Knowing the territory

There is always room for someone who really knows their way around an industry, a technology or a problem. That’s what agents, agencies and organizers do. The hard part isn’t in finding people who will value true on-the-ground expertise. The hard part is actually earning it and maintaining it. As long as there are folks…

16 B2B Social Media Marketing Strategies for Any and Every Industry [Social Media Trends Report Data]

B2B social media marketing often gets a bad rap. It’s treated like the strict school principal of business. It’s seen as boring and “unfun.” It won’t let you tell jokes, talk to your friends on social media, or break with tradition. (And it certainly wouldn’t let you chew gum in class if it could.) However,…

Visual Storytelling: 10 Stunning Examples to Inspire You

Before becoming a marketer, I was a journalist who loved the opportunity to tell stories about my community and share perspectives that would otherwise go unnoticed. When I left the journalism business, I thought my storytelling days were over; however, visual storytelling is critical in the marketing world. Visual storytelling allows brands to connect with…