Community Manager Training Program Class of 2013!

It was no easy task, but we narrowed 35 applicants down to 12 program participants. We’re excited to announce our Community Manager Training Program Class of 2013! They have degrees from 10 different colleges + universities: We asked them, “Which …

Coming Soon…

We’re excited to unveil additional information about our Summer 2013 Community Manager Training & Placement Program in the coming weeks! We’ve got a great lineup of guest speakers, client projects and competitive social challenges that you won’t want to miss. …

Final Week to Apply!

From the Newsroom: MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – April 15, 2013 – Do you want to take your social media skills to the next level? Are you ready for in-depth, in-person, comprehensive training that will launch you to your next big gig? …

Meet Vine Magician Nick Mastodon!

(Click to play. Be sure to enable sound!) How does local “Vine Magician” Nick Mastodon make so many hilarious Vines? Read On. 1. Minneapolis, eh? Where specifically do you hail from? Do you find the people in this great state …

Klout Perks

On Friday, I received a fun surprise in my inbox: I was intrigued, so I signed into Klout (which I haven’t done in AGES) to see what this Perk was all about. Sure enough, there it was, waiting for me …

Social Media Placement Program

Are you struggling to find qualified, experienced, highly knowledgeable social media professionals? You’re not alone. The talent gap for top-notch social media and digital marketing talent is enormous. We’re here to solve that. The Social Lights® provides top social media talent …

Introducing…

The Social Lights® Community Manager Training & Certification Program! The Social Lights is proud to announce our Community Manager Training & Certification Program—an accelerated management training curriculum designed to groom the next generation of leaders for coveted social media positions …

What We’re Into Right Now…

1. Making websites do the Harlem Shake! Try it out: http://hsmaker.com/ Here’s one we did of our Clients page - http://bit.ly/WRPfxI  Clearly, our clients ROCK! 2. Creative use of the Vine app Behind-the-scenes glimpse at New York Fashion Week: 2 days to …

Meet Karly & Martha!

The Social Lights are excited to welcome two new Community Managers to the team! Meet Karly Wallack and Martha Kirby  Karly Wallack Karly is a student at the University of Minnesota studying Professional Strategic Communication. Her experience coordinating marketing efforts …

Social Media Trends 2013

From the radpidly increasing rate of smartphone adoption, to the rise of Instagram addicts, to the thousands who’ve just discovered Tumblr—we can already tell 2013 will be a big year for social and we’re excited! Here’s what we think lies …

The Social Lights’ Guide to New Year’s Eve

Last year we brought you Twin Cities highLIGHTS: A New Year’s Eve Guide to the Twin Cities. “From fashion tips to party planning advice, we’ve got you covered to ensure your end-of-the year celebration will be one to remember!” In this issue you …

A Very Social Soirée

It was beginning to look at LOT like Christmas on December 10 as The Social Lights and friends took to the streets of Uptown for a gathering full of holiday cheer! The snowy streets proved no match for those determined …