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jessicakasprzakSprout Team

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Join Sprout at our Future of Social Tours in LA and NYC in June!

Hello! I’m Jessica Kasprzak, the Director of Events here at Sprout Social and wanted to invite you to our roadshow events called the The Future of Social, a social media strategy tour for senior practitioners, managers, and directors who are looking to network with industry peers and learn about the latest social trends and strategies. The events will focus on Navigating the Influencer Ecosystem and we are heading to New York City on June 20th and Los Angeles on June 26th!Join us onsite as we cover topics including:The creator economy and influencer landscape in 2024 Creating integrative and omnichannel influencer strategies Building relationships with key influencers in your industry Contracting, negotiation tactics, and relationship management with influencers How to gauge and track ROI on your influencer campaign And more!Finally, we will wrap the half-day event with small group discussions where you have the opportunity to discuss session takeaways and other current industry hot to

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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Arboretum Mentorship Network - Apply Now Through May 24thApply by May 24th

Ready to build deeper professional connections?We’re thrilled to share that applications are open for the next round of connections in The Arboretum! Whether you want to be a mentor, find a mentor, discuss social media strategies with peers, or exchange tips with fellow Sprout Social users, now’s your chance to expand your network and grow your skills.Apply by Friday, May 24th to join our vibrant community of social media pros and enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate!Learn more and apply now: https://community.sproutsocial.com/p/mentorship

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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👋 Welcome New Members - May 21st, 2024!

Welcome to The Arboretum!We're thrilled to have you join us as we dive into the dynamic world of social media together! To kick things off, we'd love to learn more about you. Please share with us: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?Your insights and experiences are incredibly valuable, and we're excited to build a supportive and collaborative community together! Can’t wait to meet you all!While you’re here, be sure to reg

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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New Member Welcome - March 25th, 2024!

We're thrilled you’ve joined us in The Arboretum, and we can't wait to learn and grow together in this exciting, challenging, and fast moving digital world!To get started on 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 or more 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 browse our discussion forums, connect with

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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👋 Welcome to the Arb - May 13, 2024!New Member Welcome

Happy Monday and welcome to The Arboretum!We're thrilled to have you join us as we dive into the dynamic world of social media together! To kick things off, we'd love to learn more about you. Feel free to share: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?Your insights and experiences are incredibly valuable, and we're excited to build a supportive and collaborative community together! Can’t wait to meet you all!Join us on Thursda

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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Community Spotlight: Dan Levey

Meet Dan Levey, Social Media Manager - Team Lead at NelnetIn his role, @dan.levey oversees all social media accounts for Nelnet and its business lines. From crafting strategies to collaborating with creative teams and running paid social campaigns, Dan wears many hats. Plus, he recently launched an Employee Advocacy Program!Fun Fact: Dan can seamlessly weave a Simpsons reference into any conversation – even at work!Recent Project: Dan is particularly proud of a paid campaign he led for Nelnet's recruiting team. Working closely with the creative team felt more like fun banter among friends than work.Favorite Social Account: Right now, Dan is loving the National Park Service on Instagram and Twitter for their captivating social media presence.Off-Duty Fun: When he's not working, Dan enjoys quality time with his family, exploring new restaurants, and attending movies, concerts, and comic cons.Inspiration Source: Dan finds inspiration from fellow social media professionals in the Arboretum

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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🎉 New Member Welcome - May 6, 2024!

Welcome and happy Monday!Hey there, welcome to The Arboretum! We're thrilled to have you onboard and can't wait to explore the exciting and fast-moving world of social media together!To start off, we'd love to get to know you better. Please take a moment to introduce yourself by answering any of the following questions: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?We're so excited to have you here in our community, where you can fr

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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New Member Welcome - April 29, 2024!New Member Introductions

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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New Member Welcome - April 22, 2024!

