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“Reel” in Your Audience: How to Maximize Short-Form Videos to Share Your Story
What does the trend toward short-form videos mean for your marketing plan? Every time social media platforms embrace a new medium or strategy, marketing teams often scramble to stay up-to-date or sit back and wonder whether this is a fad or here to stay. Do you...

Does AI Deserve a Seat at the Marketing Table? A potentially controversial take on the tech takeover
Be honest: When you read the title, did you think, “Great, another marketing agency complaining that AI is taking their jobs.”? What would you say if we told you we used AI to brainstorm this post? Whether you’re a writer or a leader in a business or organization,...

Meet Genny, one of MMG’s talented storytellers!
Meet Genny! She’s been working with us to tell stories for several months, and we’re grateful to have her on our team. She’s definitely a talented writer, but read on to find out about another special skill she used to create something over a foot taller than her!...

Meet Grace, MMG’s newest storyteller extraordinaire!
Meet Grace! She recently joined our team and is rocking it — from emails to social media to stories and more. Read on to discover her unexpected celebrity meeting and where she’d travel at the drop of a hat. What kind of stories speak to you most? I love stories that...

Storytelling Guide: How to craft a compelling and impactful story
How do you craft an impactful story? Should it be happy or sad? How much detail should you include? There’s a lot to consider. Creating a compelling story isn't just for books about dragons, princesses and "Happily Ever Afters" — it's also for organizations looking...

Effective social media marketing, hold the spam
Social media can do a lot of good, but there are plenty of accounts with less than good intentions. Here’s how to create strong content that avoids triggering spam.

Fundraiser strategies: Combining print and digital for nonprofits
Can you believe summer is almost here? While summer isn't a typical time for fundraising, it's a unique time to reach your donors through a strategic fusion of print and digital media. At Magnolia Media Group, we’ve specialized in nonprofit marketing for most of our...

The Power of Data Storytelling: Weaving Insights into Narratives
You’ve probably noticed: Data is everywhere. The sheer volume can overwhelm us. But buried within this sea of numbers is invaluable information just waiting to be uncovered and understood. This is where data storytelling comes into play. It's the art of transforming...
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[VIDEO] Motivation matters
Feeling bogged down as you finish this week? Here's an idea for keeping in mind your "why" throughout your day and motivating others around you. https://youtu.be/VPQv2n8f4B4
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[VIDEO] Logos don’t keep
Don't rush out to get your organization's logo tattooed on your bicep – chances are it will change within the next 10 years, if not sooner! But how do you know when it's time for a refresh or even a full redesign? Watch for our tips on how to know when it's time to...