This month we are pleased to feature April Le, digital producer for Sharp HealthCare. Sharp is among the largest hospital systems serving the San Diego region. In 2013, April’s team was recognized by the Greystone Best in Class Awards receiving the Gold Award for Best Execution of Social Media Tactics and the Bronze Award for Best Use of…
This month we are happy to feature a marketer who straddles two different mediums, Jamie Mae Cheng, digital marketing manager at Broadcast Company of the Americas. Also known as BCA Radio, they own and operate: XEPRS-AM 1090 kHz: The Mighty 1090, sports radio (Flagship home of the San Diego Padres) XHPRS-FM 105.7 MHz: 105.7 MAX…
As marketers, we know how important it is to reach our “real audience” in social media. It seems everyone and their grandma (literally) is on social media, but they aren’t all using it in the same way. Engaging a niche audience can be tricky and that’s why we are excited to feature Ashley Riggs-Zeigen, staff coordinator for…
The saying goes that Whole Foods Market isn’t just a grocery store, but a lifestyle. And Nikki Newman knows exactly what it means and just how important it is to tap into that lifestyle via social and connect the brand to its consumers. Nikki was brought on to specifically focus on social customer service. She…
If there is one person who understands how to successfully mix good journalism and social media, its Natalie Andrews. Natalie is the former social media news director at KSL in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is currently a social media editor for The Wall Street Journal D.C. Bureau. She started at KSL in 2012 in…
We are often asked “what’s next in marketing?” With the rise of visual content we’ve watched photography take center stage. Instagram and Pinterest have shown us how important it is to make our messages esthetically pleasing while communicating at-a-glance. Tumblr has become popular for looping GIFs and Twitter has experimented with small packets of looping mobile video. The answer…
Social media book marketing is no easy task. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, even with the power of social media behind you. This month for our Expert Series we had the opportunity to talk to social media consultant, speaker and author, Neal Schaffer. He shares his experience with marketing his latest…
With thousands of blogs publishing daily, it’s difficult to break through the Internet noise and make yours pop. With a book titled, “Launch” and multiple successful blogs – one being Social Media Examiner, which has 7.5 million readers – Mike Stelzner knows exactly what it takes to be a blog break-out star. Last July, Mike…
San Diego is home to many companies considered to be social media powerhouses. San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is one of them, literally. SDG&E provides energy service to over 3.4 million customers in San Diego and southern Orange counties and employs about 5,000 individuals. Not to mention, they interact with customers on almost every social platform…
Jay Baer brings fresh ideas and a new concept to marketing with his new book, Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help not Hype. His New York Times bestseller is based on the groundbreaking idea that companies should be helping consumers by giving them valuable information for free and earning their trust in return. Baer…
