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...
Content Creators vs. Influencers: Which Is Right for Your Social Media Strategy

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...
How Real-Time Marketing Improves Your Brand

How Real-Time Marketing Improves Your Brand

Image Source If you spend just one day on social media, you’ll likely see just how fast everything moves. Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, and opinions form and evolve rapidly. This can cause headaches for Social Media Strategists — how can I plan my...
Understanding Employee Advocacy on Social Media

Understanding Employee Advocacy on Social Media

Photo by fauxels Employee advocacy on social media refers to employees promoting and representing their organization on their personal social media accounts. In organizations where employee advocacy is supported, employees willingly share and endorse company stories,...
Conference Content: To Sponsor or Not to Sponsor?

Conference Content: To Sponsor or Not to Sponsor?

If you’re knee-deep in planning your entrance into the conference circuit (check out THIS blog if you’re just wading in), this question has surely popped up: Will you sponsor? And it’s an important one to consider! We’re weighing the pros and cons with you here when...