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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
👋 Welcome to the Arb - June 17th, 2024!

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!While you’re here

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annarangosLevel 3
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Careless People: A New Exposé Book on Meta’s Power and Failures

Hi!I just finished reading Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams, Meta’s former Director of Public Policy. I’d love to know if anyone else has read it or plans to.This book has me really grappling with my role in social media, especially since I work with clients who advertise on these platforms. It’s a pretty damning look at Meta’s foreign policy, their impact on the 2016 election, and what they knew (or didn’t know). I think it’s an essential read for anyone in the field—because, candidly, we understand these platforms better than anyone. We should be speaking up about what’s happening on them, from the rise of extremism to rage bait and misinformation.There are also some really thought-provoking takeaways about being a woman in the workplace and the idea of silence as a means to succeed. It made me reflect on how corporate culture often discourages speaking out, especially for women in leadership.I’d love to hear your thoughts i

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Welcome New Members - January 27th, 2025

Hey everyone! Welcome to The Arboretum—so excited to have you join us!Let's kick things off and get to know one another:🌟 Introduce Yourself: Tell us your name, your role, and what got you passionate about social media.💻 Favorite Platform: Which social media platform do you find most captivating and why?🚀 Campaign Highlight: Share a standout campaign you've either worked on or really admired. What made it so perfect?💡 Expert Advice: What’s your top tip for crafting killer social media content?🔮 Future Trends: What do you think is the next big thing in social media, and how are you getting ready for it?🧠 Learning Objectives: What are your goals for learning and achieving within our community?Share a bit about yourself and be entered to win 1 of 2 Arb Swag Packages! Share by Wednesday, January 29. 2025 at 11:59pm to be official entered. Participate to win one of two packages that include Arb branded socks, Moleskin pen, Arb sticker, pin and Your presence here is what makes The Arbo

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
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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What Giveaway Picker Do You Use?

What giveaway picker/tools would you would recommend and why? Is there one that has more options in terms of conditions/parameters?We are about to run our first engagement focused giveaway on our social media accounts (IG & FB). Any other advice on running a giveaway that you can share from your own experience would be greatly appreciated!

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
🔦 Member Spotlight – Zachary Walker, VP of Social Media at The Motion Agency

Time to Meet Zachary WalkerThis month’s Member Spotlight shines on ​@zach.walker, VP of Social Media at The Motion Agency! Zachary’s journey in marketing is as dynamic as it is inspiring, and his passion for elevating others in the industry makes his story one you don’t want to miss.Breaking Barriers in AdvertisingAs a POC and marketing leader, Zachary is proud to represent diversity and champion inclusivity within the advertising industry. He’s a trailblazer who uses his platform to create opportunities and highlight underrepresented voices.From Kitchens to CampaignsBefore diving into marketing, Zachary had dreams of becoming a chef and even worked at one of the world’s best restaurants. (We bet his cooking skills are still top-tier!) That passion for creativity and precision now fuels his work in social media.Highlight Moment: Navy PierZachary’s recent work with Navy Pier is a standout moment in his career. As part of an integrated new business pitch, his agency landed Navy Pier as a

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Leverage Conversations For Connection and Conversion: Recording and Q&APost-Event Recording

Hi Community!A huge shout-out to fellow community member, @Brooke B. Sellas for an amazing talk this morning! It was super insightful but also inspiring to see how other brands are connect and ultimately converting customers!If you missed this morning’s event, you can see the recording here:Additionally, I will be threading questions below for Brooke! If you have any questions after the event or after the recording, please tag Brooke below! We will also be gifting a copy of her book, “Conversations That Connect: How to Connect, Converse, and Convert Through Social Media Listening and Social-Led Customer Care,” to the most engaged participant!  

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
🔦 Member Spotlight – Brendan McLaughlin, Director of Social & Content, Ferocious DigitalMay Spotlight Member

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

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Q1 Wrap-Up! Giveaway Alert!Giveaway

We’re already wrapping up the first quarter of 2025, time flies in the world of social! As you look back, what’s one key insight or takeaway from your social media strategy so far this year?Maybe it’s a trend that took off (or flopped), a campaign that exceeded expectations, or a lesson learned the hard way. Share your reflections in the thread, and keep the discussion going by engaging with others!To make it even more exciting, three participants will be randomly selected to win exclusive Arboretum swag including An Arboretum Sweater, socks, Fleece blanket, notebook, moleskin pen, sticker and pin! 🎉Let’s close out Q1 strong...drop your insights below! Submit your answers by March 27, 2025 at 11:59pm. ⬇️ For more information, please check out the giveaway terms and conditions here. 

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome New Members: November 27thNew Member Welcome

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 and 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 brought you to the Arboretum? Share your origin story!2️⃣ Do you have a secret passion for a specific area in social media marketing? We'd love to know!3️⃣ Any big challenges or exciting goals you'd like to chat about with our community?4️⃣ Let's add a personal touch. Tell us something unique about you, unrelated to marketing.5️⃣ Anything in particular about social media marketing that's piqued your interest? We're all ears!After your intro, check out our handy Welcome Guide a

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
It's time show us your furry co-workers! 🧵Community Question

Happy Tuesday, Community! In the era of working from home, we’ve all spent a ton of time with our pets, so let’s start a fun thread and show us your little pets! Thread your little ones below! 🧵  

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
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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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 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
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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Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome New Members & Swag Giveaway!Introductions & Giveaway

Welcome to The Arboretum!We're so glad you're here and excited to help you connect, learn, and grow with our community. To get started, we’d love to hear from you! Reply to this message to introduce yourself, share your goals, or let us know what excites you most about joining us.Some ideas to get you started: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?As a welcome bonus, everyone who replies will be entered to win one of three Arboretum giveaways, featuring a Arb notebook, Moleskin pen, socks, fleece blanket, Arboretum sticker. Perfect for sparking new ideas! Contest Terms and Conditions here. ​ @Tyler Schow @Stgt70376 @giselle.villeta @erik.bjork

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Do you have a favorite social media/marketing podcast or Youtube videos?

