How To Build Trust in Your Brand

Brand trust may be more important than ever amid the global pandemic and the widespread feeling of uncertainty that accompanied it. Having a brand that people trust in a volatile economy is crucial, and this feeling of security protects the brand in return. There are certain things you can do for your brand to increase […]

What Happens When You Block Someone?

What Happens When You Block Someone?

Social media has completely changed the way people communicate and interact these days. But with so many people using social media, it is important to remember that you won’t always be everyone’s favorite. There is a line between feedback and criticism and outright abusive behavior. What happens when you’ve had enough of someone on your […]

What Does it Mean To be Shadowbanned on Social Media?

What Does it Mean to be Shadowbanned

Has your company suddenly lacked impressions, engagement, and new followers on social media and you can’t figure out why it’s happening? You might be shadowbanned! What does it mean to be shadowbanned on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok? Keep reading to learn what it means, how it happens, and how to avoid this from happening in […]

Can My Brand Use Influencers?

Can My Brand Use Influencers

Over the past few years, using influencers for marketing both on social media and other digital platforms has become increasingly popular for brands, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, from 2020 through 2021 alone influencer marketing is expected to grow 42 percent.  So, how do you decide if influencers are […]

How Often Should My Small Business Blog?

Blogs are a large part of many small business owners’ marketing plans. Blogging helps businesses speak directly to their audience. Although many companies enjoy the idea of regular blogging, they don’t know how often they should be posting to their site. Is it once a day? It is once a week? The answer can be […]

Case Study: Optimizing Lead Generation Opportunities To Convert Website Traffic Into Leads

At KWSM, we create opportunities for clients to bring in new business for their brands. For one client in particular, Contour Light, we help establish the Contour Light System as the highest quality red light therapy technology on the market and spark practitioners’ interest, such as chiropractors and acupuncturists, in purchasing a system for their […]

How To Successfully Live Tweet an Event

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Live tweeting is a great way to keep your followers engaged and interested in what’ s going on around your brand. Sharing a play-by-play of an event or being part of one that is based around your brand lets anyone interested who couldn’t attend feel like they are a part of what’s going on. Think […]

The Future of Social Media is Here: Instagram Monetization

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During the recent Instagram Creator Week, Instagram made a major announcement: In the coming months, some accounts will be able to leverage new tools and profit with Instagram monetization.    This ability to profit off of the platform could be a major opportunity for creators, businesses, and brands that are already creating content to post […]

Social Media Tips for Small Businesses

social media tips for small businesses

At the end of 2020, there were over 30 million small businesses in the U.S. This number has continued to increase in 2021. Despite this boom in entrepreneurship, 50% of small businesses struggle to make it past their first year, largely because they don’t know how to promote themselves. One key ingredient missing in many […]

The Benefits of Using an Influencer for Your Brand

The Benefits of Using an Influencer for Your Brand

Influencers have quickly taken the world by storm. Oftentimes, these social media phenoms rapidly gain a loyal following and skyrocket to instant fame. Influencers started simply as creative and trendy personalities, but have since grown into brand ambassadors—and have become their own brands. Utilizing an influencer for your business marketing campaign comes with many benefits, […]

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