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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
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

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Anna Laura McGranahan
Agency Partner
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Introducing The Arboretum Mentorship Network!News

The Arboretum Mentorship Network is live. Today's the big day! 🎉 We've been dropping hints left and right about the exciting expansion of The Arb, and now the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here – we can spill the beans! Introducing the Arboretum Mentorship Network – it's a total game-changer! So, what exactly is this all about? Well, picture this: it's a whole new way of making those crucial professional connections. With the Arboretum Mentorship Network, you can: Become a mentor & shape the next generation of social media innovators (and/or) Find a career advocate–a mentor who gets you & your work Connect with like-minded individuals centered around share interests Network with Sprout product lovers and share knowledge But wait, there's more – and it's super easy! How does it work? Simple! Just set your preferences, and we'll do the matchmaking for you. Before you know it, you'll be diving into meaningful one-on-one conversations right here on our platform. Oh, and did

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
🎥 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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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
jessicakasprzak
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 top

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
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 mem

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
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 Shukla
Community Manager
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 your

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 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 e

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
🎥 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 Porcincula
Community Manager
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 a

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
raven.gill
Agency Partner
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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Anna Laura McGranahan
Agency Partner
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
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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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 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 yo

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
regina.rodriguez-martin
regina.rodriguez-martinLevel 1
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Help uploading my Arboretum avatar photo

On the profile page, when I try to change my avatar, it says “Upload an image that is exactly 90x90 pixels and no larger than 5 MB.” I’m using a Mac and when I adjust the size, I can make it fewer than 5 MB, but it only gives options that are more than 90X90 pixels. Help?

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome to the Arb - February 20, 2024!New member welcome

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 me

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matthew.bernalLevel 1
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Introduction

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to be part of this vibrant Arboretum community. As the founder and CEO of Ventures Network, I've dedicated myself to pioneering an All-In-One Real Estate Investment Platform. Our vision is clear: to forge RealTech Solutions that not only enhance value but also empower our communities, colleagues, and clients alike. Reflecting on the journey, the initial three years were pivotal. It was a period of intense networking, learning, and identity shaping—a challenging yet rewarding process. As we navigated these early stages, our offerings, from products to services and strategic approaches, underwent significant evolution. This growth wasn't just about expanding our clientele but also about enriching our Digital Asset Portfolio. In the beginning, our venture heavily relied on referrals, with digital marketing efforts being sporadic at best, limited to occasional Facebook group postings. This strategy, however, laid the groundwork for what was to come, leading to th

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
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✨Community Spotlight: Micah MellanderMember Spotlight

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

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
Reflecting on 2023: Celebrating Milestones and Memories Together!2-Minute Video

Let's celebrate our incredible journey together in 2023! 🎉 From countless conversations to memorable events, your contributions have made The Arboretum what it is today. Our Year in Review video is now live - join us and relive the highlights of our amazing year! Tell us, what was your favorite memory of 2023?

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome New Members: February 12th, 2024

Welcome to the Arb community, new members! We're thrilled you have joined us in this vibrant social media marketing community 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 want to hear it! Help your peers by con

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome to the Arb - February 6, 2024!New Member Welcome

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 me

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
✨Community Spotlight: Katy SeveranceMember Spotlight

Join us in spotlighting this month's community star, Katy Severance (@Katy4Riskonnect), a trailblazing Digital Marketing Manager (Global Social Media Program) at Riskonnect Inc! With a passion for transforming B2B brands on social media, Katy recently earned the title of 'LinkedIn Top Voice' in Social Media and Writing – a testament to her dedication to the craft. Recent Project Accomplishment: Katy's proudest achievement in 2023 was leading her first Social Team at Riskonnect, where she collaborated with EMEA marketers and a Digital Marketer to enhance the company's social media program. Grateful for the team's support, she highlights the success of engaging content like carousels and videos, with enthusiastic backing from the executive leadership team. Favorite Social Accounts: Katy's top 3 LinkedIn Company Pages include Riskonnect, Chili Piper, and Sprout Social. For digital marketing inspiration, she follows Meryoli Arias of Apollo.io and Emily Mireault of Nectar on LinkedIn. Off-D

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Gayatri Shukla
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome to the Arb - January 16, 2024!New Member Introductions

Happy Tuesday and welcome to The Arboretum! We're thrilled to have you on board, 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 memb

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
👋 Welcome New Members: January 22nd, 2024

Welcome to the Arb community, new members! We're thrilled you have joined us in this vibrant social media marketing community 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 want to hear it! Join us in celebrating

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lisa.rodrigo
lisa.rodrigoLevel 5
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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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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager
Laura PorcinculaCommunity Manager
published in Coffee Talk
🎉 Celebrate your wins with us!

Now that you’ve seen your 2023 data, let’s celebrate by sharing an accomplishment from the year! Let us know if the thread below what you are most proud of, and how are you going to use these wins to achieve more in 2024! I’m so excited to hear about all of your amazing accomplishments. ❤​

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Laura Porcincula
Community Manager

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