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Who’s using social media the most effectively? This month’s question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s AdminPro Forum asks which companies use social media the best. Question: “My company is gearing up to get into social media. For more comments on this question, “which companies use social media the best,” visit, Business Management Daily’s AdminPro Forum. MORE
Staying grounded in social media is a constant challenge. Working on social media (professionally) takes everything up a notch. It helps to know your purpose before launching a social media career. But knowing what you want to do on social media isn’t enough. MORE
" While the experience economy gained some traction in the late 90s and early 2000s, the advent and success of social media has driven "experiences" into the mainstream. The reason is simple - social media allows people to record their experiences and share them with the world. But they also need experiences worthy of sharing - which is driving the growth of experiences that are shareable via social media. MORE
… The post Social Media Marketing: Tips On How To Grow Instagram Audience appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. Marketing Social Media Instagram MORE
Hashtags are widely used on social media, especially on Twitter, but have now been adopted by many other social media platforms too. If you plan on using hashtags as part of a social media campaign for your business, make sure you understand why you are using them and what you hope to accomplish by using them. Nothing makes it easier to spot a business that doesn’t get social media than one which fails spectacularly at hashtagging! MORE
Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about social media and how best assistants can use it for their professional lives. I know a lot of business are still banning certain websites and it can be difficult to change the executive management’s mind when it comes to using social media at work but if your company is embracing all of the positive aspects of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook etc. Corporate Social Media. MORE
This post is part of the Social ROI Blog Carnival at Think Customers: the 1to1 Media blog. Visit the blog carnival post “ Calculating the ROI of Social Media ” to check out the full list of posts from numerous well-known social media thought leaders. There are many ways to measure the success of social media at an organization. On occasion, we see true ROI calculated from social media initiatives. MORE
Back in 2015 I wrote an article about using a social media page as your website. And although I didn’t specifically mention a social media platform worldwide outage in that original article, it’s definitely just one more reason you should never use a Facebook page as your website. MORE
Becoming a social media Rockstar doesn’t just “happen”; you need to really work at it. But if you fancy a bit of a shortcut, there are some simple things you can do to accelerate your rise to social media rock stardom. If you want to create your own images check out canva.com – I mention this site a lot and that’s because it’s invaluable for social media! MORE
In the name of efficiency, some people say you should autopost your social-media posts to multiple platforms. These are “social” platforms, after all, and automation is rarely effective for building long-term relationships. Related posts: How To Fit Social-Media Marketing Into Your Schedule. 9 People Who Are On My Twitter ‘Social Media’ List. How to Prospect, Using Social Media. MORE
Many Assistants are being asked to look after their Executive’s online profiles and their organisation’s social media messaging. It can be a time-consuming task that requires some thought because social media platforms change so rapidly. During next month’s Virtual Summit we will look at the structure that you can put in place to manage social […]. MORE
He’s podcasting, using social media and building his private coaching clients. He wants to know how to more effectively funnel all three elements—his podcast, social media and coaching—into each other. In our conversation, we focused on social media. MORE
Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. But it is still worth reiterating every year that social media should be used responsibly, especially as more and more people are using the various platforms. If you do look after your organisation’s social media it is important that you think of new ways to express your messages visually. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015. MORE
Images should form a key part of any social media campaign, as more and more emphasis is being placed on visual content nowadays. While there are many elements at play that determine how effective an image is on social media, there are a few essential tips that you should try to follow: 1. Bright and vivid colors tend to do well on social media – and attract a lot more attention. Social Media social media images MORE
Social media advertising is becoming a trend in the business world today. Further, business owners can enjoy a real-time connection to their customers through social media advertising. Here are various strategies you can use to promote your business through social media.… MORE
At this point, you should know that using social media to grow your business and/or brand is a smart move. Too often I see misguided businesses and organizations create a social media profile, page or account that might as well be collecting dust. I’m here to tell you that if you are a business, freelancer or organization on social media, use it or lose it. There is no value in creating a social media account that you don’t use. MORE
Let me start with a confession: I really like to use social media. I don’t like to use news websites or watch the news on TV, so social media is my main source of information. Working as a content writer, I also use social media to find out the challenges people face. However, there have been times where I been a little too engaged with social media platforms. My Strategy For How I’m Scaling Back Social Media. MORE
When you're job searching, the advice is to "clean up your social media presence." But what does that mean, exactly? For example, when you were told to clean up your room as a kid, my hunch is that your version of "clean" was a lot different than your mom's. So, what you consider offensive online today may be a whole lot different than what will raise a red flag with a hiring manager. To make sure that you really scrub out the questionable stuff from your online activities: 1. MORE
