Workplace Trends
Content Strategy in the AI Era: Why Human Creativity Still Wins
While AI is transforming how content is created, human creativity and strategic thinking are what make content meaningful, differentiated and effective. AI is everywhere. It’s writing emails, generating social posts, outlining blog articles and helping to build full-scale marketing campaigns in a matter of minutes. It can feel exciting from a productivity lens but also, […]
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NIL, Social Media, and Fan Data: Inside the New Era of Sports Marketing
The sports marketing industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, and it’s evolving faster than ever. What used to be a model built primarily on ticket sales, signage, and broadcast rights, has expanded into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem powered by athletes, content, and direct fan relationships. In my program at Denison Edge, […]
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Why Every Entry-Level Job in 2026 Requires Excel Skills (And How to Build Them Fast)
95% of businesses utilize either Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, which means no matter where you work there’s a good chance you’re going to have access to Microsoft Excel. You’d be surprised how often Excel pops up, even in jobs you wouldn’t expect outside of the traditional finance & business you might imagine. The reason […]
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From Google to ChatGPT: How AI Research Skills Are Changing Every Job
Today, much of the research we do happens online. Whether for work, school, or something personal – like finding the best new headphones – we do it online. AI has been increasingly shaping that process, but before we talk about its role, it helps to look at how we got here. Not too long ago, […]
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A New Age of Online Shopping: Agentic Commerce
Shopping for gifts can be a chore. But according to the latest industry shifts from giants like Google, Shopify, and Microsoft, the “search-and-scroll” era is officially coming to an end. We are entering the age of Agentic Commerce, a shift that will change how people shop, and how marketing professionals build brands online. The AI […]
Read Article →
Hidden Excel Features That Will Save You Hours Every Week
Excel is a powerful tool that millions of professionals use every week to organize data, perform calculations, and create visualizations, but many users only scratch the surface of its capabilities. As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Book+Street, a consulting firm that helps startups and small businesses with back-office functions, I work heavily in […]
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How to Identify AI Opportunities in Your Organization
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, but finding where and how to leverage these tools can be tricky. As an instructional technologist at Denison University, I lead AI certificate programs for both staff and students, and I’m also the founder of HERizon AI, a consulting firm specializing in AI skill development. I want to […]
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AI Literacy in the Workplace: Essential Skills for Every Professional
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed how we interact with the world, including how we learn, work, and connect with others. Organizations of all sizes are embracing AI tools in the workplace to boost efficiency, productivity, and innovation. With the recent boom of Generative AI technologies, AI adoption is more accessible than ever and easy to […]
Read Article →
From Clicks to Customers – Why Influencer Marketing is The Future of Digital Advertising
Influencer marketing is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of digital advertising, with projections from Goldman Sachs estimating the industry will hit half a trillion dollars by 2027. More individuals than ever are building personal brands on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. They’re not just sharing content—they’re monetizing their communities, helping brands reach audiences […]
Read Article →
From TikTok to Avocado Toast: Staying Relevant Across Generations
Did you ever watch the hit reality TV show, Project Runway? It features aspiring fashion designers competing in weekly challenges to create the best clothing designs in an effort to catch the judge’s attention, stand out from their fellow competitors and avoid being sent home. The show’s iconic host, Heidi Klum, was known for her […]
Read Article →
Content That Connects: Grow Your Brand & Business Effectively
Learn how digital marketing and content creation can grow your brand. Discover strategies to attract and retain your audience while building trust and engagement.
Read Article →
Crafting Winning Proposals for Nonprofits: 7 Essential Tips for Success
For some, the idea of writing a grant proposal can sound daunting—so many pieces and parts! Where do you even start? But take it step by step (or “bird by bird,” in the words of Anne Lamott), and your grant will start to gel. So, first gather info; make an outline; create a to-do list; and […]
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Building Your Personal Brand: 5 Tips to Propel Your Career Forward
With so many people competing for a limited number of jobs, it’s important to be able to stand out from the crowd and offer a unique set of skills and qualities that differentiate you from others in your industry. In this article, we will explain how building a personal brand can help propel your career […]
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The Language Finance: Creating Business Opportunity
Denison Edge’s Financial Management credential is your gateway to mastering key financial principles, equipping you with skills applicable across diverse finance professions. In this blog post, we explore the significance of the finance industry and why the Financial Management course serves as a gateway to a strong career in finance. Decoding the Finance Language The […]
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The Crucial Role of Supply Chain Logistics in Today’s Business Landscape
For students venturing into the realms of commerce, understanding the pivotal role of supply chain logistics can unlock doors to a world of opportunities and strategic insights. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of supply chain logistics and how it shapes the heartbeat of modern businesses. At its essence, supply chain logistics […]
Read Article →
3 Growing Trends in Marketing Communications
With so many possible touchpoints with consumers, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest marketing communications trends in order to make sure that you are not missing out on any valuable opportunities to further establish brand loyalty among your target audience. What is marketing communications? Marketing communications, sometimes referred to as MarCom, […]
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What Is Financial Wellness? 4 Areas of Focus
The goal of financial wellness is to remove or reduce the stress that commonly surrounds the concept of money for many people. This does not necessarily imply the existence of gratuitous wealth – someone earning a relatively small salary can still be considered “financially well” if they are consistently meeting their goals of saving, living […]
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Skill Building is a Long Term Investment in Yourself
A component of upskilling can influence your professional development journey. You may have attended a professional development session at your job as a part of a company-wide initiative to upskill employees. Professional development can take many shapes and sizes, but perhaps most importantly one should have an internal commitment to their own professional development. Your […]
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Micro-Credentials: a Case Study
If you are looking for a job after college, you’ll want to land somewhere you can grow and spend time developing professionally and building relationships. There are many industries that are seeing an economic boom right now, from tech to finance, to travel. When it comes to pivoting into a new industry, one thing is […]
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6 Signs You Might be Management Material
The past couple years have shown that learning in a fully remote environment leaves a lot to be desired compared with in-person learning. Among school-age students, for instance, remote learning has been associated with lower test scores and has had negative effects on social, emotional, physical and mental health.
