Glitter, opinions, and the occasional swear word.
Welcome to Glitter and Profanity. This is where I write about the things I can’t shut up about: planners and stickers, books I couldn’t put down, the music that defined an era, concerts worth losing my voice over, and the real-life mess in between. I’ve also spent years in social media and marketing, so you’ll get my honest take on that now and then too. Poke around, find your corner, and stay as long as you like.
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What’s in My Concert Bag? A Fangirl’s Essentials
I am a fangirl first and foremost, and I’ve mastered the art of packing the perfect concert bag for anything and everything.
Why Millennium Defined a Generation’s Sound
When I tell you my first listen of I Want It That Way is one of the core experiences of my life, I want you to take me seriously.
Should I Post My Content During Major News Events?
A “Big Thing” has happened and you’re in charge of social content. What do you do?
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What’s in My Concert Bag? A Fangirl’s Essentials
I am a fangirl first and foremost. Between working the digital media side of live events to sneaking my way to the front to the pit on my own, I’ve mastered the art of packing the perfect concert bag to ensure I’m prepared for anything and everything. Whether you’re headed…
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Why Millennium Defined a Generation’s Sound
When I tell you that my first listen of I Want It That Way is one of the core experiences of my life, I want you to take me so seriously. I remember this first so clearly, the same way you would remember a first kiss or winning a major…
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Should I Post My Content During Major News Events?
As you go about your otherwise unremarkable day, you get the notification. A “Big Thing” has happened. You’re in charge of social content. What do you do?
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Traffic by Ben Smith: How the Wild West of Digital Media Shaped Today’s Content Culture
If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of PerezHilton, Gawker, or Buzzfeed back in the early days of the internet, Ben Smith’s Traffic will feel like stepping into a time machine. As someone who remembers devouring these sites in their heyday—and now works as a digital marketer chasing the same…
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Why *NSYNC’s “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” Still Slaps | Revisiting Millennial Pop Christmas Albums
in MusicLet’s get this out of the way right now: I was always more of a Backstreet Boys girl. My heart was firmly in Camp BSB, doodling “Kieran Carter” in my notebook because Nick Carter was obviously going to randomly sail from Tampa to Lake Superior and fall in love with…
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Building Christmas Cheer: Baby Cat’s Cat House Tradition
in LifeI got Baby Cat in 2017, and like any anxious new mother, I joined a bunch of Facebook groups to be told I was doing everything wrong all the time. But I did find out about these Target Wonderland Cat Houses. Naturally, I had to have one for my precious…
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Defying Gravity? The Problem with the Wicked Movie Marketing
After almost a year of nonstop marketing, Wicked finally debuts in theaters on November 22, 2024. On paper, the campaign seems like a dream, following the wildly successful Barbie movie strategy: a fully immersive experience drenched in pink and green. But online, it’s getting roasted for being overdone and uninspired. Honestly?…
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Harmonizing Your Brand: Ensuring Consistent Voice and Visual Identity Across Social Media
This guest post is in partnership with Adobe Express. Find out more at adobe.com/express In today’s digital age, maintaining a unified brand voice and visual identity across various social media channels is crucial for enhanced brand recognition and audience engagement. With the vast array of platforms available, each with its…
