Social media marketing is the rocket fuel that can take your business to the next level. But how do you actually create a social media marketing plan? In this video I discuss the 9 steps that any entrepreneur or creative professional can take to start marketing their business intelligently and efficiently to leverage the power of social media and content marketing.
This video is targeted to my audience of entrepreneurs and creative professionals but is also useful and actionable for anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, design, marketing and communications.
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Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands.
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