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Celebrating National Donut Day

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We’re celebrating National Donut Day! In all honesty, we don’t need a national holiday to grab a donut or two. We love donuts. 

We’re very lucky to live within biking distance to a Dunkin location.  We treat ourselves to donuts every so often and love all the different donut shops we have access to locally and all the different types of donuts. I think my favorite may be Krispy Kreme‘s glazed, while Rex’s is probably Duck Donuts, and Bella’s is most likely Dunkin’. 

Believe it or not, this isn’t a new holiday. National Doughnut Day started in 1938 as a fundraiser for Chicago’s The Salvation Army. Their goal was to help those in need during the Great Depression and to honor The Salvation Army “Lassies” of World War I, who served doughnuts to soldiers. There’s even an entire website dedicated to the day: Donut Day USA. Pretty wild, isn’t it?

Want more donut history? You’ll probably enjoy this donut history lesson, too.

Celebrating National Donut Day

We stopped by our local Dunkin’ and grabbed some tasty beverages and treats. Bella got a Frozen Hot Chocolate and Rex got a Caramel Frappe. I really wish they had coconut milk and a better selection of non-dairy choices but we made due. Of course, we snagged some donuts, too. 

Don’t they look delicious? We had a great day and enjoyed our time together making sweet memories. It’s the little things that end up being the big things in life.

Did you celebrate National Donut Day? What did you do to celebrate? What kinds of donuts are your favorite? Let me know! 

Celebrate National Donut Day with Dunkin Donuts!

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This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Dunkin’ Donuts

National Donut Day is right around the corner!

My kids love Dunkin’ Donuts, and if I’m being honest, I always have. When we lived in South Florida we had a Dunkin’ right down the street from us. We could walk there if we wanted to and often, as a teenager, my friends and I did.

Raising my kids in the same home I grew up in, they grew to love how close the local Dunkin’ was, and how it was occasionally a treat on the weekends for breakfast.

Much to our delight, our current home in North Carolina is also located quite close to a Dunkin’ Donuts store as well. We could easily ride our bikes there – and that’s something we should probably consider doing if I take into account how often the kids ask for donuts on the weekends! 

National Donut Day

Friday, June 1st is #NationalDonutDay. The perfect way to end the week, if you ask me. I’m collaborating with Dunkin’ Donuts on National Donut Day to make sure everyone gets a chance to celebrate by grabbing their favorite Dunkin’ beverage and a FREE classic Dunkin’ donut!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Are you ready for #NationalDonutDay, June 1st? We’re getting the party started early! 🍩We’re happy to collaborate with @DunkinDonuts to give away 2 gift-cards! To enter, follow along, drop a comment below and tag a friend who’d like some donuts, too! (Giveaway open to U.S. Residents Only – Deadline to enter is May 31st @ midnight eastern) . 🍩 Best of all, we can all score yummy donuts! On National Donut Day, with the purchase of any beverage, you’ll get a FREE classic donut all day on June 1 (while supplies last) 🎀 . . . . #NCBloggger #NC #SouthernBlogger #FoodBlogger #LifestyleBlogger #TravelBlogger #RaleighBlogger #DIYBlogger #BeautyBlogger #StyleBlogger #StreetStyleBlogger #FashionBlogger #Blog #Blogger #Bloggerlife #BlogLife #BloggerStyle #BrandInfluencers #CLTBlogger #Donuts #Doughnuts #Donut #Doughnut

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Plus a few other NC bloggers are participating, too. They’re already enjoying their donuts and it’s been fun to follow along and see what everyone’s choosing.

Dunkin’ Donuts Giftcard Giveaway

If you love Dunkin’ as much as we do. Make sure you take a moment to enter the fun giveaway I’m hosting over on Instagram. Take a moment to swing by and enter for a chance to win a Dunkin Donuts gift card that you can use anytime – not just on National Donut Day.

Red Bull Chooses NC to Launch New Organics Line

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I love organic food and drink. It’s true! I strive to go buy organic whenever I can. It’s so important to me as a mom that my kids get the healthiest options whenever possible. So I was really pleased to get a box of Red Bull’s Organics, their new sodas. What a treat! 

The kids couldn’t wait to try them and were debating over how we were going to split them up. In the end, we all had a little bit of each. For me, my favorites were the Lemon and the Ginger. The kids like Cola the best. 

Red Bull Chooses NC to Launch New Organics Line

I’m thrilled to share that Red Bull has chosen North Carolinians to be some of the first to try their new line of organic beverages. North Carolina, with its bustling food scene and appreciation for craft beverages, has proven to be the perfect place to launch Red Bull’s new organic sodas.

