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As a social media manager and someone that is surrounded by social media day and night at work and home...know this ⤵️ You get to choose, plan and pick what you share. I do. You see all that I share and how transparent and authentic I am with my posts, imagine what I don't share. 🤯👊 It's my life. I share as I please and do keep things to myself. You too can be active on social media but choose what to share. #SocialMedia #SocialTips #Choices #ContentMatters #AsPersonalAsYouAreComfortable

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Let’s end the myth that social media managers need to be on call 24/7. Few things are ever that urgent. 7-Eleven is open 24 hours a day and they don't expect a single person to work round the clock. If for some reason your business needs to have a social media manager on 24/7, then hire a team to work in shifts. #socialmediamanager #socialmediamarketing

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So TikTok may be gone in a year... or not (a lot of social media experts think it probably won't go away). Here's what you need to do: 1. If you haven't already, download your videos and keep them someplace safe. That is amazing content that you don't want to lose access to. 2. Start building a presence on other platforms with that content. If you haven't already, you should reposting all your TikTok videos on Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts. 3. Don't worry quite yet about an exit strategy. Once we get closer to it going away (if it happens), you'll want to figure out some messaging on TikTok to followers about where they should go to find you after it goes away. Something simple like messaging in your about section and a goodbye video are enough. 4. Have a short statement prepped for your boss and exec team in case you get asked about this. Share what you're doing now and how you're planning for the worst. It doesn't need to be more than a few sentences, but you should be ready. In general, having a backup plan for a platform, keeping a record of what was published, and reusing content are all good strategies to use regardless of what is happening with any platform. It future-proofs your social media. What do you think, will TikTok actually go away? How are you preparing? #SocialMedia #SocialMediaStrategy

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In 2015, just a few credits shy of graduating from Spelman College, I encountered LinkedIn in Alexandria Lockett's Rhetorics of Advertising class. Shamefully, as a Comparative Women's Studies Major pursuing an entertainment career, I failed to see the value in an employment-networking platform. How do creative hires navigate the job market? I took an unconventional route. Now, after two years of entrepreneurship and countless "let's connect on LinkedIn" requests, I'm finally ready to share my journey! I’m Maura Chanz (@maurachanz everywhere), a creative producer, writer, director, and the Executive Producer and HBIC of Brilliantine Productions. Starting my career at 13 as a commercial actress, I quickly found my passion at the crossroads of storytelling and advertising. 👩🏾‍💻 Growing up on the internet, I launched my first blog, Lips Unsealed, at 14, diving into the world of digital advertising. Managing my platform felt like my own Jacobs by Marc Jacobs for Marc By Marc Jacobs era. I honed invaluable skills, including graphic design, which has been my saving grace and side hustle through many seasons. Outgrowing Lips Unsealed, I teamed up with Kofi Siriboe (yes, ladies, HIM) to launch TheBlakSheepTV on YouTube. We amassed over 10M views and thousands of subscribers, featuring guests like Skye Townsend, Jhene Aiko, and Nipsey Hussle...The Marathon Continues. Meanwhile, I continued to refine my skills behind the scenes through internships at BET, True Story Agency, and Konlive Distribution, closing out my college career as an on-campus segment producer for BET's digital series What's At Stake. Degree in hand, I founded my first creative agency, Glitter & Hustle, and returned to the spotlight as an on-air personality for Bossip on WeTV. Opportunity called and I was on the first thing smoking back to LA to learn under one of Black Hollywood's Fairy God Mothers, Mara Akil, serving as her apprentice and creative assistant at Akil Productions. This seven-year Hollywood journey catapulted me through studio lots, tentpole events, writers' rooms, and award shows, culminating in my role as Director of Creative & Content Production for Yara & Keri Shahidi's 7th Sun Productions. In this role and as a freelance creative producer, I've collaborated with Dior, Samsung, IGTV, Live Nation, and more before founding Brilliantine Productions. Back in the entrepreneurship realm, Brilliantine Productions aims to illuminate our stories through creative and physical production. Since our 2022 launch, we've partnered with Skillshare, Meta , Amazon Music, Walmart & Goldman Sachs through collaborations with HOORAE and ColorCreative. Reflecting on my journey, I once felt like my curiosities pulled me in every direction. Now, I see it as a tailored path, accumulating transferable skills along the way. I may not have initially seen the value in a network like this, but I hope to be a resource for those forging their own paths. Let me know how I can assist you!

