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Deprecated: Assigning the return value of new by reference is deprecated in /home/amy/public_html/wp-includes/theme.php on line 623 General | Consumer Social Media
Although I’ve been working in social media for more than two years, I’ve experienced it in a totally new way over the past four weeks.
Previously, it was all about creating social media campaigns for clients - from public sector community projects to global campaigns for big brands. However, once I moved to the other side of the world, I realised just how much social media can be your lifeline back to friends and family.
Facebook has stopped being a way to simply read people’s status updates and pass some time, but is now a window into what my friend’s are up to. I find myself commenting a lot more and being genuinely interested in what’s going on back home. When my mum joined Facebook yesterday to look at some of our pictures, I knew it had taken on a whole new meaning.
We got a Flip camera for Christmas and have since made a couple of videos of Kalgoorlie. The video on our You Tube channel received 90 hits in just two weeks! Now I’m sure my family are responsible for more than half of these, but still, it just goes to show how much the connection means to people at home too.
Skype takes the phone call to another level. Just being able to see someone’s face when you talk to them makes all the difference. It’s not quite the cuddle I’d like, but it’s close. Plus, seeing my Nana and Grandad trying to figure out the webcam and how to use Skype is comedy gold!
I always knew the importance of social media to brands, but am only just realising it’s true importance to me.
So, we are here! We’ve been in Kalgoorlie for three weeks now and are adjusting well to life down under! Kalgoorlie is very different to city life in Leeds, but we’re enjoying the relaxed lifestyle and of course, sun!
My other half is enjoying work and I’m currently looking for a job. As we’re in such a small town, there aren’t really any PR agencies here, but there seem to be a few in-house opportunities - so fingers crossed!
Starting a new life is strange. Scary but very exciting. We are moving into our apartment on Friday so we’ll feel much more settled once we get in there, buy a few house bits and get some of our UK stuff shipped over.
We’re already planning a few trips - want to make the most of being in beautiful Western Australia. Hopefully we’ll be spending a few weekends in Esperance, home to some of the most gorgeous beaches in WA and then a couple of (long) road trips to Perth.
I’m carrying on with my swimming at the local leisure centre, Oasis, and also get a cheeky go on the water slide when I’m there!
Trying to keep up to speed with the world of social media, but it’s hard with only a dongle for internet access and a very basic mobile!
After three weeks I think we’re doing pretty well, so watch this space for news on me getting a job, our little trips and how we’re settling into Aussie life!
So, today’s my last day at Wolfstar! I can’t believe it’s been two years. I’ve learnt so much and met some amazing people here, so am sad to be leaving.
However, I’m so excited about the new chapter in my life. As of January, I’ll be moving to Australia with my other half! All very scary but can’t wait for a new adventure.
Hopefully I’ll pick up some freelance work and continue my career in PR. My blogs and tweets may become more “girlfriend of a geologist living in a mining town” focused, but I’ll try to keep my finger on the PR pulse.
I’m sure we’ll fit in over there - my love of a good BBQ, drinking and sunshine should help, aswell as my penchant for massively stereotyping countries!
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited along to Harvey Nichols in Leeds to sample what Thursday nights have to offer. One of my best friends, Zoe, is getting married on Saturday, so it seemed a perfect excuse for some girlie pampering!
We started the evening with a manicure at the Nails &Champagne bar. The girls from Nails Inc were brilliant and so friendly. After finally deciding on a gorgeous dark fuchsia for my nails, we were free to sip champagne while our nails dried – very ladies who lunch! Zoe then went for her pre-wedding make-up trial with the team at Trish McEvoy. The lady there was so helpful and really knew her stuff, Zoe looked absolutely amazing… so much so she decided to invest in EVERY item she had been shown!
