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Here's a look ahead at a few upcoming important da

Here's a look ahead at a few upcoming important dates!

Dec. 1 — World AIDS Day

Dec. 6 — National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada)

Dec. 10 — Human Rights Day

Dec. 10 — Nobel Prize Day

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In this week's #TSP e-newsletter, snapchat's new S

In this week's #TSP e-newsletter, snapchat's new Spotlight feature looks very familiar. Twitter gets ready to relaunch verification on their platform and it's the U.S. vs. Canada on Among Us.

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The hardest time of my life as a social media mana

The hardest time of my life as a social media manager started in fall 2017. At the time, I was working at a mid-sized university in Ontario. The controversy surrounded a meeting that a graduate student/teaching assistant had with her advisors over a video she showed in class.
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When the news broke, the headlines quickly spread from local and national media sites, to international news, and the dark web. And it lasted for more than a year.
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While this was a difficult situation, it was by no means unique. This post aims to provide support when and if you experience a crisis. Here are some of the things I did, or wish I had done.
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SHOW, DON’T TELL
You’re going to need help. I always found the best way to prove that was through visuals and reports. Provide screenshots and metrics reports to prove how dire the situation is, as well as quantity of info you’re dealing with.
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USE CONTROLS
Turn off replies on Twitter, and consider turning off Facebook reviews. Each platform also offers the ability to block certain words.
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SHARE THE BURDEN
My manager would often cover off for me in the evenings so I could take a break. It was an enormous gift. If you don’t have similar support, consider turning on message notifications in the evenings.
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RECHARGE
Take your mind off of social media in your off hours by engaging in things that you love. And if social media is what you love, try engaging on platforms that tend to be more positive in nature.
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TAKE TIME OFF
Once the controversy has slowed down, take a break. This could be a holiday and/or a digital detox. Either way, you’ll need to be off social media for a while just to rebalance your mindset.
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SEEK OUT COLLEAGUES
I wish I had reached out to other social media managers who have experienced this and who have could have been a support to me. I would be more than happy to be your support. Send me an email at hello@thesocialplatypus.com.
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SEEK HELP
Many employers offer counselling services. Or reach out to a helpline: 1-833-456-4566.
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The good news is that the crisis will end. But you want to limit the scars. Take good care of yourself.
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Here's a look ahead at a few upcoming important da

Here's a look ahead at a few upcoming important dates!

Nov. 25 — International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving (U.S.)

Dec. 1 — World AIDS Day

Dec. 6 — National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada)

P.S- If you sign-up for our newsletter, you will get our 2021 Social Media Editorial Calendar. Don't wait, check the link in our bio!✍🏽

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#socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #marketing #social #branding #digitalmarketing #marketingdigital #socialmarketing #seo #contentmarketing #getcreative #socialmediatips #inspired #onlinemarketing #advertising #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #smallbiz #startup #tech #facebook #marketingtips #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen #WorldAIDSDay #NationalDayofRemembranceandActiononViolenceAgainstWomen #thanksgiving

In this week's #TSP e-newsletter, we will discuss

In this week's #TSP e-newsletter, we will discuss WYNTK (What You Need To Know) about Twitter Fleets, updates to Instagram search and Guides, how to support your mental health, and why Princess Di is getting some serious social media love.

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ICYMI: Twitter rolled out its own version of Stori

Here's a look ahead at a few upcoming important da

Here's a look ahead at a few upcoming important dates!

Nov. 17 — Take a Hike Day

Nov. 20 — World Children's Day

Nov. 25 — National Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving (U.S.)

P.S- If you sign-up for our newsletter, you will get our 2021 Social Media Editorial Calendar. Don't wait, check the link in our bio!✍🏽

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In this week's #TSP e-newsletter, we discuss the n

In this week's #TSP e-newsletter, we discuss the need to start practicing vertical-video skills, Facebook rolls out Vanish Mode and Twitter thinks Quote Tweets might be helping.

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