Maggie McGary
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Online community & social media manager, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Andrew Lander
I'm trying to optimize my (for profit) company's social media presence across Facebook and Twitter. Does anyone know which social media dashboard is best? I preferably need something that can give me solid analytics along with the standard ability to update accounts and pages. I'm leaning towards Hootsuite. but any other thoughts would be helpful.
Erika Kerekes:
A colleague recommended Argyle Social - I haven't used it myself but it's on my try-it list.
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Jonha D. Revesencio:
Thank you for the suggestions Maggie! I don't really like Hootsuite a lot so I'm gonna try how your two suggestions might work for me. :-)
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joined the group Blogging Ideas
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Riley Carson
I'm curious! How many people here make money from their blog? How do you monetize? Do you sell things? Do you just use ads?
77 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas
Annabel Candy:
Hi Riley, Bit of affiliate marketing here, one new product there. You have to have multiple streams of income. But mainly it helps me get ...MoreHi Riley, Bit of affiliate marketing here, one new product there. You have to have multiple streams of income. But mainly it helps me get copywriting and web design jobs which is much more important:)
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Sean Masters:
I never made much through blogging, maybe $50-100 a month back when I had a blog up. Of course that was enough to pay for the blog and the ...MoreI never made much through blogging, maybe $50-100 a month back when I had a blog up. Of course that was enough to pay for the blog and the hosting, so it was enough for me. Bear in mind that the vast, vast majority of people who blog will not ever monetize that blog past a few dollars a month. Why? It makes far more sense to ad spend on big blogs with established readership than to make what are effectively "bets" on small or, worse, tiny ones.
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Benjamin Paul Schuman
How old is too old to be lost?
I know that most people will say, "You're never too old, it's all about the journey." But most people do seem to have a secret, implicit belief that you can indeed get too old.
Thoughts?
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Benjamin Paul Schuman:
@everyone- thank you, thank you.
@Rick- what you said about how the last time it felt like your career was on track was 22 is interesting. I feel ...More@everyone- thank you, thank you.
@Rick- what you said about how the last time it felt like your career was on track was 22 is interesting. I feel like that's common. That age wasn't so long ago for me, but the differences between how I felt then and how I feel now are astounding.
@Maggie- I'd like to hear more about what you have to say on working vs. going to school and being in debt. That's the decision I'm working with and I'd like to hear more others' opinions!
@Robin- What you said about inertia and perpetual lostness is interesting. Inertia is tough for me. I often swing between a hyper feeling that I *need* to do something and laziness. It's tough for me to accept my current situation while keeping just enough anxiety to motivate me, if that makes sense. Thoughts?
83 weeks ago
@Rick- what you said about how the last time it felt like your career was on track was 22 is interesting. I feel ...More@everyone- thank you, thank you.
@Rick- what you said about how the last time it felt like your career was on track was 22 is interesting. I feel like that's common. That age wasn't so long ago for me, but the differences between how I felt then and how I feel now are astounding.
@Maggie- I'd like to hear more about what you have to say on working vs. going to school and being in debt. That's the decision I'm working with and I'd like to hear more others' opinions!
@Robin- What you said about inertia and perpetual lostness is interesting. Inertia is tough for me. I often swing between a hyper feeling that I *need* to do something and laziness. It's tough for me to accept my current situation while keeping just enough anxiety to motivate me, if that makes sense. Thoughts?
83 weeks ago
Robin Mills:
@Benjamin - TOTALLY makes sense!! I know for me it's a symptom of being a perfectionist because IT, whatever THAT is, is never enough....there has ...More@Benjamin - TOTALLY makes sense!! I know for me it's a symptom of being a perfectionist because IT, whatever THAT is, is never enough....there has to be "more..." I am learning slowly that sometimes, there's just no there THERE and that this moment in your life is "perfect" the way it is. Hope that makes sense.
