As a social media manager at a big brand, in a regulated industry none the less, one of the things that has consistently kept me awake at night is how we provide our community with the customer service they need on social media. What if a member tweets us at 11pm on a...
Ever had those nightmares about work or school? You know the ones… like when you go to work naked or your boss or a coworker becomes a hideous monster with gnashing teeth? Put those creatures to rest (and get some yourself) by planning ahead. Yeah, it can be tough,...
I love Twitter! I spend time each week growing professional relationships and my business by connecting with others through Twitter. I love the condensed character limit (I know…they are trying to scare me with increased limits), the quick nature of the information...
The thing that scares the bejeezus out of me is a person posting on social media who is not nice or intends to cause some form of harm to others. The intent of social media is to connect individuals and groups. It is not a place to bash or virtually segregate others...
In 2012, we shared a blog post that compared our SMS certification exam with what’s available through Hootsuite University. It was one of our most popular posts and we heard how much it helped social media professionals make decisions about their professional...
Because social media has become a marketing and PR must-do, everyone needs to become a content creator. This means learning new skills and honing existing ones. Everyone has to write better, take better pictures, and learn to curate. The latest must-do for 2017?...