Do you seek out all of the latest news about social media? As a digital marketing expert and virtual assistant who focuses on social media, watching trends, new features, and announcements from social media networks is simply part of my job. MORE
Social media is used by all organizations to promote their businesses. Nowadays, social media has become a great platform for companies to market their businesses online and to attract customers towards it. Management Social Media moving company social media for business MORE
Over the last few years the events industry have wholeheartedly embraced social media and assistants should also be doing this when they organise internal events for their businesses. Here are 6 examples of how social media can help you with the events you organise: 1. Social media can be used really effectively when it comes to researching different aspects of your event. Keeping them up to date via social media is easy to do and adds value. MORE
Everybody is using one or more of the social networks these days. Virtual Assistant Resources best uses of twitter creative uses of social media great uses for linkedin how to use facebook creatively most effective uses you've seen for social networkingIt’s crazy how much information exists on how to use them, why, where, etc. What are the most creatively brilliant uses of these networks, either that you yourself have experienced, or that you have observed? MORE
Need help with your social media strategy? The post Social media content ideas for October appeared first on Karen Vivarelli. Content Calendar Instagram Social Media Virtual AssistantStuck in a content rut? MORE
The post Hi, I’m Media. Social Media. Traditionally, there are 3 recognized powers in a modern state: legislative, executive and judiciary. MORE
Despite my passion for social media I haven’t always been adept at it and was a twitter virgin until The Assist Conference 2015. It is never too late to add a new string to your bow and social media seems to be the way forward for the future Assistant. If you are nervous of engaging on social media – my advice is to simply look, listen and learn. Did you know that 2 billion people are on social media in some shape or form? MORE
Axios' Tech giants have all become creator companies covers the various ways digital creators can earn money on a variety of tech platforms, Their excellent summary chart is below (click to enlarge). The article also makes a good point about the diversity of digital creators. MORE
Moment House is a live streaming, interactive social media platform for digital entertainment. Newly launched in 2020, Moment House has produced over 700 concerts, called “moments,” selling one million tickets through its platform. MORE
A lot of businesses love social media because they feel it helps them spread the word about their organization and what they do. However, I strongly feel one of the most effective uses of social media is to build and deepen relationships with customers – be they consumers, clients, donors, or constituents. I predict this will be a big focus for social media in 2012. As anyone in social media knows, not everyone is your friend online. MORE
Many Assistants are being asked to look after their company’s online profiles and their organisation’s social media messaging. It can be a time-consuming task that requires some thought because social media platforms change so rapidly. Core Skills Featured Social Media admin administrators assistants EA Executive Assistant Key Skills Office manager PA Personal Assistant social media Virtual Assistant MORE
‘We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media; the question is how well we do it?’ One of the biggest changes I’ve seen is how social media now plays a crucial part in the role of an admin professional. Social media has completely evolved from the early days of Facebook being solely used by students. So how do admin professionals become social media experts? MORE
Do you think assistants should use social media for professional purposes? If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Here are ten do ‘s and ten don’ts for using social media professionally…. Do use social media for different aspects of your career. Don’t go full steam ahead on all social media platforms if you are new to this. MORE
Why using social media as a means of recruitment can backfire. billion people use their mobile device in order to access social media sites, and with Facebook home to over 1.15 billion users, it’s fair to say that the world and its dog (world’s cutest canine Pomerian pup Boo has over 8 million likes on Facebook) are pretty active on the social networking scene. Anti-social networking. MORE
You can subscribe to our newsletter VA Connections here: Contents of this episode: Discussion/Announcements/Tips: Tara and Katie discuss tips for creative and effective use of social media. Arizona Time: “Social Media for Local Businesses&# webinar taught by Craig Cannings. Arizona Time: "Social Media for Local Businesses" webinar taught by Craig Cannings. Season 2/Episode 14 Program Notes. MORE
Now, he came to us to go over the practicalities of leveraging his social media and turning his followers from his music business days into customers of his beef business. If you’ve ever felt stymied by social media, read on for my top three secrets to selling with social media. MORE
In fact our recent monthly REAL TALK chat explored social media successes and challenges, and Tara couldn’t join me since she was attending a local presentation by our area Chamber of Commerce on social networking! Here’s a segment of my “REAL TALK&# conversation with Carla Wilson (owner Wilson Virtual Assistance and co-owner of Wilson Media Services ) and Mary Motz (owner of ProVirtual Solutions ). Social media WOWS! MORE
These days most of us will have some sort of social media account. If you have accounts set up on every social media channel (as I do) it can be a little overwhelming dealing with all of the stuff coming at you. I am constantly trying to figure out the best way to organise my social media so that I don’t miss out on that interesting article, great picture or funny update. It can be tricky to work out who to actually follow on social media. MORE
