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Must have graphic design skills for social media consultants

Sherrilynne Starkie

Great social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program. For example, there are dozens (probably 100s) of format requirements for the various social networks and platforms.

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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. A lot of people think of social media as marketing, and it’s an important part.

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Leverage Multi-Social Media Platforms to Tell Stories

Direct Marketing Observations

The emergence of transmedia storytelling over the past decade has lead to or created some unique opportunities in social media. Transmedia, according to Henry Jenkins a professor at USC is “the art of conveying messages themes or storylines to mass audiences through the artful and well planned use of multiple media platforms”.

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Favorite Social Media Management Tools for Small Business

Convince & Convert

Although we consult primarily for large and medium-sized businesses here at Convince & Convert, we are often asked online and in speaking engagements about social media management tools for smaller businesses. All-in-one view of social media channels. In-depth analysis of your social media marketing program.

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6 Content Marketing Skills You Need to Succeed in 2021

Sherrilynne Starkie

Here’s some year end social media tips. It’s “table stakes” for content marketing success.Your team absolutely NEEDS a competent writer who can produce articles, website content, social media updates, email campaigns and more. Learn how to use WordPress, SquareSpace, Drupal and Shopify.

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Tech Tip: 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Improve The Backend Of Your Site

SocMed Sean

For those using a content management system like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla the work has been done for you through the development of the CMS admin console. Another great reason to use one of these tools to manage your blog or website.

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Donations as Revenue: Social Media Business Podcast

Laurel Papworth

Episode 2 of monetizing online communities looks at donations – an overlooked revenue stream and the social media tools that enable donations online. Online social media services provide scope for members to donate time, resources and money how and when they want. With traditional media. Previous Shows.

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