Posts by The TAG Team
How to Conduct a SWOT Analysis for a Nonprofit Organization
At certain stages of growth, nonprofit leaders begin to sense that existing plans no longer fully reflect reality. Programs evolve, funding sources shift, and external conditions change, but internal assumptions often lag behind. What once felt aligned starts to feel fragmented. A SWOT analysis can be a useful way to step back and reassess. When…
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Creating Market Differentiators in Crowded Nonprofit Sectors
Many nonprofits operate in sectors where missions overlap, needs are widely recognized, and the number of organizations competing for attention is high. In these environments, articulating what makes one organization distinct can feel uncomfortable, or even unnecessary, particularly when the work itself is mission-driven and collaborative by nature. As a result, differentiation is often deprioritized.…
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How to Hire a Nonprofit Marketing Agency: 15 Questions and the Red Flags to Watch
Choosing the right agency should feel like getting a steady guide, not rolling the dice. If you run a small team or you wear three hats already, the goal is simple: find a partner who respects your constraints, speaks board language, and delivers outcomes that matter to your mission. Choose Clarity. Protect the Mission. You…
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Going Viral on TikTok and YouTube in the Wedding Industry [YouTube Marketing with Adriana Brauckmann, Part 7]
What does it take for a wedding content creator to go from zero to over 50,000 loyal followers—and rack up half a million views on a TikTok video about bridal shower dresses? In this lively, unscripted episode, Adriana Brauckmann, founder of The Pre-Nup podcast and a seasoned wedding industry insider, dishes on her unfiltered journey…
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The Power of Storytelling in Marketing, YouTube, and TikTok Shop Success [YouTube Marketing with AJ Rantz, Part 6]
“I was months away from losing my house.” AJ Rantz’s journey from struggling social media content creator to a successful business is a powerful testament to resilience and creativity. Once a bartender on the brink of losing everything during the COVID-19 pandemic, AJ turned adversity into opportunity by launching Cocktail Cards, which became a wildly…
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How to Build a Profitable Podcast & YouTube Studio from Scratch [YouTube Marketing with Tom Brown, Part 5]
Don’t break the bank! Here’s what actually works when launching a content studio, podcast studio, or YouTube studio — whatever you want to call it! Tom Brown (Chicago Podcast Studio) and John Bertino (host of this show and co-host of NJ Content Studio show) break it all down—no fluff, just real stories, honest mistakes, and…
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Get Millions of Views By Decoding the YouTube Algorithm [YouTube Marketing with Mike Desmarets from Evolve Ink, Part 4]
Did you know that over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute — but only a tiny fraction ever break through to get millions of views? What if you could crack the code behind YouTube’s algorithm and unlock massive growth for your channel? In this episode, a collaboration with the NJ Content…
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Grow Your Business on YouTube and LinkedIn for Content Creators and Startups [YouTube Marketing with Finn McKenty, Part 3]
Going viral is overrated! Want to know how to really make a profit and grow your business on YouTube and LinkedIn? Then watch the full interview between host John Bertino and guest expert Finn McKenty. You will hear behind-the-scenes stories and facts about: engaging audiences on platforms like YouTube with differentiation and understanding the true…
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Get More Views on YouTube Channel (Small Business Edition) [YouTube Marketing with JC Polk, Part 2]
Tired of your small business videos on YouTube getting lost in the noise? Let’s explore video strategies that are currently working for JC Polk, Executive Producer and Co-founder of OLAS Media, and John Bertino, CEO of The Agency Guide and Host of the Niche Marketing Podcast. John and JC aren’t just discussing theory; they have…
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How to Grow a YouTube Channel in 2025: A Case Study [YouTube Marketing with Natalie Brunell, Part 1]
Want to learn how to grow a YouTube channel and turn your passion into a monetized online presence? Let’s explore how Natalie Brunell, a former journalist, became a successful channel creator with nearly 200,000 subscribers. In this case study, you’ll discover actionable strategies for boosting your own channel’s growth, mastering YouTube’s algorithm, optimizing for YouTube…
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