The new line, ORGANICS by Red Bull, is a range of premium organic refreshment beverages made with ingredients from natural sources. They’ll be available as of April 2, 2018, where Red Bull is sold in North Carolina, from Raleigh to Winston-Salem to Wilmington as well as through Amazon.com.

The Official Red Bull Organics Launch Party

Some of my local blogging friends also got a preview and, like me, are sharing the invitation to the launch party. It’s going to be fun!  

The Organics By Red Bull Flavors Are:

  • Simply Cola – Not your average cola, this not-so-sweet caffeinated soda is derived from multiple plant extracts like kola nut, ginger, and cinnamon. It’s 32 mg of caffeine that comes from organic coffee beans harvested on plantations from all over the world.
  • Bitter Lemon – The refreshingly tart flavor of this caffeine-free soda comes from citrus extracts and organic lemon juice concentrate complemented by an herbal bitterness derived from plant extracts.
  • Ginger Ale – Thanks to ingredients from ginger extracts and zesty organic lemon juice concentrate this caffeine-free is as aromatic as it is tasty.
  • Tonic Water – The distinctive, light taste of this caffeine-free Tonic Water comes from a thoughtfully balanced blend of lemon and lime notes and a little herbal bitterness from plant extracts. The well-balanced sweet and sour taste is tart and dry.

You’re Invited! Save the Date –

If you missed the first event, there’s still time to get in on the fun. Save the date! On April 10th from 6-9, Organics by Red Bull will host Sam Jones for a free whole hog BBQ event. In addition to delicious BBQ, you’ll be sipping on cocktails from the Cocktail Bandits featuring the Organics by Red Bull sodas – and tasty sides by PoshNosh Catering. The event will be open to all, at Whitaker and Atlantic but you must RSVP to attend.

RSVP if you’re interested in attending this upcoming sure-to-be-fun event with your fellow NC Bloggers.

To see more of the types of events we partner with brands on, check out all our campaigns, and events.

Hello from Blog Life University 2017

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I’m spending the latter part of this week at the 2017 Blog Life University Conference and I can’t wait to share all the key takeaways from the conference with you later, right here on the blog.

If we met at the conference, welcome! I’m a blogger just like you. I’ve been blogging since 1997 and I’m really excited to share my passion with you the NC Blogger Network. 

If you love blogging as much as I do, and you love connecting with other blog bosses just like you, then you’re going to love the NC Blogger Network. 

Whether you’re a fashionista or a foodie, new to blogging or a veteran, NC Blogger Network’s got something for everyone – and for every type of blogger. I look forward to welcoming you to our community! We’ve got what you need to succeed. 

Blog Life University 2017 Attendees – Grab Your Discount!

It’s all about building community and connecting with your tribes, you know, like minded-bloggers, so I’d love to offer you a discount on our annual membership. Use code BLOGLIFEU now through Monday, 9/25 and get $10 off our annual membership. 

About The NC Blogger Network

NC Blogger Network is North Carolina’s premier community for bloggers. We bring bloggers together for events, education, networking and paid opportunities working with relevant brands! Membership to the NC Blogger Network is based on an annual subscription.

Our goal at the NC Blogger Network is to create a strong state-wide community of bloggers working together to support and encourage each other through our network. It is also our goal to provide our members with paid opportunities working with brands they know and love.

About Blog Life University 2017 and What We’ll Be Sharing 

Blog Life University 2017 is THE Conference to Learn How to Take Your Blog from Hobby to Business.

These speakers are experts in their fields and ready to share with you their secrets to success. Scroll down to read about each session – you definitely don’t want to miss!

Thursday, September 21, 2017

  • 9:00 – 9:15 am – Welcome with Melissa Llado
  • 9:15 – 10:15 am – Getting Paid What Your Worth Through Working With Brands by Jenny Melrose
  • 10:15 – 11:15 am – Organizing Your Day for Maximum Productivity with Aaronica Cole
  • 11:15 – 11:30 am – BREAK
  • 11:30 – 12:30 pm – Expanding Your Reach With Podcasting by Nicole Culver
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm – LUNCH
  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Make Your Photos POP Without Breaking the Bank by Tiffany Dahle
  • 2:30 – 3:30 pm – Jumping Into Videography WithOUT the Fancy Equipment by Christina Patterson
  • 3:30 – 4:00 pm – BREAK
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Grow Your List to Maximize Your Income with Kirsten Thompson
  • 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Closing Remarks with Melissa Llado

