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In radio jargon, the term “five by five” affirms that a radioed transmission was received loud and clear. Each was rated 1 to 5 with the first for clearness, and the second for loudness. Whether we’re writing social media ads, managing a brand’s social media presence, or crafting a full-funnel social media strategy, our mission is to ensure that every message is received loud and clear. The 5 BY 5 blog covers insights, news, tips, and trends in social media marketing strategy, management, copywriting and design. Check in on the 5th of each month and join us on LinkedIn + Instagram for of-the-minute updates!
My first job in marketing was with a furniture manufacturing company. The corporate office was set up with the executive offices in the front of the building (Marketing, Sales, HR, Accounting), and in the back, Shipping & Receiving, Manufacturing, and, oh yeah, Customer Service. To my 21 year-old mind, Customer Service looked unimportant. And I...
Content might be king, but it's the organization of content that rules. Without a clear structure for when and where you're posting your content, it's difficult to keep up. Especially for agencies or large enterprises that manage multiple websites, blogs, and social platforms, a Master Content Calendar is a must. As our small agency began adding...
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are soaring, pools are opening, and companies everywhere are gearing up to welcome their summer interns. We, at Second Story, are no different. In fact, we’re looking forward to all three of our interns starting with us in a couple weeks. If you’re considering hiring an intern (or...
If you've seen the movie Jerry Maguire, you remember the scene when Tom Cruise's character is trying to convince Cuba Gooding's character to focus on the love of the game. You can watch the :30 clip here: "Help Me Help You" There are few things more frustrating than being hired to change the world, and then not being...
