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World Mental Health Day: Practicing Mindful Media Consumption

World Mental Health Day: Practicing Mindful Media Consumption

At the core of every human, we desire social interaction. Companionship and connections are vital towards ensuring a positive life, and nowadays, many of our connections can be found and built online. However, it’s equally important to understand and acknowledge the harmful affects of consuming too much media, or how certain pieces of media can outwardly warp people’s perceptions of self-worth and happiness.

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Social Media Influencers: Engage With Paid Media Opportunities
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Social Media Influencers: Engage With Paid Media Opportunities

If you’re a media professional, chances are you’re familiar with the PESO model. “The PESO model takes the four media types — paid, earned, shared and owned — and merges them together for an integrated and measurable communications program.” Nowadays, these different media types can be seen in all shapes and forms, but for today’s purposes we’re going to be looking at paid media, and specifically how social media influencers have changed the scope of it entirely.

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Here’s Why I’ve Been Glued to Instagram Reels As Of Lately

Here’s Why I’ve Been Glued to Instagram Reels As Of Lately

If you’re an avid Instagram scroller like myself, chances are you’ve gone down the rabbit hole Instagram Reels tab. Reels have become one of the most used features on Instagram, and for good reason. Nowadays, social media is quickly consumed in large amounts. Because of this, brands and creators must deliver their content in the most concise, engaging, yet informative ways possible.

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7 Realities I Learned After Working New York Fashion Week, Aside From The Fact That Fashion Is NOT An Easy Industry
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7 Realities I Learned After Working New York Fashion Week, Aside From The Fact That Fashion Is NOT An Easy Industry

It's been three days since I've last stepped foot in the Stewart Hotel, the venue where New York Fashion Week was hosting its Fashion Gallery season. From the 5th to the 8th, I've managed to accumulate 812 Instagram boomerangs, work 50-plus hours, sleep for a total of 16 hours, drink three cups of coffee, eat seven meals, spend eight hours and 45 minutes in transit, and have one mental breakdown (yes, only one).

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