Friday, September 22, 2017

  • 9:00 – 9:15 am – Welcome with Melissa Llado
  • 9:15 – 10:15 am – Massively Grow Facebook to New Heights with Rachel Miller
  • 10:15 – 11:15 am – Pin It and Win It…Traffic That Is with Cynthia Rusincovitch
  • 11:15 – 11:30 am – BREAK
  • 11:30 – 12:30 pm – The Art of Affiliate Marketing with Dollie Freeman
  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm – LUNCH
  • 12:00 – 6:00 pm – Brand Expo Open
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Protecting Your Financial Future- Creating a Business Budget with Iyanna Vaughn
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm – Building Abundance Through Product Launches with Becky Mansfield
  • 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Closing

Blog Life University 2017’s Sessions and Speakers

  • Jenny Melrose takes you behind the scenes of working directly with brands to increase your sponsored post rates.
  • Becky Mansfield is sharing all about launching a product successfully to increase your income.
  • Melissa Crenshaw Llado will walk you through adding income through an online store.
  • Aaronica Bell Cole knows all about increasing your hourly rate by maximizing your productivity and she’s sharing all of her secrets with us!
  • NC Blogger Network member, Tiffany Dahle, takes amazing photos and she’s going to show you how to take gorgeous pictures without spending tons of money on expensive equipment.
  • Beloved Women with Christina Patterson started her video blogging with just her phone and she’s going to show you all of her tips and tricks to getting started with video easily.
  • Nicole Culver is all about increasing your reach with podcasting…growing your audience will bring in more income and she’s going to show you how.
  • Cynthia Rusincovitch is sharing her secrets to building and organizing your email list for maximum return on investment.
  • Rachel Miller is a guru at growing your business through Facebook and she’s diving deep with massively growing your Facebook page.
  • Dollie Freeman knows how to boost your affiliate commissions even if you’ve never done affiliates before…learn the ART of affiliate marketing to substantially increase your income.
  • Iyanna Vaughn is going to wrap up the conference by showing you HOW to protect your financial future and organize your blogging finances so you can reap the rewards of growing your online business.

Let’s Keep In Touch

I look forward to connecting with you, welcoming you to the NC Blogger Network and I hope you’ll stay tuned for those session recaps and key takeaways. 

Don’t Confuse your Community with Social Media Acronyms

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You’re at your desk, a cup of coffee in hand and you’re ready to start your day. You can’t wait! Soon, you’ll be representing your brand across various social networks. The first order of business on your list today is to begin reading some of those great social media blogs that were suggested to you by your friends and followers. You open up your RSS reader, dive in, and suddenly realize within the first few paragraphs about CRM, sCRM, ROI and KPI that you’re overwhelmed by all these acronyms. What the heck do they mean and how can you focus on the point of the article if you have to keep stopping to look them up?

Keep It Simple

It happens. Sometimes professionals forget that not everyone in their audience knows exactly what they know. This isn’t exclusive to social media either. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, every industry has its own terminologies and they can be quite confusing at times. Therefore, when setting out to share industry-related knowledge across your social networks consider keeping it simple. Think the KISS method = keep it super simple.

It doesn’t matter what social network you’re on or if you’re writing for the corporate blog, consider that on any given day your audience might range from someone who’s learning about your brand for the very first time to the industry insider who’s considered an influencer. You want to build a community based on your brand. Doing so means not only talking with others in your industry but perhaps educating consumers as well. If you want to use acronyms, instead of assuming that everyone knows what you’re talking about, explain exactly what each acronym means the first time you use it. The same goes for industry terminology too. Don’t get caught up in technical jargon. You don’t need it to present yourself as a thought leader and you may find yourself alienating part of your community if you don’t take the time to educate and inform when necessary.

Become A Resource 

If you find yourself using acronyms and industry terms quite a bit, think about creating a glossary post on your corporate blog that can be used as a resource within your community. You can link back to it and reference it as needed. Plus, one of the best parts about creating it on your own site is that you’ll have the ability to update it as needed. You may even want to take it a step further and create a white paper that others can download and share.

