The Social Lights Board of Advisors
We are proud to introduce our Board of Advisors! We are extremely grateful to have the support and guidance of this talented team of business professionals. With experience spanning strategic planning, global technology, digital strategy, consumer insights, corporate communications, education, and economics, The Social Lights has a solid team in place to help take our […]
Educating the Next Generation of Marketers
The Social Lights® to Host Social Media Marketing Workshops As the business world coincides with the evolution of social media and technology, the job title Community Manager is now more important than ever. Brands need voices—and people to manage them as they engage in two-way dialogue on behalf of brands. That’s where the Community Manager […]
The Social Lights Is On The Move!
We’ve outgrown our current office space and landed on a new one in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis. We will be moving to our new location on 1st St N and 1st Ave N this August. Look out for photos on our Facebook Page soon, but in the meantime, here’s a glimpse at […]
The Latest from The Social Lights
In case you didn’t hear… This summer we’re hosting the world’s first Community Manager Training Program, and graduating our first class of 16 students on August 1, 2013! In addition to education, the program is set up to provide high quality social media and digital marketing talent to companies ready to step it up on […]
How to Hire a Social Media Community Manager
Is your business looking for someone to manage its social media communities? If so, The Social Lights® can help, as the Minneapolis-based company is currently training 16 Community Managers during an intensive six-week social media course. The Social Lights agency specializes in Social Media Strategy and Community Management, and acknowledges the development and growing importance […]
CMTP Celebrates #Merica Through Team Field Trip
The Social Lights Community Management Training Program class recently took part in a surprise field trip filled with team bonding and ice breakers – plenty of them. It was an American-themed trip inspired by upcoming 4th of July celebrations, with CMTP students using Twitter to document the fun. The only hint students were given prior […]
7 Ways to Celebrate Social Media Day Twin Cities
How does one celebrate Social Media Day Twin Cities? Let us count the ways. Here are 7 Ways To Celebrate Social Media Day in Minneapolis and Saint Paul this Sunday, June 30th. While you’re out and about, share what #MPLSis and #STPis to you on Twitter and Instagram! 1. Social Media Sunday Funday on a Patio […]
Social Media Day Twin Cities
It’s official – Mashable’s Social Media Day is coming to The Twin Cities this Sunday! Both Mayor Rybak and Mayor Coleman have proclaimed June 30, 2013 as Social Media Day in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Social Media Day is a global celebration of the technology that allows people to connect with one another across cities, […]
The Social Lights Kicks Off First-Ever Community Manager Training Program
Instructor Amy Bryant kicked off the class with a quote: In recognition of the importance and growth of social media for business, Minneapolis-based company The Social Lights LLC recently launched a Community Manager Training Program. The six-week course is dedicated to teaching 15 students about community management and aiding in job placement with various organizations […]
Community Manager Training Program Class of 2013!
It was no easy task, but we’ve selected our 15 program participants for The Social Lights Community Manager Training Program. We’re excited to announce our Class of 2013! They have degrees from 11 different colleges + universities: We asked them, “Which social media platform best personifies you?” Instagram – I always bring unique flare to the […]
