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Don’t Miss Out—Register Now for Our Toronto Roadshow!Join us for an afternoon packed with actionable insights and expert advice. At this event, we’ll dive deep into how to use AI to create more customer-centric strategies that boost your business’s bottom line.Why You Should Attend:Get exclusive tips on harnessing AI for your social strategies. Discover what social media efforts you can automate. Learn how AI-powered social customer care can give your brand a competitive edge.

Networking opt-ins for this month are officially open! This month we are focusing on social search strategies to keep our content front and center during discovery. Whether you want to talk through specific search optimization workflows, brainstorm discovery tactics or share long-term guidance on navigating the social intelligence space—this month is for you. How it works this round:Opt in now until February 23 to secure your spot Check your inbox on February 26 to meet your new matchPeer ConnectA 1:1 discussion with someone who gets itSIGN UP NOWPeer Group

Welcome to The Arboretum!Happy Monday! We're thrilled to have you join us as we dive into the ever-changing world of social media. Let's start by getting to know each other better:Introduce Yourself: Share your name, role, and what ignited your passion for social media.Favorite Platform: Which social media platform do you love working on the most, and why?Memorable Campaign: Tell us about a standout social media campaign you’ve worked on or admired. What made it unforgettable?Top Tip: What’s your best advice 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 gearing up for it?Learning Opportunity: What do you hope to learn and gain from this community?

Happy Monday Everyone,Tomorrow, Tuesday March 21st at 12pm CT is our Hospitality Industry Peer Group! Thank you to everyone who has already RSVP’d for this event, if you haven’t already filled out the form to submit topics of discussion, please do so as soon as possible today. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!@jennifer.norton @mads.gjoel @Harriet @debbie.miller @lindsey.simon @liza.mickens @cassidy.gallagher @lisa.culbertson @mary

It’s time to take a break for yourself and join Sprout’s very own certified yoga instructor, @DonnaGraham for our March 29th Guided Meditation Session!In this 30-minute session, a trained yoga instructor will guide you through seated stretching, a grounding exercise and guided meditation. No experience is needed, this session is for all levels of practitioners.RSVP NOW:  

Ready to build connections, gain insights and grow professionally? The Arboretum Mentorship Network is here to support your journey, whether you're looking for guidance, want to connect with like-minded professionals, or simply want to share expertise with others on social media.All programs are open for sign-ups from November 11 - November 15, with introductions going out on November 18! Remember, there’s no cost associated with joining these conversations; it's completely free! 🌐 Peer-to-Peer ConnectGet matched one-on-one with fellow social media pros to exchange insights and ideas, ask questions, and support each other as you tackle challenges together. 🔗 Sign Up Here

Hey Community Fam!We hope your week is off to a great start. We wanted to share two great events happening this week and would love for you to RSVP and join us. Community Recharge: Gratitude Meditation with Rae RapenshekIn this 30-minute session, a trained instructor will guide you through seated stretching, a grounding exercise and guided meditation. No experience is needed, this session is for all levels of practitioners.RSVP:  Surviving the Holidays: Data, Strategies and Customer Care TipsIn this pre-holiday event, we will speak with Sprout Social’s Aubree Smith to discuss some of the newest data, strategies and predictions for brands. The goal of this event is to give our community members tangible ways to prep and provide the data to inform their strategies.R

We’re headed to Dreamforce, who will we see there? There’s a couple ways to connect with our team:Meet.Stop by booth 542 to meet Team Sprout in the Service Cloud area of the campground. Our team is ready to answer any and all of your questions about our platform, moving from Social Studio to Sprout, and how you can elevate your social customer care with our Salesforce integrations.Collaborate.Want a more in-depth demo on Sprout Social and our Salesforce integrations? Request a meeting with our team here. Learn More:  https://sproutsocial.com/dreamforce/?utm_source=bambu&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=team-sprout#registe

Ready to reclaim some time in your day?This month's networking round is all about automation and workflow efficiency. We're exploring how to tackle those repetitive tasks, streamline processes, and free up more time for high-impact work. Whether you're an automation pro or just starting to explore, connecting with fellow members is the best way to share what's working and troubleshoot challenges.We have two great ways to connect! Sign up for the classic Peer Connect for a focused, one-on-one 30-minute chat with another member. We're also thrilled to launch a brand new option: Group Connect! This is your chance to join a small group discussion, share ideas in a collaborative setting, and learn from multiple perspectives simultaneously. 

Thanks for being a part of our thriving Arboretum community! We hope you enjoy being a member, as much as we enjoy having you here. The Arb is a community built by you, for you. Your feedback and ideas play a crucial role in shaping its future and making sure that The Arb continues to serve your needs well.  Please follow this link to our survey, it will take you less than 7 minutes to complete.  If you have any further ideas or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to The Arboretum team directly at community@sproutsocial.com.

Welcome to The Arboretum!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 pre

When you think of brands on social media, which come to mind first? Wendy’s buzz-worthy sarcasm? Dove’s inspiring Real Beauty campaigns? Sprout’s TikTok? (Hint hint.)At Sprout, we obsess over the next big thing on social—we can’t help ourselves. So we asked a few members of Team Sprout: what brands are you watching for inspiration right now? Read what they had to say.Check out the full article: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/brands-to-watch-on-social-media/Q: What brands are inspiring you? Thread them below! 

Social media teams are the guiding stars to our future. No matter the size, they're the heartbeat of an organization's grand vision. As the social media landscape continues to evolve, our expectations for social marketers grow.Join us for an engaging conversation with three industry experts who will share their social media journeys. We'll delve into the essential skills that fueled their growth, explore how they break down silos to amplify social impact, and get a sneak peek into the future of social media roles. Stay ahead in the ever-changing world of social!Save your spot:https://sproutsocial.com/insights/webinars/new-index-data-the-social-dream-team-of-the-future/

Opt-ins for April Networking are open.This month, we are featuring an exclusive Social Listening Trellis user Group Connect focused entirely on prompt writing. We know crafting the perfect prompt is the secret to uncovering deep insights instantly and we want to help you master it.🌟 Featured this month: Trellis Group Connect 🌟An exclusive Sprout Social Listening user Trellis Group Connect. Master the art of prompt writing for Trellis in Social Listening to uncover deep insights instantly.➡️ Opt-in for Social Listening Trellis User Group Connect Regularly scheduled programming:For Peer Connect, Sprout User Connect and Mentorship this month, we are diving