Photo of Joseph Scalzo I admit that at the beginning of Summer 2024, I had never heard of the National Institute for Social Media. I had just finished my first year as a San Francisco State University graduate student and was looking to gain experience within the...
Image Source Understanding Media Monitoring for Negative Publicity In the digital age, where information spreads rapidly, negative publicity can significantly impact a brand’s reputation. For online marketing professionals, media monitoring is an essential practice...
Photo by: Alexander Suhorucov In a world where our online communities come from different backgrounds, experiences, and locations, it is paramount that social media community managers understand how to appropriately engage with varying audiences. To remain relevant as...
Photo Source If you want to improve your online engagement, growing a community is one of the best steps to take. Creating an online community can be fun and rewarding, but it also requires a lot of effort. While getting things off the ground is a challenge, stopping...
Image Source Community building is about building genuine relationships with your audience and making them your fans. In other words, the power of an online community is in the ability for many people to rally around a shared bond and feel empowered to contribute. So,...
Photo by: Cottonbro Studio Scenario: You’ve finally got your brand’s social media channels up and running, complete with beautifully crafted content showcasing your all-natural, dye-free laundry detergent – great! But you’ve run into a slight problem: Who exactly is...