Social media sites are not longer just the realm of individuals, and those who regularly read my blog know I’m a huge advocate of the power of social media for small businesses. Many companies, from small businesses to multinational organisations, are embracing the benefits of social media marketing, and if your business isn’t you are really missing out! Here are a few ways to take advantage of social media for your business. MORE
If you have an irate customer bad mouthing your business on social media, how would you respond? This article on The Guardian Small Business Network has some sensible advice for anyone unsure about how to handle negative feedback on social media, including the importance of listening carefully… Read the full article here: Positive Social Media Interaction on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Some businesses have trouble dealing with criticism online. MORE
If you are reading this post it is more than likely that you are involved in some sort of social media platform be it LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook (I´m not sure how else you would have found this blog!). That is brilliant and I am probably talking to the converted however I think it is worth saying (or saying again in this case) that social media really can empower assistants. There are many many benefits for assistants to be involved in social media activities. MORE
We've noticed a strong uptick in the number of small businesses telling us they are disappointed with their social media efforts. The other issue we hear about is social media is too time consuming. Entrepreneur's Is It Time for You to Get Anti-Social does a nice job of describing the complaints. " This reaction is common with technology trends (and social trends also). MORE
Social media marketing and management are constantly changing. Social media managers need to embrace new trends to stay successful and promote their brands. You can keep track of a lot of new information by keeping track of the latest news, but you can learn more by attending a social media marketing conference. Here are some excellent reasons to attend social media marketing conferences. MORE
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Many Assistants are being asked to look after their Executive’s online profiles and their organisation’s social media messaging. It can be a time-consuming task that requires some thought because social media platforms change so rapidly. During next month’s Virtual Summit we will look at the structure that you can put in place to manage social […].
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Now, he came to us to go over the practicalities of leveraging his social media and turning his followers from his music business days into customers of his beef business. If you’ve ever felt stymied by social media, read on for my top three secrets to selling with social media.
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These days most of us will have some sort of social media account. If you have accounts set up on every social media channel (as I do) it can be a little overwhelming dealing with all of the stuff coming at you. I am constantly trying to figure out the best way to organise my social media so that I don’t miss out on that interesting article, great picture or funny update. It can be tricky to work out who to actually follow on social media.
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At this point, you should know that using social media to grow your business and/or brand is a smart move. Too often I see misguided businesses and organizations create a social media profile, page or account that might as well be collecting dust. I’m here to tell you that if you are a business, freelancer or organization on social media, use it or lose it. There is no value in creating a social media account that you don’t use.
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If you are reading this post it is more than likely that you are involved in some sort of social media platform be it LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook (I´m not sure how else you would have found this blog!). That is brilliant and I am probably talking to the converted however I think it is worth saying (or saying again in this case) that social media really can empower assistants. There are many many benefits for assistants to be involved in social media activities.
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Axios' Tech giants have all become creator companies covers the various ways digital creators can earn money on a variety of tech platforms, Their excellent summary chart is below (click to enlarge). The article also makes a good point about the diversity of digital creators.
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Who’s using social media the most effectively? This month’s question from our friends at Business Management Daily’s AdminPro Forum asks which companies use social media the best. Question: “My company is gearing up to get into social media. For more comments on this question, “which companies use social media the best,” visit, Business Management Daily’s AdminPro Forum.
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Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about social media and how best assistants can use it for their professional lives. I know a lot of business are still banning certain websites and it can be difficult to change the executive management’s mind when it comes to using social media at work but if your company is embracing all of the positive aspects of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook etc. Corporate Social Media.
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Everybody is using one or more of the social networks these days. Virtual Assistant Resources best uses of twitter creative uses of social media great uses for linkedin how to use facebook creatively most effective uses you've seen for social networkingIt’s crazy how much information exists on how to use them, why, where, etc. What are the most creatively brilliant uses of these networks, either that you yourself have experienced, or that you have observed?
Success
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Staying grounded in social media is a constant challenge. Working on social media (professionally) takes everything up a notch. It helps to know your purpose before launching a social media career. But knowing what you want to do on social media isn’t enough.
