6.9 It's a Digital Marketing World!

The Digital Marketing program examines the world of marketing in the digital aspect. This program focuses on topics such as SEO, social media marketing, mobile marketing, and promotional design. This program will provide you with hand on, real-life experiences that will contribute toward your robust portfolio. Upon completion of the program, you will have extensive knowledge of how to help create, distribute, and promote products and services throughout the digital world.  
As a student in this program, you'll be required to purchase and use a preapproved laptop to complete much of your coursework.
Throughout this program, you will gain digital marketing skills including:

• Mobile Marketing Strategies

• Social Media Campaigns

• Audio/Video Recording and Editing

• Digital Design Concepts

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

• Google Analytics

• Responsive Web Design

• Basic Coding for Marketers

• Policies, Laws, and Ethics

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Dreamweaver, and Muse

Career Opportunities include:

• Digital Media Specialist

• Email Marketing Processor

• Graphic Designer

• Marketing Representative

• Print Advertising Technician

• Sales Representative

It's Got to be London

It's Got to be London

As a young man in my mid-twenties, I've always wanted to travel and see the world before I decided I want to settle down, and London is the adventure I've always wanted.  I've had many family members travel abroad told me London was definitely worth it. This only excited me more and as a natural adventurer and a free-spirited heart, traveling to the capital of the United Kingdom is at the top of my list.

What about London?

London is one of the most popular and main attractions in the world. The main reason people want to travel abroad is that they want to explore different parts of the world. This includes the scenery, the different cultures, and just the country itself. That is the reason why I want to see London first handed. Most of the main attractions in London are: 

1. Buckingham Palace

2. Big Ben 

3. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge

4. The British Museum

5. The Parliament

6. Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square

7. The Shard

8. Hyde Park

9. Covent Garden

10. The London Eye

Tell Me More UK's Capital

London has such great scenery. Although it is one of the most developed cities in the world, London retains a lot of its vintage looks from the early 1900s. Haven't you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the places that some of our founding fathers lived? And as we all know it, the vintage feel gives everyone that relaxed vibe that is just so stress-free. When it comes to culture, London is very popular for its verity of arts. This includes its music, museums, theaters, festivals, and its lifestyle. Much like the U.S London also listens to a wide verity of music and hosts multiple music festivals per year. Also, as we know it, there are a few major artists from the UK that we also listen to like Sam Smith and Adele. However, the most popular type of music is classical music and opera. One major attraction that draws travelers to London is also the night/party life. According to the article called The 11 Best Party Cities in the World found on the website Kayak.co.uk published on September 12, 2017, the city of London comes in 10th. When most people think about the word party, they think crazy binge drinking and living like a young adult in college. However, London hosts many types of parties. Events that range from club parties to simple wine-tasting parties. The idea is that there are different niches of parties and there is always one for you.

Although there are so many wonderful places yet to explore, London is the number one destination I would love to visit. UK's capital includes great scenery, has a verity of cultures that are accepted in their community, and possesses multiple types of nightlife to fit your niche. If London is not in your top 10 places to visit, you should highly consider it!

Sources:

www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/london-eng-l-lon.htm  

 

The Joy of Networking

Hey young professionals, are you just beginning your journey to social networking? Well, worry not, networking is incredibly fun, and did I mention easy? Think of social networking as a hangout. These networking events typically have food and drinks to enjoy while connecting and building new relationships with other business professionals in the community. In other words, by investing time into these social network events, you are investing in your business. 

The first time I've ever gone to a Business After Hours was during my fourth semester of college. My instructor introduced the class and me to these events and I must say, I was very much impressed. In the beginning, it was very intimidating. However, I soon realized that I had already known some of these business professionals, and have seen other faces around town before. Here are some of the tips from the article 11 Tips to Help You Network Better that I found most useful:

1. Meet people through people

2. Don't take up too much time

3. Let the others speak

4. Present a success story

5. Ask for suggestions on how to improve your network

6. Find a reason to follow up

7. Always say thank you

Meeting people through people is much easier than just approaching someone you don't know. When you meet a person this way, you already have built an instant connection through the introducer. Don't take up too much time and leave them curious about you. Build a presence with everyone you meet then get on to the next person. This will help expand your network faster. Let the others speak, don't make it all about you. You don't want to make your new friends or partners think you are a narcissist. Present a success story. Give yourself some credibility. Ask for suggestions, this makes the other person feel like an expert and makes you come off as an open-minded person. Find a reason to follow up. This one can go in many ways. This builds a presence for yourself, secures a connection, helps you see what their company does that works, and more. Always say thank you. Be thankful to everyone that you meet. There are so many reasons why you should thank everyone you meet but an important thing to remember is that you can always learn something from them.

