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Finding motivation and purpose through Maryville Online

September 2, 2020 

By Lexy Vreeland A “why” serves as a beacon of light, guiding you toward your dreams and success. Establishing your why will help guide you through difficult times. My why stems from my childhood. I always admired my mother (who is also a nurse) and her passion for the nursing profession. The care she showed for her patients was contagious, and I never considered another profession. I knew that nursing was my calling. What I didn’t know as I was completing my undergraduate program was my love for psychology. I grew up helping my parents care for my autistic brother, […]

Moving forward in your career takes focus, determination, and education

September 2, 2020 

By Greg Hampton As working professionals, we know there are many different methods for self-improvement. If we want to get in better shape, we start working out, and if we want to enhance our cultural experiences, we can travel. But what can you do to grow in your career? I returned to school to not only enhance my professional career, but to also take on different responsibilities within my organization and explore different career opportunities. After spending the past 13 years in sales, I always wanted to dig deeper with the data we collected and help further our corporate analytics. Doing this I realized my team could be more […]

12 Common Public Health Issues and How They Can Be Prevented

September 2, 2020 

Tables of Contents Truncal Obesity IssuesSenior Mental Health and Public Health ResponseSigns of Prescription Drug AbuseTeenage Anxiety: Issues and TreatmentsPublic Health Addresses Population Needs What’s the goal of public health? Quite simply, it’s to protect and improve the well-being of individuals and communities. How? By fighting disease and promoting healthy lifestyles. Public health addresses chronic conditions and emergency health threats ranging from heart disease and depression to infectious diseases and violent injuries. Public health workers are vital to safeguarding a population’s health. These individuals investigate, monitor, prevent, and treat health conditions that impact society. They conduct tasks such as disease […]

How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency

September 1, 2020 

Tables of Contents Starting a Social Media Marketing AgencyManaging a Social Media Marketing TeamSocial Media Management StrategiesSocial Media Manager ToolsWriting an Effective Social Media Management ProposalEstablishing Fair Social Media Management PricingMarketing for the 21st Century Social media is a convenient way for people to connect with each other and share thoughts and ideas. For marketers, the concept represents a gold mine for potential customer engagement opportunities, and with good reason. There were roughly 3.04 billion active social media users worldwide in 2019.The average user spends about two hours on social media every day.Ninety percent of these users connect with brands […]

Instagram marketing strategies for e-commerce businesses

September 1, 2020 

Instagram, the most popular photo-sharing social media platform, boasts 1 billion monthly users, with 500 million people interacting with Instagram Stories every day. With such a large base of potential customers, Instagram is a key social media platform that should be part of every brand’s marketing strategy. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership program. How Instagram became the No. 1 photo-sharing app Instagram’s success story is one for the history books. What started as an app inspired by a love for fine whiskey and bourbon […]

Victim Advocacy: Guide to Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence

September 1, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Is a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate?Types of Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence FactsWhere to Find Victim Advocate TrainingThe Future of Victim Advocacy Victims of domestic violence need access to lifesaving information and emotional support to navigate the legal system, seek justice, and heal. That’s why domestic violence victim advocates are a vital resource. These professional advocates help victims receive the resources and assistance they need to cope and move forward as survivors. Victim advocacy is a rewarding, complex profession, which requires the development of core interpersonal skills and crisis training experience. Read on to learn more about what […]

Animation Tools and Software for Digital Artists

August 28, 2020 

In animation’s early days, artists used pencil, paint, and paper. Today, the growing use of digital tools opens up new and exciting opportunities for artists. Digital artists seeking to enter the global animation industry, valued at $264 billion as of 2019, have many career options. Creative disciplines in the field include film, virtual reality, animated character design, game design, and education. Animation industry and career resources: Animation. This interdisciplinary, international, peer-reviewed journal focuses on scholarly animation research.Animation World Network. This resource brings together information about the animation field, covering areas such as film distribution, commercial studio activities, licensing, and animation technologies.Animation Magazine. With an […]

Evolution of the Esports Industry: An Inside Look at This Booming Sports Field

August 28, 2020 

Playing video games was once just a hobby chiefly popular among teenage boys; today, it’s an industry expected to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023, according to Business Insider. According to Forbes, “Esports is fast on its way to becoming the most financially lucrative market on the planet, thanks to huge exposure and interest in major tournaments.” Celebrities, investors, and big brands are seizing the opportunities in this booming market by forming partnerships and making investments. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Science in Rawlings Sport Business Management program. The Appeal of […]

Maryville Online EdD: The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education

August 18, 2020 

Transcript Dr. Christopher Gearin: My name is Dr. Chris Gearin. I’m the Director of the Higher Education Leadership program at Maryville University and I’m also faculty in the program. It really has been a change to the landscape as far as everything is switching to online. So schools have been forced to move everything online. Some are more prepared than others. What people are seeing as online learning at some places is emergency remote learning, as opposed to online learning. But it really has had a tremendous impact on higher education. I think online has adapted over time to become […]

6 Media Planning Strategies to Grow your Marketing Efforts

August 18, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Is Media Planning?Media Planning StrategiesSteps to Developing a Media PlanMedia Planning vs. Media BuyingMedia Planning and Marketing You’ve probably heard it before: “The medium is the message.” But who said it? Why does it matter in the world of media planning? The declaration comes from Chapter 1 of Canadian communications scientist Marshall McLuhan’s 1964 book, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. McLuhan helped illuminate the power of language, images, and the mode of message delivery to influence human thought and behavior. Marketers and professional communicators must know how to harness that power to deliver messages to […]