The last time Tim McDonald and I collaborated together, we wrote “Social Media Manager vs. Community Manager,” which received a lot of attention. We knew we had to work together again and this time focus on an important issue for small business owners: when it’s time to hire help with
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How much time should I spend on social media?
Central PA Webster - Dec 12, 2011 - gitomer, how much time should I spend on social media, hubspot, Jeffrey Gitomer, marijean jaggers, social boom, social media marketing, social media time investment, strella - 2 Comments
This is a question I often receive during group presentations. And the answer to this question spans the globe. Here are just a few of the takes that those in the social media field have on this topic. In the past few weeks, I’ve seen blogs touting the 18-minute social
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Social Media: Eliminating Communication Barriers for Those with Disabilities
Central PA Webster - Nov 18, 2011 - Center for Independent Living, Central PA, CILCP, deaf, Employement, Hard of hearing, HOH, rachel strella, social media, Social Media for Employment, strella - 3 Comments
Last night, I had the pleasure of presenting to a group of deaf and hard of hearing (HOH) individuals through a program hosted by the Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP). The program was made possible by a grant, which provided CART service and two interpreters. I, too,
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Are you living in pre-historic times?
Central PA Webster - Nov 13, 2011 - balloons and more, Central PA, Coffeehouse in Central PA, cornerstone coffeehouse, global social media managers association, GSMMA, michele scism, mimi reeves, rachel strella, social media manager, social media managment, susan pera - No Comments
Are you still confused about social media? Maybe you know you need to get in the game, but you’re not sure where to start. Or perhaps you’ve established yourself on some networks, but have not been able to keep up with them consistently. I often find business owners have great
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Social Media “Ah-Ha’s”
Central PA Webster - Nov 07, 2011 - Central PA Webster, marketing, rachel strella, social media, social media harrisburg, social media manager, strella - No Comments
When I consult with new clients, they often have a surprising revelation about social media: it’s not magic! A successful social media presence requires time, energy, and creativity. I hate to be a buzz kill, but social media is not a silver bullet. Just because it’s the new thing that
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