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If you’re not running an employee advocacy program, you could be missing out on a lot of potential reach. Why? Your employees are one of your biggest untapped marketing resources — and psst, they’re already on social media. Yup, these influencers and brand ambassadors have been under your nose all along. Read on to learn everything…

I write for a living. While I love allowing creative work space to breathe, grow, and develop, deadlines don‘t allow me the luxury of writer’s block. At some point in the project timeline, I‘ve got to get moving beyond that blank page. It doesn’t happen often, but when I’m really struggling to do this, I’ll…

Marketers are often asked to do more with less. I’ve been there too. I’ve battled the constant pressure to juggle multiple campaigns, track their performance, and present insight-packed reports. This process is overwhelming, time-consuming, and riddled with challenges. After years of struggling to prepare reports for my marketing campaigns, I discovered how AI reporting can…

The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) has many concerned about job security. AI writing, AI images, AI videos — while the final products are far from perfect, they raise the question of what jobs AI could eventually replace, even if we don’t want them to. But, heck, if AI can create a marketing plan for…

Social media scheduling tools are some of the most useful items in a social media manager’s toolbox, whether you work at a small startup or a multinational enterprise. They’re also an incredible resource for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone else managing social media while running a small business. That’s because these tools can save you time,…

Ah, YouTube — the social media pioneer of long-form video content, and (still) a powerhouse for influencer marketing in 2024. Case in point: The near-20-year-old video network is the second-most visited website in the world. But what is it that makes YouTube influencer marketing successful? And how can you and your brand leverage YouTube influencers…

The year I turned 30, I started a new job. The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. Also tucked in the job description? Event planning for a festival and various smaller events. I didn’t know it yet, but I was…

Hi! My name is Trish Riswick, I’m a Team Lead on our Social team here at Hootsuite, and I’m here to tell you exactly how to build a social media calendar that will support your goals and keep you organized. Our social media calendar is the backbone behind all the content you see on Hootsuite’s…