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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Mentorship Network Signups Open Through April 30!Sign Up Now

Apply for the next round and get an invite May 3rd!The next round of connections opens April 25th. Whether you missed the first round or are eager for more, now's your chance to dive into the mentorship experience. Sign up for your preferred program whether its peer-to-peer connect, Mentor to Mentee or Sprout User 1:1 Connect. How does it work? Simple! Just sign up for your preference by April 30th, and we'll do the matchmaking for you. You’ll receive a personalized invite on May 3rd.Before you know it, you'll be diving into meaningful one-on-one conversations right here on our platform. Oh, and did we mention? It won't cost you a penny – it's completely FREE to join! So what are you waiting for? Let's make those connections and take your career to the next level! See you there!📆 Join the next round, open April 25 to April 30: https://community.sproutsocial.com/p/mentorship

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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New Member Welcome - April 15, 2024!New Member Introductions

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

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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New Member Welcome - April 1, 2024!New Member Intros

Welcome and Happy April!We're thrilled to have you at The Arboretum, and we can't wait to learn and grow together in the exciting in this fast moving digital 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 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 members

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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Welcome New Members - April 8th, 2024

Happy Monday Arb Members!We're thrilled to have you at The Arboretum, and we can't wait to learn and grow together!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 members who share your passion for social media. Your in

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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Community Spotlight: Anna Laura McGranahan ✨Member Spotlight

Join us in celebrating Anna Laura McGranahan, the Senior Social Media Manager at Lenz Marketing in Decatur, GA! 🎉At Lenz, a full-service agency specializing in healthcare, @Anna Laura McGranahan oversees the social media team while executing paid, organic, and social SEO strategies for a diverse range of clients, from specialty healthcare to non-profit and retail.Fun Fact: Did you know Anna Laura won a PlayStation 4 from Taco Bell in 2013? Talk about a blast from the past! And guess what? She still has it, and it still works! (Check out the very 2013-era photo evidence on her IG!)Anna Laura's recent project milestone? Learning to manage a team! With over 8 years in social media, she's embarked on a fulfilling journey overseeing two direct reports this year, fueled by her passion for teaching and mentorship.Her favorite social account? @iamthirtyaf! Turning 30 this year, Anna Laura finds the account incredibly relatable and engaging.Favorite pass times? Outside of work, Anna Laura enjo

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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🎥 Women Inspiring Change: An Educational Short

As we approach the end of March, I wanted to reflect on Women's History Month. Throughout history, women have made numerous achievements and contributions that have significantly impacted society. To honor this month, we invite you to watch "Women Inspiring Change: Strategies for Empowerment." This video features clips from last year's Women's History Month event Celebrating Women in Social, where expert Arb members shared insights on self-advocacy and allyship to inspire positive change. Join me in recognizing and celebrating the powerful and positive impact women have made and continue to make in our world by watching the video below.This video features Arboretum members @Brooke B. Sellas, @Jennifer.Guevara, @ama.scriver, and @sarah.corley.Follow this link if you’d like to watch the full event.

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jessicakasprzakSprout Team

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Join Sprout onsite in Seattle for an event on Navigating the Influencer Ecosystem

Hello! I’m Jessica Kasprzak, the Director of Events here at Sprout Social and wanted to invite you to a new, free event we kicked off this quarter called the The Future of Social, a social media strategy tour for senior practitioners, managers, and directors who are looking to network with industry peers and learn about the latest social trends and strategies. The first event will focus on Navigating the Influencer Ecosystem and we are heading to Seattle on March 27th! Join us onsite as we cover topics including:The creator economy and influencer landscape in 2024 Creating integrative and omnichannel influencer strategies Building relationships with key influencers in your industry Contracting, negotiation tactics, and relationship management with influencers How to gauge and track ROI on your influencer campaign And more!Finally, we will wrap the half-day event with small group discussions where you have the opportunity to discuss session takeaways and other current industry hot topic

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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New Member Welcome - March 5, 2024!New Member Introductions

Welcome and Happy March!We're thrilled to have you at The Arboretum, and we can't wait to learn and grow together in the exciting in this fast moving digital 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 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 members

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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Something big is coming soon…Giveaway Contest

