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15 Lesser-Known Tips to Improve Brand Engagement

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 

1. Give Them Something of Value 

“Millennials are pretty jaded …

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12 Reminders to Distinguish Your Personal and Corporate Brand

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 

1. Don’t Be Afraid to Share Who You Are 

“The …

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13 Ways to Give Your Brand the Spotlight in 2017

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 

1. Engage in Thought Leadership 

“Position yourself as a thought …

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Branding on Social Media Made Easy: 15 Fail-Proof Strategies

What is one no-fail technique you use to personalize your brand voice on social media?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of …

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Vine, Postmortem: How to Find a Stable Platform for Your Brand

While Vine was once known as a hot video sharing platform, it is now on the verge of extinction. How can marketers identify which platforms are best for their purposes and audience?   The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs.…
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13 Tactful Ways to Fine-Tune Your Online Brand

What’s one way you can strategically refine your digital marketing persona? The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow…
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7 Ways to Give Your Brand a Fresh Coat of Paint

What’s one tip for refreshing my digital brand without scaring away existing customers?

 The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start …

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11 Tools That’ll Shave Hours off Your Branding Efforts

What’s one great tool you use to assist in streamlining your branding efforts (e.g. social media scheduling platforms, reputation management tools, etc.)?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free …

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How to Build Your Brand When You Hate Attention

How can I build my personal brand if I don’t like being in the limelight?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of …

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11 Differences Between Branding and Marketing You Need to Understand

What’s one difference between branding and marketing that people often misunderstand?

The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow …