Here are some holiday marketing strategies you can use: When I asked for the best marketing strategies for 2024’s holiday season on LinkedIn, Kaj Kandler told me to make preparations for next year instead. That’s because I asked too late:…
There’s nothing wrong with abundance and joy. But being spoiled causes two real problems: it makes it difficult to appreciate what you have. If perfect is the standard, it’s rarely met and never exceeded. it leads to tantrums. Tantrums about sharing, about the lack of ‘more’ and about the endless poverty of comparison. As a…
Media isn’t a magazine or a website. It’s a system. We can learn to see the system and contribute to it with leverage. There are three elements to consider in a media system that’s worth a professional creator’s time: A business model. There are magical cultural effects that happen when volunteers produce content that is…
Whether it’s writing a blog post, designing an infographic, or creating an ebook, starting a new piece of content from scratch can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never done it before. Luckily, content marketing templates can make things easier. These templates can help with design and inspire you as you develop various processes to…
“The mean” is the average. Another word for “mediocre.” When an organization gets big enough, by definition, it’s the average. When you have enough customers, they represent the population as a whole. If you find yourself seeking to serve the largest possible number of people, you’ve signed up to be average. Without a doubt, you’re…
Artificial intelligence is a bit of a controversial topic in the world of content creation. In an industry that prides itself on creativity and a do-it-yourself approach, many wonder if AI has a place in the creator economy. As a content creator myself, I’d say the answer is “Yes,” with moderation. There are many benefits…
Creating social media strategies can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just launching your brand or just building your online presence for the first time. So many channels, features, tools, and products available – but so little time to fit them all into your marketing strategy. If you don’t have a full-time team of social media…