The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2016

The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2016 We’ve gathered up some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks we could find this 1 April. Enjoy! Lindt Simple yet effective, Lindt announces Broccoli Lindor Balls. Delicious… ? This works well as it’s obvious enough for the audience to guess it’s a prank, therefore… Continue reading The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2016

How to hire a social media and community specialist

What NOT to do when you hire a social media or community management specialist Scenario 1: Hire the millennial, social is their life [FALSE] An agency hired a young millennial with no proven commercial social media experience. Mr Millennial did, however, have his own blog, Tumblr, Vine, and SnapChat, and he was popular online. There was no training provided.… Continue reading How to hire a social media and community specialist

10 inspiring online communities for women

It’s always a good time to celebrate achievements and highlight positive spaces for women. Here are ten inspirational Australian online communities for women. Adventurous Women The whole world is a playground to the passionate members of Adventurous Women. Together they lay plans to trek the Kokoda Track, discuss female-friendly accommodations and share the best way to… Continue reading 10 inspiring online communities for women

5 ways community managers can help prevent cyber bullying

Twenty percent of young Australians aged 8–17 experience cyber bullying. Victims of cyber bullying are at four times the risk of depression and twice as likely to self-harm. Other long-lasting effects include a higher risk of theft, school suspension, binge drinking, and drug use. And, of course, we know cyber bullying can drive young people to suicide.… Continue reading 5 ways community managers can help prevent cyber bullying

7 must-read books and guides for community managers

There’s a lot of reading to do when you’re a community manager. We need to stay on top of a fast-changing digital landscape. We need to be on top of world news. We need to sift through comments and tweets. But what should a community manager read to learn and hone the craft?  To get… Continue reading 7 must-read books and guides for community managers