Instagram is full of ads that often don't seem like the ads we're used to seeing in traditional media. In between the nature photography and selfies there are photos of products and even more products. It's at a point where we almost forget that we're constantly being shown things to buy. It's the same way … Continue reading Instagram ads
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Restoring the balance
YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, podcasts and blogs. We have the opportunity to take in a lot of information every single day to the point where we can become overloaded. But more importantly a lot of this information is other people's thoughts, opinions or just things we don't need to know or don't benefit us. I … Continue reading Restoring the balance
Writing through writers block
When you feel stuck and don't quite know what to write, instead of shying away from it, follow it. Start typing and just see what happens. Don't focus on how good or bad it is. Don't focus on whether it'll be worth sharing online or what people will think. Just write and then write some … Continue reading Writing through writers block
The consumer doesn’t care
The viewer or the consumer does not have to care about what went on behind the scenes. They are there for the art not the person and I think that in some cases that's the way it should be. In other cases, like on social media, the consumer is often there for the person just … Continue reading The consumer doesn’t care
Conscious consumption
Over the past few weeks or months, there has been an increase in posts related to social media. In particular, I have been writing about Instagram more. Aside from the fact that I find it interesting, I also find that writing about social media enables me to consume it a little more consciously. Instagram has … Continue reading Conscious consumption
Open to opportunities
If someone asked you why you didn't achive a particular goal it's likely that not having the opportunitiy would be one of your reasons. When you're far from where you want to be it can be difficult to realise that you are capable of making things happen. And it's not that you're in control of … Continue reading Open to opportunities
What’s the use in blogging?
Over the past few years with the way that the online world is changing, people are regularly asking whether there is any use in still blogging. There is no set answer, it just depends on what works for you. If your blog is used to advertise and sell you might find other platforms more advantageous. … Continue reading What’s the use in blogging?
Could Instagram Guides replace blogging?
From November 17th, you may have noticed a new feature on Instagram, Guides. Guides allow users to 'find, curate and share the products, places and posts you love'. They can feature your own content or the content of others. Tech Crunch have a good article that explains things in more detail. Aside from captions this … Continue reading Could Instagram Guides replace blogging?
It doesn’t matter where you share your work
When it comes to being someone who is creative, puts stuff out there and has ideas to share there is one piece of advice I've heard from two people that will never grow old. It is something worth remembering as things change and develop over time. The advice is to not become attached to the … Continue reading It doesn’t matter where you share your work
The best thing I’ve ever written
When you're sharing your words online everyday there is very little pressure for what you post to be the best thing you've ever written. If todays words aren't particularly good, I know that I can always write something better tomorrow or the day after. Sometimes what I consider to be my some of my best … Continue reading The best thing I’ve ever written
The Daily Gemm 