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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...
Live Streaming Video: the 2016 Social Media Trend that Exceeded Expectations
There were several social media trends in 2016, including: Live streaming videos Snapchat stories Mobile optimization Faster real-time engagement More focus on social commerce Higher demand for organic content (keeping SEO in mind) Increase in video marketing Many of...
NISM SMS Certification: Why I Jumped In
Dear Diary, oh wait not that kind of journal! This is the story of my journey to Social Media Strategist Certification. The reasons for taking this course and the certification exam are many. I could go on and on. In this series, I will give some insight into why I...
Inside Out: Consulting Tips from Roberto Blake
In February of 2017, we had the pleasure of sitting down with YouTube expert Roberto Blake to talk about the then hot topic of PewDiePie’s separation from Disney and Google. As we talked, Blake shared amazing insight into how he connects with the clients he supports....
Creative Commons: What It Is and How It Can Benefit You
So, you just wrote a great blog post or made a video and now you need something else to spruce it up. Where do you go? Can you use any old image or song you find on the web? Probably not. So many people make the mistake of using what they can find easily and this is...
The Business of YouTube: An Interview with Roberto Blake
When YouTube’s biggest star gets dropped by not one, but two, major affiliates, social media strategists around the world are wondering what this means for us – our brands, our videos, and the freedom we’re afforded on social media platforms.
Thinking Outside the Classroom: Using Social Media Platforms to Engage Students
Registration is open for The Social Classroom! The course begins March 13th and runs for two weeks – a great opportunity to experience social media as a classroom tool first-hand while learning techniques you can use in your own environment. A teacher’s competition...