Sherrilynne Starkie

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How a social media consultant can help your business

Sherrilynne Starkie

When you figure that nine out of ten Canadian adults use social media, it’s clear where the best marketing opportunity is. Many organizations are on social media, yet they don’t see tangible business advantages. It can seem like social media is a waste of both time and resources in a world of competing priorities.

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Trust in business is the catalyst for change

Sherrilynne Starkie

Despite there being little trust in the ethics of businesses and brands, survey respondents said that business is a great deal more competent than government or non-government organizations. There’s room for optimism for the media industry too. And, although trust in capitalism is at all-time low, there’s hope.

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Who will blink first in Canadian community newspaper staredown?

Sherrilynne Starkie

The Canadian newspaper industry has, so far, been unsuccessful in securing a Federal government bailout as both readers and advertisers flock to social media for news and entertainment. But the backroom deal between competing newspaper publishing companies Postmedia and TorStar must surely up the ante.

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A new venture: TRUEdotACADEMY

Sherrilynne Starkie

I’m proud to be working with Shelley True and her team of social media mavens at TRUEdotDesign in this new venture. TRUEdotACADEMY blends a focused training experience with up-to-the-minute courses and materials to maximise digital competencies. We believe the timing is right for training innovation.

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Why marcoms pros should get Facebook Blueprint certification

Sherrilynne Starkie

Certification requires advanced competency in the following: Facebook Certified Buying Professional. This digital badge can be shared readily on social media, websites or even on a resume and email signature. It’s certifiable proof that someone is skilled and competent in the marketing potential of Facebook.

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Top Five: Changes to social networks come fast and furious

Sherrilynne Starkie

Changes to social networks come fast and furious. When it comes to social media, the changes keep coming fast and furious. Users get new and interesting ways to connect and interact on several social media platforms too. Listly by Sherrilynne Starkie. Snapchat launches AR selfie games called Snappables.

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Must have digital skills for PR pros

Sherrilynne Starkie

The bad news is that the profession is transforming profoundly and the skills you have today will not be enough to compete tomorrow. And they need be bona fide social media and inbound marketing experts. The good news for PR professionals is that industry studies predict a six per cent growth in jobs over the next seven years.

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