Tag: Social Media Manager

Last week, I co-hosted a webinar with Metric Stream about the importance of brand protection in the digital area. While the presentation was primarily intended for those in regulated industries, the first segment is relevant to any business using social media today. The most significant takeaway is the importance of knowing what’s being said about […]

By Lauren Galli, #Strella Creative Director When I was a little kid, I suffered from excessive curiosity, or in laymen’s terms; I was nosy.  My mom was constantly whispering “MYOB” in my ear, her abbreviated way of telling me to ‘mind my own business.’  She liked to let me know I wasn’t supposed to be […]

There are more changes coming to Facebook (surprise) and several are worthy of note, depending on your industry.  However, today, I want to share three Facebook features that any admin can and should be using! Facebook Call-To-Action Button. Earlier this year, Facebook rolled out the ‘call-to-action’ button, located on the cover photo of a fan […]

The job of a social media manager is often misunderstood, and something Lauren covered with zest in our last blog. I’ve also written about the focused customer service required of a social media manager as well as the myriad of nagging tasks. Just for fun... We decided to create a short video of life as […]

When I tell people that I'm a social media manager, I often get a look akin to that of my dog, Lincoln, when I asked if she wanted to go to bed.  Whether or not the social media scene is booming or not, many people are still befuddled as to what it is that I […]

We recently ended our working relationship with client that was in pre-launch of his forthcoming business.  His primary goal, during this time, was to acquire 10,000 emails. We spent a few months working with him, and unfortunately, he did not get the result he wanted. But, he also didn’t take our advice. And, he tried […]

In April of last year, I made the decision to overhaul my life, namely by moving two hours away from my lifelong home and leaving behind the core people in my life – including my family and my husband.  Some of my readers – and of course, my friends – were shocked to learn of […]

I've worked with small business owners since I launched my own small business in 2010. From start-ups to fourth generation family-owned companies, I've witnessed first-hand the challenges that small businesses face on a regular basis. It's probably no surprise that lack of time and resources are among them. Remaining competitive is a challenge, especially for […]

I welcome milestones simply because they offer perspective.  In preparation for this blog for my five-year business anniversary, I re-read some of my past posts as I achieved hallmarks in my business. It's funny the lessons I continue to learn - and how much of this is really just a maze. Each year, it's the […]