Content Marketing Institute has a mantra they preach: “Don’t Build on Rented Land.” What exactly does that mean? It means you should never make a social media profile on a platform that you have no control over the centerpiece of your content marketing strategy. Why not? Because the future is unpredictable, and there’s no guarantee…
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There are more ways to tell a story today than ever before. The digital world has allowed us many platforms and technologies to connect with our audience, which is the whole point of telling a story! Your goal as a storyteller is to build a bridge and invoke some sort of emotional response. In many…
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Coming up with a great idea or concept for your social media and content marketing efforts takes time, critical thinking and brainstorming. After all, good strategy demands that content is engaging, speaks to your audience, and produces results for your brand. Producing those great ideas is a significant responsibility. What if there was a way…
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When we’re talking about a website the term SEO comes up a lot… Search Engine Optimization. You know what it stands for and you know that you need it, but how do you GET it? What really goes into optimizing your website for organic search? The answer is simple, and not so simple at the…
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Marion Mitchell Morrison. What does that name mean to you? Does it sound tough or heroic? What if I told you that Marion is really John Wayne? That’s right, folks. Marion was his given name but it didn’t quite convey the cowboy, rough-rider style that “the Duke” was known for, so a name change was…
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Last year I wrote a blog with my social media predictions for 2016. I recently went back and reread them, and I’m actually feeling really great about my predictions. I think I have a knack for this and could set up shop somewhere, charging $100 an hour to read tea leaves and gaze into a…
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Dear Diary, I remember just like it was yesterday: on Friday, December 13, 2013, my brother turned 26 years old. That was a great moment for him, but I was more impressed with Beyoncé’s release of her fifth studio album, self-titled Beyoncé. I must admit, I felt a bit betrayed in the moment for several…
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Guest blog by one of our favorite humans, Dan Duffy. “Just how fast can you edit?” Erica had managed to ask me a question I’d never had to answer. “The Bus Tour is back, and they want you on the road to get videos turned around quickly.” The Bus Tour refers to an adventure that…
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I was in an unfamiliar city in a historic building, exploring the space with a reporter I’d only emailed and communicated with over the phone. As we reached yet another floor, our elevator opened to a darkened space. Rows of abandoned desks were visible. A space that I can imagine was once alive with so…
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The answer? Turn off your bleepin’ phone. Be present. It’s as simple as that, your life will instantly be more enjoyable. Social media can be great and wonderful, especially when it comes to your business. I’ve seen how successful clients have been with their social media accounts with consistency, posting quality content, being REAL, and…
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