As we look back at 2018, let's examine the Top 5 posts for three major platforms (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) and consider ways in which this data might affect our 2019 content strategy.
100 Inspirational Designs for 2019
Hand-crafted art, simple lines, bold colors, slab serifs and modern retro designs - which other design trends will we see in 2019?
Instagram Stories: Getting Started After Effects Guide
Why do we use Adobe's After Effects for Instagram Stories when there are already animations and typography built into the Instagram platform? Because we like to stand out.
Learning Video Production
Last fall, I made my first video for CSU Social Media. And I learned a lot.
How to Pull Off a Surprise Video
If you want to surprise someone and film it, here are a couple tips.
3 Social Media Trends for 2019 and What They Mean for Higher Ed
Three trends with potential for meaningful impact in higher ed social/digital communication.
Why #CSUSocial is Using Animoto to Create Story-Style Social Videos
The cat's out of the bag, social videos are hot. So let's talk about video marketing... right meow.
Listening is one of the most important things a brand can do online. If your brand is just broadcasting its own agenda, it isn't truly engaging in a conversation.
— Jeremy Goldman
When it’s Not a Good Idea to Post a Facebook Event…and Why
If you read the title of this blog and thought to yourself, “Why would it not be a good idea...
5 Key Takeaways from AMA Higher Ed 2018
After a few days of networking and soaking up as much information as possible at AMA Higher Ed 2018, I left Orlando and came back to Fort Collins with five key takeaways.
Marketing for Higher Ed is 50-year-olds telling 30-year-olds what to say to teenagers.
— Wayne Connell
On The Grid: 2 Ways We Made Instagram Shine
Keep it consistent. Keep it simple. Post images to the Instagram feed.
1998: - Don't get in strangers' cars - Don't meet people from the internet. 2018: - Literally summon strangers from the internet to get in your car
— Carol Nichols
Instagram Highlights: How To Guide
Take a look at #CSUSocial's Instagram Highlights strategy.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
— Dalai Lama
Experimenting with Vertical Videos
People naturally hold their mobile devices in portrait mode so it makes sense to start thinking about how and when to optimize video for that viewing format.
Everything You Need To Know About #CSUSocial’s New Intern Kellen
Meet #CSUSocial's newest intern.
#CSUSocial AMA Tutorial Presentation
At last year’s AMA tutorial, we focused on social media strategy and shared what/why we post to CSU social media channels. This year, we’re sharing how we do it.
Make a habit of trying new things.
— Unknown
6 Things to do When Starting a New Instagram Account for the First Time
New to Instagram? This blog is for you.