By: Lauren Boyce, Intern If you or your business has an Instagram account, chances are you’ve experimented with, or at least viewed Stories. Instagram Stories are fifteen-second pictures or videos you share with your followers that disappear in 24 hours. They can be a handy and fun feature to utilize for helping promote your business. Below, we delve further into …
3 Post-COVID-19 Digital Communication Tips Plus Example Content
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic decline has forced businesses and individual professionals to operate in ways never imagined. Now, as we enter the initial phases of opening the nation’s economy, it’s crucial to be thinking about how to reopen and market your business effectively using these digital communication tips. While acclimating to this “new normal,” it’s also very important …
5 Tips for “Going Live” to Stay Connected with Your Customers
The world is in a strange spot right now. The situation surrounding COVID-19 changes every day, and it’s hard to say when things may go back to “normal.” Many businesses are struggling to find ways to stay connected to their customers, even while their doors remain closed. Maybe you can relate. Good news! The doors of social media are always …
Staying Up to Date on Social Media
Social media can mean many things to many people, but it’s without a doubt an important tool for your business. It’s inexpensive, engaging, and can be fun if done in the right way. Staying up to date on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms allows you the opportunity to build a relationship and connect with …
How to Grow Your Small Business
By: Samantha Scott, APR President Are you a small business owner? Are you looking for resources to help grow your business, or at least lighten your burden and get a little more cash flow movement? I can relate. As the owner of a small business for more than 12 years, I can appreciate how hard you work and can relate …
Grab Their Attention with Graphic Appeal
At a time where the average person is exposed to (bombarded by) thousands of advertisements every week, a graphic helps you must say more in less time in an increasingly compelling way. Your story can no longer be told solely with text; as technology develops you must adapt to ensure your messages are heard amongst your competition. The simplest way …
Show your Fans and Followers Love Year-Round!
Social Media Engagement We can all agree that social media has grown in importance over the years, making it a major factor of business development today. With an array of globally popular channels and more niche/industry-specific mediums, social media changes are inevitable. No matter the space, your goal is to captivate (and retain) your audience. Don’t just create your business …
What I’ve Learned From My Internship At PTE
Written by Shannon Carroll I have been given many incredible opportunities and experiences in the marketing and public relations industry from my internship with Pushing the Envelope. I had the privilege of working in a very professional, welcoming, and educational environment. Being able to be mentored by and learn from all of the wonderful staff was a very valuable experience. …
What I’ve Learned So Far in My PTE Internship
By: Jessica McAffee I can’t believe that my internship at Pushing the Envelope is almost complete. Not having any prior marketing or PR experience before this internship, I was at first a little afraid of what I was going to get myself into. But as the internship went on, I found myself learning new skills that I know will benefit …
What I’ve Learned So Far In My PTE Internship
By: Natalie Bollt It is safe to say that I have learned more in these past weeks interning at Pushing the Envelope than I could have ever imagined. While the courses I take at the University of Miami are educational and provide textbook information on the industry, this internship has truly shown me how an actual agency operates and how …