Drop your favorite podcast or videos in the comments below to share it to the community: 

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
🎉 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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Do You Have Any Coffee Rituals That Help You Focus?

Hey everyoneI’m curious—do any of you have coffee rituals that help you get into the zone for work or brainstorming? Whether it’s a specific type of coffee, a brewing method, or even the perfect cup temperature, I’d love to hear what helps you stay focused and energised during your day.Thanks!

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Year In Review 2022! 🎉Video

 Happy New Year!, Community! 🎉A new beginning gives us the opportunity to look back and reminisce about all our accomplishments! In 2022, the Sprout community team is reflecting on the growth that we accomplished together as a community. We’ve been so inspired by the conversations you’ve built, the ideas you’ve inspired and the genuine relationships started across the community. With over 6,000 members (and counting!), the Sprout community hub is the place for social professionals like you to learn, connect and find inspiration, together.We’re excited to celebrate and share the stats that made 2022 one for the books.What are you looking forward to the most this year? 

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Welcome New Members - Jan 6th, 2025New Member Introductions

Happy New Year, and welcome to The Arboretum! 🎉We’re thrilled to kick off 2025 with amazing new members like you—and to celebrate, we’re hosting a special New Year Giveaway! 🌟 How to Enter: Introduce yourself to the community and share:Your name, your role, and what brought you to social media. Your favorite platform and why you love it. A campaign you’ve worked on or admired.💡 Bonus Points: Share your top social media tip or a trend you’re keeping an eye on!Prizes: Two lucky participants will win exclusive Arboretum swag. Think cozy, creative, and perfect for your work-from-home vibe!Deadline: Join the conversation and introduce yourself by Wednesday, January 8, 2025.Your stories make this community incredible—let’s inspire, connect, and grow together in 2025.​ @sarah.letts @JackkyBoi @Melissa123 @swanky23 @Foundations @jozephinaloba @Rickk4413 @IRWDnews @abby.roberson @precision @nicocarmosino @henry.qiu @kkopina @amandawilli @bridget.pounsberry @leadchangeagent @Matthew.Palichat

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome New Members!New Members

Welcome new Sprout Community Hub members! We are so excited you are here!For everyone tagged as a new member, please introduce yourself in the thread. We would love to hear more about you and why you joined our community! @annafp @bente.deveneijns @rebecca.soverinsky @Hemani @jeanette.mallet @adeolu.mayungbe @jelia @lindsay.nicholson @jrcs @sarah.aha @lexi.naone @teganjones1808 @emily.harris @carrie.harris @liz.beals @bobcat @genevieve.gil @kristenrogers @esther.delaura @kaylie.parr @mary.alice.howard @luz.cortazar @lauren.clark @jenny.burns @trevor.anderson @chris.lawyer @MorganDR @Jocelyn @molly.mcbride @christina.borrego @AimeGentil @market.rawls @whiskercloud.social2 @navyasgowda @angela.salvaterra @emily.hoffman @suegarrett @megan.beebe @ext-christina.mershell @zuorasocial @bridget.albert @mike.tomlinson @claire_ @ayushi.sarin @paula.rubiano @sarah.ronkainen @charmaine.chi @yazan.alsawalha @Julieta.Zhekova @nadège.grall @keera.brooks @gabriele.mcfarland @Lila Ear @shayla.kelly @ca

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Welcome New Members - April 21st, 2025

Hey everyone! Welcome to The Arboretum—so excited to have you join us!Let's kick things off and get to know one another:🌟 Introduce Yourself: Tell us your name, your role, and what got you passionate about social media.💻 Favorite Platform: Which social media platform do you find most captivating and why?🚀 Campaign Highlight: Share a standout campaign you've either worked on or really admired. What made it so perfect?💡 Expert Advice: What’s your top tip for crafting killer social media content?🔮 Future Trends: What do you think is the next big thing in social media, and how are you getting ready for it?🧠 Learning Objectives: What are your goals for learning and achieving within our community?Your presence here is what makes our community great, we’re so happy you’ve joined us!​ @nsp.media @isabel.simpson @mahnoor.khan @rachelle.scott @janelle.cooley @kaitlyn.white @danielle.dean @sierra.stallworth @mike.suniga @wmaster-zipking @trojandb13 @HallieWiseman @melissa.hoy @alex.wendland

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Upcoming Events

Join us for these upcoming Community events! 

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transition plan for an acquired company's socials?

My company acquired another company last year and its future is as a product brand. I’m tasked with strategizing if their social profiles stay or if we fold them into ours. I have what I think is a pretty good skeleton of a framework of considerations. I’m auditing the content and followers right now to inform the plan. As this is my first rodeo, asking if others have been through this dance before and if so, have any advice to spare my sanity? 

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Favorite Interview Questions

Our team is expanding! As I’m prepping for our candidate interviews, let me ask: What is your favorite question in an interview?

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