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  Lately, as I was searching for a job, I found that many job openings require TikTok experience. To explore the terrain of TikTok, I took the plunge. Although I am late to the party, I don’t regret it. Here is what I experienced: As expected, I was bombarded with a ton of dance videos. I didn’t have earphones—just witnessing folks dance without a beat was as hilariously entertaining as a Charlie Chaplin silent movie. Then there were poetic videos—videos that were the unholy lovechild of bad poetry and obnoxiousness. Absurdity at its best! Despite this obnoxiousness, the allure of bite-sized content is undeniable. In a world where time is a luxury, TikTok's snackable videos cater perfectly to those on the go, the perpetually busy, or anyone seeking a quick distraction. It's like the fast food of the social media world. Quality plummets with every other video. My expectation of sensible content hit rock bottom as I scrolled down the feed. From bad grammar and punctuation to crin...

More people are side-hustling nowadays than at any other time. Roughly 70 million Americans are doing some side hustle. Numerous factors have led to this phenomenon; however, people are primarily motivated by Silicon Valley success stories. Similarly, they hear how entrepreneurs turn their side hustles into million-dollar companies, pay off student loans, buy their own houses, and make big, in general. These factors lure them to a side hustle.  However, it has a flip side too. People don’t hear the stories where entrepreneurs weren’t able to take off or couldn’t pay off debt - the failures. Some even dove all in but could not make it. Analyzing these failures is crucial if you want to start up. So how do you balance it? Should you realize your dream or remain on the safer side? It is a tough question. Fortunately, we have an answer. Patrick J. McGinnis has given the idea to become a ‘ten per cent entrepreneur’ in his book The 10% Entrepreneur. Patrick is an investor, entrepreneur, ...

  If you're not living under a rock, you must have seen one of your friends, relatives, or acquaintances doing weird antics before their mobile phones 📱. Despite their freaky shenanigans, they're raking in money 💰. Yes, you guessed it right. They are the Social Media Influencers. They can be found on all social media platforms, from Instagram to YouTube, making kooky dance videos on TikTok, sharing snaps, or expressing opinions on Twitter. Welcome to the world of Influencer Marketing. Businesses have discovered an effective advertising and marketing channel. In this article, we'll be exploring the future of Influencer Marketing in 2023: outlook and best practices. Let's keep things brief and to the point so we don't get derailed from the topic. Here are some quick facts about Influencer Marketing: According to Influencer Marketing Hub, the global influencer marketing industry is expected to reach $21.1 Billion in 2023. Brands worldwide are considering allocating 4...

Hey there! If you're interested in learning about growth marketing in Pakistan, you've come to the right place! Here are some awesome examples of how businesses in Pakistan have used growth marketing strategies to grow their user base and increase revenue. But first, the definition. So, what exactly is growth marketing? It's all about using data-driven techniques and experimentation to figure out the most effective channels and tactics for driving customer acquisition and retention. By constantly analyzing the data and testing new ideas, you can optimize your marketing efforts and create a better experience for your customers.  The best part? The ultimate goal of growth marketing is to accelerate your business growth and increase your revenue.  By continuously improving the customer experience and maximizing the lifetime value of each customer, you can take your business to the next level.   First up, let's talk about Careem. This ride-hailing service has used referr...

  The relationship between digital and traditional marketing is often debated, but it's clear that the two are not mutually exclusive. Traditional marketing tactics, such as print advertisements, billboards, and direct mail, can still be highly effective in reaching certain demographics. At the same time, digital marketing strategies, such as social media advertising, email marketing, and search engine optimization, are becoming increasingly important in today's digital age.  One of the advantages of digital marketing is the ability to target specific audiences based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. By leveraging the power of data analytics, businesses can better understand their customers and create personalized marketing campaigns that resonate with their target audience. However, traditional marketing tactics can also be effective, especially when it comes to building brand awareness and trust.  While digital marketing has certainly revolutionized the industr...

It is very heartening to see that many people are producing content on social media. Whether it is Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Twitter, or their new cousin TikTok, we see loads of content published daily. Social Media has become a powerful way of communication - mass communication. But these content producers are not aware of the concept and terminologies used in the field. Similarly, they struggle with advertising or promotion too. Both are part and parcel of the communication process. to help them, I have written a small guide below on how they can use the advertising properly. Almost all social media platforms have some promotion or advertising mechanism. This simple process will work with all of them. This plan is called 5 M's of Advertising.  These M's are Mission, Money, Message, Medium, and Measurement.   Mission:  It is where you decide your objectives. What do you want to achieve through advertising? The 3 basic reasons are to inform, persuade, and remin...

Disclaimer: I wrote this blog 10 years ago. But it is still relevant. Hoping you will like it. It's a bit clunky to read as I used keywords here.  One of the famous party games ‘ Truths or Dare’ has become part of global pop culture. Invented in the US, people on other continents like playing this game too. If you play it once in a while, then it retains its freshness. On the other hand, if you often play this game then asking good truth or dare questions becomes difficult. You and your friends get bored of trite truth-or-dare questions . Some questions are not appropriate for all settings. Some can be termed as girls' questions or others as boys-only.  To solve your problem, here is a list of 10 questions that are exciting and embarrassing at the same time. You can easily ask them in the gathering of male and female friends. Which Guy/Girl in The Room You Would Like to Date? In our list of good questions for truth or dare , here is a potboiler. Love is a universal emotion. D...