About Those Social Media Acronyms

Because social media terminology is ever-evolving, like social media itself, it would be quite an undertaking to try to list every single social media term. I also didn’t want you to walk away without anything, though. So, here are a few of the popular social media acronyms and what they mean. Again, this isn’t a definitive list but rather a few of the more popular terms I thought you’d like to know:

  • B2B: Business to business
  • B2C: Business to consumer
  • CGM: Consumer-generated media
  • CMS: Content management system
  • CPA: Cost per action
  • CPC: Cost per click
  • CR: Conversion rate
  • CRM: Customer relationship management
  • CSS: Cascading style sheet
  • CTR: Click-through rate
  • DM: Direct message
  • ERP: Enterprise resource planning
  • FB: Facebook
  • FF: Follow Friday
  • HT: Hat tip
  • IG: Instagram
  • KPI: Key performance indicators
  • PM: Private Message
  • QR Code: Quick response code
  • ROI: Return on investment
  • ROR: Return on relationship
  • RSS: Real simple syndication
  • RT: ReTweet
  • SCRM: Social customer relationship management
  • SEM: Search engine marketing
  • SEO: Search engine optimization
  • SERP: Search engine result page
  • SM: Social media
  • SMB: Small and Medium business
  • SMM: Social media marketing
  • TOS: Terms of service
  • UGC: User-generated content
  • URL: Uniform resource locator

You can also check out Aaron Friedman’s Digital and Social Media Acronyms post at Digital Highrise for a more detailed list.

Remember, your goal is to keep your community engaged, enchanted, and educated about your brand, so make things easy to understand. Looking to learn more? Read all my How To posts.

Do you find technical jargon, acronyms, and industry terminology distracting when reading articles or trying to follow conversations? Are you using them yourself? What popular acronyms am I missing? Please let me know in the comments below.

 

Help Carolina Locals During the One Warm Coat Drive

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One Warm Coat Drive

Hey friends! I’m a big fan of getting involved at a local level so this year, one of the non-profit organizations I’m on the board for is encouraging everyone who can to donate a new or gently used coat this Winter. 

Why Coats? 

Health experts report that even a 2-degree drop in body temperature results in reduced heart rate, loss of coordination, and confusion. Adults cannot work effectively and children find it difficult to learn. For most, a warm coat solves the problem. But, for the nearly 15% of Americans living in poverty, a warm winter coat is a budget “extra.”

Did you know?

  • 15% of seniors live in poverty
  • 3.5 million people experience homelessness each year
  • One in five children is living in poverty

You Can Help Carolina Locals During the One Warm Coat Drive

Gateway Western Carteret Community Alliance and the Crystal Coast Christmas Festival have teamed up with One Warm Coat this holiday season to help our local community members in need. This is such a sweet way to help someone in need, right here in our community, this holiday season. 

You can donate a new or gently used coat during the Festival (Dec 2 – 11) and your contributions will go to a local domestic violence center and a local homeless shelter.

You can also bring in canned goods as well, contributions will also go to our local shelters.

Cans and One Warm Coat Drive and Drop Off Location: 

The Market At Cedar Point
1046 Cedar Point Blvd
Cedar Point, North Carolina

For more info call (910) 330-7937 or (252) 285-6606

About One Warm Coat

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One Warm Coat works to provide a free, warm coat to any person in need. We encourage people to keep others warm by donating a new or gently used coat.

One Warm Coat is a national non-profit organization that assists in the donation of coats. We help individuals, groups, companies and organizations across the country collect coats and deliver them to local agencies that distribute them free, to people in need.

Key Facts and Figures

WHAT THEY DO ANNUALLY

Support over 3,000 Coat Drive Ambassadors by:

  • Providing free instructions, materials, tools and resources
  • Hosting and maintain a searchable database of coat drive events across North America

Assist community nonprofit agencies by:

  • Listing them on their searchable database
  • Assisting them in receiving needed coats

Work with business and brands to:

  • Engage employees and customers in giving warmth
  • Develop and support marketing goals and initiatives

WHAT THEY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED

They have focused on one specific need for 22 years allowing us to:

  • Support more than 20,000 coat drives to date
  • Expand to support coat drives held in all 50 states & 10 countries
  • Collect over four million coats providing over four million people with warmth

Keep their expenses low (with an average cost of .50 per coat) allowing them to:

  • Use our funds efficiently with 95% of every $1 supporting our programs
  • Provided over 300,000 children with new coats of their own

If you have gently used coats and jackets you’re no longer using or no longer need, please pass them on to someone who desperately needs them this Christmas. You can drop them off now through December 11th. 

Thanks in advance! 

A Cardinal on the Crystal Coast

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Moving to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast has given the kids and I so many more opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife, especially birds like the Cardinal. All along the Crystal Coast, there are great places for bird watching and if you have a bird feeder like we do, you already know this!

