Coffee Talk

Make introductions, meet new community members and discuss ideas. Join for an engaging conversation and make lasting connections in the Arboretum.

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Community Spotlight: Joel Primack ✨Arboretum Spotlight

Join us in celebrating Joel Primack, July’s Arboretum Spotlight!Joel Primack (@joel.primack) is a Community Consultant, podcast co-host and ex-Lattice Community Specialist.💡 Fun fact: I've never had a drop of coffee in my life. 🔧 Recent project: In April 2023, I officially became a paid content creator in the B2B space when I worked with the Talkbase team as a guest writer. Long-form writing isn't my strength, so it was a great experience to challenge myself and grow professionally. Thankfully, we agreed on a topic that I was passionate about, so it wasn't too challenging for me to write about. The post is How to Structure Community OKRs and Why They're Needed, and I included 4 examples for common types of communities found in B2B tech/SaaS. I'm excited to continue creating independently via my LinkedIn, by hosting my podcast (The Community-Led Growth Show), and in partnership with B2B companies.🔍 Favorite social account: Organization: DEMAND Community's LinkedIn page and person: De

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
4 months ago
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Welcome to the Arboretum New Members - June 26th! 🙌

Welcome to the Arb community, new members!We are thrilled you have 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 profi

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
5 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

📺 Watch Now: This Week In Social - June 23rd2-Minute Video

Happy Friday, Arboretum community! Join @LauraPorcincula and I for another exciting edition of "This Week in Social." Come with us as we explore the hottest online stories, including the ongoing Reddit protest, TikTok's new in-app shopping feature, emerging Twitter competitors, and more.Get ready to stay informed and engaged with the latest happenings in the digital world!Read more:Reddit Protest continue  TikTok starts selling viral products in new shopping section Meta open sources an AI-powered music generator This is what Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor looks likeWhat are your thoughts on TikTok doubling down on shopping? 

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Andy Hawkins
Community Manager
5 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

📆 RSVP: Seated Yoga and Meditation SessionSAVE YOUR SPOT

Take a break from your busy day and join us on June 23rd for a rejuvenating session of seated yoga and meditation.In this special event from our Recharge Series, a skilled instructor, Clara Madroszkiewicz will guide you through a calming journey, helping you find balance and inner peace. Unwind, relax, and replenish your energy as you learn techniques to enhance mindfulness and promote overall well-being.Open to all members, this session offers a valuable opportunity to pause, connect with yourself, and recharge for a more balanced life.RSVP: 

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
5 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Welcome to the Arboretum New Members - June 20th! 🙌NEW MEMBER WELCOME

Welcome to the Arb community, new members!We are thrilled you have 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 profi

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
5 months ago
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Welcome to the Arboretum New Members - June 13th! 🙌New Member Welcome

Welcome to the Arb community, new members!We are thrilled you have 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 profi

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Welcome to the Arboretum New Members - June 5th! 🙌New Member Welcome

Welcome to the Arb community, new members!We're delighted to have you join us in this dynamic digital space, where growth, learning, and valuable connections thrive. Let's kickstart this week by getting to know each other better and sharing our unique journeys.👋 Introduce Yourself!Take a moment to introduce yourself to the community. Share a bit about your background, interests, and what motivated you to join the Arboretum. We're excited to hear your story!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?Let's connect, learn, and thrive as social media marketers in the Arb! Once you've introduced yours

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
5 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

🔴 RECORDING: Unlock the power of AI: Empowering social strategy, analytics, trend identification, and creative visuals

Are you curious about how AI can help you save time and enhance your social media strategy and content creation? Join us for a thought-provoking talk by Jeff MacDonald (@jeff.macdonald), Social Media Director at Mekanism.Here are some key takeaways you can expect from the event:Learn how AI can help you gain more "human" time back by letting computers handle the repetitive tasks Discover groundbreaking ways AI is reshaping social media strategy and its impact on performance Explore real-world examples of AI-driven tools and their potential to create more engaging and visually stunning content Gain practical strategies for staying ahead of the curve and leveraging cutting-edge technologies for your social media practice Understand the ethical considerations and challenges of integrating AI into your social media practicesDon't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI in social media. RSVP now and join us for an engaging talk that will transform the way yo

