From spooky scares to family-friendly fun, Halloween is filled with events and festivals, tasty treats, and seasonal finds. Whether you have a staff of 3 or 20, you can create social media content that highlights the places, businesses, people, and things that make your community unique. Boost Engagement, Promote Local Businesses & Tourism, and Increase […]
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The Easy September Engagement Playbook: September National Days
As summer winds down, social media engagement can easily dip. But don’t worry – we’ve got some fun and useful ideas to keep the momentum going. We’ve curated some of the best National Days in September for you to use to promote places to visit in your city, your products or services, other local businesses, […]
Drive Autumn Traffic: Fall & Halloween Content Ideas for Local DMOs and Chambers
Turn Fall Searches Into Useful Content: Give Them What They Want The most powerful strategy for Chambers and tourism organizations is surprisingly simple: answer the questions your community is already asking. Answer common questions like: These are the kinds of questions that you can turn into articles that people will link to. Use tools like […]
10 Summer Social Media Post Ideas for Chambers of Commerce (That Actually Get People Out of the House in 2026)
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 […]
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 […]