You're the heartbeat of connection and innovation here at The Arb, and that's what makes our community shine! Right now, something extraordinary is brewing – a game-changing network that's set to revolutionize our industry. This is a new chapter for us all, and it could be the turning point for your career too.Stay tuned for updates in the next week as we unveil this exclusive opportunity to our Arb members first. In the meantime, let’s get the conversation going! If you could have any superpower to boost your career, what would it be and how would you use it? Answer the question below for your chance to win one of three swag packages! The Promotion begins at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) on March 12, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. CT on March 19, 2024. To participate in the promotion, engage with the outlined discussions by sharing the most innovative social media campaign you've come across lately for the chance to win a Conversations That Connect book, Arb branded tote, notebook, mug,

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Gayatri ShuklaCommunity Manager

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Happy International Women's Day & Women's History Month! Positive Vibes & Appreciation Alert 🚨

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, let’s start a chain reaction of appreciation and support for all who identify as women, and who’ve made a difference in this community and/or a positive impact on you - let’s lift each other up! I’m happy to kick us off here: @AlexaHeinrich, @Brooke B. Sellas, @raven.gill, @mary, @Anna Laura McGranahan, @katie.murphy, @hayley.mathie, @Kalee.Williams, @lisa.rodrigo, @Katy4Riskonnect, @Mackenzie W, @Nycole, @Jenny Fowler, @tiffany.torbik, @stacyk, @samantha.hart, @Michelle_IndianaDunes, @michelle.hughes, @miranda, @alyssa.martelli, @corrine.dorrian, @michelleemard, @hannah.jean, @sophie.edwards, @sara.miller, @ashley.manivong, @emma.peneguy, @jessie.brown, @lisa.frame, @shannon.renke, @rebecca.taylor, @Jennifer Jones, and of course, our inimitable community manager @Laura Porcincula THANK YOU for your contributions to this community through your generous knowledge-sharing, unwavering peer support, stellar ideation, and yo

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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👋 Welcome to the Arb - March 11th, 2024!

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 preparing for it? Learning opportunity: What are you hoping to learn and get out of this community? The Arb is the best place to connect with fellow members who share your passion for social media. Your insights and expe

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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🎥 The Black@Sprout CRG shares their perspective for Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, we asked Black@Sprout Community Resource Group members to share their perspectives with our community.Here’s what they had to say:Now it’s your turn! Share your perspective on authentic ways to ensure Black representation in your marketing campaigns. Who are your favorite brands or individuals that are currently advocating for Black voices on social media?Chime in below!

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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Community Spotlight: Tiffany Torbik ✨Arboretum Spotlight

Join us in celebrating Tiffany Torbik, August’s Arboretum Spotlight!Tiffany Torbik (@tiffany.torbik) is a Social Community Manager at True Classic. 💡 Fun fact: I'm a twin, I have 6 kids and I know random facts that do not help me in any way.🔧 Recent projects: Within our Community: Surprise and Delight - I recently suggested we ask for teachers' wish lists coming into this new school year. My CEO took that to heart and we are in the thick of it, working on getting all these teacher lists fulfilled. Within my day to day job: Brand voice - I’ve worked hard to create personas within our team so when they interact with our customer base and followers, they embody who we are as a company and what we want to achieve through our community. 🔍 Favorite social account: Personally: @ophelianichols AKA MamaTOT or @Dopefrais ( I could watch his cooking videos ALL DAY). Professionally: Gary Vee, hands down. 🎉 When not working: With four littles at home, life is a non-stop adventure. We're all ab

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raven.gillAgency Partner

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Why is all Meta Down?

Does anyone know what is going on with Facebook right now. All Meta platforms have been forced logged off and I can’t sign back in anywhere.

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Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager

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Coffee Talk Live: Post-Event DiscussionPost-Event Conversation

Thank you for joining us!We hope you all enjoyed the opportunity to connect and get to know other members in our Coffee Talk Live event! We hope you’ll continue the conversations below!If you didn’t get a chance to meet 1:1, here are some of the questions we asked, please intro yourself and drop some thoughts in the thread below!Introduce yourself! Share your name Current role/company One interesting fact related to social media

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Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager

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👋 Welcome to the Arb - February 26, 2024!

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 members who share your

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