SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Needless to say, the social media platform has grown tremendously from its humble roots as a photo sharing network for teens. Currently, Instagram is one of the largest social media networks online. Because of that, Instagram should continue to be a part of your marketing strategy in 2022.

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Today’s guest post comes from Hazel Fogg, creative social media manager and editor at Academic Brits. Just recently she started to create her first social media course. Thanks to Hazel for sharing her thoughts on the use of humor in social media. They don’t want to be sold to.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 25, 2021

Kardashian to Chris Evans to Beyonce…pop stars have flocked to the social […]. The post How To Take Photos That Perform Well On Social Media Platforms Like Instagram? appeared first on SocMedSean - Social Media Sean.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TikTok is a social media app that allows its users to create, share, and watch 15-second videos shot on mobile devices. Yet like other social media channels , TikTok has faced challenges, like claims of addictiveness and privacy concerns. Is TikTok Emerging as a Powerhouse Social Network?

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SocMed Sean

MAY 29, 2012

As a professional working in social media , I spend most of my day working on developing strategies to leverage channels like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogs to engage with customer communities. I thought I’d capture a view into that craziness in my latest social media comic. –Sean.

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 11, 2021

Looking for tips on how to grow your social media audience? The post Realistic Ways To Gain Social Media Followers appeared first on SocMedSean - Social Media Sean. Here are some tips and tricks that can help you identify and attract followers.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 10, 2013

Engaging in social media is significantly harder than it sounds. Some believe that social media is free , simply because it generally costs nothing to secure a Facebook page, Twitter handle, and YouTube account. So, you’ve registered all your social media channels, do you know what to do with them?

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SocMed Sean

MAY 9, 2018

Thanks to James for sharing his insights on the topic of social media engagement and how to interact with customers! Building a following for your social media can be quite challenging. Here are just some tips to help you out in order to keep your social media audience engaged and interested in your brand.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Since then, Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant has only continued to grow. And with the difficulty to provide sufficient regulation and oversight to social media, many people have become frustrated with Facebook. In 2012, Facebook became the first social media network to ever surpass one billion monthly users.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2014

I’ll be starting a new series on SocMedSean that focuses on some of the most unsocial social media behaviors that I see in the digital space. Take off the mask, be social, share who you are. Featured Humor LinkedIn People Social Media best practices cartoon comic linkedin social media social networking tips'

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SocMed Sean

JULY 23, 2018

Maria writes for a variety of blogs and today she shares her thoughts on how a variety of emerging technologies could potentially impact our use of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Let us look at the few technologies which will shape social media usage in 2018 and beyond. Facial Recognition.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 21, 2012

There is no doubt that 2012 is going to be THE year of social media. Hand social media activities over to a junior staff member or intern with no communications experience. Those are all important factors in how NOT to engage in social media. Start a Facebook page just so “we can have a Facebook page.

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SocMed Sean

JULY 9, 2018

Thanks to Sean for sharing his insights on the challenge of managing digital social media channels…even when you’re offline! One of the significant challenges of working with social media is that you cannot be continuously online. Also, social media influences users’ behavior in the real world by 7%.

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 20, 2018

Thanks to Ben for sharing his insights on the topic of engaging employees in their use of social media! In today’s digital age, social media is one of the main driving forces behind a business. Even if you have a whole team dedicated to promoting the company on social media, sometimes you need a bit more help.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Working in social media in my day job and my night job, I spend a LOT of time around social media geeks. The other day, I overheard an entire conversation that was so full of social media lingo and jargon that it was like a whole new language. Have a funny story about social media jargon?

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

This week we welcome guest blogger Amy Stewart, Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy for Intouch Solutions & author of great Kansas City-focused blog at beyondtheplazalights.com. Amy also tweets at @amylynnstewart , so be sure to check out her blog & twitter account. Thanks to Amy for sharing her insights!

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SocMed Sean

JULY 8, 2012

A while back, I asked a fairly straight-forward question on my Facebook page : What is your social media pet peeve? The value, here, is to help each of us understand what irritates other people in the realm of social media. 25 social media pet peeves. What’s yours? So…here they are.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 21, 2013

Mainstream emergence of social media has certainly created an environment where consumers are willing to share every aspect of their daily activities, so we should be able to filter out the noise and get to the juicy nuggets. In the age of social media, businesses are gobbling up customer data like Pac-Man. –Sean.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 29, 2017

Today’s social media comic is reflective of a conversation I have had with leaders at multiple agencies. Like these social media comics? Next time a potential project comes across your desk, take a moment to consider the alternatives. You might save time and budget for the client and earn another project from them.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 1, 2012

Finding a social media professional to help you with your online activities can sometimes be a tough process. 1) How long have you been engaged in social networking and/or social media channels? 1) How long have you been engaged in social networking and/or social media channels?