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Gorgeous Cardinal perched on a black metal bar during Winter. © Chris Chow

The Cardinal is One of Our Favorites

One of our local favorites is the Cardinal. It also happens to be North Carolina’s state bird. Did you know they’re also known as cardinal-grosbeaks and cardinal-buntings? The sexes usually have distinctive appearances with males being bright red, like the one above, and females being a rusty brown.

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Beautiful Cardinal enjoying a little Winter weather in Swansboro, NC.

The kids’ dad snapped the photo above on his phone from the window while he was in Swansboro. It was a brisk Winter morning but the birds don’t seem to mind at all. Of course, we do notice a whole lot of activity at the feeders during the Winter, most likely because it’s harder to find seeds and berries.

Have you ever wondered what a Cardinal sounds like? You can listen to a Cardinal’s song right here. Enjoy!

Inviting Cardinals to Your Yard

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The perfect moment when a female Cardinal takes flight. © Elvis Bueno

If you’d like to encourage Cardinals to visit your backyard, you can help by supplying some of their favorites like seeds, insects (you can buy mealworms), and berries. That’s what we do. Their diet is quite varied. Most home and garden stores will have a wide variety of seed selections perfect for Cardinals. 

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Female Cardinal perched on a tree branch. © Ryan Tasto

Our favorite place to shop for all things bird-related, including seed, is a sweet little shop in Atlantic Beach that acts as a dual purpose store. It’s Kites Unlimited and Bird Stuff, etc. That’s literally the name!

I love that store so much and so do my kids. We’ve been popping in there since we moved here in 2012 and we still enjoy stopping in whenever we’re in Atlantic Beach. It’s one of those stores where there’s always something new to see and they’re so knowledgable about birds. 

Kites Unlimited and Bird Stuff, Etc.
1010 W Fort Macon Rd
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512

(252) 247-7011

What’s your favorite bird? Is it one that’s local to you? Kick off the conversation in the comments. 

Social Media for Your Small Business

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Hey, friends! If you’ve been wanting to learn how to use social media for your small business I’ve got a great schedule of FREE workshops and classes for you. You’re going to learn how you can use social networks to your advantage! These workshops are must-have resources if you’re interested in getting started, or have the desire to learn more about Social Media Marketing and content creation.

The Social Media and Digital Marketing Course Line Up

LinkedIn Workshop

  • LinkedIn For Your Business (Feb 3)
    • LinkedIn is the social networking resource for professionals and an instrumental tool in developing your personal brand and creating an online identity for your organization. Use LinkedIn to promote your business, share employment opportunities, identify new employees, increase sales and more. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of LinkedIn: how to sign up, build your profile and connect with other professionals, reach out to new contacts, make introductions, contribute to ongoing discussion groups and get advice on how to use recommendations to showcase your skills and build your reputation.

Facebook Workshops

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  • Facebook For Business – Intro (Mar 09)
    • This workshop is aimed at small business owners interested in creating a Facebook page. We’ll cover why a Facebook page is important vs. using a personal Facebook profile for business, how your page works, and all the settings to get your page up and running by the end of the workshop. Taking the Social Media Marketing Workshop is highly recommended prior to attending this workshop. Attendees must have a personal Facebook profile already created and in use prior to taking this course, and understanding of your industry category (retail, non-profit, etc.) and what you’d like to name your business page. Additionally, you’ll need to bring a digital copy of your business logo, 5 large digital photos (bright and colorful pictures work best).
  • Facebook For Business – Intermediate (Mar 30)
    • This workshop is aimed at small business owners that have a Facebook page in place and could use a deeper understanding of how to use their page. We’ll review set-up best practices, dive into posting do’s and don’ts, how to use hashtags, social media policies and terms of use, as well as content creation. Taking the Social Media Marketing Workshop is highly recommended prior to attending this workshop. Attendees must have a personal Facebook profile already created and in use prior to taking this course, and understanding of your industry. Additionally, you’ll need to bring a digital copy of your business logo and 5 large digital photos (bright and colorful pictures work best).
  • Facebook For Business – Advanced (Apr 13) 
    • This workshop is aimed at small business owners that have a Facebook page in place and could use a deeper understanding of how to market more effectively. We’ll cover the basics of Facebook Ads, insights, demographics and data mining, content scheduling, and creation, along with scheduling features and monitoring tools. Learn how to effectively and efficiently manage your Facebook page and community. Taking the Social Media Marketing Workshop and Facebook Intermediate Workshop is highly recommended prior to attending this workshop. Attendees will need to have a Business Facebook page already fully set up with 35 or more fans, 5 bright and colorful digital pictures to use for posts, and knowledge of Facebook page management basics.

