The Difference Between Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Behavior

January 9, 2021

Do you know the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior? Many of the questions and comments I receive from women are around understanding the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior. Often when women try to be assertive, they can be accused of being aggressive, when the same behavior in a man would be … More The Difference Between Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Behavior

Top Six Marketing and Leadership Books that Influenced Me

December 21, 2020

There are a lot of marketing, social media, and leadership books out there, and trust me, they aren’t all good. If you’re getting started in any of these fields, or if you’ve recently been promoted to a leadership role, let me cut through some of the noise for you and recommend some solid books with … More Top Six Marketing and Leadership Books that Influenced Me

Social Media: Getting the Most out of Your Content

December 21, 2020

You’ve taken several hours to write a blog, create a new presentation, research and design an infographic or shoot and edit a video. The content is compelling and on brand. You feel good about it. I don’t have to tell you that creating your own content is hard work and time-consuming, so of course, you want to … More Social Media: Getting the Most out of Your Content

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Complaining Customers and Social Media: How to Make Them Happy Again

December 17, 2020

Dealing with customer complaints as they arise is a critical part of maintaining your brand’s reputation. Survey data suggests that at least 4 out of 5 consumers will reverse a purchase decision based on negative reviews. Therefore, it’s important to have a strategy set in advance for negativity or complaints in your social media feeds … More Complaining Customers and Social Media: How to Make Them Happy Again

The Answer to Setting up Multiple Social Media Profiles

December 10, 2020

You’re a complex person with a diverse set of skills, hobbies, likes and dislikes and friends. You’re a salesperson who’s also a sports fanatic with a love of gardening.  You’re a marketing professional with strong political views and a love of cooking. You’re an office assistant trying to break into the music business with your … More The Answer to Setting up Multiple Social Media Profiles

Body Language in the Workplace: How to Project Confidence

December 8, 2020

Did you know people believe your body language more than the words you say? Studies show that your words make up only 7 percent of the message you send and the rest is non verbal, a combination of what they see and the tone you use. If your body language is sending a conflicting message, … More Body Language in the Workplace: How to Project Confidence

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How to Build a Social Media Following When You Have No Budget

December 8, 2020

Are you being tasked with growing a social media audience, from the ground up, with no budget? If you find yourself in this situation, whether you’re a small business owner, a social media manager, a community manager or working for a non-profit, here are a few things you can do organically to get your accounts … More How to Build a Social Media Following When You Have No Budget

Fundraising on Social Media: Planning your Content Strategy

December 5, 2020

Many non-profits are struggling with pivoting to online fundraising as their traditional methods of fundraising are being cancelled or postponed until after the pandemic. In this three part, “Outside the Box, Fundraising on Social Media” series, Kristi Fickert from 30 Lines Marketing and I share top fundraising and social media tools, as well as getting started with … More Fundraising on Social Media: Planning your Content Strategy

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Why Your Video Probably Won’t Go Viral

November 30, 2020

Video is a powerful medium for storytelling. As companies compete for attention many are turning to video production to try to build brand equity and increase inbound web traffic.  Content developers are increasingly asked to make “viral videos” for their clients, and corporate media departments are struggling to keep up with the workload and the … More Why Your Video Probably Won’t Go Viral