Month: January 2025

Brand Marketing From A Gen-Z Marketer

Recently, Marketing Director Kevin Berrier sat down with Mya Shell, a Gen-Z Marketer who has a unique insight into brand marketing; sharing tips and tricks that she’s learned throughout her career so far, demonstrating her expertise in shaping the future of brand marketing. During the Five Dubs: Marketing Pros podcast episode, Mya tells her story of being a small-town girl with big town marketing dreams, how to assess your brand and make it stand out in a cluttered space, and her thoughts on the future of brand marketing.

Inside Zuckerberg’s Mind — Unpacking the Move to Community Notes

During a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Mark Zuckerberg described a pivotal change he’s implementing for Meta: moving away from third-party fact-checkers and embracing a Community Notes system that echoes what X (formerly Twitter) has tried. Throughout the podcast, he stressed that traditional fact-checking—although well-intentioned—can inadvertently create distrust among users who feel their voices are overshadowed by “official” gatekeepers. In his view, collective user input might be the next logical step for more organic and transparent moderation on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Trust in Chaos: Why News Media Advertising Stands Out

People are more skeptical than ever, and it’s no secret why. We’re bombarded by flashy ads, social media influencers, and promotional stunts that often promise more than they deliver. This environment has left audiences wary. They’re questioning what they see and hear, and for good reason. Amid this confusion, one platform has managed to keep its reputation for credibility: news media.