Free Download: Writing for Social Media Workbook
Writing for social is more than just figuring out how to say something in 140 characters. Witty Community Managers need to aim those comic darts at the bullseye of a business problem – otherwise they’re just funny noise. To truly be effective, you need to have an overall goal in mind and a plan to […]
Social Media Training Twin Cities: 2-Day Social Media Bootcamp June 25 & 26
The Social Lights® Training Institute is pleased to present a 2-day social media training course covering all things content. You’ll leave this program with the knowledge and know-how to build and execute a sustainable social media content strategy for your company. During this jam-packed 2-day program, you will learn: -How to develop a content strategy […]
What’s Your Take on Social Media? A Q&A with Shannon Patch
This is the first of three exclusive interviews with attendees of this year’s Social Media Training Bootcamp. We asked each attendee the same questions about social media, marketing, and the relationship between brands and their consumers. Today’s Q&A is with Shannon Patch, a recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas. Q. How did you get […]
2-Day Social Media Training Bootcamp: Twin Cities – Coming this June!
The Social Lights® Training Institute is pleased to present a 2-day social media training course covering all things content. You’ll leave this program with the knowledge and know-how to build and execute a sustainable content strategy for your company. Join us on Wednesday, June 25 & Thursday, June 26, 2014. Spots are limited. To receive an early-bird invitation, Join the […]
Internship Alert: Join The Social Lights, Social Media Marketing Agency this Summer!
The Social Lights® is seeking a summer intern! Maybe two. Interested? Responsibilities • Assist with developing social media marketing campaigns • Assist with developing social media content calendars • Assist with social media monitoring and management (Software experience is a +) • Assist with event planning and marketing • Brainstorm and execute online contests, giveaways, and […]
Parc Boutique: A Social Media Case Study
Minneapolis’ Parc Boutique has reached global audiences through their savvy social media strategies. Curious to hear more about Parc’s appraoch to social, we conducted a Q+A with Elizabeth, Parc’s Social Media Manager. Parc Boutique is a very social company. Was social integrated from the very beginning, or has it evolved recently? When Parc first opened Facebook was […]
Writing for Social Media Workshop: A Recap
Thanks to all who joined us for our very first Social Media Workshop of the year! #writing4social pic.twitter.com/5kNStvnu9m — Alexandra Green (@ALGREENmpls) March 14, 2014 Know your audience and communicate with purpose via the 3 C’s: Be clear, concise, consistent! @TheSocialLights #socialmedia #Writing4Social — SammyQS (@SammyQS) March 14, 2014 RT @SammyQS: Spot on! […]
Sneak Peek – Writing for Social Media Workshop
Our Writing for Social Media Workshop is quickly approaching! Curious to hear what we’ll be covering? Here’s a taste:
DrumLite: Fails on Kickstarter; Rocks out at Super Bowl
DrumLite™ founders Jeff Sevaldson and Joey Nesbitt I had the opportunity to interview Jeff Sevaldson, a former UST classmate of mine who is the Co-Founder of DrumLite™. No, I wasn’t compelled to interview them because their name also contains a play on the word “Lite / Light,” I was actually quite curious to see how they are using social to grow their […]
A Q+A with Luke Thompson: Minnesota Man, Social Media Stud
You probably recognize Luke Thompson (Mippey5videos) from his hilarious YouTube parody videos which include spoofs of California (Minnesota) Girls, Gangnam Style, Call Me Maybe, and Thrift Shop. I had the pleasure of learning a little bit more about Luke, the Ford Fiesta Movement he was recently involved with, and his unique approach to social media. First: […]