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Erika Gimbel
I am a PR consultant who happens to be hiring for a social media position on behalf of my client, a nonprofit. They want someone who can take all their stuff, "SEO" it, and then manage all of their social media, regularly generate content, blog posts, etc.
I'm not so sure this is a full-time job (maybe initially), but I'm curious to see what others think. This is a smaller org, not the Red Cross or something huge. Do you have a position like this or know someone who does?
Robert Harris:
Erika, I think your brief of f/t to start and then a lessening of hours is about right. Phase I -The media strategy and selection of channels ...MoreErika, I think your brief of f/t to start and then a lessening of hours is about right. Phase I -The media strategy and selection of channels (pts. of contact) will take some interactive workshopping with the leaders at the non-profit. Of course, it will be the planning that will be full time. Phase II - will be the actual development of content and execution of the plans and some realtime refinement - again f/t. Phase III Once up and running the review of effectiveness will require some refinements and adjustment from the content to the selection of channels. The performance reporting back to the leaders at the nonprofit will need to be operating at this time. Phase V - Only at this point will it be possible to scale back hours to a "maintenance of content" mode of operations. Of course, the role will require a continuous improvement component that will require a few hours per week. It is my belief that a seasoned pro will know how to do all this. If you would like me to script a job description for you, just call me. Unfortunately I am about 85% booked until Nov 30..but available afterwards...Robert Harris http://robertharris.webs.com tel. 044 758 0397
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Rebecca Thorman:
I do this full-time for the start-up I work for, but after a couple months was bored, and convinced them to let me take on all of our PR as well. ...MoreI do this full-time for the start-up I work for, but after a couple months was bored, and convinced them to let me take on all of our PR as well. Hope that helps!
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Erin Lariviere
Are you going to Blogworld as an attendee, exhibitor, speaker or sponsor?
Jenna Langer:
Just saw this group I'm going! Arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday, staying at Mandalay Bay. Let's try to meet, I'd love to chat IRL.
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Maggie McGary
I'm curious--is it just me or are other community managers noticing a huge increase in the number of community manager roles opening up? If you've recently accepted a new position did you go looking for it or were you recruited by a headhunter or someone at the company?
Elysa Rice:
I'm new as a Community Manager by title but I did a lot of the same roles in my previous position. I was most certainly recruited.
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Rebecca Thorman:
I read recently somewhere that social media positions are one of the few areas that haven't been affected by the recession... so good for all of us!
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Stephen Spector
Back, did you miss me? Sorry for not posting in such a long time but I have spent the past few weeks leaving my old community manager job in Florida for a new one in Austin, TX. I have finished the move and my car finally arrived this morning. Will be on the site more often again with posts I find and questions to ask...
Rebecca Thorman:
Congrats on the move! I love, loved Austin when I was there for SXSW - enjoy!
85 weeks ago
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Maggie McGary
Which, if any, of the Brazen Careerist staff people are going to Blogworld?
Maggie McGary
Which, if any, of the Brazen Careerist staff people are going to Blogworld?
Carrie Clark
Help! I've been given the awesome assignment of rewriting my job description but have no clue where to start (other than looking at job boards for examples). I'm in the government relations side of my association and want to do more communications work. Anyone have any good resources on writing job descriptions??
Maggie McGary:
Do you belong to ASAE? They have a resource section on their website with job descriptions, and also posting a question like this on their ...MoreDo you belong to ASAE? They have a resource section on their website with job descriptions, and also posting a question like this on their listservs usually gets good responses. You can also try yapstar.org--it's free and you might get some good responses over there.
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Carrie Clark:
Thanks! I've been awful and let my ASAE membership lapse but this seems like a good reason to renew and I'll check out yapstar.org.
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Milena Thomas
I'm about to give birth in 6 days (that is, if the baby comes on time!) Can someone give me the real scoop on returning to work just 4 weeks after the baby is born? I will have a very flexible, part-time schedule and can do most of my work from home, required to be on-site just twice a week for a few hours. I have a babysitter lined up for emergencies, such as if my mom or husband needs a break, etc. Thoughts?
