A Conversation with Alex Lopez: On Growing a TikTok Following, Pivoting Your Strategy, & Staying True to Yourself

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A Conversation with Alex Lopez: On Growing a TikTok Following, Pivoting Your Strategy, & Staying True to Yourself

This is the 18th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in communications, social media, and content creation. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Alex Lopez, a writer and content creator who has grown a large following on TikTok over the past few years. In this blog post, we explore tips for going viral, pivoting your TikTok strategy, content creation as a career path, and more. 

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A Conversation with Kelsey Sweet: TikTok Strategy, Experimentation, & Collaboration

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A Conversation with Kelsey Sweet: TikTok Strategy, Experimentation, & Collaboration

This is the 17th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in marketing and social media. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Kelsey Sweet, Social Media Strategist for the Buffalo Bills, whose work focuses on influencer marketing, TikTok strategy, and cause marketing. In this blog post, we dive into wacky TikToks, analytics, mental health, and more.

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A Conversation with Megan Prather: Why Vulnerability on TikTok is Worthwhile

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A Conversation with Megan Prather: Why Vulnerability on TikTok is Worthwhile

This is the 16th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in marketing and social media. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Megan Prather, a certified coach who shares vulnerably about difficult parent relationships on her TikTok, where she has a following of 21,000. In this blog post, we dive into her approach to TikTok, why it’s worth getting vulnerable online, and how to balance content creation with caring for your mental health. 

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A Conversation with Erica Allen-Lubman: On Creativity, Viral Videos, & Mental Health as a TikTokker

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A Conversation with Erica Allen-Lubman: On Creativity, Viral Videos, & Mental Health as a TikTokker

This is the 15th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in marketing and social media. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Erica Allen-Lubman (they/she), a talented musician who goes by Boy Jr. and has gained a following of 291,000 on TikTok with their hilarious, creative videos. In this blog post, we dive into how to get started on TikTok, tips for getting your videos to take off, and how to deal with the mental health impact of growing a large following online.

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A Conversation with Ellie Burke: Tips for Getting Started with Content Marketing

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A Conversation with Ellie Burke: Tips for Getting Started with Content Marketing

This is the 14th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in marketing and social media. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Ellie Burke, a content marketing professional who is the Content & SEO Manager at Campspot. In this blog post, we dive into keywords, SEO misconceptions, and much more.

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A Conversation with Angelo Jasa-Phillips: From Creating Content to Developing Strategy

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A Conversation with Angelo Jasa-Phillips: From Creating Content to Developing Strategy

This is the 13th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in the world of social media. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Angelo Jasa-Phillips, a marketing professional who is the Digital Engagement Manager at GLSEN and has worked on both social content creation and strategy. In this blog post, we dive into how social strategy differs from social media management, and so much more.

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A Conversation with Rachel Barnhart & Ana Liss: On Dealing with Negative Comments

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A Conversation with Rachel Barnhart & Ana Liss: On Dealing with Negative Comments

This is the 12th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in the world of social media. You can read past features here.

This month, I interviewed Rachel Barnhart, a Monroe County Legislator, and Ana Liss, the Director of Planning & Economic Development for Monroe County. Both women are intelligent, hardworking, and have dealt with negative comments and online harassment. In this blog post, we dive into how those negative comments impact mental health, what platforms and people can do better, and more.

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A Conversation with Jackie Ortiz: Holding Space & Creating Community

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A Conversation with Jackie Ortiz: Holding Space & Creating Community

This is the 11th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview talented folks about their areas of marketing expertise. You can read past entries in the series here.

This month, I interviewed Jackie Ortiz, a social media professional who currently does community at Doist and runs her own business, Sarap Tees. We discussed community management, lessons learned from the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, and how marketers can play a role in the pursuit of equity at their companies. I hope you enjoy her insights!

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A Conversation with Elise Miklich: Thoughts on Authenticity and Mental Health

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A Conversation with Elise Miklich: Thoughts on Authenticity and Mental Health

This month, I interviewed my good friend Elise Miklich. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you may remember that Elise and I co-presented together at Upstate Social last year! She and I often talk about authenticity on social media, and how to care for your mental health when you work in social media, so those are the topics we explored today. I hope you enjoy her insights!

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A Conversation with Quajay Donnell & Jessica Gasbarre: For the Love of Memes

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A Conversation with Quajay Donnell & Jessica Gasbarre: For the Love of Memes

This is the ninth post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview talented folks about their areas of expertise, whether that’s social media, communications, or PR. You can read past entries in the series here.

This month, I interviewed two meme enthusiasts, Quajay Donnell and Jessica Gasbarre. We discussed the definition of a meme, what makes a good one, and why they’re so popular. I hope you enjoy their insights!

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