We all need a helping hand. Some days, it feels like we need several, but maybe it just takes the right hand. Our own Kami Watson Huyse knows this very well. As an undergraduate student at George Mason University, she faced a fearful reality. WIth only one semester left before graduation, she no longer had the financial resources to complete her schooling. “There were just a lot of really difficult semesters and that particular semester, I was short the money,” said Watson-Huyse. “I didn’t know what I was going to do, and back then there was no such thing as a GoFundMe, you read more...
Capturing Nature with Media
In July, Social Media Breakfast hosted a Nature Walk at the Houston Arboretum. Actually, we hosted two as in classic Houston fashion, the first one was a rain out. Despite all the obstacles, we have a nice turnout and we wanted to celebrate some of the beautiful photos shared.
With the walk, there was a photo contest with five different categories.
Photo Contest Categories
1. Best video (In your feed, on Reels or Live, no stories)
Liatris blooming the meadow
Walter Kurt
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How to Generate Leads from Video
2020 was already supposed to be a record-breaking year for video streaming, with AppAnnie forecasting we would be up 20%. That prediction almost seems quaint now that COVID-19 came along and the overall sector exploded, growing by 99% year-over-year in hours of live streams watched. At November’s Social Media Breakfast, we focused on lead generation with video, as Kami interviewed Todd Giannattasio (@growthsuite). Go where the people are With video everywhere, the question is inevitably what platform should I be on? Todd says simply, “...the real answer is always wherever your audience is.” Understanding and fostering your read more...
How to Use Social Media to Amplify Events
How to Use Social Media to Amplify Events Rebecca Council, Chief Engagement Officer of CLR Digital Media Services joined us for Houston Social Media Breakfast and shared how to utilize social media to promote special events. With Rebecca’s extensive experience in event planning and social sharing, she broke down how to approach the planning, organization, and activation of events and social media sharing. Determine what kind of event you are planning What kind of event do you want?
- Public vs. Private
- Live vs. Staggered Shares
Leading with Social Media in a Pandemic
At the October 2020 Houston Social Media Breakfast, we hosted a special guest, Annie Phalen, who heads up the social media for Houston Methodist Hospital. Not only is the hospital leading medicine, but it is also a leading community voice during this pandemic. Houston Methodist is also a Zoetica client, making this breakfast a family affair. Annie came from a hospitality background which some might find incongruous with her entry to the medical world. She sees similarities across the two industries, as the primary goal is to serve people and meet their needs. While, of course, there was a learning curve, at its heart her mission remained read more...