Coffee Talk

Happy Tuesday and Welcome to The Arboretum!We're thrilled to have you at The Arb, and we can't wait to learn and grow together in the exciting world of social media!To kick off your journey with us, we'd love to get to know you better. Please take a moment to share a bit about yourself by answering one of the following prompts:Introduce Yourself: Tell us your name, role, and what sparked your interest in social media. Favorite Social Media Platform: Which social media platform do you enjoy working on the most, and why? Best Social Media Campaign: Share a memorable social media campaign you've worked on or admired. What made it stand out? Top Social Media Tip: What's your go-to tip for creating engaging and impactful social media content? Future Trends: What do you think will be the next big trend in social media, and how are you preparing for it? Learning opportunity: What are you hoping to learn and get out of this community?Feel free to express yourself and connect with fellow member

Welcome new Arboretum members! We are so excited you are here!For everyone tagged as a new member, please introduce yourself in the thread. Tell us a little about yourself including: Name and title Industry or company you work for Share what you think is the toughest part of working in the social media industry? @prince.kwateng@makenzietec @kathryn.leahy @milly.mcdowell @dawn.banning @hannah.gonzalez @tori.cruz-fuchs @ali.mcconnell @suviche marketing @spencer.tumbach @erin.robinson @tatiana.gonzales @megan.body @jeffrey.lopez @rachel.mcneil @elizabeth.purtell @rona.gehring @laurenp @susan.rapaglia @Anna @soulseeker @daniel.klamm @michael.riddle @Natalia Sambade @Andrei Puiu @belinda.nairn @catheren.andrade @JenG @hbrowning @bri.burton @kaenaat @victoria.rametta @paul.holmes @paige.gilbert @JessH @haley.goodwin @keela.greenlee @JoelMorales @camille.mcdermott @CDU Marketing @ashley.mccallum @natalie.santana melendez @jill.treadwell @mark.goodwin @shoua.thao @becky.jacob @ashlee.demid

Welcome, new members of the Arb community!We're absolutely thrilled to have you join us in this dynamic digital space, dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and meaningful connections. Let's kick off this week with a warm introduction and an opportunity to get to know each other better.👋 Introduce Yourself!Take a moment to share a little about yourself with the community. Let us know about your background, interests, and what led you to join the Arboretum. We're eager to hear your unique story!Here are a few prompts to spark your introduction:1️⃣ What inspired you to become a part of the Arboretum community?2️⃣ Do you have any specific areas of interest or expertise in social media marketing?3️⃣ What challenges or goals do you hope to tackle with the support of our community?4️⃣ Share a fun fact about yourself that has nothing to do with marketing.5️⃣ Are there any particular social media marketing topics that you're excited to explore and discuss here?Let's connect, learn, and gro

Join us in celebrating Patrick Jervis, Jr., the Brand & Social Media Manager at the East Valley Institute of Technology!  @patrick.jervis has been a dedicated member of East Valley Institute of Technology for almost 16 years, making a significant impact on career training for high school students and adults in the Phoenix East Valley. Let's get to know Patrick a little better:💡 Fun fact: Patrick loves cheesecake! 🔧 Recent project: Patrick collaborated with EVIT Multimedia Specialist Gavin Dunham and EVIT Marketing Director Katie Francis on the Women In CTE video project, honoring Women's History Month. Don't miss out on the inspiring videos Patrick produced:Women In CTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk7Z_tYWx50 Student Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ora4h24Z9co 🔍 Favorite social account: Patrick enjoys following @thehomeedit for their creative and fun ways of organizing, including their colorful rainbow approach!🎉 When not working: Patrick loves spending quality

Welcome to the Arb community, new members!We are excited you’ve joined us in this dynamic digital space, where growth, learning, and valuable connections thrive. Let's get to know each other better and share our unique journeys.👋 Introduce Yourself!We want to get to know you! Take a moment to introduce yourself to the community, share your location, background, interests, and what motivated you to join the Arboretum. We're excited to hear from you!Here are some prompts to inspire your introduction:1️⃣ What inspired you to become part of the Arboretum community?2️⃣ Do you have specific areas of interest or expertise in social media marketing?3️⃣ What challenges or goals are you looking to tackle with the support of our community?4️⃣ Share a fun fact about yourself unrelated to marketing.5️⃣ Are there any social media marketing topics that you're eager to explore and discuss here?Once you've introduced yourself, be sure to explore our comprehensive Welcome Guide and set up your profile.

