Though it’s been several weeks since I attended Useful Social Media’s Corporate Social Media Summit in New York, I couldn’t resist sharing some of the learning’s with my blog readers. In addition to attending as a panelist, I also enjoyed the opportunity to hear presentations and connect with social media leaders from Lego, Gap, Hilton Worldwide, H&R Block, Whole Foods, JetBlue, and many more.
Here are a few key takeaways:
The Art Institute of Chicago
Attending and speaking at a quality conference every few months is fantastic for putting things into perspective and getting the creative juices flowing. From meeting intelligent, enthusiastic professionals, to learning the best practices of dynamic companies, social media conferences are both educational and inspirational. At GSMI’s recent Social Media Strategies Summit in Chicago, I was fortunate to be one of the morning keynote speakers, but also gained many valuable learning’s to share with my favorite blog readers.
It’s well-documented on this blog that I read…obsessively. From news sites, to books, magazines, a vast array of blogs, social media, public relations and marketing e-newsletters, my inbox is always jam-packed. And, it’s all my fault. But, before you call the producers of hoarders (the e-mail inbox edition), let me share a few unique articles that you may have missed over the past two months. From an interview with the founder of the BabyCakes bakery, to tips on how you can take a month off from work, and qualities essential in a community manager, I hope you will find these articles just as interesting an inspiring as I did.
Fountain Outside the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
In January, after checking in at airports three weeks in a row, Foursquare told me I was “pretty fly.” I couldn’t help but agree! As an avid traveler, I cherish any opportunity to go out on the road for work or for play. Here are a few highlights from my month bouncing between New York City, St. Petersburg, Florida and Washington, D.C.
Photo Courtesy of Social Axcess Blog
One of the things I don’t write about enough on this blog is my love for all things social media. Interestingly enough, it was starting my blog back in 2006 that helped pique my interest in social media. Fast forward to the present and I now wear many hats under the communications spectrum, corporate/consumer PR professional, social media manager, community manager, content manager and blogger.
In addition to speaking at conferences throughout the year, I also get the opportunity to share my opinions on a variety of social media topics. So, when my friend Baochi Nguyen, who does an amazing job leading social strategy and community management for Boingo Wireless, asked for my definition of the passion you need to have as a community manager for the Social Axcess blog, I jumped at the chance.
Whether you’re a PR or social media professional, or a consumer that’s engaged with a company on a social media site, I think you’ll appreciate Baochi’s blog entry. Oh, and let me know if you agree with my feedback, I’m lucky number seven!
Social Axcess Blog: 11 Social Media Yodas Define Community Management “Passion”