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jeff.macdonald
New User
5 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Welcome to the Arboretum New Members - May 24th ✨New Member Welcome

A warm welcome to all our new Arb community members! We're thrilled to have you join us in this vibrant digital space dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and connection. Let's jump right in and get to know one another! 👋 Introduce yourself! Take a moment to introduce yourself to the community. Share a bit about your background, interests, and what brought you to Arboretum. We're eager to hear your unique story!Here are some prompts to get you started:1️⃣ What inspired you to join the Arboretum community?2️⃣ Any specific areas of interest or expertise in social media marketing?3️⃣ What challenges or goals are you hoping to tackle with our community's support?4️⃣ Share a fun fact about yourself unrelated to marketing.5️⃣ Any specific social media marketing topics you're excited to explore here? Let's connect, learn, and grow together as social media marketers in the Arb! After you’ve introduced yourself, be sure to check out our Welcome Guide and set up your profile​@carlos.santiag

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zoehaugenNew User
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Introducing Myself: Zoe Haugen

Hi everyone! I am the Director of Marketing at Basepath, a name, image and likeness (NIL) operations software company.We automate tasks, payments, contracts and communications between athletic organizations, sports agents, brands and student-athletes.I work on everything under the marketing umbrella which includes social media, where Sprout comes in. I also do PR, SEO, graphic design, video editing and more.My background is in TV news reporting and producing. I worked with ABC National News Network which includes Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline, The View and more. I studied journalism and communications at the University of Florida.Looking forward to joining the community!-Zoe

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Welcome to the Arboretum New Members - May 30th ✨New Member Welcome

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

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
6 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

Community Spotlight: Patrick Jervis, Jr.Community Spotlight

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

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
6 months ago
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haley.goodwinAgency Partner
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Billing Clients for Social Ads

Hello!I am curious how you all handle billing for clients for their Social Ad Spend?  Currently we handle a large volume of ad accounts and Meta’s billing does not track per account, it’s a blanketed lump sum charge across all accounts. Any insight is helpful. 😊 Thank you! 

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kelsey.martin
6 months ago
G.Clanin
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G.ClaninNew User
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Brands We Should Be Watching

Of course there are the Nikes, The Wendy’s, The Oreos, and the Legos out there, but what other brands are you watching that are maybe succeeding in silence and about to come on the scene? Curious to know who you’re following and why? Who do you think is making waves in the social space that we should be taking notes from? A couple of mine:While not a small brand, I love following the NFL from a real time coverage, ability to pull your audience into an event even if they are at home on their couch perspective. What they did last night by testing the “channels” feature on IG to keep people involved in the draft was very cool to see - I haven’t seen too many brands try and activate in that space yet. Working for a brand that is trying to make their way into the luxury category with destinations all over the country, we keep our eye on travel brands. I’ve been seeing Delta change up their strategies lately, and mostly in stories with more interactive and educational opportunities that do m

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human.technopole
New User
6 months ago
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

👋 Welcome New Members - May 15th!

Welcome new members! We're excited to have you join us and can't wait to get to know you better! If you're new here, be sure to check out our Welcome Guide and set up your profile – then jump into our forums and connect with like-minded social media enthusiasts from around the world. Let's grow and learn together!In the meantime, check out some of our upcoming events and make an intro in the 🧵 below:For everyone tagged, introduce yourself, introduce your work and share what you’re looking to learn below! @anthony.o'boyle @andrea.mostyn @anniewosco @rlrichardson @tatiana.griffin @nicoleta.sapera @samantha.holland @caroline.mosley @wtarpy @larrianc @allison.schoenlein @jessica.andrus @katy.bornholdt @haley.hamke @external.affairs @mqkillion @anna.christensen @rhea.embalzado @ohsnapsocialkarlyn @elizabeth.dirksen @zlapr @amyjo.mcdade @sean.corp @brandonbrown @ginger.perra @sophie.kriete @silvy_being_social @abby.christie @jakoblucas @elizabeth.weber @morgan.goodwill @florencia.gatell @je