Remember, networking is an investment in your business. The stronger your connections, the more success you will bring to your business. Networking can be intimidating at first but don't worry, you got this!

A Simple How to; Make Thai Curry for College Students

 A Simple How to; Make Thai Curry for College Students.

Being away from home for college has made me realized how much I took my mom's cooking for granted. Therefore, I took the initiative to learn how to make an easy Thai curry myself and share these easy steps to college students who have a crazy schedule just like mine. Just follow these easy steps!

Here is a list of a few things you will need for your next shopping list to make this dish. Most of these items can be found at your local Woodmans or your local Asian grocery store. These directions are good for four servings.

1. 1 OZ can of red, yellow, or green curry paste
2. 18.5 OZ can of coconut milk
3. 1 lb of chicken breast
4. Cove of garlic
5. Bay leaves
6. Thai Basil
7. Red and green bell peppers
8. Baby corn
9. Bamboo shoots

The first thing you need to do is to prep all of your ingredients. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Dice the garlic cove finely. I find that you get more flavor from a fresh bulb of garlic than from diced garlic in a jar. Drain the liquid from the cans of the baby corn, and bamboo. The bamboo shoots need to be cut into thin slices and the baby corn needs to be cut in half. Mainly, all into bite-sized pieces. Wash the remaining veggies and get ready to cook!

1. Add 1 tbs of vegetable oil into a pot
2. Add the finely diced ginger to the oil till a golden brown color
3. Add in the curry paste and the bay leaves. Stir for about 5 minutes to let everything render
4. Add the coconut milk. Stir until well mixed and simmer for another 5 minutes
5. Add in the rest of the veggies beside the basil
6. Continue to stir and let everything render and let the aroma fill the kitchen place

Let the curry rest for about five minutes before serving. Traditionally, this dish is served on white rice. This curry dish is not exactly like my mom's and does not come anywhere close to tasting as great as my mom's curry. However, I'm sure everyone can agree that nothing is better than mom's cooking. 

College is a very busy time for many students. Schoolwork is a priority, you need cash so you have to work, and still need to eat somehow. Noodles are convenient, but sometimes you just need a change and a touch from home. I hope you enjoy making and enjoying this dish as much as I do! 

Destined to Fail but Settled for Success; Manny Scott an Original Freedom Writter

 

Destined to Fail But Settled for Success; Manny Scott an Original Freedom Writer

DISCLAIMER: This account is for a fake business. It is being used for a digital marketing course.

Living and growing up in the ghettos of Long Beach, California 1994, Manny Scott, much like the rest of his peers, was destined for failure. However, with a little inspiration, Manny Scott graduated from high school and went on to further his education and better his life.

If you have ever seen the movie Freedom Writers, you can see what life was like for these individuals who had to overcome their own obstacles to become something great. These high school students lived in a pattern where they would either end up in jail, have a low paying job, or would live in poverty. However, a little inspiration from just one person who would believe in them and give them hope changed the course of their life. This person was their English teacher, Erin Gruwell. 

With just a little hope Manny Scoot went on to graduate from the University of California at Berkeley with degrees in Political Science and Rhetoric. Manny also graduated from Trinity International University with a Masters of Divinity. Today, Manny does many things in his career, but one of the greatest is going to schools all over the nation as a motivational speaker to empower and provide hope to as many hearts as he can reach. His most influential quote is, "Even on your worst day, you can be someone's best hope."

Manny Scott married his college sweetheart and now has three kids. He is the author of many books that including R.E.A.C.H, Even on your worst day, you can be your student's best hope, From Fs and Ds to As and Bs, Your Next Chapter, and Speak!

Despite having such a difficult childhood and life growing up, Manny Scott has achieved countless goals in this life. However, his motivation never stopped there. If you have ever heard of his speech you will really reflect on yourself and feel like you want to do better and more for yourself. 

Manny helped thousands of schools raise student achievement, intercultural competence, and leader efficacy in 49 states and on some continents as well. Manny has also helped prevent thousands of student dropouts and suicides. Manny Scott started with nothing but made something great out of himself. There should be no reason why no one else cant.

3.6 Writing 2 PAT

 Whatever Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas

DISCLAIMER: This account is for a fake business. It is being used for a digital marketing course.

Always dreaming about visiting Las Vegas, my friends, and I in November of 2019 took off to the Entertainment Capital of the World. 

