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3 Ways To Create More Authentic and Meaningful Social Media Posts
It’s difficult to imagine a business without a solid social media strategy. Social media is such an important part of the digital marketing sector that some companies rely on it far more than traditional advertising methods. However, it’s not enough to put together a...
The Role of Social Media During and After a Major Natural Disaster: A Story Within a Story
Hurricane Ian was an unwelcome guest who left major portions of Florida destroyed, especially in the southwest area. His strength, size, and point of impact was not even close to what had been predicted. Some might say, Ian wasn’t what he appeared to be on his...
Social Media Prep for the New Year
As we get closer and closer to the holidays and possibly taking winter breaks before the new year, you may notice you have more time to plan for the new year. So when you have some slow days in the office, in-person or virtual, use your time wisely doing some social...
Cyber Social: Make the Most of Black Friday with This Checklist
In the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, your marketing goes into overdrive. The biggest sales event of the year is a necessity for brands, so it’s important to get it right. Your social channels play a particularly crucial role here. With more customers...
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...