Social Media Marketing
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Douglas KarrJan 5, 2026Influencer Marketing Strategies: A Practical Framework for Sustainable Growth in 2026
Influencer marketing has evolved from an experimental channel into a core pillar of modern marketing strategy. As audiences grow increasingly skeptical of traditional advertising, trusted creators have become powerful conduits for awareness, credibility, and conversion. What separates successful programs from…
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Douglas KarrJan 2, 2026Personal Branding On Social Media Is The Most Dishonest Marketing There Is
Forget diet scams and dating ads. One of the most dishonest forms of marketing today is personal branding—especially when practiced by people who publicly preach transparency while quietly curating a carefully manufactured illusion. Social media was once positioned as a…
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Douglas KarrDec 26, 2025How PR Teams Can Still Win With Organic Social (Without Paid Promotion)
For many PR professionals, organic social media feels like a channel that no longer delivers. Brand posts struggle to reach followers, engagement rates are a fraction of what they once were, and platform algorithms increasingly prioritize paid promotion. Compared to…
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Douglas KarrNov 15, 2025Email Marketing vs. Social Media Marketing: Understanding the Real Differences in Value, Reach, and Long-Term ROI
Marketers rarely put email and social media side by side in a meaningful way. One is often viewed as a traditional workhorse and the other as a dynamic, fast-moving arena where brands hustle for visibility. Yet when you examine how…
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Douglas KarrNov 10, 202510 Keys to Maximizing Local Reach with Facebook Marketing in 2025
Facebook remains one of the most powerful tools for reaching local audiences—but the game has changed. Once a playground for organic growth, the platform is now largely pay-to-play. Even if you’ve built an engaged following, the algorithm heavily favors paid…
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Douglas KarrOct 30, 2025The 10 Most Egregious Social Media Marketing Lies (Updated for 2025)
Social media has become one of the most powerful communication tools in modern marketing. It’s where audiences gather, trends are born, and reputations can rise or fall overnight. Yet amid all the enthusiasm and noise, businesses continue to fall victim…
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Douglas KarrOct 18, 2025Coursera: Level Up Your Digital Strategy with Northwestern University’s Social Media Marketing Specialization
Social media marketing has become one of the most critical skills in the digital landscape. Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, or brand strategist, success now depends on your ability to combine analytics, creativity, and AI-driven insight. One of the most…
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Douglas KarrOct 8, 2025Social Media ROI by Industry: 2025 Benchmarks, Metrics, and Strategies
Social media is no longer just a branding or awareness channel; it has become increasingly integral to business outcomes. Yet one of the most prominent challenges marketers face is demonstrating ROI in a consistent, business-meaningful way... especially as engagement rates…
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Douglas KarrSep 29, 2025Digital Marketing for Beginners: How to Start in 2025
The Digital Marketing Landscape in 2025 In our increasingly connected world, digital marketing has transformed from an optional business strategy to an absolute necessity. By 2025, the digital landscape has evolved at an accelerated pace, with new technologies and consumer…
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Tom MinerSep 8, 2025Death to Bland Brands: Developing a Strong POV Worth Fighting For
UVP Before POV One of the staples of marketing 101 is the concept of a unique value proposition ( UVP ). Typically, we’re told to create a UVP along these lines: What you do Who you do it for ...