All primped, painted and made-over, we headed outside to the Espresso Bar. It’s such a gorgeous setting, right in the middle of the Victoria Quarter. Harvey Nichols do a “tea for a tenner” option which is amazing value including a main course, side dish and a yummy cocktail. I had the trout and new potatoes – it was delicious! The portions aren’t massive but just right for a simple early evening meal. The cocktails were fab too and acted as a nice intro for our bottle of proseco… well, we were celebrating the wedding after all!
We had an amazing time and I’d recommend a Thursday night at Harvey Nicks to anyone! What a great way to treat yourself for less… and celebrate Friday-eve!
I love Grazia Daily and think the site is amazing. Up to date fashion, celeb and beauty news, all in a variety of mediums. There are image galleries, interviews and video clips.
However, I stumbled across a video fro Twenty8Twelve (Sienna and Savanna Miller’s label) today… and my god it’s boring! It’s not particuarly well shot, the music is insane and the country manor feel they’re trying to create just doesn’;t resonate.
By all means, add to the offering with videos, pod casts etc.. but make them watchable!
I’m doing this to raise money for charity. I lost my brother Ben to Marfan’s Syndrome three years ago and wanted to do something to a) remember him and make him proud, and b) raise money for the Marfan’s Association who help others living with the condition.
They’re a tiny charity so don’t have a Just Giving page.. so. If you’d like to sponsor me, could you please enter it into this spreadhseet, then I’ll chase you nearer the time!
Along with half the female population I can’t wait for Sex and the City 2 to hit our screens. I was dubious about a sequel but after seeing a few trailers my appetite has truly been whet! However, with my social media hat on I can’t help but notice the kind of crappy online campaign behind the film.
I suppose with over a million fans to the Facebok page they don’t have to try that hard, but surely there’s so much more they could do? Even the photos and videos are limited, never mind any competitions or exclusive interviews. It seems a shame but the wave of interest from people all over the world will, I’m sure, carry this to number one in the charts anyway. Hey ho.
Well it’s award time again and here at Wolfstar we’ve just heard we’ve been nominated in three categories in the CIPR PRide Awards; Outstanding Consultancy, Best use of social media and Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year – that’s me! I’m so flattered to have been shortlisted, I’m not sure who else is up but sure they’ll be tough competition. It’s exciting to be nominated and I can’t wait for the awards!
We went to the awards last year and had a really good time, good excuse for the team to get together, have a few drinks and let our hair down (although we don’t really need that good an excuse.. see the evidence of Jed Hallam last year. Still my favourite photo of 2008.)
So, good luck to all the other shortlisted agencies and people – look forward to seeing you all there.
I’ve been reading his blog for a while and thought I’d flag it up as a great example of using social media well, and of how to tailor your approach to your audience.
Ricky’s humour transcends through his posts and you can tell they’re genuinely from him. He’s currently filming his new movie in America, so uses the blog to diary his progress. There are loads of photographs from on set and sneaky previews of what’s to come. In addition, the blog links to all recent coverage about Ricky and Steve, and any of their ventures into TV or film.
It’s a great blog and genuinely makes me laugh out loud sometimes – especially the screensaver he’s produced, nice!
Just gutted I missed tickets for Science, so if anyone has two spare get in touch!
I have very fond memories of the Top 40 show on Radio One. I’m afraid it’s a very Peter Kay style story about me in my bedroom with an old fashioned tape recorder, trying to press pause when the presenters spoke so I had my very own Now That’s What I Call Music top 40 style medley.
I don’t listen to the Top 40 much anymore, but I was interested to hear they may have to change their system again. Only recently they started to include downloaded songs too, as the ipod took off and digital music downloads soared.
Now, with the introduction of Spotify, they may need to change it again. The Official UK Charts Company have said that music played on Spotify could start to be taken into account when compiling the Top 40. It’s going to take at last another year to develop this,. but it’s great they’re paying attention and noticing how music consumption is constantly changing. I suppose this will lead to other things like You Tube too - I know lots of my friends use You Tube to listen to music generally and as a karaoke tool on a drunken night as you can get videos with the words – it will be interesting to see how they incorporate these tools into the charts.
