Social Media Breakfasts Result in Quality Content and New Friendships
When thinking of ways to do community outreach, beyond digital means for my new client, SOCO and the OC Mix, I decided to put together two of my favorite things: Social Media and Breakfast. Thus was born the first SOCO Social Media Breakfast, a collaborative gathering of social media managers, influencers, creatives and SOCO super fans.
The idea was to gather like-minded people to share tips and tricks about social media, bring questions to the table and network.
What happened was so much more - it was a creative burst of energy. Not only were new personal connections made but also awesome collaborative photos!
During our first meeting, Portola Coffee donated coffee to fuel our creativity. We also got a sneak preview of their partnership with Mr. Holmes Bakehouse.
Photo by Kait McKay
Collab upon collab! This photo was taken by Stephanie Lin, who had just opened the shop Kestan at SOCO and the OC Mix. Fashion blogger Ashley models a Kestan top and bracelets, AND a cup of Portola coffee.
Photo by Stephanie Lin
Shortly after that November meeting, I scheduled a December breakfast, not even a month afterward since I knew the holidays would be hectic for everyone. While most of the original attendees did not make it, we had a new photographer join us and staffers from Travel Costa Mesa. December's meeting was short and sweet and yet super productive. I just needed to get the group together to keep the momentum going.
We even got Travel Costa Mesa's Social Media Manager, a photographer herself, model for us!
Photo by Kait McKay
Naturally, she turned the cameras on one of our other photographers and captured this.
Photo by Mackenna Waterhouse
We also produced some high-quality product shots, which we shared with the shops that lent us their items.
Photo by Skye Schmidt
The social media breakfasts will continue into the new year. In fact, we already had a meeting this month! But you'll have to check out marcietaylor.com to see what happened and see more photos.
Read a longer version of this post with more photos here > https://www.marcietaylor.com/2018/01/30/creative-inspiration-abounds-monthly-social-media-breakfast/
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6 年Laura Raitt
Creative ? Writer ? Designer ? Advocacy ? Arts
6 年I'm proud of you and for you Marcie Taylor! Wish I could be a part of it, it sounds inspiring and fun. Wish I still lived in Orange County. :)
Digital Transformer | Brand Builder | Storyteller
6 年Awesome idea!! I want to join in!!
Creative. Social. Nerd. | Connector | Shenanigator
6 年I want to come!
Strategic Digital Marketer | Specializing in Social Media Management, Influencer Relations, and Creative Content Development
6 年This is a neat idea! Thanks for sharing how it came about.