Getting Started on Twitter

Getting Started on Twitter

For the last 6 years, I have worked with job seekers and small business owners on how to better build their online presence.  I am continually surprised by how many people are nervous about Twitter, or who, like me in the beginning, didn’t understand the professional...
Changes to Continuing Education Credits

Changes to Continuing Education Credits

As we certified and then re-certified more and more social media professionals, we realized we needed to make a few updates to our social media strategist recertification process. As an organization committed to the training and certification of social media...
Why is it so hard to secure our own masks first?

Why is it so hard to secure our own masks first?

Leaders, this blog post is for you. I was watching the safety instruction video for what felt like the millionth time and my mind began to wander. As I watched the animated woman in the video dutifully follow instructions and secure her own mask before securing her...
Just Starting Out on Social Media? Follow These Three Brands

Just Starting Out on Social Media? Follow These Three Brands

Customers are looking to connect with brands on social media in an authentic and unique way. They want to see more than product stats and bland content. They want you to engage with them. They want to be heard. They want to see the heartbeat of your business. When...
Social Media Managers vs. Community Managers: Why You Need Both

Social Media Managers vs. Community Managers: Why You Need Both

As social media continues to evolve, so do the roles and responsibilities of those in charge of marketing on our beloved social platforms. Social media management used to be a relatively easy and straightforward role, but over time has become more complex. Nowadays,...
6 Tips to Help You Further Your Brand on Social Media

6 Tips to Help You Further Your Brand on Social Media

To really stand out on social media, your business has to do more than fill your platforms with product stats and bland content. Customers want to connect online through stories that feel authentic and unique. They want you to engage with them. They want to see...