Today presented two classic “freelance tests of patience,” each tempting me to spiral into the pit of freelancer despair. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. Instead, I’m here to tell the tale and keep moving forward.
Continue readingAuthor: Kim M. Bayne
Instagram Killed the Hashtag Star: Why Your Reach May Never Be the Same
Hashtags. Love them or hate them, they’ve been the cheat codes of social media for well over a decade. A shortcut to discovery, a cultural marker, and a way to connect. But now Instagram has decided, “These are not the tags you’re looking for.”
AI Can Replace Talent—But Should It?
AI is out here eyeing the songwriting gigs—eyeing, not nailing. Nothing says “you’re still relevant” like listening to formulaic sludge churned out by a soulless algorithm.
I’ll be the first to admit, after letting my guitar gather dust for ages, my songwriting chops are…well, rusty AF. So yeah, don’t hold your breath for my big comeback tour.
Continue readingTwitter Chats for the Social Butterfly
Looking for like-minded people or need some insights into an online marketing topic? Participate in Twitter chats. Chats are easy to find and free to join.
Right below, I’ve included a few public Google calendars, each published by a different curator.[1] Yes, everybody has gotten into the act of curating Twitter chats, so here are some resources for you in one short blog post. Mind you, there is some overlap (duplicates) in chats listed, but I wanted to cover all the bases…you’ll be glad I did.
If you prefer spreadsheets, check out this exhaustive Twitter Chat Schedule via Google Spreadsheets where you’ll find other topic chats, too.
Good luck and I hope to see you online…
Google Calendars of Twitter Marketing Chats
- Internet Marketing Twitter Chats by Ann Smarty @seosmarty
- Marketing Twitter Chats by Jacob Warwick @jacobwarwick
- Twitter Chat Calendar by Chanelle Schneider @WriterChanelle
What’s Up with Trendjacking? A Quick Reference Guide.
A portmanteau of the words trend and hijacking, trendjacking is the act of temporarily applying brand content to a popular, growing interest. Think of it as a form of jumping on the hashtag bandwagon. Continue reading
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