93 weeks ago from Working Moms
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Paula Duarte:
Hmmm.... you know, this is just hard to explain. Your plan can be done. It's just a question of whether or not it will make sense after baby is ...MoreHmmm.... you know, this is just hard to explain. Your plan can be done. It's just a question of whether or not it will make sense after baby is born; and that won't make sense to you (or your husband) until after the baby is born. Not trying to be obtuse or anything. That's just the way it is with overachievers and external commitments and babies and being clubbed over the head with something that is surprisingly so much bigger than you. But don't worry, you're also a problem-solver: I'm sure you'll figure out what to do when the time comes. :)
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Trish Cardona:
The only other thing I can add (as someone who's done the flexible work arrangement working at the office and out of home) is to try your very ...MoreThe only other thing I can add (as someone who's done the flexible work arrangement working at the office and out of home) is to try your very best to keep the dividing line between work and home.
Personally, I went back to work and made sure I was dressed up for work and not make the excuse of not looking professional because 'I just had a baby'. I needed this because I was allowed to work partly from home and I didn't want my appearance to make the impression that this was how I was working from home as well. If I looked professional in the office, then my colleagues could conclude I was looking (and being) professional at home too.
And never, ever show that the pressure is getting to you when you're at work. Just leave it for the privacy of your home. If you need to express breastmilk, do it as matter-of-factly as you can when you leave the room and do it. If it's time for you to leave, and everyone else is staying back (because work is their life), just do it with no fuss and tell them you'll see them next week (or whenever it is you're supposed to work from the office. I had to do that because I had to stop worrying about what everyone else thought of my 'special' arrangement. If they had a problem with it, they could take it up with their manager.
Granted, your workplace may be less stressful than mine but I hope my advice will make sense at some point.
Enjoy motherhood and all the best to your little bub! =)
93 weeks ago
Personally, I went back to work and made sure I was dressed up for work and not make the excuse of not looking professional because 'I just had a baby'. I needed this because I was allowed to work partly from home and I didn't want my appearance to make the impression that this was how I was working from home as well. If I looked professional in the office, then my colleagues could conclude I was looking (and being) professional at home too.
And never, ever show that the pressure is getting to you when you're at work. Just leave it for the privacy of your home. If you need to express breastmilk, do it as matter-of-factly as you can when you leave the room and do it. If it's time for you to leave, and everyone else is staying back (because work is their life), just do it with no fuss and tell them you'll see them next week (or whenever it is you're supposed to work from the office. I had to do that because I had to stop worrying about what everyone else thought of my 'special' arrangement. If they had a problem with it, they could take it up with their manager.
Granted, your workplace may be less stressful than mine but I hope my advice will make sense at some point.
Enjoy motherhood and all the best to your little bub! =)
93 weeks ago
Maggie McGary
joined the group Blogworld 2010
95 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Should you need an MBA to do Social Media Marketing? Brands seem to think yes while agencies are saying no. Check out this post and let me know what you think >> http://bit.ly/c0iDj0
I tend to think that while an MBA can be useful it's the real-world application of social media that's going to make a marketer good or bad. Experience is what counts most and it's difficult to learn that kind of stuff from a text book.
95 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers and PR & New Media1 more
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Ryan Paugh:
@Sean -- No worries! I'm freaking out right now getting ready for tomorrow's webcast w/ Jason Fried. I'm glad I sparked such an interesting ...More@Sean -- No worries! I'm freaking out right now getting ready for tomorrow's webcast w/ Jason Fried. I'm glad I sparked such an interesting convo! Keep it going!
