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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. They are highly-qualified professionals with specific digital marketing and communications skills and experience. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working.

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Annual Social Media Budget Planning For Companies And Bloggers

SocMed Sean

NOTE: I originally wrote and published this article back in November of 2011 and it has generated a lot of interest over the years. Whether you work for a Fortune 100 company or a blogger who relies on revenue from your content to supplement your income, it’s important to think about what goes into your social media headcount.

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How to Become a Successful Social Media Consultant

Sprout Social

Do you have what it takes to be a social media consultant? Let’s break down ways to become a successful social media consultant and how to get started. What do social media consultants do? Social media consultants are individuals or agencies who work with clients to improve upon, optimize and grow their social media presence.

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Do You Need a Social Media Consultant?

Ignite Social Media

In either situation, you may consider hiring a social media consultant. Over the past 11 years, we’ve noticed a growing trend of companies bringing their marketing resources in house. Whether you are looking for strategic guidance or execution needs like publishing or content creation both options are great options.

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Is blogging still relevant in 2019?

Sherrilynne Starkie

For the first time in nine years, a greater proportion of Fortune 500 companies use blogs compared to that of Inc. 500 companies, according to new research from Umass Dartmouth. . The blog post below was first published on July 12, 2006, about six months into my blogging journey. Does blogging work?

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Monday Roundup: Celebrating Your Community

Waxing UnLyrical

.” Talk about a religious celebration that’s gone mainstream… and one that engenders a feeling of community among those who celebrate the day. How to Build Creativity and Self-Expression with Your Community. Five companies with a human social media presence. Image: North Charleston via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Tips on Measuring Community [April #measurePR Recap]

Waxing UnLyrical

At the heart of social PR lies community. So that’s what we focused on for the April #measurePR Twitter chat; how to measure community, how to tell when community-building initiatives are working (and when they’re not), and how community-focused metrics might change over time. Experts in measuring community.