You need a digital detox. But how can you find balance when being plugged in all day every day is your job?

About this event

EVENT SUMMARY

For most people, social media is a great way to learn new things, catch up on news, connect with people from around the world, and keep tabs on family members and those people you haven’t seen since high school. But for social media managers and marketing professionals it can be downright overwhelming and toxic. It takes a lot to field angry comments, answer questions, pay attention to social listening – – and we haven’t even talked about actual content creation yet! Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing events of the racial justice movement, the harsh political climate, and social media can be an unhealthy place to be if you don’t have solid self-care practices and boundaries in place.

In this presentation from Mel Ripp from Peapod Marketing & PR Consulting, she’ll offer strategies for how to best take care of yourself when being online is your job, including:

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Learn how to protect your mental health with some valuable social media perspective shifts.
• Gain insights on establishing physical and mental boundaries for your social media use.
• Get tips on performing regular audits of your personal and professional accounts.
• Find ways to celebrate more of your social media wins among the noise.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Melissa (Mel) Ripp is the owner and one-woman show behind Peapod Marketing & PR Consulting. Peapod is a full-service marketing communications firm that helps purpose-driven companies – and people – launch their big ideas and bring their brands into focus through impactful storytelling, content marketing, social media, and public relations strategies.

Prior to being a full-time business owner, Mel held marketing leadership and strategist positions at a variety of corporate, nonprofit, and educational organizations, including CUNA Mutual Group, Renaissance Learning, Spacesaver Corporation, and Lake Forest Country Day School.

LOCATION: Virtual – LIVE on the Social Media Breakfast Facebook Page

SPONSORS:

DreamBank
Powderkeg
Melissa Carlson Creative
Hey Allie
Suttle-Straus
Minuteman Press
Talent CPA

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:

Wisconsin Youth Company supports children, working families, and the community. The organization provides after school, before school and summer camps in both Dane and Waukesha counties. The organization also operates two neighborhood centers — Elver Park Neighborhood Center and Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center. These centers provide services to residents of Madison’s southwest side, including a food pantry that was established during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organization is hosting its first Thrive in Stride fun run/walk in May 21 at Orchid Heights Park within Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Thrive in Stride supports essential childcare programs in Dane and Waukesha Counties.

Find Wisconsin Youth Company online at wisconsinyouthcompany.org or connect with them on:

Facebook: WisconsinYouthCompany
Instagram: @wiyouthco
Twitter: @wiyouthco
TikTok: @wiyouthco
LinkedIn: wisconsin-youth-company