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Timothy Johnson III
Hi everyone. I was curious if I could get your opinions on definite "must have" software skills for a budding marketing professional. I've noticed a lot of entry level marketing jobs seem to be looking for a jack-of-all trades. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
116 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, New Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers and Social Media Marketing2 more
Halibut:
Well, Tim, I'm not sure about specific software skills apart from Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Each company will have different requirements. I'm ...MoreWell, Tim, I'm not sure about specific software skills apart from Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Each company will have different requirements. I'm generally happy if they don't ask me if I mind running out for coffee or dry cleaning or dog walking on alternate Sundays. These days I throw myself on the carpet and beg, assuring everyone in the room that I am capable of anything and everything if only they will give me half a chance. Good luck with your endeavors and keep us posted on how you are doing.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Patrick Ambron:
The marketing landscape is changing and as a young guy they want to know they can use you to help them through. I say learn all the new media ...MoreThe marketing landscape is changing and as a young guy they want to know they can use you to help them through. I say learn all the new media techniques they are struggling with. Show them you know how to:
1)Online Monitor: Social mention, twitter search, blog search, google alerts, etc
2) Social media marketing: show you know how to effectively and strategically navigate niche netowrking sites, and the big ones
3) Online Content creations: blogs, videos, podcasts, etc
4) SEO: search engine optimization
5) If you need help, we just released a comprehensive online rep platform. You can log in with promo code BRAZEN and get a free temp acct. www.brand-yourself.com
116 weeks ago
1)Online Monitor: Social mention, twitter search, blog search, google alerts, etc
2) Social media marketing: show you know how to effectively and strategically navigate niche netowrking sites, and the big ones
3) Online Content creations: blogs, videos, podcasts, etc
4) SEO: search engine optimization
5) If you need help, we just released a comprehensive online rep platform. You can log in with promo code BRAZEN and get a free temp acct. www.brand-yourself.com
116 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
As a Community Manager, how are you measuring success? Is it in members? Number of interactions on your site? How do you report what's going on to other members of your team?
I feel like one of the hardest parts of managing an online community is communicating the value you're bringing to the table. So how are you doing that?
Ryan Paugh:
Thanks Justin! All good points. I think a good Community Manager needs to be able to cover a variety of different metrics (old school & ...MoreThanks Justin! All good points. I think a good Community Manager needs to be able to cover a variety of different metrics (old school & new).
Just like in any profession, the best way to prove your worth is to explain your value to other team members in ways that they can understand.
126 weeks ago
Just like in any profession, the best way to prove your worth is to explain your value to other team members in ways that they can understand.
126 weeks ago
Stephen Spector:
I am in the midst of this struggle and have launched a new initiative in the community - Project Golden Ratio (see MoreI am in the midst of this struggle and have launched a new initiative in the community - Project Golden Ratio (see http://blog.xen.org/index.php/2009/12/10/project-golden-ratio-update/). I have been very open with the community on all the data I will collect. Still a struggle trying to connect the data to community goals but as always - work in progress. Would love feedback from others on my goals and if I am missing something simple.
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
This looks like it was awesome - http://bit.ly/4wW0pq - Was anybody involved in this snowball debauchery?
Nathan Lustig:
I went. It was awesome. I'd bet there were about 2500ish people there at its peak and there were some pretty crazy costumes. My arms sore today.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Zack Zaban:
@Jonathan you're correct. all of the students had a great time . The best part of the event was the fact that we could put away the stress of ...More@Jonathan you're correct. all of the students had a great time . The best part of the event was the fact that we could put away the stress of studying for finals and have a good time.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Jonathan Streeter
Two things you mentioned during tonight's webinar: (1) authenticity and (2) the tyranny of cheerfulness. For the former, have you read Rebecca Thornton's post about whether being authentic means anything? For the latter, check out Barbara Ehrenreich's "Bright Sided" where she debunks the "science" behind positive thinking.
Penelope Trunk:
I'm the first commenter on Rebecca's post :)
And I know Ehrenreich's book. I have to say, I think she's a whiner. Smart. But a whiner.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Kim N. Campbell:
@jon yep, makes perfect sense. I think anything that tries to dictate how you SHOULD feel isn't helpful. I'll share my thoughts once I read the ...More@jon yep, makes perfect sense. I think anything that tries to dictate how you SHOULD feel isn't helpful. I'll share my thoughts once I read the book
@ Penelope, why do you think she's a whiner?
128 weeks ago
@ Penelope, why do you think she's a whiner?
128 weeks ago
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