digital Marketing
Photo by cottonbro studio from Pexels You’ve had some time to consider whether artificial intelligence (AI) will take over your job. You've likely concluded that your job will be safe rather than AI taking over everything. Instead of focusing on the doom and terror of...
5 Legal Issues in Social Media Marketers Should Be Aware of
There are certain legal issues that anyone who is marketing on social media should be aware of. You should be aware of the risk of plagiarism when other people copy your content and post it to their own feed. Another legal issue is copyright ownership. You should also...
7 Creative Ways to Enhance Your Social Media Marketing With Email
Social media marketing is quickly becoming one of the most cost-effective forms of advertising. It is free, easy, and allows you to interact with your audience and build trust with them. Unfortunately, it is also a challenge to reach the right people at the right time...
Another Social Platform? Here’s What You Need to Know About Clubhouse
If you’re at all familiar with social media platforms, you know that 2020 saw headline after headline about their impact on our day-to-day lives. Anyone based in the United States knows that Facebook and Twitter had a huge impact on our election cycle and their global...
5 Tips for Creating A Successful Fundraising Campaign in Higher Education
Photo credit: Burst I remember it like it was yesterday – when I received my first project in fundraising as a social media professional. Giving Tuesday was three months away. My boss asked if I could create a campaign to drive donations and awareness about getting...
Create a Compelling Job Description to Attract the Best Marketing Pros
Photo credit: Unsplash Nothing counts until someone makes a purchase. This is the mantra of marketing specialists all over the planet. While they may have lots of smaller goals throughout the process of bringing customers to the table, the ultimate measure of their...
Embracing Brand Transparency and Responsibility in Social Media
In today’s online world, connecting with consumers is no easy task. But, with great effort comes great reward. Brands that prioritize transparency and exemplify responsibility will gain consumer trust, increase sales, and boost their reputation. It might be tempting...