When UGC Goes Wrong: How Smart Brands React to Controversy [Expert Interviews]

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Though Mike Tyson meant that literally, his wise words certainly hold true in marketing. And no marketer gets punched in the mouth quite as often as those who deal with user-generated content. Need convincing? Just search for videos about Celsius on TikTok. While the…

How to Use Medium: What I Learned from Writing, Publishing & Promoting on the Platform

Wondering how to use Medium and how to make money on Medium? You’ve landed at the right place. I started writing on Medium in 2016 when blogging was my hobby. A few months later, I realized the monetary potential of this blogging platform, and it’s proven to be a great start for my writing career….

How to Use Medium: What I Learned from Writing, Publishing & Promoting on the Platform

Wondering how to use Medium and how to make money on Medium? You’ve landed at the right place. I started writing on Medium in 2016 when blogging was my hobby. A few months later, I realized the monetary potential of this blogging platform, and it’s proven to be a great start for my writing career….

How to Get More Followers on Instagram: 17 Ways to Your First (or Next) 1000

In 2022, I did the impossible — I had an Instagram Reel go viral. So far, it’s generated over 5.5 million views, 173K shares, 99.5k likes, and 14.6 bookmarks, but the number of new followers? Minimal. Though it wasn’t my goal, the experience got me thinking about how to get more followers on Instagram. (I…

Behind Viral Food Brands: Do Trends Matter in CPG Design?

Graza. Fishwife. Brightland. If you’ve never heard of them, just walk into a local specialty store — you’re guaranteed to spot some of these brands, with packaging so aesthetically pleasing they make you feel like walking inside an Instagram feed. Gander helped build the Graza brand from scratch, an olive oil that comes in a…