Social Media Smackdown for Artists and Entrepreneurs is a cheeky, no-nonsense boot-camp for creative people who are struggling with being heard over the deafening roar of the internet. Jamie Benson, Social Media Manager for the CUNY Dance Initiative, leads a quick-and-dirty training on all things social for participants with a beginning to intermediate level of experience. Twenty three fun, instructional videos, averaging 5 minutes in length, will…"Smackdown" common self-promotional hurdles
Provide psychological insight on becoming an “influencer”
Fix the top 6 cringe-worthy mistakes most people make
Zero in on where to start with social analytics and advertising
Empower via Facebook/Linked-In Groups and Twitter Lists
and more, much moreThe course is designed to be easily digested in under a month (one video challenge per day) but can be achieved in an ambitious weekend if the student makes time and is motivated. A challenging, tough-love approach is mitigated by a relentless sense of humor with the goal of abolishing bad social habits and inspiring a new “big-picture” outlook on fledgling creative ventures.Jamie Benson, an artist and entrepreneur himself, has 10 years experience working in public relations, as well as successfully promoting his own art. He understands what this creative demographic requires in order to revolutionize their digital empires. Those taking this course will be dared to better stand out in their respective fields and given the tools to more fully express the immense value they contribute to society.Who this course is for:This course is designed for anyone with a beginning to intermediate understanding of Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. If you're a creative type that casually posts online but wants to look more professional and actively cultivate a larger audience, this course is for you. Whether you are completely new to these platforms or have been posting for years, this course will help you
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Maximize your presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in 3 easy steps
Construct posts that get more likes, shares, comments and followers
Interact with a network of power players in your industry
Live-post with ease
Overcome the algorithms that are keeping you down
Leverage your writing to build trust and better influence your audience
Galvanize an (even small) audience to do the things you want them to do
Wield the full power of Facebook groups and Twitter lists
Overcome the overwhelm of social data and advertising
This course is designed for anyone with a beginning to intermediate understanding of Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. If you're a creative type that casually posts online but wants to look more professional and actively cultivate a larger audience, this course is for you. Whether you are completely new to these platforms or have been posting for years, this course will help you
Do not take this course if you are a social media marketing professional
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Social Media
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The Psychology of Social Media
3 lectures13:49Toxic Social HabitsSocial media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Emotional Hurdles Artists Have with Social MediaTo fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.EXERCISE: Cure the "I Don't Have Time" SyndromeI explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.
The Psychology of Social Media
3 lectures13:49Toxic Social HabitsSocial media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Emotional Hurdles Artists Have with Social MediaTo fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.EXERCISE: Cure the "I Don't Have Time" SyndromeI explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.Toxic Social HabitsSocial media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Toxic Social HabitsSocial media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Toxic Social HabitsSocial media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Toxic Social HabitsSocial media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Social media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Social media has a bad rap. In this lesson we identify the most hated behaviors online so that we may distance ourselves from them.Emotional Hurdles Artists Have with Social MediaTo fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.Emotional Hurdles Artists Have with Social MediaTo fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.Emotional Hurdles Artists Have with Social MediaTo fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.Emotional Hurdles Artists Have with Social MediaTo fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.To fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.To fully embrace the power of social, we need to confront the most common fears creatives suffer from, and knock them out of the water.EXERCISE: Cure the "I Don't Have Time" SyndromeI explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.EXERCISE: Cure the "I Don't Have Time" SyndromeI explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.EXERCISE: Cure the "I Don't Have Time" SyndromeI explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.EXERCISE: Cure the "I Don't Have Time" SyndromeI explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.I explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.I explain the “Coffee Line Challenge”. You execute the challenge.
The Proven Potential of Social Media
1 lecture01:45EXERCISE: Make a CommitmentIt's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.Quiz 1
The Proven Potential of Social Media
1 lecture01:45EXERCISE: Make a CommitmentIt's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.Quiz 1EXERCISE: Make a CommitmentIt's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.EXERCISE: Make a CommitmentIt's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.EXERCISE: Make a CommitmentIt's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.EXERCISE: Make a CommitmentIt's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.It's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.It's time to hold yourself accountable for the results you're going to achieve. Together, we'll select some goals and deadlines to deliver on.Quiz 1Quiz 1Quiz 1Quiz 1
Fix Your Most Common Mistakes
6 lectures29:32Six Weapons of InfluenceLearn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.MISTAKE #1 Broadcasting About Yourself, OnlyThis is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.MISTAKE #2 Not Putting Your Audience FirstLearn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.MISTAKE #3 Long Gaps Between PostsMISTAKE #4: Not Tagging Properly / MISTAKE #5: Being UnresponsiveLearn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.MISTAKE #6 Abusing HashtagsQuiz 2
Fix Your Most Common Mistakes.
6 lectures29:32Six Weapons of InfluenceLearn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.MISTAKE #1 Broadcasting About Yourself, OnlyThis is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.MISTAKE #2 Not Putting Your Audience FirstLearn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.MISTAKE #3 Long Gaps Between PostsMISTAKE #4: Not Tagging Properly / MISTAKE #5: Being UnresponsiveLearn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.MISTAKE #6 Abusing HashtagsQuiz 2Six Weapons of InfluenceLearn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.Six Weapons of InfluenceLearn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.Six Weapons of InfluenceLearn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.Six Weapons of InfluenceLearn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.Learn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.Learn the six reasons people become influential and how you can implement them via social media.MISTAKE #1 Broadcasting About Yourself, OnlyThis is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.MISTAKE #1 Broadcasting About Yourself, OnlyThis is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.MISTAKE #1 Broadcasting About Yourself, OnlyThis is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.MISTAKE #1 Broadcasting About Yourself, OnlyThis is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.This is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.This is the first instinct many have and it is completely wrong. Here you'll learn the formula I use to combat most social media algorithms.MISTAKE #2 Not Putting Your Audience FirstLearn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.MISTAKE #2 Not Putting Your Audience FirstLearn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.MISTAKE #2 Not Putting Your Audience FirstLearn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.MISTAKE #2 Not Putting Your Audience FirstLearn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.Learn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.Learn how to place your value upfront in every post , clearly demonstrating how what you do solves the problems your audience may encounter.MISTAKE #3 Long Gaps Between PostsMISTAKE #3 Long Gaps Between PostsMISTAKE #3 Long Gaps Between PostsMISTAKE #3 Long Gaps Between PostsMISTAKE #4: Not Tagging Properly / MISTAKE #5: Being UnresponsiveLearn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.MISTAKE #4: Not Tagging Properly / MISTAKE #5: Being UnresponsiveLearn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.MISTAKE #4: Not Tagging Properly / MISTAKE #5: Being UnresponsiveLearn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.MISTAKE #4: Not Tagging Properly / MISTAKE #5: Being UnresponsiveLearn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.Learn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts.Learn how to organically and authentically tag other pages in order to dramatically expand the reach and impact of your posts performing types of posts in order to make you more effective in a shorter amount of time online.Try a Live PostHere's how to structure a live post. And now, you're going to try it, in real time. Try a Live PostHere's how to structure a live post. And now, you're going to try it, in real time. Try a Live Post...
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Have profiles on one or all three of the following platforms: Facebook (personal or business) Twitter, (Instagram and Linked In are optional, extra credit)
Have a deep, driving desire to become more than a day job
Have a good sense of humor
