Guest Post: Foursquare: Do We Need a Virtual Hall Monitor?

by J.C. Milam, chief strategist of Square Pancake and social media specialist for Avenue Eat & Drink. Remember the students back in elementary and middle school who would stand in the hallway between classes wearing a bright vest and identification badge that read something to the effect of “Hall Monitor?”  Their role was simple: police their peers…

HOW TO: Pitch Your Social Event Tent

Whether you’re pitching a reluctant boss or a digitally-confused client on why they should integrate social media into their next event or conference, you’re going to need some strong selling points to show them the “social media light.” While many consider social media a source of entertainment, it has become an important marketing tool that will allow you to measure progress, connect…

WORKSHOP: THE ART OF SOCIAL MEDIA

If you’re not using social media to build relationships and promote your art and activities you’re missing out! If you have a Facebook page or Twitter account and want to expand your reach and market in new ways, this workshop is for you. RBOA’s Erin Schmidt and Michael Winn  will teach you how to use social…