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Whether you're a marketing student, a social media influencer, a business owner, or just an online enthusiast, this blog covers all things digital marketing and media-related.

I'm not social media expert. Privacy is an important value to me, so you won't find my real name or pictures of me anywhere on this blog. I don;t even have any personal social media accounts. But when it comes to branding yourself, fake news, keeping up with the industry trends or finding an engaging brand voice, I can share my opinions.

So what makes me qualified? Just four years of studying Mass Communication and Marketing, interning, networking, shadowing and observing. That's the key - by not being entrenched in personal social media, I can observe what's going on in the digital world and provide an uniquely objective view of using social media in a professional manner to launch your brand.

I hope you enjoy the blog.

-E

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