I'll be adding my two cents once my heart stops palpating :)
95 weeks ago
I'll be adding my two cents once my heart stops palpating :)
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Sean Masters:
@Ryan remember to relax, get plenty of sleep, and prep, prep, prep! Good luck tomorrow :)
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Rebecca Thorman
Are you a financial burden on your parents? WSJ recently argued that because more young adults have a "failure to launch" that parenthood is too pricey (http://bit.ly/9mlHdk) - they ask, would your decision about whether to have children, or how many to have, be different if you knew you would have to support them financially well into their twenties? Personally, I always grew up desiring to support my mother as I got older, not for her to continually support me. To each his own though :)
107 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Working Moms, Personal Finance and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more
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Ty Unglebower:
Well said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once ...MoreWell said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once you're 18, you're out of here. Don't expect a dime from me."
97 weeks ago
"Once ...MoreWell said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once you're 18, you're out of here. Don't expect a dime from me."
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Kenji Crosland:
After supporting myself for five years, I dislike being a financial burden on my parents, but I'm grateful that they allow me to stay at home and ...MoreAfter supporting myself for five years, I dislike being a financial burden on my parents, but I'm grateful that they allow me to stay at home and eat their food while I work to get my business off the ground. I suppose that one must learn to set aside one's pride and take whatever help one can get. I don't think anyone ever really "made it" without relying on help from others.
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Ryan Paugh
Are any of you guys members of PRSA or PRSSA? I've been talking to them about doing some partnerships with Brazen Careerist and I wanted to see how many people were involved? If you are involved what do you like about being a member? If you're not, what's the deal?! Would you guys like it if they had a bigger presence on Brazen Careerist for young PR pros?
96 weeks ago from PR & New Media, Advertising Professionals and Social Media Marketing1 more
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Carlita Pitts:
Hi Ryan... I was involved with both PRSSA and PRSA and they were awesome. As a student in PRSSA, I met executive level pr professionals in our ...MoreHi Ryan... I was involved with both PRSSA and PRSA and they were awesome. As a student in PRSSA, I met executive level pr professionals in our monthly meetings, received exclusive info about job positings, apprenticeships and built a professional network including mentors. PRSSA/PRSA were critical for my self development. I loved it. If I wouldn't have switched careers (Donor Relations/Fundraising) I would have continued to be a member.
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Ryan Paugh:
@Lindsey -- If you know anybody at AMA who has the authority to get your organization involved on Brazen give me a shout via Private Message. I'd ...More@Lindsey -- If you know anybody at AMA who has the authority to get your organization involved on Brazen give me a shout via Private Message. I'd love to work w/ you guys too!
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Ryan Paugh
Do you swear on your blog? Just read an article on NPR (http://n.pr/8Xtpst) about the emotional impact that profanity can have when used by authorities. They mentioned Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz and President Obama as examples. They also mentioned that strategic profanity doesn't work for every personality and that it should be used with discretion. I've dropped an F-bomb or two on my blog. I try not to do it a lot. What about you guys?
97 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas and Brazen Bloggers
Annabel Candy:
I will second Thursday! Surely ass isn't a swear word though... it's a bit childish but not profane? Some bloggers have built their careers on ...MoreI will second Thursday! Surely ass isn't a swear word though... it's a bit childish but not profane? Some bloggers have built their careers on cussing and good for them. Got to speak to those readers in the language they use:)
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Marian Schembari:
Alright, y'all, I got really excited yesterday reading all these responses so I wrote a blog post about it. Will be curious to see what you have ...MoreAlright, y'all, I got really excited yesterday reading all these responses so I wrote a blog post about it. Will be curious to see what you have to say: HELL NO I Won't Censor My Blog http://bit.ly/dpG9V8
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Amy Calhoun
Thought many of you would be interested in this. DC is starting to notice the need for work flexibilty for parents. http://earlyed.newamerica.net/blogposts/2010/helping_children_by_grantin...
97 weeks ago from Working Moms
Maggie McGary:
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is very dedicated to work/family balance--that's the #1 reason I chose to work here!
