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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...
Case Study: Social Media Strategy Around Social Enterprise
Featured image by Kampus Production Although many are aware of social enterprise and its various business models such as L3Cs or Benefit corporations, crafting a social media strategy to engage potential advocates can be challenging. Social media engagement around...
How AI Is Shaping Social Media Monitoring And Crisis Management
Featured image source These days, old-school monitoring methods simply cannot keep pace with the speed and complexity of digital communication and the endless conversations happening online. With billions of posts, opinions and images flooding social networks daily,...
Strategic Planning for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew Before Saying Yes
When one of my first marketing clients asked me to create a strategic plan, I eagerly said yes. I was excited. Confident. Slightly terrified. Because while I knew what a strategic plan was in theory, I had no real idea how to actually build one from scratch. I opened...
From Résumé to Reels: How Job Seekers Can Build a Personal Brand on Social Media
Featured image by Ivan Samkov As professionals prepare for the workforce and progress through their careers, they’re often taught the importance of traditional résumés and cover letters for making a first impression. But as the business world continues to move on from...
Beyond the Gimmick: What an AI Avatar Can Teach Social Media Marketers
Featured Image by FreePik As social media professionals, we're tasked with staying ahead of a constantly evolving landscape — not just in platforms, but in how audiences consume and engage with content. One of the fastest-moving frontiers? AI-powered video...
Mission Possible: Essential Marketing Resources for Nonprofit Teams
Featured Image by Asoje Emprende Nonprofit marketers often face a unique challenge. Not only do they have to work within a budget like other marketers, but they also often have to work within a smaller-than-average budget because their organization isn’t just about...