What’s the most common piece of advice you’re most likely to give someone when they head out to meet someone new, go on a date, or interview for a job? “Just be yourself.” We offer this advice because we know that if you act naturally, you’re more likely to be comfortable and honest. People gravitate toward … Continue reading »
Chicks in the TIMES
Chicks offer navigation tools Social Chicks are the newest to join The TIMES stable of local columnists addressing issues that matter in town By Vicki McLeod, The Times April 19, 2012 From Facebook to Pinterest to Twitter to Google Plus, social media is changing the way we communicate, connect, and interact. That’s why three local … Continue reading »
Doing What We Do Best
Today we had the great privilege of facilitating a workshop for local environmental groups who wanted to start or improve their social media presence in preparation for Earth Day. Hosted by the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, the workshop covered the concept of why organizations would want to engage with their supporters and followers online, and … Continue reading »
Drawing a Day – The Social Chicks in caricature
Last month we were pleasantly surprised (and flattered!) to find that Daryl Stephenson, a local artist here in Maple Ridge, BC, had taken on a “Drawing a Day” project, and had chosen us as one of his daily drawings!
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Putting the ‘social’ in The Social Chicks
Back in the fall of 2011, the three of us, Vicki, Lori and Rebecca, offered our first workshop as the Social Chicks, helping businesses in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area get started on Facebook and Twitter. With a passion for engagement, collaboration and building relationships both online and off, we decided to use the Social Chicks to encourage businesses, organizations – and individuals – to create and build relationships.
We’ve noticed that along with the debut of social media, there has been a dramatic shift in the way we communicate, build community and market ourselves and our businesses. Our society is moving from a “broadcast” model to a “social” model, meaning we are engaging in dialogue, seeking feedback, and communicating with others that we may not have before. It’s collaborative, transparent, and – you might even say fun!
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