Using LinkedIn Like It’s 2015? Let’s Fix That

Using LinkedIn Like It’s 2015? Let’s Fix That

Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions Before college, I never imagined my professional life would include a social media profile. But after my first semester, the search for a summer job began. Enter: LinkedIn.  While my original intent was to use it for job hunting, I...
Behind the Posts: A Look Back at My NISM Internship

Behind the Posts: A Look Back at My NISM Internship

When I started my internship with NISM, I wasn’t looking for a job. I was already running my own coloring book company (which, as anyone who has started a small business will know, was no small task). Time? I had none of it. Spare energy? Not exactly overflowing.  But...
Was Duolingo’s AI Announcement a Failure? Only If We Don’t Learn From It.

Was Duolingo’s AI Announcement a Failure? Only If We Don’t Learn From It.

Featured image by Alex Green In April 2025, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company’s transition to an “AI-first” strategy, aiming to integrate AI across its operations. The announcement has since sparked significant backlash. People have taken to social media...
Strategic Planning for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew Before Saying Yes

Strategic Planning for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew Before Saying Yes

When one of my first marketing clients asked me to create a strategic plan, I eagerly said yes. I was excited. Confident. Slightly terrified. Because while I knew what a strategic plan was in theory, I had no real idea how to actually build one from scratch. I opened...
30-60-90 Day Plan: Setting Your New Social Media Team Member Up for Success

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...
Joseph Scalzo: My Experience as an NISM Intern

Joseph Scalzo: My Experience as an NISM Intern

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...