Are you in your early adult life and wanting to just explore!? As a 25-year-old optimistic individual, I told myself, "the world is yours to explore". Traveling during early ages in your journey, truly contribute towards a happy fulfilling fill. This, 10 Reasons Why Traveling Makes Us Happy article, is an artifact I highly recommend for those who are free-spirited and young at heart. Link: https://www.airtransat.com/experiencetransat/10-reasons-travelling-happy/   

Just after minutes of landing, my friends and I took off exploring this beautiful city. Hearing about so many exciting stories that were shared about Las Vegas, we did not waste any time. We wanted to make memories!

According to timeout.com in the article called Top 15 best cities to visit in the USA, Las Vegas is number 6. Every year, my friends and I plan trips together. A motto of ours is "You can always make money, but you can't always make memories", and 2019 was the year we choose Las Vegas. I've always heard stories about the crazy nights at the casinos, the beautiful city lights, the exotic adult clubs, the infamous hotels; the Bellagio, and Ceasers Palace, the list goes on and on. Which only excited me even more and I was determined to see it all.

The Las Vegas strip had it all, so this was where we spent our first day. The Las Vegas strip was everything everyone said it was going to be. Filled with people holding and drinking their bottles, show promoters trying to sell their shows, people sleeping on the streets, the pollutant smell, everything. 

We shortly followed the trend and purchased our drinks then started walking down the strip. Our favorite and main attraction was the Bellagio water show. The show occurred every 15 minutes and had people woo-ing every time it was about to start. One show after another, the edge surrounding the water show filled up fast. Therefore, we wasted no time getting to our spot. We stood center of the show and waited for the full 15 minutes. As we heard the woo-ing we knew it was about to start. All attention on the show, water fired into the sky as mist fell to the skin of our faces. The show moved to the beat of the music and lights changed the color of the water. This was a breath-taking show and give me goosebumps. 

Shows and gambling weren't the only exhilarating things we waited for, but also the food. The food was also as amazing as everyone made it to be. In just one day, we enjoyed the Bacchanal Buffet inside Caesars Palace which had an immense verity of food, Sushi, and my favorite; Hot N Juicy Crawfish, seafood boil. Going into Hot N Juicy Crawfish, expectations were high. However, expectations were fully met.

Altogether, the trip was a flash. Before knowing it, it was already time to hop back on the plane. Las Vegas was pleasant, lively, exciting, everything that describes amazing. Las Vegas is a place to definitely return to. "You can always make money, but you can't always make memories".

3.4 Whatever Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vega

 Whatever Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas

DISCLAIMER: This account is for a fake business. It is being used for a digital marketing course.

Always dreaming about visiting Las Vegas, my friends, and I in November of 2019 took off to the Entertainment Capital of the World. 

Just after minutes of landing, my friends and I took off exploring this beautiful city. Hearing about so many exciting stories that were shared about Las Vegas, we did not waste any time. We wanted to make memories!

According to timeout.com in the article called Top 15 best cities to visit in the USA, Las Vegas is number 6. Every year, my friends and I plan trips together. A motto of ours is "You can always make money, but you can't always make memories", and 2019 was the year we choose Las Vegas. I've always heard stories about the crazy nights at the casinos, the beautiful city lights, the exotic adult clubs, the infamous hotels; the Bellagio, and Ceasers Palace, the list goes on and on. Which only excited me even more and I was determined to see it all.

The Las Vegas strip had it all, so this was where we spent our first day. The Las Vegas strip was everything everyone said it was going to be. Filled with people holding and drinking their bottles, show promoters trying to sell their shows, people sleeping on the streets, the pollutant smell, everything. 

We shortly followed the trend and purchased our drinks then started walking down the strip. Our favorite and main attraction was the Bellagio water show. The show occurred every 15 minutes and had people woo-ing every time it was about to start. One show after another, the edge surrounding the water show filled up fast. Therefore, we wasted no time getting to our spot. We stood center of the show and waited for the full 15 minutes. As we heard the woo-ing we knew it was about to start. All attention on the show, water fired into the sky as mist fell to the skin of our faces. The show moved to the beat of the music and lights changed the color of the water. This was a breath-taking show and give me goosebumps. 

Shows and gambling weren't the only exhilarating things we waited for, but also the food. The food was also as amazing as everyone made it to be. In just one day, we enjoyed the Bacchanal Buffet inside Caesars Palace which had an immense verity of food, Sushi, and my favorite; Hot N Juicy Crawfish, seafood boil. Going into Hot N Juicy Crawfish, expectations were high. However, expectations were fully met.

Altogether, the trip was a flash. Before knowing it, it was already time to hop back on the plane. Las Vegas was pleasant, lively, exciting, everything that describes amazing. Las Vegas is a place to definitely return to. "You can always make money, but you can't always make memories".