Certificate vs. Certification:  Is There a Difference?

Certificate vs. Certification: Is There a Difference?

The words “Certificate” and “Certification” are used often in the world of education and professional development. Many times they are used interchangeably, but is there a difference? The short answer is “Yes”, but let’s take a closer look at a...
How Messenger Can Boost Your Business and Customer Relationships

How Messenger Can Boost Your Business and Customer Relationships

When I was invited to work for the largest vacation rental online marketplace company, I joined forces with one of the most dynamic customer support teams of my career. The job came with the daily responsibility to uphold the company’s mission to provide...
How Social Media Impacts SEO

How Social Media Impacts SEO

At first glance, social media marketing and search marketing might seem very different from each other. Social media, by nature, pushes information out to reach more audiences, while in search engine marketing, it’s the audience who is proactive and pulls information....
How Are Your Phone Skills?

How Are Your Phone Skills?

Does it sound too low-tech for a social media professional to talk about phone conversations in a virtual work environment? Not when you’re working to meet clients, coworkers, and team members where they are. You may find that connecting via phone is a welcome...
8 Tips for Conducting Synchronous and Non-Synchronous Learning Sessions Using Video Conference Tools

8 Tips for Conducting Synchronous and Non-Synchronous Learning Sessions Using Video Conference Tools

Across the world, educators are racing to move traditional classrooms to a virtual environment because of COVID-19.  Social distancing will help to minimize the impact on the world and we realize that we need to move our classrooms digital, but how do we do that...
Skittles in the Rain: Social Listening Offers Unique ROI Opportunity

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...