Janet Fouts

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A Hard Social Media Lesson for Hoteliers

Janet Fouts

If you don’t remember anything else I’ve ever told you about social business, remember this: ALL business is social. Even if you aren’t using social media–other people are–and they talk. If you have a website and you post anything online it is easily shared by people using social media.

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Social media is not a weapon

Janet Fouts

This one is about people using social media as a weapon to bully brands and service providers into getting what they want. She never even had time to offer to resolve it before he brought out the heavy social media artillery. Not entirely anyway. I happen to know her quite well. When did we become so rude?

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Social Media Efficiency

Janet Fouts

The number one question I get about social media is: “How can I do all this social media stuff and still get my work done?&#. I mean, OK, I confess I spend all day attached to social media like an IV but that’s my job. You need a social media efficiency strategy.

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CEOs-Roll Up Your Social Media Sleeves

Janet Fouts

The lesson is clear: CEO’s that are active in social media and content marketing efforts ignite conversation. Writing for the MediaBistro’s 10,000 Words, Lauren Hockenson might have summed it up best when she wrote about three takeaways , “Never underestimate the power of social media to become a megaphone for a cause.”.

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Social Media Drinking Games

Janet Fouts

I’m sick and tired of social media and I don’t want to talk about it! Harsh words for somebody like me to hear since social media is interwoven pretty tightly in our lives these days. She went on to rant about how social media was ruining her life. So we decided on a little experiment.

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Brands, Marketing, Diversity and Equity- A #MindfulSocial panel

Janet Fouts

As responsible and conscious marketers we are taking a closer look at how marketing is handing issues of culture, diversity and inclusion, especially on social media (this is mindful social after all!). Have a listen to the podcast and be sure to reach out to our panelists through their information below. About our panel.

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Thoughts on social media, news and Utoya

Janet Fouts

Let me first say that I am shocked and horrified by the events at Utøya. As the news reports came in through social media and traditional press I think we were all mesmerized by the tragedy. My heart goes out to the family and friends of all on the island, and I cannot imagine what they must be feeling right now.

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