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Social Media Strategist for Individuals and Businesses
University is all but over for the year, schools are almost out for the summer and the Rugby World Cup has finished. They're 3 big reasons why the recruitment industry is busier than normal.
I get asked about the business case for Twitter in NZ on a weekly basis.
It's a good question and one that I'm sure is holding back many business owners, large and small. It's a bit of a reality check for some of us more passionate Twitterers.
Today companies like yours have the opportunity to engage directly with customers, fans and their friends.
There is no doubt the social media job market is heating up. But when it comes to hiring social media talent I believe we’re doing it wrong in New Zealand. Recruitment companies don’t know what to look for and companies are looking at the wrong people to lead social.
The New Zealand Greens Party @NZGreens has the most Klout, on Twitter. Prime Minister John Key @JohnKeyPM has the most klout of the party leaders. But Key is also the least engaging.
Last week I went to Dunedin to speak to 80 14-17 year olds about Social Campaigns.
They were all from the South Island of New Zealand and predominantly from small town rural communities.
In the recent 2011 Social Media Marketing Industry report (download the full repo
Anthony Gardiner, a Social Media Creative with Skinny Marketing in Auckland has made it through to the 3rd round of Charlie Sheen's Internships competition.
The folk at Internships.com have wittled the initial 84k applicants down to 250
I love my Twitter lists. They are a fantastic way to organize your followers and follow people without actually having their posts in your timeline.
If you're in our conversations offline, why are you not in our conversations online?
Recently I've been trying to get my head around whats happening in the Social Media space in New Zealand, especially for some of our larger household brands.
Voxy: Your Voice - Uncensored
Got Something to Say But No One’s Listening?
Message to Spread? – Distribute News
Product to Promote? – Run a Promotion
We Can Help You Spread The Word.