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Why is a Company-Wide Social Media Plan Powerful?
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T It’s super important to ask questions, and never more so than when coming up with a company-wide social media plan. You will never be able to live in someone else’s shoes, but through asking good questions, you can gather a better mental...
Social Listening: The Secret Weapon Every Social Media Marketer Needs
Photo by Anastasiya Badun As scary as it might sound, it is likely that there are numerous people talking about your brand each day. Whether it be good, bad, or sharing an experience, conversations are still happening across platforms. Naturally, it makes you want to...
Scroll TikTok with Purpose: Inspiring Accounts For Marketers to Watch
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T Whether you’re a marketer looking to up your content game, a small business trying to reach a new audience, or a social media professional on the hunt for the next big trend, TikTok is the platform for you. But with how fast TikTok moves,...
Content Creators vs. Influencers: Which Is Right for Your Social Media Strategy
Photo by Anna Nekrashevich Getting your brand seen by more people is an important goal to have. After all, the more exposure your business has, the more likely you are to bring in new leads and convert new business. But deciding how to make this happen isn’t always...
Can Canva Cut It For Your Video Needs?
If you work on a small or low-budget social media team, Canva is a tempting option for graphics and video work. After all, the price can be right (free for many features), and it's accessible via phones and desktops. But is Canva the all-inclusive wonder that we hope...
Click to Hire: Attracting Best Fit Candidates to Social Media Marketing Positions
Photo by Tima Mirochnichenko If you are hiring for a job in social media, it may seem smart to copy and paste a similar position description another company is using to recruit for your open role. A lot of companies have the same types of jobs and the basic skills are...
AI Won’t Take Your Job—But Someone Using It Might!
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk “The toothpaste will never go back into the tube,” said Jon Leland, Media Innovator & Creativity Catalyst, during NISM’s Empowering AI Trends for Social Media Marketing webinar. Regarding his toothpaste statement, he also mentioned that “AI...
30-60-90 Day Plan: Setting Your New Social Media Team Member Up for Success
Photo by Resume Genius Bringing a new social media professional onto your marketing team is an exciting opportunity to infuse fresh ideas into your digital presence. But even the most talented social media experts can struggle to find their footing without a proper...
Crafting the Perfect Social Media Job Title
Anyone who’s been responsible for choosing a title when creating or updating a social media marketing job can attest to the fact that it isn’t as easy as it may seem. A job title has to be appealing to candidates, convey the appropriate level of expertise and...