Join us in celebrating Micah Mellander @mmellander as this month’s Community Spotlight! Micah is the Social Media Administrator at Visions Federal Credit Union, whose late career switch to social media marketing at the age of 44 has been nothing short of transformative!Can you share a recent project you worked on that you're particularly proud of? On Giving Tuesday, I oversaw a donation match campaign that met its goal of $10,000 donations from our members to charitable organizations in just 15 hours. With our gift match, $20,000 in donations were distributed to 107 different non-profit organizations. The campaign was almost 100% marketed via our social channels.What’s your favorite social account to follow right now? I follow tons of brands on Instagram, but if I am able to avoid getting sucked into endlessly scrolling through Reels, I love the fun they are always having at @clevelandbrowns, as well as @lego and @tacobell ·When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun? I hav

Meet Brendan McLaughlin!This month’s Member Spotlight features ​@brendan.mcl, a creative leader and digital strategist with more than ten years of experience helping businesses grow through the power of social media. Brendan believes digital marketing is about more than metrics. It’s about building meaningful connections that support long-term success.He’s passionate about learning, innovating, and sharing knowledge with others in the field. “Being spotlighted in the Arboretum is a chance to celebrate the work I love and inspire others to keep pushing boundaries in digital strategy.”Beyond the Feed: Broadway, Art, and a Love of PerformanceBrendan’s creativity doesn’t stop at content calendars. This year, he made his Broadway debut, singing backup for Kristin Chenoweth at the Roundabout Theater Gala. That unforgettable moment brought together his love of theatre and storytelling in an entirely new way.Creative Highlight: Rebuilding From the Ground UpOne standout moment from Brendan’s ca

Looking to connect with others who really get the challenges of social in your industry?We just launched the Higher Education Hub — a dedicated space in The Arb for social media professionals working in higher ed. It’s your place to connect with peers, swap strategies, and talk about everything from admissions campaigns to student engagement and reputation management.👉 Join The Higher Ed Hub HereAnd don’t forget — we also have: The Healthcare Hub 🩺 The Financial Services Hub 💼 These groups are here to help you build community with folks facing the same hurdles and goals. Whether you’re in higher ed, healthcare, or finance, there’s a space for you.💬 Already joined one of the groups? Drop a comment below and let us know what you’ve found valuable so far!

The latest episode of This Week in Social is here! Join me and ​@Jonathan Zuluaga as we unpack the latest happenings — from the latest in Instagram algorithm myths to AI-powered content creation tools you need to know about.🎥 Watch the episode:  📰 Explore the stories we cover:YouTube Adds More Generative AI Features to Shorts Instagram Promotes DM Translation and Scheduling Features for Business Users Threads Is Developing More DM Options, Including GIF Sharing and Group Chats Instagram Says It Doesn’t Restrict the Reach of Posts That Include the Term Link in Bio  

Hey there, new friends! Welcome to The Arboretum—we're stoked to have you here!Let's break the ice and get to know each other:🌟 About You: Share your name, role, and what sparked your love for social media.💻 Platform Crush: Which social media platform makes your heart flutter and why?🚀 Campaign Hall of Fame: Dish out a phenomenal campaign you've worked on or admired. What made it chef's kiss?💡 Pro Tip: What's your go-to advice for creating killer social media content?🔮 Trendspotting: What's the next big thing in social media, and how are you prepping for it?🧠 Learning Goals: What are you hoping to learn and achieve in our community?Your experiences and insights are what make The Arb special. Let's learn from each other and build an amazing community together!Be sure to join us for these upcoming events: @linerocha8  @MFarniSocial  @teosiang  @alyssadurr  @elizabeth.blanco  @Stacy95  @schupaska  @michael.deboer  @evefgregg  @kristen.sundberg  @ottogrl  @kath35  @Kimmer259  @mmunir

Welcome and happy Monday!First of all, welcome to The Arboretum! We can't wait to learn and grow together in the exciting in this fast moving social media world!To kick off your journey with us, we'd love to get to know you better. Please take a moment to share a bit about yourself by answering any of the below prompts:Introduce Yourself: Tell us your name, role, and what sparked your interest in social media. Favorite Social Media Platform: Which social media platform do you enjoy working on the most, and why? Best Social Media Campaign: Share a memorable social media campaign you've worked on or admired. What made it stand out? Top Social Media Tip: What's your go-to tip for creating engaging and impactful social media content? Future Trends: What do you think will be the next big trend in social media, and how are you preparing for it? Learning opportunity: What are you hoping to learn and get out of this community?Feel free to express yourself and connect with fellow members who sh