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Some of ya'll are writing social content, like you're writing a high school essay: - Intro (Hook, Thesis, Transition) - Body Paragraph 1 (strongest point) - Body Paragraph 2 (weakest point) - Body Paragraph 3 (second-strongest point) - Conclusion (restate thesis, summarize, conclude) Or maybe, the journalistic technique with a lil' inverted triangle: - Lede (hook; answer the 5 W's) - Nut Graf (important details and context) - Tail (extra info) But neither of these are impactful in creating content that actually builds a tribe around your brand. ➡ If I were to teach a standard format for a social post it would be: - Hook (make a promise & then deliver) - Tell a story (hero, villain, purpose) spoiler alert: the reader is always the hero - Call to Connection (invite your audience to engage & interact in a way that builds a relationship and is a value exchange) I want you to forget quite literally everything you learned about how to write. Especially those lengthy paragraphs (break them up), five dollar words, and a few grammatical rules, in favour of readability and connection. English Majors don't come at me. (Don't forget to save this for your next piece of content)

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Applied for my first LLC at 19, but why? Content Creation has HUGE potential… not only for creators, but for businesses as well. Would always love to talk content! Going to start sharing more of the journey on here 🙌🏽 #contentcreation #ugc #marketing #contentcreator #socialmedia #content #influencer #influencermarketing

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Internship Opportunity: The graphic design agency where I work is hiring for interns. You can work remotely and work with amazing people like me, but notably, others as well! Full disclosure: The internship is unpaid and I highly suggest only applying if you can receive college credit. I'm usually against these types of opps. But all of our past interns have either gotten hired or referred to a different agency. You'll get a job if you're not the worst. Send your resumes and a short paragraph to contact@visualblast.art. If you send a whole cover letter I will not read it. It's only fair. I hate writing them, too. #interns #graphicDesign #multimedia #remoteInternship

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If you're a social media manager, your biggest battle isn't with trolls or people who don't get our jobs or even business suite... it's burnout. I know way too many social media and digital folks who burned out. Who were creative powerhouses that changed the industry, and then called it quits because they lost their spark. You need to protect yourself from burnout, but that's easier said than done. Here's some of the things I do: 1. Recognize burnout. For me, it's when I start hating social media and struggle to be creative. 2. Talk to your boss about it. Burnout occurs when the demands of your job outweigh the resources. See if there are ways you can reduce the burdens or increase the resources. Look to see if there's a task or two that could shift, or maybe a platform you could step away from. 3. Take vacations and don't do social media while you're on them. I remove all social media apps from my phone and fully check out from work. 4. Consider not doing social media in your free time. I recognize a lot of us have side hustles on social and also just enjoy scrolling. But doing more social media isn't going to fix the burnout. Set time limits on your personal scrolling. How do you prevent burnout? #SocialMedia #SocialMediaBurnout

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American University's Tech, Law & Security Program, Internet Governance Lab, and Inclusive Tech Initiative host a panel discussion 'Universal Acceptance - What it is and how it relates to digital inclusivity?'. Have you ever tried signing up for a website or serve, only to get frustrated because it won't accept your email or continues to give you an error message? Maybe it has too many character or has symbols that aren't accepted? Universal Acceptance seeks to solve this problem so that no matter the language. characters, or script, every email address and domain name are accepted without discrimination. An expert panel will discuss this little-known issue that fundamentally impacts the ability for many people to engage online in an authentic and user-friendly manner. A live simulcast will be provide by the Internet Society US Washington DC Chaper (ISOC-DC). SPEAKERS Susan Chalmers, Internet Policy Specialist, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Rick Wilhelm, Chief Technology Officer, Public Interest Registry (PIR) Theresa Swinehart, Senior VP, Global Domains and Strategy, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) MODERATOR Kathleen Scoggin - Program Coordinator, Tech, Law & Security Program https://isoc.live/17661 #UniversalAcceptance