Read Article →
Upskilling vs. Reskilling: Comparing Career Development Approaches
When you think of an intern, you may conjure up images of making coffee runs, organizing files and doing endless busy work. It’s a common stereotype in movies or tv shows, but it’s far from the reality of what an internship looks like in 2023.
Read Article →
7 In-Demand Skills Employers are Looking For
An increasing number of companies are embracing skills-based hiring alongside degree-based hiring.
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Financial Terminology: A Glossary of 35 Fundamental Concepts
If you aren’t quite sure what customer experience (CX) design is but want to learn more, you’re in the right spot. Refer to this resource to learn the following: What is CX design? What is the difference between CX and UX? And why is CX design so important?
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Liberal Arts and Micro Credentials: The Perfect Match
EOs must feel like remaking their workforces is a full-time job. Recent research shows that 60% of employers said new graduates were not adequately prepared for the workforce, while other research warns that 58% of workers will need new skills to successfully do their jobs.
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What Are “Power Skills” and How Can They Transform Your Career?
When companies as widely recognized and well-established as Boeing, Walmart, and IBM start moving in a similar direction on something, it’s safe to say the idea has legs.
Read Article →Content Strategy in the AI Era: Why Human Creativity Still Wins
While AI is transforming how content is created, human creativity and strategic thinking are what make content meaningful, differentiated and effective. AI is everywhere. It’s writing emails, generating social posts, outlining blog articles and helping to build full-scale marketing campaigns in a matter of minutes. It can feel exciting from a productivity lens but also, […]
Read Article →NIL, Social Media, and Fan Data: Inside the New Era of Sports Marketing
The sports marketing industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, and it’s evolving faster than ever. What used to be a model built primarily on ticket sales, signage, and broadcast rights, has expanded into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem powered by athletes, content, and direct fan relationships. In my program at Denison Edge, […]
Read Article →Why Every Entry-Level Job in 2026 Requires Excel Skills (And How to Build Them Fast)
95% of businesses utilize either Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, which means no matter where you work there’s a good chance you’re going to have access to Microsoft Excel. You’d be surprised how often Excel pops up, even in jobs you wouldn’t expect outside of the traditional finance & business you might imagine. The reason […]
Read Article →From Google to ChatGPT: How AI Research Skills Are Changing Every Job
Today, much of the research we do happens online. Whether for work, school, or something personal – like finding the best new headphones – we do it online. AI has been increasingly shaping that process, but before we talk about its role, it helps to look at how we got here. Not too long ago, […]
Read Article →A New Age of Online Shopping: Agentic Commerce
Shopping for gifts can be a chore. But according to the latest industry shifts from giants like Google, Shopify, and Microsoft, the “search-and-scroll” era is officially coming to an end. We are entering the age of Agentic Commerce, a shift that will change how people shop, and how marketing professionals build brands online. The AI […]
Read Article →Hidden Excel Features That Will Save You Hours Every Week
Excel is a powerful tool that millions of professionals use every week to organize data, perform calculations, and create visualizations, but many users only scratch the surface of its capabilities. As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Book+Street, a consulting firm that helps startups and small businesses with back-office functions, I work heavily in […]
Read Article →How to Identify AI Opportunities in Your Organization
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, but finding where and how to leverage these tools can be tricky. As an instructional technologist at Denison University, I lead AI certificate programs for both staff and students, and I’m also the founder of HERizon AI, a consulting firm specializing in AI skill development. I want to […]
Read Article →AI Literacy in the Workplace: Essential Skills for Every Professional
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed how we interact with the world, including how we learn, work, and connect with others. Organizations of all sizes are embracing AI tools in the workplace to boost efficiency, productivity, and innovation. With the recent boom of Generative AI technologies, AI adoption is more accessible than ever and easy to […]
Read Article →From Clicks to Customers – Why Influencer Marketing is The Future of Digital Advertising
Influencer marketing is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of digital advertising, with projections from Goldman Sachs estimating the industry will hit half a trillion dollars by 2027. More individuals than ever are building personal brands on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. They’re not just sharing content—they’re monetizing their communities, helping brands reach audiences […]
Read Article →From TikTok to Avocado Toast: Staying Relevant Across Generations
Did you ever watch the hit reality TV show, Project Runway? It features aspiring fashion designers competing in weekly challenges to create the best clothing designs in an effort to catch the judge’s attention, stand out from their fellow competitors and avoid being sent home. The show’s iconic host, Heidi Klum, was known for her […]
Read Article →Content That Connects: Grow Your Brand & Business Effectively
Learn how digital marketing and content creation can grow your brand. Discover strategies to attract and retain your audience while building trust and engagement.