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

👋 Welcome New Members - May 9th!New Member Welcome

Welcome new members! We're excited to have you join us and can't wait to get to know you better! If you're new here, be sure to check out our Welcome Guide and set up your profile – then jump into our forums and connect with like-minded social media enthusiasts from around the world. Let's grow and learn together!In the meantime, check out some of our upcoming events and make an intro in the 🧵 below: ​​​​For everyone tagged, introduce yourself, introduce your work and share what you’re looking to learn below!​ @AdamBorden @alyssa.bybee @ben.brouillette @rachel.chism @rachael.maas @DunLap @kailey.gonzalez @aditya.verma @Melanie Mabry @aiden.shurley @rebecca.mettille @becca.mcdermott @Runis2live @ivanaspurlock @agnes.constante @megdeno @annarifai @robbe demuynck @fperryman @david.jaramillo @luisa.matamoros @hguenther @savy @jaclyn.rhoads @diana.fook @tiffany.chen @melanieterez @ccoplan @dani.dean @David Wilson @KarieG @alicia.sondberg @stephanie farber @beysa.portillo @sarah-maeve.hersh

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
6 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

👋 Welcome New Members - April 25thNew Member Welcome

Welcome new Arboretum members! Let’s learn more about each other.For everyone tagged as a new member, we’re so happy you’re here and can’t wait to learn more about you!If you haven’t already, check out the Welcome Guide and learn how to set up your profile. Then take some time to explore the different forums!While you’re here, we invite you to check out and RSVP to our upcoming events:​​​​For everyone tagged, introduce yourself, introduce your work and share what you’re looking to learn below!@brookesmith2696 @emmajphelps @axel.guzman @suzy.shen @Jaskaransaini @fathuert @cubes.holding @AlexaEMack @megan.mercier @unxgeek @Arifu96 @Jwiggs @drewsproule @amy.peebles @BenHoward @caitlin.ronda @G.Clanin @MelHawki @kimstuart123 @Hardy @shannon.shields @kiah.zellner-smith @jessica.mcdonald @briashil25 @shelby90123 @dan.windler @kaitlynparrow @caitlyn.ahern @capnjustice @katiey @KRR @JessicaDaniels @kate.murphy221 @audraevans @lindsay.mcswigan @davyn.matte @sarah.jones @jonathan.pierron @kate.m

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
6 months ago
kyletadams96
New User
kyletadams96New User
posted in Coffee Talk

Introducing Myself: Kyle Adams 👋

Hi everyone! My name is Kyle Adams. I’m a communications and marketing professional with experience in Project Management and Content Marketing. For the past three years I worked for a branding consultancy supporting its founder with Content Marketing and Project Management. I was primarily responsible for copywriting his social posts, publishing them, and engaging with his community. I’m great at building workflows to make processes smoother and creating compelling copy. I’m starting a new role at my alma mater Quinnipiac University where I’ll be focused on Digital Engagement and Social Media Marketing for the alumni department. Excited to be part of this community to learn more about social listening, community building, and platform best practices. Outside of work I love making cocktails and watching F1!

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Andy Hawkins
Community Manager
6 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

👋 Welcome New Members - May 1stNew Member Welcome

Welcome new Arboretum members! Let’s learn more about each other.For everyone tagged as a new member, we’re so happy you’re here and can’t wait to learn more about you!If you haven’t already, check out the Welcome Guide and learn how to set up your profile. Then take some time to explore the different forums!While you’re here, we invite you to check out and RSVP to our upcoming events:​​​​For everyone tagged, introduce yourself, introduce your work and share what you’re looking to learn below! @OWalther @austin.wiser @josh.greenwald @simone.bonnett @Blair @larrynbensonlarr @josieahlquist @reynaguzman @sarahfolkesfergusson @dinica.w @r.bulk @nolan.mcnamee @mikechristenson @Jhanvi @Mollycule @joelvillarini @Ivory Bandoh @ivory.bandoh @andreah @damian.ng @dilZEN @cassidy.reid @Hstacey8 @red.social_med @bkandcoagency @lidija.radacic @andrea.grant @jamie.buswell @nicole.lamb-vosen @carolanne.taylor @sherrie.catarelli @sean.parker @vania @KevinHorne @alexis.johnson @freida.gladue @richard.rh

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
6 months ago
alexeidos
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alexeidosNew User
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Just joined!