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SocMed Sean

MAY 25, 2012

I appreciate Matt taking the time to share an interesting experience he had with outsourcing social media management! If you’re thinking about turning over the keys to your social channels to a 3rd party agency, read Matt’s post and think carefully about who you choose. They really become the voice of your company.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2012

The biggest category of content that attracted visitors to SocMedSean.com in 2011 was definitely my social media comic strips. In case you missed them, here are links to all my 2011 social media comics in one post. In case you were wondering, my favorite comic that I created this year was The Social Media Kneejerk.

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SocMed Sean

AUGUST 21, 2012

Combine 300 channels in my cable package, with an extremely short attention span and you have all the ingredients necessary for an evening of click…click…click… Are you changing the channels too quickly when it comes to social media? The same problem exists in the realm of social media, though.

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SocMed Sean

JULY 25, 2015

I have been publishing my social media cartoons and comics for a while now and I often get emails or tweets asking whether someone can use one of my comics in their book or presentation. So, with that clarified, here are 25 of my social media comics all in one spot. I hope they make you laugh just a little.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Additionally, I discussed the value of spending time outside of my “day job” exploring social networks, developing ideas about how they could be useful in business, and volunteering on the social media committee at my company. I wasn’t even looking for a job in social media, but a job in social media found me.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 17, 2012

Too many folks get caught up in the numbers game when it comes to social media. They use numbers like “friends”, “followers” and…ewww…”Klout” to determine whether they are doing social right. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. So, should you ignore the numbers?

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 21, 2011

I recently participate in an Twitter chat where the conversation turned to whether or not it’s a good idea to automate social media activities. Do you automate your social media activities? Personally, I do leverage tools like Paper.li, but as an aggregation tool, not for the purpose of filler tweets.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

There are a lot of ways to engage in social media, some of them effective…some of them not. If your organization is considering getting active in social or if you’re analyzing your current efforts, take a look at the following list and make sure you’re not undermining the success of your activities.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 5, 2013

Are you willing to risk your company reputation by putting an intern in charge of your social media channels? Would you be prepared if their activities sparked a social media crisis for your company?

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SocMed Sean

MAY 1, 2012

Today’s post comes from Laura Clarke,a blogger and lover of all things social media. Laura currently works on behalf of Sentiment Metrics, a leading provider of social media management software. I appreciate Laura sharing her thoughts/experiences with customer engagement via social media channels!

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

In the first two articles in this series, I talked about how my experience and real-life connections were important elements in getting a job interview and, eventually, an offer for a position as Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy for a digital agency here in Kansas City. Thanks to each of you! Let me repeat that.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 8, 2012

There’s a lot of confusion about social media these days, and marketing professionals aren’t making it any easier. As a result, agencies and marketing professionals are being asked more frequently by executives how they can “use social” or get social” by engaging in the social space.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 11, 2022

By now, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the social media phenomenon that is OnlyFans. Its success has been fueled by a decidedly simple premise: content creators can share media (usually in the form of videos and photos) and chat with “fans” for a monthly subscription fee. No social media account is an island these days.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 15, 2012

Dear Brand Managers, Let’s face it…engaging online isn’t always easy. Sometimes, things go wrong. Sometimes product updates don’t go as we plan. Sometimes there are issues. But, as with most things in life, honesty is the the best policy when it comes to communicating with your online community.

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SocMed Sean

JULY 22, 2015

Trying to decide whether social media links are as valuable as incoming links from other blogs? Confused about the value of developing inbound links? Wondering whether it would be worth your while to buy inbound links from sites like Fiverr?

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 22, 2024

The post 7 Ways to React to Google’s Helpful Content Update appeared first on SocMedSean - Social Media Sean. Are you freaking out over Google’s Helpful Content Update? You're not alone. This article provides options for how to handle it.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 6, 2024

The post 5 Things You Should Do in Light of Google’s Helpful Content Update appeared first on SocMedSean - Social Media Sean. If you’ve been wondering about Google’s Helpful Content Update and what to do about it, this article offers insight and helpful tips for navigating the new internet.

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