Read Article →Crafting Winning Proposals for Nonprofits: 7 Essential Tips for Success
For some, the idea of writing a grant proposal can sound daunting—so many pieces and parts! Where do you even start? But take it step by step (or “bird by bird,” in the words of Anne Lamott), and your grant will start to gel. So, first gather info; make an outline; create a to-do list; and […]
Read Article →Building Your Personal Brand: 5 Tips to Propel Your Career Forward
With so many people competing for a limited number of jobs, it’s important to be able to stand out from the crowd and offer a unique set of skills and qualities that differentiate you from others in your industry. In this article, we will explain how building a personal brand can help propel your career […]
Read Article →The Language Finance: Creating Business Opportunity
Denison Edge’s Financial Management credential is your gateway to mastering key financial principles, equipping you with skills applicable across diverse finance professions. In this blog post, we explore the significance of the finance industry and why the Financial Management course serves as a gateway to a strong career in finance. Decoding the Finance Language The […]
Read Article →The Crucial Role of Supply Chain Logistics in Today’s Business Landscape
For students venturing into the realms of commerce, understanding the pivotal role of supply chain logistics can unlock doors to a world of opportunities and strategic insights. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of supply chain logistics and how it shapes the heartbeat of modern businesses. At its essence, supply chain logistics […]
Read Article →3 Growing Trends in Marketing Communications
With so many possible touchpoints with consumers, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest marketing communications trends in order to make sure that you are not missing out on any valuable opportunities to further establish brand loyalty among your target audience. What is marketing communications? Marketing communications, sometimes referred to as MarCom, […]
Read Article →What Is Financial Wellness? 4 Areas of Focus
The goal of financial wellness is to remove or reduce the stress that commonly surrounds the concept of money for many people. This does not necessarily imply the existence of gratuitous wealth – someone earning a relatively small salary can still be considered “financially well” if they are consistently meeting their goals of saving, living […]
Read Article →Skill Building is a Long Term Investment in Yourself
A component of upskilling can influence your professional development journey. You may have attended a professional development session at your job as a part of a company-wide initiative to upskill employees. Professional development can take many shapes and sizes, but perhaps most importantly one should have an internal commitment to their own professional development. Your […]
Read Article →Micro-Credentials: a Case Study
If you are looking for a job after college, you’ll want to land somewhere you can grow and spend time developing professionally and building relationships. There are many industries that are seeing an economic boom right now, from tech to finance, to travel. When it comes to pivoting into a new industry, one thing is […]
Read Article →6 Signs You Might be Management Material
The past couple years have shown that learning in a fully remote environment leaves a lot to be desired compared with in-person learning. Among school-age students, for instance, remote learning has been associated with lower test scores and has had negative effects on social, emotional, physical and mental health.
Read Article →Upskilling vs. Reskilling: Comparing Career Development Approaches
When you think of an intern, you may conjure up images of making coffee runs, organizing files and doing endless busy work. It’s a common stereotype in movies or tv shows, but it’s far from the reality of what an internship looks like in 2023.
Read Article →7 In-Demand Skills Employers are Looking For
An increasing number of companies are embracing skills-based hiring alongside degree-based hiring.
Read Article →Financial Terminology: A Glossary of 35 Fundamental Concepts
If you aren’t quite sure what customer experience (CX) design is but want to learn more, you’re in the right spot. Refer to this resource to learn the following: What is CX design? What is the difference between CX and UX? And why is CX design so important?
Read Article →Liberal Arts and Micro Credentials: The Perfect Match
EOs must feel like remaking their workforces is a full-time job. Recent research shows that 60% of employers said new graduates were not adequately prepared for the workforce, while other research warns that 58% of workers will need new skills to successfully do their jobs.
Read Article →What Are “Power Skills” and How Can They Transform Your Career?
When companies as widely recognized and well-established as Boeing, Walmart, and IBM start moving in a similar direction on something, it’s safe to say the idea has legs.
Read Article →