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How to Engage with Different Generations on Social Media
Social media is one of the most important tools today. People across the world and from all generations utilize it as part of their daily lives. It's a source of information, entertainment, and creativity. This also makes social media a vital part of any marketing...
Instagram SEO: Improve Your Visibility
Instagram serves more than 1 billion users –– in this ocean of massive audiences posting diverse content every second, how do you stand out? This question triggers a lot of bloggers, influencers, and of course social media marketers. The answer is pretty simple,...
The Resurgence of QR Codes
Left for dead about ten years ago, the QR code has made a strong comeback, largely in part, due to the pandemic. Did you know that QR codes predate social media and smartphones? In fact, they came into being around the time the World Wide Web, and the internet started...
Meet and Greet: Amanda Andresen
The NISM SMS professionals serve as ambassadors for our certification program. Not only are they knowledgeable about our curriculum, but they also share our passion for social media. Best of all, their stories help shape our organization and the work that we do here....
6 Observations on Keeping up with Social Media in a Changing World
More than 25 University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communications alumni, guests, and board members from the HSJMC came together Sept. 25 at the Republic to hear how four Twin Cities industry experts use social in a changing world and what...
The Latest Trends in Content Marketing
The digital marketing landscape is evolving fast. As a result, companies need to update their strategies over time. In this post, we’re going to have a look at the latest trends in content marketing so that you can make sure your strategy is heading in the right...
Twitter Lists and Your Social Strategy
Twitter lists are a very helpful organizational tool which allows you to filter accounts by the categories that you've assigned them to. For example, if I have connected with individuals that I know value education, I can add them to a list labeled: Education. Then...
Skittles in the Rain: Social Listening Offers Unique ROI Opportunity
If a brand is going to spend advertising dollars, no matter how insignificant it may be to the overall advertising budget, isn’t it important to monitor? This case study highlights how one brand missed a potential opportunity by not engaging in an organically driven...
Changing of the Seasons
As I drove to Duluth over the holiday weekend, I found myself wondering where the summer went. I started lamenting over the fact that I didn't spend nearly as much time outdoors as I had envisioned, while at the same time, feeling a little excited by the promise of a...