A party is not a party without Social Media, right? YES!  How will you plan your social party (online and offline) on June 30, 2013?

I know, I know everyday is a Social Media Day party -for me, for you and for millions (or should I say billions) of people and business’ around the world.  But, when there is a Proclamation dedicated special to social media- I’m psyched, excited and want to be in the know.

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about this same subject and as the official date get’s closer and closer it prompted to me to do some research about how Social Media Day 2013 is being celebrated, cultivated and flat out used as a promotional vehicle for business.

SPOTLIGHTING bloggers who are writing about Social Media Day 2013 and our mutual desire to spread the word. Thank you Mr. & Miss fellow bloggers!

IN THE NEWS…..READ ALL ABOUT IT …READ ALL ABOUT IT…

DETROIT CBS Local

SOCIAL STATE here the buzz & become a part of it

FACE 2 SCREEN

YOU NEED PUBLIC RELATIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA SURROUNDS US it’s everywhere

DIGITAL HOLLYWOOD CONTENT SUMMIT

SOCIAL MEDIA DAY TUNIS

SOCIALLY YOUR VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Creative Ideas for Social Media Day 2013 currently in action:

As I continued my research of great ideas to plan for this day I came across SOCIAL SOLUTIONS COLLECTIVE  full of creative ideas and plans are currently underway.  Tweetchats, Google Hangouts, Facebook Contest, Online Scavenger Hunts and the list goes on.

How will you plan for this day to create your social media awareness prominently across your platforms?

Let’s try this:  Fill in the blank using the *comments section* to brainstorm ideas.  Please share your own and why not use another’s to add to your own plans.  Here is some questions to tap into your creative side:

• One thing I could do across my platforms on Social Media Day 2013 to promote other’s is _____________________

• One thing I could do across my platforms on Social Media Day 2013 to promote my business is _____________________

• Which one platform do I not find as much time to curate that I could dedicate to this day__________________

• I have been ignoring some followers, connections etc. I will acknowledge/promote at least __________ of my connections and only focus on them throughout the day.

• I will research online volunteer opportunities for a cause I enjoy and dedicate this day to doing just that.

• I already use social media platforms (A, B or C) but I want to know how to use it at a more advanced level.  Which will you choose to learn more about on this day?

• I will do a self-audit of a couple social platforms and determine if I only post my own content (one person relationship) or if I interact regularly (building relationships) with people who have shown interest in me, my business, product or brand.

Mashable suggests initiating, planning and attending a meet-up.  Find out if one is already scheduled in an area near you using Mashable search cities tool.  This could be an opportunity to finally meet the face of the people you interact with online.  Great connecting opportunity.

Social Media Day 2013, June 30th

**Don’t forget to be the first in your professional network to initiate a Social Media Day 2013 proclamation in your city**

Comment please your ideas for celebrating Social Media Day 2013.  Sharing is Caring!________________________________________________________________________________________

Final Thought:

As a Social Virtual Assistant, these types of events are golden.  Virtual Assistant’s are golden in helping with the planning, inviting, organizing, promoting and overall assisting in helping with the to-do list of planning an event.  All this without having to provide benefits, office space, supplies or any of the other things that comes with full or part-time employees.

 CARLA DETER, Virtual Assistant/Owner

Owner/Virtual Assistant at Socially Your Virtual Assistant, Online Promotions, Social Media, Global