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Smart Parks and Social Media

Smart Parks and Social Media

May 25, 2015 | Comments Off on Smart Parks and Social Media

RO Smart Park 2015 Project

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Media Tips for Small Businesses

Hay There Social Media

Emily Hay

Emily Hay, the founder of Hay There Social Media and our social medial expert, talks about ways of making your business stand out from the crowd.

 

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Lisa Alberts, VP Creative Strategy, is helping a Traverse City winery become the toast of the Internet.

 

 

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Grand Circus: Training the Next Generation of IT Pros

VFA HeadshotDerek Turner, CEO of Grand Circus presents the cutting edge training being done by this Detroit startup to develop the next generation of IT Pro’s for the new economy. The company is  coming up on 2 yrs since launch and in that time they have taught more than 600 people some form of tech skill. Their main focus now is intensive 8-Week boot camps and they just graduated their 100th student.

Click Here to Listen to Derek Turner Grand Circus

 

Royal Oak’s Park Gets Smart

Jim EllisonMayor Jim Ellison shares the vision for transforming a small corner of downtown real estate into a futuristic hub for Internet connectivity, smart car charging stations and entertainment in the heart of one of America’s …


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Podcast 1449 Dec. 6, 2014: Shop Till You Drop…Locally & Web Design Winners

Podcast 1449 Dec. 6, 2014: Shop Till You Drop…Locally & Web Design Winners

December 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Podcast 1449 Dec. 6, 2014: Shop Till You Drop…Locally & Web Design Winners

 

 

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Online Shopping

How to Shop Instantly on Instagram and Shop Locally on Etsy

Emily HayOur social media maven, Emily Hay, founder of Hay There Social Media has some timely tips for your holiday gift shopping.

Contrary to popular belief, Instagram isn’t just for selfies and snapshots of your lunch. Sure, users don’t hold back on posting photos of their most picturesque provisions but that’s not the only thing we’re all doing on the app.

Everyone knows how important shopping local is, right? It impacts your state/city/region by keeping money and jobs in your community. But did you know that you can use the Internet to shop locally?  You can. It’s easy. Enter Etsy.

Click Here to Listen to Emily Hay Shopping Segment

 

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And the Winners Are…Student Web Designers Awarded for Their Budding Skills

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is dedicated to inspiring young women to achieve great things in technology.  One of the ways they accomplish this is through the 9th Annual Website Design Competition for high school girls.  We are delighted to have one of the budding designers in studio with us:

Winning girls

 

Likitha Nimmagadda from Farmington Harrison HS  (See her site)

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5 Must have social media tools for Small Businesses

5 Must have social media tools for Small Businesses

November 1, 2013 | Comments Off on 5 Must have social media tools for Small Businesses

Emily Hay, CEO and Founder of Haytheresocialmedia.com, Oct. 24, 2013

Are you a small business owner? Does social media have your head spinning and thinking there just aren’t enough hours in the day? We know small business owners have a lot on their plate already simply with the ins and outs of running a business. Adding social media marketing can seem daunting (you ARE using social media marketing, right?).

Whether you are managing your own social media or have help from your team, here’s a list of five must-have social media tools that our experts at Hay There use regularly, talk about often and suggest you use to make your life easier. Perhaps you’ve heard of them or maybe you’ve tried a few. As heavy social media users, we think these are worth two “Likes” as they make your social media efforts and other work streamlined and more productive. Please be sure to let us know if you have questions!

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SNAPCHAT: THE “KID FRIENDLY” SEXTING APP?

SNAPCHAT: THE “KID FRIENDLY” SEXTING APP?

December 15, 2012 | Comments Off on SNAPCHAT: THE “KID FRIENDLY” SEXTING APP?

SNAPCHAT: THE “KID FRIENDLY” SEXTING APP?

What is Snapchat?  If you are a parent, you should be aware of this popular app that may already be on your child’s smartphone.

Snapchat is the fourth most popular social media app right now and the majority of users are between the ages of 13 and 18.  At first glance, it looks like a kid-friendly app with a cute “ghost” icon as the logo and a cartoonish style.  The CEO of Snapchat, Evan Spiegel, claims there is no intent to market the app to kids, but their homepage and ads include photos of teens or young adults.

You can also download the app quite easily and set up an account with only an email and password.  There are no questions or age requirements.  In this blog, we are here to address three myths believed by teens about Snapchat and we’re also going to present facts for parents to debunk those myths.

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Instagram for Kids Part 3

Instagram for Kids Part 3

December 15, 2012 | Comments Off on Instagram for Kids Part 3

Instagram for Kids Part 3

In this video, parents can learn how to be sure PRIVACY SETTINGS are in place on Instagram.

If you are the parent or teacher of a tween, help them use social media wisely and become positive digital citizens with our online video training course, “Saving Face for Parents of Tweens.”

Get a FREE TRIAL HERE! …


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Instagram for Kids Part 2

Instagram for Kids Part 2

December 15, 2012 | Comments Off on Instagram for Kids Part 2

Instagram for Kids Part 2

In this video, we help you learn how to MINIMIZE THE RISKS of tweens and children using Instagram, the photo sharing app.

If you are the parent or teacher of a tween, help them use social media wisely and become positive digital citizens with our online video training course, “Saving Face for Parents of Tweens.”

Get a FREE TRIAL HERE!

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Instagram for Kids Part I

Instagram for Kids Part I

December 15, 2012 | Comments Off on Instagram for Kids Part I

Instagram for Kids Part 1

In this video led by Sheri Watkins, we share important overview information for parents about Instagram.  Hear some REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES and get familiar with how your kids may be using this social network.

If you are the parent or teacher of a tween, help them use social media wisely and become positive digital citizens with our online video training course, “Saving Face for Parents of Tweens.”

Get a FREE TRIAL HERE! …


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