Category: Social Media Marketing

Fundraising on Social Media: Top Tools for Collecting Donations

November 19, 2020

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for non-profits to be successful using traditional methods of fundraising, such as large, in-person events, dinners, auctions, etc. In most of our communities, our non-profits are struggling. In light of this, our local county foundation asked Kristi Fickert, Senior VP of Engagement and Growth from 30 Lines Marketing, and me to … More Fundraising on Social Media: Top Tools for Collecting Donations

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How to Build a Content Calendar | Social Media Management

November 12, 2020

Many of my clients are concerned about the amount of time they will need to spend creating and searching for content to share with their communities. Writing original content through blog posts can be time-consuming. Searching for and curating content to share is also a time investment, especially if done without a plan. My post … More How to Build a Content Calendar | Social Media Management

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How to Handle Negative Comments on your Social Media Accounts

October 7, 2020

Early in my career, I had the privilege of working with a group of young leaders on strategies for using social media for business. During our lively discussion, they expressed a common concern they hear from new clients: the fear of negative posts on their pages. In my work, I’ve seen these fears keep businesses … More How to Handle Negative Comments on your Social Media Accounts

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How to Take Leadership of your Company’s Social Media Strategy

July 12, 2020

One of the most challenging aspects of running social media for a large organization can be coordinating and facilitating communications between departments in the company. It’s easy for the social media manager to become siloed, or, if you don’t have buy-in from all departments, it can be difficult or impossible to get the information you … More How to Take Leadership of your Company’s Social Media Strategy

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How to Work With a Social Media Manager

June 17, 2020

Successful social media communities require strong leadership behind a careful, organized strategy. If you’ve decided to invest in a social media consultant, analyst, strategist, or anyone else with the word “social media” in their title, keep in mind these thoughts as you move forward with executing your plan. Choose the Right Person for your Social … More How to Work With a Social Media Manager

How to Get Authorized to Run Political Ads on Facebook

October 14, 2019

Since the most recent election, Facebook has strengthened the authorizations required to run ads for social issues, elections or political campaigns. The ultimate goal of these authorizations is to prove you are a citizen of the country in which the issue is being debated and that you are authorized to run ads on the page’s … More How to Get Authorized to Run Political Ads on Facebook

#SalesFail |Stop Sending Your Automated Marketing Strategy to Me

April 24, 2019

<Begin Rant> I receive dozens of unsolicited emails, phone calls and LinkedIn messages every week, and they all seem to have the same tone. Personalized, urgent call to action or subject line. Overly friendly approach. “Hey Sue this is John again from XYZ company getting back with you about XYZ product” as if I’d reached … More #SalesFail |Stop Sending Your Automated Marketing Strategy to Me

Marketers Please Stop Using Tragedy to Promote Yourself

April 16, 2019

Yesterday we all watched in horror as the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned. The world gathered around their computers, their phones, their television screens, to share in this horrific experience. I’ve traveled to Paris twice in the last decade, and I quickly rooted through my photos to share my memories in solidarity. I … More Marketers Please Stop Using Tragedy to Promote Yourself