Summer is nearly here and it’s time to plan out the social media content for your Chamber of Commerce for the next few months. Unfortunately, most Chambers are doing summer social media wrong. They’re reposting member content, or sharing generic graphics, and wondering why no one is engaging. Here’s the truth: Reposting isn’t marketing, storytelling […]
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Take Another Look at Business Networking
I live in a large county full of amazing businesses and the people who work there. That means our Chamber of Commerce has a bunch of members. We are members, and I’d like to meet other business owners. I’m also an introvert. The first event I attended was a Business After Hours. Picture me psyching […]
How Project Management Tools Can Save Your Overwhelmed Nonprofit
Working at a small nonprofit means you have to know how to multitask and jump in wherever you are needed. Everyone wears several hats – from answering the phone to posting on social media or coordinating volunteers. I know how it is, I’ve been there. You might be planning and promoting events, communicating with donors, […]
Award-Winning Digital Publication Design: Early Childhood Math Guide
In partnership with Mississippi State University’s System Change Lab, we transformed a dense curriculum into a clear, user-friendly resource designed for real-world application. The result is an interactive digital publication that helps teachers, families, and caregivers easily incorporate foundational math concepts into everyday learning experiences. This free guide supports math development from birth through age […]
2026 Short-Form Video Guidelines: Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok Videos Length
As you plan, shoot, and edit short-form videos for each social media platform, you need to know the latest maximum video length for Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok videos. What’s the Maximum Video Length for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok? This table shows the most recent guidelines for short-form videos on each social media platform. 2026 […]
Kathy Jacobs Design Receives GDUSA Design Award for Main Street Renovation Campaign
Kathy Jacobs Design and Marketing has been named a winner in the 2025 GDUSA Design Awards for our work on The Greater Starkville Development Partnership Main Street Renovation Campaign, a community-focused project supporting local businesses during a major infrastructure improvement. The GDUSA Design Awards, now in their 62nd year, recognize excellence in graphic design across […]
Kathy Jacobs Design Wins National GDUSA Design Award for Mississippi State University SMART Bus Wraps and Brochure
Kathy Jacobs Design and Marketing is proud to announce that our creative work for the Mississippi State University SMART Bus wraps and brochure has been recognized with a 2025 GDUSA Design Award, one of the most respected honors in the graphic design industry. Now in its 62nd year, the GDUSA Design Awards celebrate outstanding creative […]
It’s Your Chamber’s Anniversary! What to Use to Show the Impact of the Chamber Over the Years
When you reach a milestone like 5, 10, 20 or more years as a Chamber of Commerce supporting your community, you want to celebrate it. A milestone like this is more than just a celebration of longevity; it’s an opportunity to showcase measurable achievements, highlight the businesses that helped shape the community, and demonstrate the […]
Why Every Chamber of Commerce and CVB Needs an Annual Report: Make Your Impact Impossible to Ignore
You and your team work tirelessly. Between hosting networking events, advocating for local businesses, driving tourism, and organizing ribbon cuttings, the daily work of a Chamber of Commerce or Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is non-stop. If your community’s success isn’t documented, it’s invisible. If you don’t tell your stakeholders what you did and the […]