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Maggie McGary
If you're not already a member of ASAE, they have a promotion going on now where if you join you can win an iPad and $1,000 towards online programs. For more information, visit www.asaecenter.org/SummerWin
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97 weeks ago
Jenn Pedde
Roles of the Community Manager: http://premiersocialmedia.com/2010/06/22/community-manager-role/
My company posted this... what do you think?
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Jenn Pedde:
I actually am not 100% sure of the range at my company. I was only hired 2 months ago. Would be interested to see what responses you get to your ...MoreI actually am not 100% sure of the range at my company. I was only hired 2 months ago. Would be interested to see what responses you get to your overall discussion above.
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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
I just read this article and what was educational for me was the list of defined KPI's for a community manager. I never saw the role in that light.
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Maggie McGary
I already asked this as a follow-up question in another discussion, but I'm curious so I'm asking it again here: what kind of salaries are people seeing for community manager positions? If you can even give ballpark figures that would be good. I'm interested to see if they're all over the place or starting to settle in to a certain range.
Rebecca Thorman:
Glassdoor.com has some good data. I think it's usually in line with communication manager positions.
98 weeks ago
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Ryan Paugh
What do you love most about being a Community Manager? My favorite part of being a Community Manager is connecting with new people every day and finding ways to help each other. If I could, I would let that part of the job consume my entire day. Of course, there are other less interesting things that need to be done. How do you balance the fun stuff w/ the not-so-fun stuff? Do you get as easily distracted as I do???
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Ryan Paugh:
@Jenn -- What kind of music do you listen to when you're working?
@Jennifer -- I love surprises. Seeing community members go above and beyond is ...More@Jenn -- What kind of music do you listen to when you're working?
@Jennifer -- I love surprises. Seeing community members go above and beyond is the best, especially when it comes to giving feedback. We're lucky here on Brazen because you guys are so willing to tell us what we can improve upon.
98 weeks ago
@Jennifer -- I love surprises. Seeing community members go above and beyond is ...More@Jenn -- What kind of music do you listen to when you're working?
@Jennifer -- I love surprises. Seeing community members go above and beyond is the best, especially when it comes to giving feedback. We're lucky here on Brazen because you guys are so willing to tell us what we can improve upon.
98 weeks ago
Jenn Pedde:
Hmm good question. I usually just put it on shuffle... but 80% of the time its something upbeat. Maybe a bit poppy/dancy. Just keeps me on ...MoreHmm good question. I usually just put it on shuffle... but 80% of the time its something upbeat. Maybe a bit poppy/dancy. Just keeps me on task.
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Amy Calhoun
Do you think you fit your life around your work or do you fit your work around your life?
102 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Personal Development, The Boss-Employee Relationship, Location Independent and Working Moms3 more
Ty Unglebower:
I am slowly, (QUITE slowly) trying to convert into one that revolves work, (or the hunting of same) around my life. I think in so doing the work ...MoreI am slowly, (QUITE slowly) trying to convert into one that revolves work, (or the hunting of same) around my life. I think in so doing the work that I do will be of higher quality.
But lingering ghosts of putting work first are still nearby...
101 weeks ago
But lingering ghosts of putting work first are still nearby...
101 weeks ago
Calissa:
I work about 4 hours a day. :) And I move those hours around whenever I want to.
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, ...MoreI work about 4 hours a day. :) And I move those hours around whenever I want to.
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, I used to work 12 hours a day. However, I quickly burned out. Now I work as few hours as possible in order to make the most out of my day. It comes with some sacrafices, I don't make the money I used to, but I only need so much to be happy.
99 weeks ago
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, ...MoreI work about 4 hours a day. :) And I move those hours around whenever I want to.
Since I work freelance, and there's always work to be finished, I used to work 12 hours a day. However, I quickly burned out. Now I work as few hours as possible in order to make the most out of my day. It comes with some sacrafices, I don't make the money I used to, but I only need so much to be happy.
99 weeks ago
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