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Aug 29, 2017

Jackie Vetrano is the Social Media Coordinator for Skidmore College. In addition to being a member of host Chris Barrows' eduWeb team this year, she has also served as Customer Service Manager (for Merit Inc.) and has worked in social media since 2013.

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
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If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest 

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Aug 28, 2017

On this week's episode, we anticipate our one-year anniversary episode next week. Also, we get a bit passionate about the state of influencer marketing. Just a little bit, though (that's what she said). 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. We might know the iPhone 8 keynote date [Cult Of Mac]

2. SNES Classic pre-orders are skipping Toys R Us [SlashGear] 

3. Introducing Linkedin Video [LinkedIn]

4. Android O is now officially Android Oreo [The Verge] 

5. Hot Topic: Samsung Galaxy Note Announces Features, Price and Release Date [The Verge] 

Honorable Mention(s)

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Five Favorites' Tweet(s) of The Week 

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Aug 22, 2017

Cat Trestini is a freelance social media strategist living in the Orlando area. Cat's New Jersey roots remain strong - including her time at Rutgers - and has made a major impact on her career.  She also recently returned from Joel Renner (Episode 29)'s latest Social Roadtrip. 

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
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If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest 

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Aug 21, 2017

On this week's episode, Martin Lieberman plays the role of Amir Zonozi for a week. Also, neither one of us has a clue what we're doing for the eclipse. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. New Feature Lets You Make Voice Calls On Your Google Home [Google]

2. Applebee’s tried to be cool, failed, and now it’s moving on with its life [QZ] 

3. NASA will stream 360 degree video of eclipse [Business Insider]

4. Google Brings Q/A to Google Maps [TechCrunch] 

5. Hot Topic: Apple sets $1 billion budget for original TV shows [Engadget] 

Honorable Mention(s)

DISHonorable Mention(s)

Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week

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Aug 15, 2017

Jason Boucher is Senior Manager and Digital Content Strategist at the University of New Hampshire. Boucher served as a track chair for the conference, is a craft beer fan and a collector of vinyl records. 

His episode was recorded live from the eduWeb Digital Summit - which also featured speakers such as alumni Chris Bryant and Katy Spencer Johnson. The conference is also co-chaired by alum Joel Renner. 

But this episode is all about Jason, his story and how he got to where he is today. 

Hear his story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
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Connect with Jason on Twitter and LinkedIn

If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest 

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Aug 14, 2017

On this week's episode, Chris has an apology. Also, Snap is in trouble...again. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Yet another video claims to offer a look at the iPhone 8’s design in black [9to5Mac]

2. Facebook’s willingness to copy rivals’ apps seen as hurting innovation [Washington Post] 

3. Another record low for Snap after 14% drop post-earnings [TechCrunch]

4. BuzzFeed is launching a live news show on Twitter [Axios] 

5. SoundCloud Gets 170 Million Lifeline [Arstechnica] 

Honorable Mention(s)

DISHonorable Mention(s)

Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week

Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss. 

Links not included in show notes - including additional mentions - will be included in the Honorable Mentions blog post. 

Aug 6, 2017

On this week's episode, we gave you access to the episode a day early because we're nice guys (and Chris is busy running eduWeb Digital Summit this week). Also, it's rumored that Google offered 30 billion for Snapchat. Serious cash. We would have taken it. 

This week's Five Favorites: 

1. Hottie with a poddy: VCs give Gimlet the greenlight [The Hustle]

2. Spotify crosses 60M paid subscribers as it prepares to go public later this year [The Verge] 

3. Reddit Raised $200 Million And Is Redesigning to Look More Like Facebook [Gizmodo] 

4. RED’s upcoming $1,200 smartphone is enormous [The Verge] 

5. Hot Topic: Insiders say Google was interested in buying Snap for at least $30 billion last year [Business Insider] 

DISHonorable Mention(s)

Five Favorites' Tweet of The Week

Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature). Tune into Honorable Mentions on WhyISocial.com for all the links we didn't discuss. 

Links not included in show notes - including additional mentions - will be included in the Honorable Mentions blog post. 

Aug 1, 2017

Maggie Rimnac is a digital marketing specialist at Motivation Excellence. When she isn't taking the lead on all digital marketing properties for Motivation Excellence - you may find her at the gym power-lifting or building and participating communities of women on social media (and beyond).  

Hear her story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does She Social?! 

Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial
Subscribe on iTunesStitcher RadioGoogle and Otto Radio
Follow at @WhyISocial.
Connect with Maggie on Twitter and LinkedIn

If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest 

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