Community Manager Appreciation Day feels weird this year because I’m no longer a community manager–or at least it is no longer my primary, full-time role. Even though 2010 was apparently the year of the community manager, to me it feels like this year is the year that community management has gone mainstream. I admit, it […]
Are Groups for Facebook Brand Pages a Good Idea?
Apparently, the ability for Facebook pages to create groups may be coming soon. Assuming this is true–which I’d venture to guess it is, since Google+ pages can now create communities–is it a good idea to set up a brand community on Facebook? Call me bitter, but as a person who once watched a useful and valued Facebook […]
What’s Worth Paying Dues For…And What’s Not
As someone who recently dropped her ASAE membership, I found Joe Rominiecki’s post asking “Who Pays Your Dues?” to be timely. I didn’t leave ASAE because of any ill-will or gripe with the association; quite the contrary, I was actually enjoying my role as volunteer leader on the Power of A Awards judging committee and […]
The Catch-22 of Social Business
One reason I guess i’m taking a vacation from most things social media these days is that I couldn’t stand the noise anymore. Now that social media and community management are mainstream, not to mention money-makers for businesses and entrepreneurs (myself obviously included), a lot of people have a lot to say about it. Not […]
Movie Recap 2012
Guess what time it is? Movie recap time! In case you’re new to this blog, I’m obsessed with going to the movies. I watch movies at home too, but mostly I like going to the movies–just ask my kids; it’s basically the only recreational thing I like to do. As much as they make fun […]
Community Un-Managing: Cheat Sheet for Community Managers and Tips for Companies
As I wrote in my last post, I recently left my position managing social media and online community for a large professional association. In the process of disconnecting myself from the organization’s various social media accounts, it occurred to me that I haven’t seen a lot–or anything–written about how to leave a community management position. […]
New Adventures
Whew, this has been a busy fall. Work, speaking at a bunch of conferences, beginning to study for the CAE exam, ASHA’s annual convention, a new kitten with ringworm who wreaked havoc on our house, kid stuff, life stuff….I’m exhausted just thinking about the past few months. And sad, as so much commotion has meant […]
Fun Fall Times
It’s been way too long since I’ve written anything and I miss it. At the same time, I just feel that I’ve totally lost my way with basically all things online. I’ve been waiting for it to pass, but so far, it still hasn’t. I don’t know if it’s just because it’s crazy busy season […]
Open Letter to Social Media Consultants: Not All Staff Are Volunteers or Incompetent
<cracking knuckles> For who-knows-what reason (I like to think it’s the acupuncture I’m now hooked on), it’s been a good long time since I’ve felt like ranting. Well, I guess I can lay the acupuncture theory to rest since I just had a treatment over the weekend and I’m about to rant. Sorry/you’re welcome, depending […]
Help Bring “SMAC! Sock Monkeys Against Cancer” to Life!
I know I never do guest posts, but this is an exception I’m happy to make. My friend Jennifer Windrum, the author of this post, is an incredible person and I’m honored to be able to help her spread the word about her efforts to raise awareness about lung cancer, even as her mother fights for […]