About Dr. Kyle A. Huggins

Dr. Kyle A. Huggins is co-author of the Social Media Magnet. He received his Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Dr. Huggins is a professor at Belmont University in Nashville Tennessee and teaches Social Media and Marketing in undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Student Story: Margaret Hovis

“Coming into this class in January, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew I would be creating a blog, just because I have friends who have previously taken the class and told me about this aspect of the class. But I never really realized all that goes into
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Student Story: Chase Ballard

As a marketing major, I have learned many conceptual frameworks that have helped me visualize and understand how value is created and delivered to consumers. The Social Media Magnet was the first class that provided me with an opportunity to apply this knowledge to the digital marketplace of the 21st
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Student Story: Kat O’Neill

It is critical for new marketing graduates to have an understanding of the ever-evolving social media landscape. The Social Media Magnet allows students to not only learn about modern digital marketing but also to put their knowledge into practice. The functionality and practicality of this platform makes it truly unique. Learning
Articles

Fyre Festival Burns Influencer Marketing

Two documentaries were released in January of 2019 about the infamous Fyre Festival held on the Bahama Island of Great Exuma in 2017.  If you haven’t heard about how this festival became the largest fail in music festival history, then by all means read the Wiki here.  These documentaries, Fyre
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Student Story: Josh Snyder

The Social Media Magnet not only let me participate in the most innovative project of my college career, but it has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge about digital marketing in the current business landscape. Having the ability to learn about the hub and spoke model, and then implement
Careers

Web and Social Media Engagement Analytics Manager: PwC

The below job posting is from when PricewaterhouseCoopers was looking for a Web and Social Media Engagement Analytics Manager. Even though the job posting calls for 4-5 years of experience, students who have completed The Social Media Magnet courseware and practicum would do very well at this job in the