I made two important observations after joining the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia in 2015 to lecture in public relations and social media. The first: Some graduates were finding it challenging to begin their careers, because they did not have enough practical experience. Only completing one internship as part of their degree …
4 Functions on my LinkedIn Wish-List
It was announced recently that LinkedIn has now added live video to their suite of offerings. I remember chatting about the possibility of live video in 2017 when native video became available. You couldn’t call me Nostradamus. With all of the the other major platforms offering live video (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), it was only …
How to learn effective Facebook Ads targeting
If you’re a small business owner who is keen to use Facebook ads to target your customers effectively, but are unsure where to start, or are just overwhelmed by all the options that you can choose and that are available when you’re putting together an ad, I have a solution.
Book a Social Media Health Check for your Business with Dr Karen Sutherland
If you want to track your business or organisation’s social media performance but don’t know where start, I can help with a Social Media Health Check. A Social Media Health Check can: Identify what is working and what isn’t working, so that you can use your time and resources efficiently. Highlight how to enhance your …
Community, Conversations & Customers: Digital Marketer Down Under 2018
I’m still on a high from the 2018 Digital Marketer Down Under Conference. There were so many pearls of wisdom shared throughout the two-day event, that I thought it only right for me to pass some on to you. After all, sharing is caring. 🙂 The themes that underpinned most of the presentations were: Community, …
Social Media Portuguese Style
Portugal, what a place; the friendly people, the delicious food, and the beautiful scenery. Last month, I was lucky enough to spend a few days on the spectacular island of Madeira, about a 1.5 hour flight from the mainland of Portugal. I was there for business, but it was pure pleasure, and gave me yet …
How AI & Automation are influencing education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are having a profound effect on the everyday lives of many, changing how people shop, interact with organisations and plan their time. From a marketing perspective, I have been watching with great interest as the use of chatbots automate brand conversations and virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Home Mini …
Future of Social Media Strategy 2018
I have just returned from Melbourne where I presented a session about chatbots at the Future Social Media Strategy 2017 Forum. I could only make one morning of the two-day conference, but even in the few hours that I was there, I learned so much about where social media is headed, and it’s extremely exciting. …
Social Media: The Four Agreements
Have you heard of The Four Agreements? Written by Don Miguel Ruiz, they can be applied to all aspects of life including how you approach social media both personally and from a business perspective.
Social video is now. Produce or perish.
The headline may seem a bit dramatic, but hopefully it caught your attention. I keep reading articles about upcoming trends in social media, and video is always listed. Let’s get one thing straight. Video is not an upcoming trend. It is happening right now, and you will be left behind if you refuse to get …