I am thrilled to present this morning on the topic “Social Media: What’s Hot… And What’s Not” at The Enterprise Center at Salem State University! Please enjoy my presentation, and leave me a comment! Thanks for stopping by. If you can’t see the slideshow above, please click on this link: Social Media – What’s Hot…What’s Not – J Campbell Social Marketing from …
3 simple social media tips to make your fans and followers love you
Does this sound like you? You dutifully post every day on two or more social media profiles for your organization. You try to follow the 80/20 rule (no more than 20% of all posts directly promoting something for your organization) but sometimes get caught up in posting boring news clippings and event listings. You frequently post inspirational quotes, cute …
Nonprofits, social media and fundraising: #GivingTuesday is a few of my favorite things
I know you’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To most, these are revered celebrations of online consumerism and the chance to stomp on strangers for the lowest priced television. In response to this, but also as a great idea in and of itself, #GivingTuesday has been embraced by the nonprofit and philanthropic world as an alternative to the …
It’s All About The Images, Baby – Pinterest and Instagram for Nonprofits
I decided today that I want to focus more of my time helping nonprofits understand, embrace and harness the power of images. The idea of visual storytelling is certainly nothing new or ground-breaking. Leaders in the nonprofit and social media field have been writing about it for years. It seems to me an indisputable fact – the nonprofit organizations that …
Pinning for Good: How UNICEF Uses Pinterest to Raise Awareness and Raise Funds
If you are like me, you have become hopelessly addicted to Pinterest. The uses, both personal and for business, are endless. Pin expensive, sparkly shoes and bags! Pin ideas for your Christmas party! Pin ideas for your child’s bedroom! Pin blog articles! Pin inspiring quotes! On the surface, Pinterest seems pretty shallow – an extension of our rampant consumerism. It …
Social Throwdown: How Businesses Are Using Social Media Successfully
Welcome North By North Shore attendees! Here is a copy of my presentation from this morning – Social Throwdown: How Businesses Are Using Social Media Successfully. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call me or email me directly. I look forward to hearing from you! Best of luck in your social media endeavors! (I had trouble embedding …
102 Things to Pin on Pinterest
By now I’m sure you have heard of Pinterest, the fastest growing social media site and the hottest thing since, well, Facebook and Twitter! In February 2012, comScore reported that the site had passed 10 million monthly unique users faster than any standalone site ever. The beauty of Pinterest is that you can leave your comfort zone, think outside the marketing pitch …
10 ways to use networking events to build your nonprofit’s online community
NOTE: These tips can also be used for business owners, entrepreneurs, job hunters and anyone looking to network for any reason. Be creative and adapt them for your own use. Make sure to let me know how it goes! Nonprofits always seem to be invited to “tabling” events. You know the kind – a community health fair/school fair/resource event where …
Daily Dose – Work for a cause
For today I thought I would simply share a great photo I found on Pinterest. (BTW isn’t Pinterest awesome?!) Enjoy, and have a great Saturday!