Better Social Media in One Week

  “I just don’t have time to do social media.” If we had a dollar for every time we’ve heard this phrase, well, we wouldn’t have to be in business any more. But we are here to help just those types of business people. We do understand that many small businesses can’t afford to hire…

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Four Social Media Marketing Misconceptions

Social Media Marketing Misconceptions

Four of the Most Common Social Media Marketing Misconceptions Despite the fact that social media marketing is everywhere, some misconceptions about it linger. Experience tells us that our clients are still confused about some of these points, and we’d like to help set the record straight. It’s Free While it’s true that social media accounts…

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Managing Change

Managing Change with Social Media Change is bound to happen in your organization. Whether it’s small changes, like a new employee or a new menu item, or big changes, such as a total restructuring of your business, change is an inevitable and unavoidable aspect of business (and life, for that matter). Tons of books have…

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5 2017 Social Media Marketing Resolutions

5 Social Media Marketing Resolutions for 2017 Bucking the already tired trend, I’m going to skip the usual 2017 Social Media Marketing Predictions article and focus a little more closely on this week: 5 Social Media Marketing Resolutions to Make for 2017. Just like cutting down on sugar and working out more often, these are…

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Help, My Social Media Marketing Isn’t Working

Social media marketing sounds easy, but it’s not. Everyone knows it’s necessary, which is why everyone from international corporations to the corner barber shop has social media accounts. But not everyone is sure WHY it’s necessary. What exactly is a Facebook page supposed to be doing for your business? What good will come of keeping…

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Promote Your Holiday Events with Facebook Marketing

Recently I found myself in charge of promoting a large, local, annual winter festival. The budget I was given for promotion was nearly $700, based in large part on previous years’ print advertising spending. Obviously, I knew better. The festival director trusted me when I said we’d use only a fraction of that by advertising…

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Do I Need Video on Social Media?

Hello from D. Cohn Communications! We’d like to share with you a column first published on ValpoLife.com: Do I Need Video on Social Media? Video posts are on everyone’s mind and the hottest new content option, but you shouldn’t jump in just for the sake of having video. Be intentional about it. Enjoy! Q: I’ve…

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Yes, You Can Manage Your Own Social Media Marketing

Yes, You Can Manage Your Own Social Media Marketing Many contemporary companies have turned over their social media marketing to an internal employee who may or may not have training in marketing or in social media. These folks are tasked with making regular social media posts because the company does not have the interest or…

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Successful Social Media Campaigns

What Does A Successful Social Media Campaign Look Like? Let’s start with what it’s not. It’s Not More Likes. Believe it or not, getting new followers on social media is relatively easy. On Facebook, you simply pay a small amount to promote your page and bingo! New Likes. On other platforms, you work your networking,…

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