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In fact our recent monthly REAL TALK chat explored social media successes and challenges, and Tara couldn’t join me since she was attending a local presentation by our area Chamber of Commerce on social networking! Here’s a segment of my “REAL TALK&# conversation with Carla Wilson (owner Wilson Virtual Assistance and co-owner of Wilson Media Services ) and Mary Motz (owner of ProVirtual Solutions ). Social media WOWS!
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" While the experience economy gained some traction in the late 90s and early 2000s, the advent and success of social media has driven "experiences" into the mainstream. The reason is simple - social media allows people to record their experiences and share them with the world. But they also need experiences worthy of sharing - which is driving the growth of experiences that are shareable via social media.
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Becoming a social media Rockstar doesn’t just “happen”; you need to really work at it. But if you fancy a bit of a shortcut, there are some simple things you can do to accelerate your rise to social media rock stardom. If you want to create your own images check out canva.com – I mention this site a lot and that’s because it’s invaluable for social media!
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Hashtags are widely used on social media, especially on Twitter, but have now been adopted by many other social media platforms too. If you plan on using hashtags as part of a social media campaign for your business, make sure you understand why you are using them and what you hope to accomplish by using them. Nothing makes it easier to spot a business that doesn’t get social media than one which fails spectacularly at hashtagging!
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This post is part of the Social ROI Blog Carnival at Think Customers: the 1to1 Media blog. Visit the blog carnival post “ Calculating the ROI of Social Media ” to check out the full list of posts from numerous well-known social media thought leaders. There are many ways to measure the success of social media at an organization. On occasion, we see true ROI calculated from social media initiatives.
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Why using social media as a means of recruitment can backfire. billion people use their mobile device in order to access social media sites, and with Facebook home to over 1.15 billion users, it’s fair to say that the world and its dog (world’s cutest canine Pomerian pup Boo has over 8 million likes on Facebook) are pretty active on the social networking scene. Anti-social networking.
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Let me start with a confession: I really like to use social media. I don’t like to use news websites or watch the news on TV, so social media is my main source of information. Working as a content writer, I also use social media to find out the challenges people face. However, there have been times where I been a little too engaged with social media platforms. My Strategy For How I’m Scaling Back Social Media.
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When you're job searching, the advice is to "clean up your social media presence." But what does that mean, exactly? For example, when you were told to clean up your room as a kid, my hunch is that your version of "clean" was a lot different than your mom's. So, what you consider offensive online today may be a whole lot different than what will raise a red flag with a hiring manager. To make sure that you really scrub out the questionable stuff from your online activities: 1.
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You can subscribe to our newsletter VA Connections here: Contents of this episode: Discussion/Announcements/Tips: Tara and Katie discuss tips for creative and effective use of social media. Arizona Time: “Social Media for Local Businesses&# webinar taught by Craig Cannings. Arizona Time: "Social Media for Local Businesses" webinar taught by Craig Cannings. Season 2/Episode 14 Program Notes.
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Social media sites are not longer just the realm of individuals, and those who regularly read my blog know I’m a huge advocate of the power of social media for small businesses. Many companies, from small businesses to multinational organisations, are embracing the benefits of social media marketing, and if your business isn’t you are really missing out! Here are a few ways to take advantage of social media for your business.
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Images should form a key part of any social media campaign, as more and more emphasis is being placed on visual content nowadays. While there are many elements at play that determine how effective an image is on social media, there are a few essential tips that you should try to follow: 1. Bright and vivid colors tend to do well on social media – and attract a lot more attention. Social Media social media images
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We've noticed a strong uptick in the number of small businesses telling us they are disappointed with their social media efforts. The other issue we hear about is social media is too time consuming. Entrepreneur's Is It Time for You to Get Anti-Social does a nice job of describing the complaints. " This reaction is common with technology trends (and social trends also).
Customers Rock!
JANUARY 10, 2012
A lot of businesses love social media because they feel it helps them spread the word about their organization and what they do. However, I strongly feel one of the most effective uses of social media is to build and deepen relationships with customers – be they consumers, clients, donors, or constituents. I predict this will be a big focus for social media in 2012. As anyone in social media knows, not everyone is your friend online.
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In the name of efficiency, some people say you should autopost your social-media posts to multiple platforms. These are “social” platforms, after all, and automation is rarely effective for building long-term relationships. Related posts: How To Fit Social-Media Marketing Into Your Schedule. 9 People Who Are On My Twitter ‘Social Media’ List. How to Prospect, Using Social Media.
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