Commencement is a special time of year for us, and we aim to treat it as such. #CSUSocial takes commencement planning seriously because it’s a big, big deal. Emotions run rampant and we have the opportunity to connect with each of our primary target audiences in unique, meaningful ways. Commencement is about that moment […]
Strategy
Like. Love. Haha. Wow. Sad. Angry. Facebook’s cast of reactions is here.
Social media is the ultimate test kitchen to experiment in. A balanced diet is important, both in life as well as social media..
The times they are a-changin’. Instagram announced March 15 that its feeds “will soon be ordered to show the moments we believe you will care about the most.” I panicked.
I knew the college needed Instagram, and I’d known it for a while. It’s a great tool to connect with current and prospective students (think recruitment), and it’s gotten to be an expected piece of any well-rounded social media strategy.
Social media is free, but good social media management is not. Effective planning and scheduling can help save you a lot of time!
#CSUSocial made a goal to snap fresh content from ColoradoStateU 3-5 times a week. Here’s how we’re doing it.
Sit back. Kick your feet up. Your job’s about to get a little easier.
Committee life at universities can be painful, but the Social Media Committee at Colorado State is different. Here’s why.
Plan until you can’t plan, and then let it ride.
Some say content is king, but in the world of social media data is queen.
Link to Presentation File: Making Photos Social Strong visuals are important on social. Our brains are hardwired to process information more quickly and more effectively through visual displays than through textual representations. And the numbers support this notion. The Colorado State Instagram account has increased in followers from 2,344 (June 2013) to 17,745 (June 2015). […]
Using Buzzfeed as a tool for higher education social media.
The story Brutus is a young Rottweiler born to a breeder who left him in freezing temperatures as a puppy, causing Brutus to develop frostbite in all four paws. The breeder attempted to perform an at-home amputation on the puppy, leaving Brutus maimed for life. Brutus’ foster mom had him fitted for prosthetic paws for each foot, making […]
Want to provide some structure to a large number of diverse social media accounts? Follow these tips!
Making Your Photos Social Date: Friday, Oct. 30 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Morgan Library Event Hall We’re about to break down the art of making your images more social. We’ve got concepts, free resources, and insight to share so you can boost your social presence with more engagement. Bring on the […]
Take advantage of viral trends to amplify your reach and boost engagement with your audience. Here’s how we’re using what’s going on in the world around us to create successful content.
Social media is now the doorstep to your program. It’s important to ensure your social profiles are branded well.