Social media influencers. The concept is pretty straight forward. Let’s start off with what an influencer is: these people have a significant following/fan base on social media, and their ‘influence’ can be used to persuade their audience to invest in a company’s products. Pretty much anyone with a faithful audience and some type of niche market has, to an extent, the ability to become an influencer. Social media marketing has…
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Top 7 Social Media Beefs That Need To Be Squashed
Perhaps this will not ensue hyped up hip-hop battles, but the following misconceptions have been known to ruffle the feathers of many business owners attempting to see some return on investment for their social media efforts. The beef is with social media and its efficacy. Don’t worry, we will suit you up with some helpful tips that will keep your social media platforms bulletproof. SOCIAL MEDIA IS FULL OF TROLLS…
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How To Get Over The Monday Morning Blues
*Ahhhh* Monday has reared its head yet again. If you’re one of the many people that are struggling to get motivated today, there’s quite a few ways you can get yourself out of the slumps. Monday blues don’t have to deter you, they don’t even have to happen if you do some self-love and prepare wisely for everyone’s least favorite day of the week. Here are some of our go-to…
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10 Words You’re Literally Using Wrong
Communication is an inescapable aspect of life. Whether via text, face-to-face, or a social media caption, words permeate our world. With a wide vocabulary of words to choose from, it is more common than not to see words used incorrectly. You may not know it, but you’re probably making simple (yet common) misuses of words. These 1o words are a great place to start updating in your vernacular. Bonus? You’ll sound smarter….
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The Content Struggle is Real – How to Design Your Instagram Grid
Have you ever gone to and Instagram page and loved the work presented? Yeah, me too! Merchandising is a funny thing. I equate it to singing, some are born to sing, and others just shouldn’t even sing in the shower alone. Merchandising is the same. That’s why the world waits for us designers to swoop in and make the world beautiful for all to enjoy. With that said, the same thing…
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Finding Peace in the Midst of a Career Change
I spent the majority of my college and adult life believing that I was destined to work in the music industry. The degree I chose, the internships I pursued, and the extra-curricular studies I engaged in revolved around that world. I was intoxicated with everything that went in to the production of an album, the logistics of producing a nationwide tour, and getting a hit single on the radio. Not…
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Feeling the Fear and Going Ahead Anyway
The idea of blind confidence has always seemed elusive to me. Probably because I’m the type of person who finds myself feeling anxious in seemingly harmless situations. This notion of people being so confident in themselves despite a lack of skill or education is something to be both revered and feared. However, one has to admit there is power in having a lack of fear, especially when speaking about the…
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Take The Road Untraveled
Heading home from work on a Friday is a glorious feeling…until you arrive at your destination only to realize that you don’t remember the drive home. Life is an abundance of choices. From the moment we wake to the moment we sleep, we make thousands of decisions. Our decisions come from past decisions we have made and the learning curve we have established since making our last decision. The brain,…
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A Founder’s Struggle with Selfishness
I am completely selfish and self absorbed… and admittedly, my business is all about me. I’m selfishly obsessed with providing the drive behind the vehicle that makes people ignore traditional “work days” and weekends. Creating an environment where people love what they do creates a shift in thinking and blurs those lines. Small comments from a social post can give more satisfaction than any money or “big contract”. I am…
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Are You Fitting In Or Belonging?
Recently, I found myself in a situation where I was selected to join a team of people that are incredibly talented and, from my perspective, all a step above where I currently stand in comparison. I felt inadequate and out of place. My interests, hobbies, communication style, and way of thinking seemed to be vastly different than that of my peers and combined with my quiet nature, I was struggling…