Blogging Workshop

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  • Blogging For Business (May 4)
    • Learn why your business should have a blog as part of your website, how to find content to blog about, and how to promote your blog.

Website Optimization and SEO Workshop

  • Website Optimization (May 11)
    • This workshop is aimed at small business owners interested in learning more about Website Optimization and SEO, keywords, optimizing your site, and your pages.

All workshops and courses take place in the Wayne West Building at:

Carteret Community College
3615 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
  

How to Register for Social Media for Small Business Workshops

To register for upcoming digital marketing and social media classes, click the links in the descriptions above, or visit the Carteret Community College Small Business Center, or call Amber Buster at (252) 222-6361 Wanda W. Bennett at (252) 222-6127.

Missed the Class or Prefer One on One Training?

If you’re reading this post after my workshops are over. No worries, I’d still love to help you. YGive me a call (252) 226-0885, and we’ll schedule some time together based on your needs. 

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DayngrZone Media Expands to Work with Bloggers and Brands

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I’m so excited to finally share my big news with you! Did you know North Carolina has its own Blogger Network? Founded in the summer 2014, the NC Blogger Network {NCBN} was created as a way to unite North Carolina based bloggers and help them build a better blogging community.

I’m proud to announce that I’ve taken ownership of NC Blogger Network and look forward to helping the community grow. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about blogging or join the thriving and active community, check out NC Blogger Network. NCBN provides education, sponsored campaigns, networking events, and conferences for members.

Expanding our Agency – The Big Benefit For You

If you’re already working with me through DayngrZone Media, my network just grew that much larger. If you’ve been looking to promote your business, product or brand throughout North Carolina, NCBN provides the perfect opportunity to do so. NCBN offers a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

The North Carolina Blogger Network’s bloggers are seasoned bloggers covering lifestyle topics such as the fashion, beauty, parenting, health, wellness, food, travel and tourism niches – and their audience is far-reaching.

If you’re a blogger, (or know one) or you’re interested in getting started blogging, you can join through the end of September using our discount code, and receive a 10% discount off membership. Just contact me and I’ll send you the code.

The East Coast NC Lifestyle Brand

Another exciting addition to our portfolio is the East Coast NC (ECNC) lifestyle brand. Through it we have a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities available as well. When you team up with DayngrZone Media, you also have the power of these two brands to choose from.

I’m thrilled to head up the NCBN team as well as the team at ECNC, and I look forward to all the big changes ahead and ways to better serve you!  

Work with DayngrZone Media

Interested in Working with Us?

If you’re interested in having me find the right blogger for your brand, I’d love to help! If you’re more interested in digital marketing, advertising, design or social media for your business, contact me and let’s get started.  I’d love to discuss what I have to offer and how I can help you.

Free Marketing Resources

Whether you’re ready to work with me or not, I’ve got plenty of FREE marketing resources here on our website, and on my Twitter account and Facebook page. Pick your favorite place to follow along and enjoy!

Thank You

Thanks so much for being a part of my network. I look forward to working with you and hearing from you soon!

Social Media Isn’t One Size Fits All

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If you’re new to social media and social networks, you might have the urge to copy what everyone else is doing. As tempting as it is, let me stress, social media isn’t one size fits all.

There are plenty of articles and case studies showing you which brands are getting it right and how they’re doing it. Heck, I’ve even written about a few and shared my social media best practices. Should you even bother reading them? Absolutely! Just remember that like you, your business and brand has its unique qualities, and your social media strategy should reflect that.

Make It Your Own

Follow your favorite brands. Ask questions. Go ahead and read all those “How To” and “Best Of” posts. Then, take the social media tips and suggestions that resonate with you for your brand, and apply them as needed. But don’t stop there. See what works best and skip the rest. If your community isn’t online at 6 AM like someone else’s, it’s not going to make much sense to post at that time. Copying someone else’s social media plan isn’t exactly the best strategy.

Do Your Homework

Do your homework and find out who your target market is. For example, check your Facebook Page’s “Insights” and see when your community is online, what posts do they interact and engage with the most, and what type of content keeps them coming back for more. Once you know these basics, you can begin to start to build the foundation for your social media strategy.

Do you have a social media marketing strategy for your business? If not, what’s holding you back? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Interested in digital or social media marketing for your business? DayngrZone Media is a digital marketing boutique in NC, specializing in marketing, advertising, website design and development and social media.