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Job searchers beware. The scammers are out there. Catch E3 on Hiring Humans' podcast as we discuss job scamming and steps you can take to do your research before getting catfished. https://lnkd.in/eYQnyq-Z

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It’s Friday, again. You're scrolling through LinkedIn, seeing everyone's wins. It's hard not to compare. Maybe this week was tough. A pitch fell on deaf ears. Your internship was more pressure than learning. The client didn't get the strategy. A brand rejected your proposal. Or a potential client just...disappeared. Let me tell you something. You did your best this week. ♥️ Take a breath. Rest isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. 📚 Dive into a book. 📲 Delete Gmail for the weekend. 🌱 Touch some grass. Remember to pour into yourself this weekend. Come Monday, you'll be ready. You'll be equipped. You'll believe in yourself. Because you have everything you need. 💫

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Ready to outsource and stop trying to do EVERYTHING yourself?? Here's what you need to know!

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social media updates you NEED to know: all social media professionals are severely underpaid

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Dear creative workers, remember when you 1st heard that you had to be consistent on social media? You can be consistently inconsistent by . . . Finding the "connective thread" between all of your seemingly unrelated social media videos. You're 1 step away from finding a marketing direction that feels true to your creative work, I believe in you💗 #creative #consistency #socialmedia

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📣 BREAKING TIKTOK SHOP NEWS Yes, you only need 1,000 followers (instead of 5k) to earn commission as an affiliate creator for TikTok Shop ... BUT ... ✅ You won't be accepted into the program unless you "actively post content on TikTok." Creators are getting rejected left and right, and TikTok is offering no explanation as to how many videos or what time period counts as "actively posting." (I'm also wondering if they'll take away credentials if creators don't regularly post) My advice: Post 2-3 times a day. About anything and everything.

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Unlocking the Magic: The Role of Social Media Managers 🔥 As a social media manager, I’ve learned that our job isn’t just about scheduling posts or tracking metrics. It’s about being the digital storyteller, the community builder, and the trendsetter. Here’s why social media managers are the secret sauce behind successful brands🚀 Content Alchemists: We turn ideas into gold. From witty captions to eye-catching visuals, we mix creativity with strategy to create content that resonates 🌟 Community Architects: Building a loyal community isn’t easy, but we thrive on it. We’re the bridge between brands and their followers, fostering genuine connections 🤝 Data Whisperers: Analytics? We speak that language. We dive into engagement rates, A/B tests, and conversion funnels to optimize campaigns📊 Trend Detectives: Remember when TikTok dances became a thing? We were already there, adapting it for our brand. Staying ahead of trends is our superpower🔍 Crisis Navigators: When things go south, we’re the calm in the storm. Crisis management? We’ve got it covered🌪️ Agree, Social Media Managers? So, next time you see a brand killing it on social media, know that a social media manager is behind the scenes, sprinkling magic ✨ #SocialMediaManager , #DigitalMarketing , #ContentCreation , #CommunityBuilding , #SocialMediaStrategy , #BrandStorytelling , #DataAnalytics , #Trendsetter , #CrisisManagement , #DigitalStrategy , #SocialMediaMagic , #BrandBuilding, #CreativeContent , #SocialMediaExperts

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Here's the lastest post on Embracing AI and leveraging it for growth in your business. https://lnkd.in/eiG6vaz9 #blackwomenintech #blackwomeninai #digitalart #sisterhood #digitalmovements

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