Hi all!I am Alessandro Bogliari, CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, an influencer marketing agency that helps brands and companies (from Fortune 500 companies to DTCs) engage with Gen Z and Millennials on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.Happy to connect with more professionals and talk about influencer marketing, the creator economy, social commerce and livestream shopping!I also host a podcast (top 1%) called The Influence Factor in case you want to check it out :) 

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
7 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
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👋 Welcome New Members - April 3rdNew Member Intros

Welcome new Arboretum members! We are so excited you are here!For everyone tagged as a new member, please tell us more about in the thread below!Introduce yourself, introduce your work and share what you’re looking to learn! @Candice.Black @samanthaeng @kloey.murphey @nina.anderson @Heather @daniela.laguna @jordan.gruener @steve.hackbarth @Amanda Young @sarah.coulson @leila.atta @carlyclegg @kasey.payette @rebecca.rose @kara.addy @chace.oliver @nici.wright @meredithnds @lynnette.braillard @alexia.paglia @christianna.papalexopoulou @PurdueFed @jake.kreider @iiep.communications @kelley obrien @paige.clark @aliz @viennelyn.maier @ian.cohen @raitisbekeris @leah.nelson @casey.meagher @crystal.garrrett @elizabeth.parker @hayli.bruffey @trenton.bush @patrick.hackett @shane.stagner @lexi.wilcher @cami.rubach @sabrina.camacho @cian.scott @brandon.moyes @tiffany.torbik @emily.dennis @thunder.marketing @chris.anderson @morgan.brewster @cassie.crook @marketing.medbridge @paige.johndrow @courtney.z

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
7 months ago
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk

What's your #1 piece of advice for social media professionals? 🧵Community Question

We’ve all been given a TON of advice in our careers, but what is one piece of advice that has stood out to you?Share in the thread below!

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Sarahzain
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7 months ago
melissa.carrier
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melissa.carrierFrequent User
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I'll take a New England Iced Coffee

Hello! I’m Melissa, Sr. Digital Media Lead at IGT (International Game Technology) based in our Providence, RI location. I’ve been in Social in Digital Marketing for over a decade now 😮 and love connecting with other social media managers across the globe. While we are mainly focused on connecting with our B2B customers at IGT, we also have some consumer facing content with our IGT Jackpots content. Let’s connect on Twitter!*a New England iced coffee is a coffee preference that is year-round regardless of season

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
7 months ago
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
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👋 Welcome New Members - April 10thNew Member Intros

Welcome new Arboretum members! We are so excited you are here!For everyone tagged as a new member, please tell us more about in the thread below!Introduce yourself, introduce your work and share what you’re looking to learn! @erica.hanson @amelia.ideh @yalin @sammmreid @morgan.gilbard @aoke.team @SageStorm @natalie.messinghham @leah.silverlock @dea.pecnik @oleksandra.kaniuka @destiny.eicher @laura.allen @sindhuja.ram @buckleup @brittney.hatteberg @Destinie @amanda.welch @heather.hayden @nick.nagle @Uncharted @amanda.beaver @creativeinferno @amy.piedra @keere.winnfred @kanika.marwaha @edwin.parra @carla.foy @colette.mitola @erica.shekell @emily.connelly 

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heather.hayden
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7 months ago
Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Gayatri ShuklaCommunity Manager
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The Arboretum is growing! 🎉News

The Arb is now the destination that matters in social. It’s where your peers are coming together to exchange ideas, advice and help each other grow. Being a member is a mark of credibility. We’re now entering a new era at the Arb. As an industry leader, Sprout is committed to giving back to the industry via the Arb—by shaping the social space and empowering all social professionals, regardless of whether they’re Sprout customers or not. 🎉Starting today, you will start seeing a lot more new faces around here - your peers, counterparts, and role models from different industries, agencies, and brands from all over the world. People who share similar experiences and challenges - people who see social differently, just like you.The things you love about the Arb stay the same, and are only getting better. This will continue to be a safe, supportive and collaborative space to forge friendships, partnerships and professional relationships. And a space where you can ultimately see unbiased evi

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
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