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 […]

Coming Soon…

We’re excited to unveil additional information about our Summer 2013 Community Manager Training & Placement Program in the coming weeks! We’ve got a great lineup of guest speakers, client projects and competitive social challenges that you won’t want to miss. Stay up-to-date right here on our blog, or subscribe to our eNewsletter. If you’re unfamiliar […]

Final Week to Apply!

From the Newsroom: MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – April 15, 2013 – Do you want to take your social media skills to the next level? Are you ready for in-depth, in-person, comprehensive training that will launch you to your next big gig? Minneapolis-based social media and digital marketing agency The Social Lights® has created the opportunity for […]

Meet Vine Magician Nick Mastodon!

(Click to play. Be sure to enable sound!) How does local “Vine Magician” Nick Mastodon make so many hilarious Vines? Read On. 1. Minneapolis, eh? Where specifically do you hail from? Do you find the people in this great state to be especially nice? I grew up in Eden Prairie. I find that people are […]

Introducing…

The Social Lights® Community Manager Training & Certification Program! The Social Lights is proud to announce our Community Manager Training & Certification Program—an accelerated management training curriculum designed to groom the next generation of leaders for coveted social media positions at Fortune 500 companies. Our practical, hands-on program will provide trainees not only the knowledge […]

Meet Karly & Martha!

The Social Lights are excited to welcome two new Community Managers to the team! Meet Karly Wallack and Martha Kirby  Karly Wallack Karly is a student at the University of Minnesota studying Professional Strategic Communication. Her experience coordinating marketing efforts for homecoming, Spring Jam, and other large-scale events at the U of M has sparked […]

Social Media Trends 2013

From the radpidly increasing rate of smartphone adoption, to the rise of Instagram addicts, to the thousands who’ve just discovered Tumblr—we can already tell 2013 will be a big year for social and we’re excited! Here’s what we think lies ahead: 1. Rise of Customer Service on Social Customer service on social media is bound to […]

A Very Social Soirée

It was beginning to look at LOT like Christmas on December 10 as The Social Lights and friends took to the streets of Uptown for a gathering full of holiday cheer! The snowy streets proved no match for those determined to join us for Moonlighter Monday at the Green Mill on Hennepin, and share a […]