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3 Ways to Add Feminism & Cultural Competence to your Online Small-Business Marketing Strategy

Whenever we discuss the do’s and don’ts of a feminist and culturally competent marketing strategy, the common reactions we get range from mild surprise to open bewilderment.  “Feminist marketing? Is that even a thing?”  Uhm, yes it is!  Look, we get it. Feminism & cultural competence are big terms—the kind…

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Is All Copywriting Manipulative?

Jump on Google and the first result (and second and also fourth…) searching “manipulative copywriting” is an Amazon “bestseller” that touts the benefits of grasping “clients’ attention” and making “any offer inviting using enticing words”.  A book that teaches you how to emotionally manipulate (that’s literally the first chapter) people…

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Our 6 Favorite Tips on How to Increase Engagement on Social Media

Engagement. The magic buzzword that all social media users and social-savvy business owners strive for. We work for it, dream of it, and, in some cases, see it boost! If you’ve ever wondered about how to increase engagement on social media – you’ve come to the right place (we’ll also…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Curating an Instagram Feed

Oh, to have a perfectly curated Instagram feed…With the identical hue, the perfect combination of photos that always seem to fit one another, the glossy graphic posts that add a little spice.  Curating an Instagram feed is like the holy grail of being online: you feel proud that you could…

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“Getting Political”: 4 Tips for Bringing Activism to Your Social Media

TW: This article contains mentions of racism, sexual assault, and violence that might be triggering to survivors. The connection between social media and activism has been steadily growing for the better part of a decade. With political and social causes rallying followers and other passionate changemakers through platforms like Instagram…

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