Category: Social Media Strategy

When I started my business in 2010, my plan was to help companies set up on their social media sites, establish a social media strategy and provide one-on-one training. I was somewhat surprised to find that my first customer did not have any interest in learning social media. In fact, they asked if they could […]

The opportunity for content marketing is still alive and well, if we are willing to do what it takes to win the game. This message was prevalent in the keynote presentation by Mark Schaefer last week at the Insight Marketing Conference. His talk was based on his forthcoming book, “Known,” which is about ‘being known’ […]

To achieve social media success, a myriad of factors must be present - all of which work in tandem to deliver a positive end result. However, I find there are a few pieces continually overlooked. To ensure social media success, check that you’ve included these five elements. A clearly defined audience. I’m amazed how many […]

If I had to define social media for business, I would say that it’s an online communications tool, which helps to establish new relationships, enhance current relationships and increase awareness. The reason it’s so powerful is because we have a platform to instantly reach millions of people, furthering our opportunity to expand our reach beyond […]

Have you ever considered what it is you ‘tell’ people by your actions?  Think about this for a minute. Whether you are aware of it or not, you have a personal brand and you’re showcasing it every day. Your digital personal brand is the sum total of your online interactions. This can include: - your […]

I was recently interviewed as part of an expert series for mediashower, in which I was asked several intriguing questions about my experience as a social media manager. I would like to share some of those questions – and my responses – with you, in hopes it will shed light on the ever-changing social media […]

In a comment to my post last week on steps to making your way in social media, a reader on BizSugar asked, “Hi Rachel, So what would be your top tip for choosing the right social media channel/channels for your business? " This is a great question – and something that I’ve been meaning to […]

Social networking is not a tactic or a quick fix. It’s an ongoing strategy, a conversation and a form of community. It’s relationship building – and it takes time. I do not have a silver bullet or a crystal ball that will give you results. But, I am going to tell you how you can […]

Over the past year, we’ve watched the business of social media evolve. Channels continue to change and each one requiring more specialized and detailed work – more so than ever before. As you can probably guess, it’s made my job as a social media manager challenging. But, not impossible. In fact, it’s helped to solidify our value as […]