#SocialCafe 8.44 Chat Transcript

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/UinE0tNUvG

— Danielle Mamagona ‍♀️(@PokeyLuWho)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Holidays and Staying Current in Social Media 8.44 #chattingNow

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe Greetings, salutations, and felicitations. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Hey @Kathrynclang do you happen to have a #GettingToKnowYou question for us? :)#SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Hello #SocialCafe - I'm Kathryn - tweeting out from North Alabama where I ignite dreams, dare purpose living, and s… https://t.co/F8aKDg7wT2

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Hello @_TomGReid How are you? #SocialCafe https://t.co/c828vcj3Rx

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. #SocialCafe Thanks!

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

#Gettingtoknowyou with #SocialCafe - what is your favorite HALLOWEEN candy and is there a special way you have to e… https://t.co/AwDoMBOgg0

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe Weird day. Not over yet, so time to recover. Thanks for asking. Yours? #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Tonight: Holidays and Staying Current in Social Media 8.44 #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Wow - I'm sorry. I hope the recovering goes smoothly. We are hear for you here at #SocialCafe ;)Yes,… https://t.co/yyNeWu7PYV

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 Does the holiday season (or holidays in general) impact your usage of social media? Why or why not? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#GettingtoKnowYou with #SocialCafe - I LOVE candy corn, but I eat the top yellow, and then the bottom white, and then the center orange. :D

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q1 (rephrase) Do holidays impact your social media marketing? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A1 Yes, it means that I need to ensure there is balance without dropping any personal or business priorities. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

GTKY: Probably Reeses cups. Malted milk balls could be a close second. And anything gooey and caramelly and full of… https://t.co/iHG3ogFwMR

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Do you have a candy or treat you like that you only find easily around Halloween?#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A1) Not significantly. Sometimes use the slower times to clean up email or other accounts. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@Kathrynclang Not that comes to mind. I eat pretty much anything (in mass quantities) except for seafood. Will not… https://t.co/JwJD9DMiNM

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@_TomGReid I LOVE the mini Snickers - and they have to be frozen. :D#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q2 What ways do you keep your Twitter followers engaged during the holiday season? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q2 (rephrase) What about relationship building and engagement on social media? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

I don't know that I do anything particularly different. #SocialCafe https://t.co/UXuPRLLutk

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A2: You keep followers engaged by being interested and helpful in their holiday experiences.#SocialCafe https://t.co/RL5lAALM9T

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A2 When needed, I schedule tweets. That is a helpful process and then come back and check to provide responses to… https://t.co/7i11IQxuHc

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 Do you do anything different in your efforts in social media during the holidays? How so? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe I've only scheduled tweets once for a chat I was hosting and had to miss. It worked OK, but it seeme… https://t.co/3Dkhl7zBZ3

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q3 (rephrase) Anything different as a result of the holidays? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

#GettingToKnowYou I love Swedish fish. In fact, I am eating them now. Love your description of how you eat candy… https://t.co/zfhj02B8i6

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe A3: I haven't in the past, but I'm thinking this year I might do a 12 Days of Christmas giveaway a day.#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid Oh- I love those! Eventually (when we lived out in the country and they were hard to acquire) I found a… https://t.co/jfZ1ei6AMk

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A3 Yes, I pay particular attention to the needs of my family first and then the social media needs #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid That is probably pretty common, eh? And, without that, there may not be as much of a social media flow,… https://t.co/atks50qunz

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Ah - excellent advice @Kathrynclang Thank you :)#SocialCafe https://t.co/BodxZM0NUP

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A3) I am slowly concluding that I am a very boring person around the holidays. Maybe all year long. Uh-oh. A confid… https://t.co/jBvea9GRJ3

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Talk to the gummy bears!#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

I hear ya. Yes, it can definitely seem sterile. I get that.That is where the personal touch is always appreciat… https://t.co/v86Jzc7QcN

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 How do you make sure to keep balance between business and personal during holidays? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Nah, you boring? Nah ;). #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 (rephrase) What about balance (personal/professional) during holidays? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A4) So far a crisis in confidence and a boring person who is an unbalanced workaholic. Is this chat almost over?#SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0f0weL please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4 I ensure that I keep my priorities (and determine these priorities prior to the holiday season) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0f0weL please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A4: You find balance over the holidays when you make a plan, prep ahead, and then make the choice to settle into th… https://t.co/3egF5BIT6F

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe I do a pretty good job with priorities. So many of the are work related. Not sure if that qualifies… https://t.co/2cZl7Gu6WT

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q5 Do the efforts to keep balance work well? Why or why not? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A5: The key is not to try to keep balance but to be in the moment and enjoy them moment.#SocialCafe https://t.co/vn0zAiwCQp

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q5 (rephrase) Does that work for you? How so? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 Yes, the efforts to keep balance work but in all fairness I have been doing this for a while :) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

I like that plan, @Kathrynclang Great way to approach the holidays! Thanks for sharing ;) #SocialCafe https://t.co/iKNNhHclXJ

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang I always enjoy the moment I am in. Being in the present is the best present you can give yourself and… https://t.co/pNBx5pSrW9

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@Kathrynclang It also helps you engage in active listening. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Exactly - and what a wonderful way to put it. :D#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q6 Tips and tricks to tweeting on or during the holidays? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Great perspective, Kat - "in the moment..." "enjoy them" - encouraging#SocialCafe https://t.co/bkGlbse1K4

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 (rephrase) Tips or tricks that may help others? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Ah, yes! #SocialCafe https://t.co/pbqNJwiODh

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6: When tweeting during the holidays - make sure you enjoy what you're doing or don't do it. But if you aren't g… https://t.co/qSE02gVywE

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A6 Be true to yourself. Also, realize you are human and that is ok - you are a part of a group of humans ;) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang I agree - letting people know what is going on is so important and it helps to allow your clients, po… https://t.co/0w6VcKrFJf

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Hello folks. Caught wind of this chat. #SocialCafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello Hello Sean, thanks for joining us.How goes your evening?#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Glad to have you join us Sean! @RealSeanatello #SocialCafe https://t.co/IOtjiLEtIE

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 What are your plans for the upcoming holidays as it relates to social media usage? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 (rephrase) What’s up with this upcoming holiday season - any specifics? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe Right now, my plan is to keep on keeping on :D November means daily content and writing for all the… https://t.co/xqjq5VKCnS

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q7 What are your plans for the upcoming holidays as it relates to social media usage? #SocialCafe

— Da Vinci - #OperationGettingFiner2020(@YourLifeAfter25)

A7 To keep social media usage balanced ;) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang Goes great actually. Sorting acquaintances from friends, and I have way too many of the former than the latter. #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

A6) It is a good time to send personal greetings and maintain connections. Also make sure that you remember that no… https://t.co/3YeomehBkR

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A7: Which holidays do you mean: American Thanksgiving or Christmas et al? #SocialCafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello My dad always told me you are blessed if you can count your friends on one hand. :)#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@RealSeanatello @Kathrynclang Is that in Twitter, Facebook, or all your social media accounts?Maybe you could tur… https://t.co/LkCfBjr9kS

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Great advice, @_TomGReid :). #SocialCafe https://t.co/nsJD8cbLVO

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@RealSeanatello Welcome Sean! Always good to see you jump in. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q8 What other questions (or tips) do you have related to this topic? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q8 (rephrase) Any other questions (or tips) related to this topic? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7) I did make a note to myself today that I neded to lay out a plan to better use my email marketing this year. Th… https://t.co/ulf3T5DT8V

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A8: Plan for the holiday engagements and then enjoy the moment so you can go with the twists and turns that will sh… https://t.co/NR6nAFNGbc

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@Kathrynclang @RealSeanatello That sounds like quite a crowd. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Great idea. I need to revisit my plan in that area... Always nice to plan or re-plan (strategize). Thanks, Tom… https://t.co/YBZg8OCjKm

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q9 Finally, it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is .. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q9 (rephrase) Time for the #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A9 For my #ShamelessPlug it is .. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

My #ShamelessPlug for #SocialCafe tonight:Join me for #GrowingHOPE daily as we dig into the book, Place in Purpos… https://t.co/YXSeijKZud

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Yes, what @Kathrynclang said ... check out her #ShamelessPlug below vv #SocialCafe https://t.co/gOG2uXIYhi

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A9) Now that I have broken away from the PA commitments, things are picking back up in business. Have gotten severa… https://t.co/f1RIfRZkfV

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang All of the above. I tried, but TBH they’re not worth further investment. Their passive… https://t.co/RZTlIEhkPF

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@_TomGReid Great to hear! Good for you, @_TomGReid #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@RealSeanatello @Kathrynclang Ah.. makes sense. Thanks for sharing your insight ;). #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Tom! It’s been such a long time. #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang I have to say I love our avvy. Yay redheads! #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello @socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang An ever expanding network provides opportunites to connect with people… https://t.co/TfmhuC31t7

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@RealSeanatello Seems like forever, my friend. I still want an update on that book. Southern hemisphere taking shape? #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid @socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang True, but it’s a two-way street. #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@_TomGReid In my mind it is. On paper...not so much. It’s hard to find 28x34 sheets without resorting to online ordering :( #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello @socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang When they are one-way streets, they are not relationships. You are at… https://t.co/rUywo6jLij

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A9: What do I do well? Supposedly I have a way of words, taking initiative, and standing for what I believe in. Does that count? #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello You are in Canada, so I have to ask - are those inches? #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@RealSeanatello All of those count. Do you blog? #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Yep. Imperial is still used. #socialcafe

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello Good for you, @RealSeanatello Thanks, @_TomGReid for your insights ;)#SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid I’m creating one right now. Ok, that’s a lie. It’s slowly amassing into one. This is me attempting to wr… https://t.co/TynzZJaJdr

— Sean Mitchell, CHRL(@RealSeanatello)

@RealSeanatello First posts are hard. And sometimes they just get harder! Not intending to discourage you, only emp… https://t.co/x6MKKxNEuX

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Hate to break this off, but it was a very lazy day and I have a TON of steps to get in before midnight. I may have… https://t.co/EYMdSARehx

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @_sconfinati_: La condizione dei #profughi in #Bosnia è miserevole, vergognosa, ai limiti dell'umano.Grazie a @stefanotallia per il ser…

— Silvia Maraone(@smarameo)

RT @_sconfinati_: La condizione dei #profughi in #Bosnia è miserevole, vergognosa, ai limiti dell'umano.Grazie a @stefanotallia per il ser…

— francesca(@Francynapat)

RT @socialwebcafe: Yes, what @Kathrynclang said ... check out her #ShamelessPlug below vv #SocialCafe https://t.co/gOG2uXIYhi

— Kara Kennedy(@KaraKennedy)

#golfchannel MD crew talking the emergence of #philmickelson as a social media star , with most thinking his fut… https://t.co/NKrPWiE9e2

— Canada Loves Tiger(@1sdoowregit)

RT @_sconfinati_: La condizione dei #profughi in #Bosnia è miserevole, vergognosa, ai limiti dell'umano.Grazie a @stefanotallia per il ser…

— Vitantonio Lagonigro(@VLagonigro)

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/88mxUxA9Qg

— Danielle Mamagona ‍♀️(@PokeyLuWho)