#do i tag a2a?

[gay-edwardian]

They're bi4bi. They're coworkers. They solve crimes. Nobody comments on the crimes they commit together. She's very pretty and fashionable and he's a guy in a suit (affectionate). They didn't sleep together but they didn't not sleep together. Their favourite mode of communication is the double entendre.

#i was going to add the “i didn't say their names etc.” #but i couldn't be bothered #most of the time i can't get into m/f ships #but i love this dynamic #it's steed and peel #and msr #and maybe the ashes to ashes guys too i just haven't watched enough of that to be certain yet #the avengers (tv show) #x-files #do i tag a2a? #yeah why not #a2a #partywithponies you are the exact target demographic for this post i hope you see it #steed and peel have both killed people and nobody ever talks about it #it's never particularly obvious but there's a lot of #“oh that guy's never going to get up” or “maybe he survived that fall out the window but like. how likely is that” #msr's crimes are more like. constant breaking and entering #most of the time they have probable cause #occasionally mulder will enter some guy's house because he's convinced that they're using evil cockroaches to commit murders #with zero actual evidence for that line of thinking

[phoenixshine]

30 Days of “Ashes to Ashes” - Day 21

Day 21 - Name a scene that made you sad.

I started writing down all the bits of dialogue that make me feel like my heart is literally squeezed and shattered into three billions of pieces during this scene. Then I realised... I couldn’t write them down because I started crying... again!

“Ashes to Ashes” is one of the most brilliant shows ever. You all know this, I’ve said it every day for the last 21 days at least. It also has one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking series finales you’ll ever watch. So good. SO GODDAMN GOOD. So unbelievably beautiful! And so so SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAD! You don’t know sad until you watch this! I barely managed to watch it once and haven’t been able to rewatch it as a whole ever since. I cry too much.

I want to say so many things about this particular scene that feels like a cataclysm of emotions. But I can’t won’t. I’ll only say...

“See you around, Bollykecks.”

That better be a promise, Guv. *ahem*Lazarus*ahem*

#30 Days of A2A #Ashes to Ashes #Alex Drake #Gene Hunt #Keeley Hawes #Philip Glenister #Galex #The Guv and his Bolly #I cannot begin to explain how utterly heartbroken I am even just by looking at caps from this scene #SO SAD YET STILL SO BEAUTIFUL #when I say this show is BRILLIANT #'YOU CAN'T DO THIS ON YOUR OWN YOU NEED ME GENE' #yes Gene YOU NEED HER so you know what this means DON'T YOU? #it means you are going to go find her in Lazarus and kiss the breath out of her #YES YOU WILL GUV #I don't even have the strength to flail in tags cause the tears are still streaming down my face #most painful post I ever had to create #YOU TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO #hope you're happy tooooooooooo #I'm fine I swear #I AM NOT FINE AT ALL #oh and just so that we don't forget cause it's been some days #THE FINAL CHAPTER BETTER DELIVER #LAZARUS BETTER DELIVER AND GIVE THESE TWO THE HAPPY ENDING THEY DESERVE

[sanshine-on-a-cloudy-day]

Jongho Concept Photos

Action to Answer Wallpapers [16/?]

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#choi jongo #ateez #atzeditors #atzinc #ateeztreasures #jongho #wallpaper #lockscreen #edit #action to answer #answer #treasure epilogue #comeback #kpop wallpaper #my edits #original #a2a edit #에이티즈 #최종호 #am i doing smth wrong? none of the networks i tag have been reblogging any of the 30 things i made for this comeback #im getting tired of tumblr #gonna make a post with the entire set

[aretrothing]

hello, i’m vetty and this is my absolute mess of a blog. there’s probably nothing useful here but i love it anyway and i hope you find something interesting in all this clutter.

some facts about moi: 

- british

- she/her

- music fuels my soul

- fanfic writer (ao3)

this blog is an archive of pretty much everything that i've been into since 2021 and it's not showing any signs of stopping soon. my interests change very quickly when they do so i'm likely to start talking about something random suddenly

current interests/fandoms: classic who, specifically the second and fifth doctor eras. blame bbc iplayer as it was them who got me into them in the first place. james mccrimmon has my heart and soul.

past fandoms (i still love them tho and i'm likely to still talk about them): ashes to ashes/life on mars, japan (the band)/yellow magic orchestra, the umbrella academy, star wars, tmbg, drop the dead donkey,

favourite musicians: sufjan stevens, japan (the band), david sylvian, of montreal, they might be giants, st vincent (specifically daddy's home), aurora, cocteau twins, kraftwerk, talking heads

it's a coincidence but half of the people in the things i'm into have been called david (david sylvian, david byrne, dave charnley)

i occasionally post my drawings on here, tagged as #my art

all my fics are under the cut bc it's a very long list

this is extra information which is why it’s under a read more

fics:

part of the reason i started this blog is bc i was writing fanfic so here are the ones i’ve written

completed:

(standalone)

- happiness is sometimes a burden (a2a)

- if you find me (a2a)

- second time round (a2a)

- one day (a2a/stranger things)

- gone (a2a)

- snapshots from a different life (a2a)

- from the ground up (tua)

-a visitor (tua)

(series)

- as the flower blooms (abandoned, a2a), consisting of idumea and never the same

in progress:

(standalone)

- our past, lying in the dust (on hiatus, a2a)

(series)

- ruins of a rebuilt world (tua) consisting of wanderer (complete), the things we left behind (complete), unsafe grounds (on a hiatus thing) , plus the connected oneshots mama and i found you in the place i once called home

- hidden within the shadows (tua) consisting currently of:

world surrounds us with its hate 

but i had so much to give in spite of all the terror and abuse 

hello darkness my old friend, it breaks my heart, i’ve come to strangle you in spite of what you’d like

not posted:

the other one shots of hidden within the shadows (planned but need to be written)

drop the dead donkey fanfic (probably abandoned)

the mysterious submarine fic (second doctor)

#random facts about me #pinned post

[99liners]

I have finally read finished the tatemae series and it’s one of the best fanfiction that exists. I have some few questions , i hope you don’t mind ( and if you do just delete this ask 😅) 1- why doesn’t taehyung hire some help ?2 - Since dany is staying at home , she has a lot of free time , why doesn’t she visit her friends? 3 - how did aria and aiera families react to their sudden engagement and marriage? 4 - how will jimin react to rei getting another job?

whoa whoa whoa whoa, i am going to have to stop you right there. best fanfiction???? um???? uhmm??? y'all need to stop putting me on the 9th cloud.

and no, i do not mind answering your questions bb. that's just stupid if i do because i am the sole person who knows what is happening in the tatemae universe as its creator. if i am putting it out there for people to consume, i should also answer questions. which i love to! jaim loves discourses. 🥰

i remember there was this enouement ask where i had replied this question in the tags lol. no, i am not judging you for not reading the previous asks (it's very easy to miss stuff written in the tags) but it made me think 'oh, what a coincidence' cause that ask was about something else and after answering them, i had just casually written in the tags that taehyung can just hire a maid but he grew up in a house where everything was managed by his mom. his mom is a trophy wife as well, much like hoseok's mum euna. and yes, taehyung can always get a maid or other house-help and multiple servants to get everything done in the house but he doesn't. that's cause of his mentality. he is not trying to save money or anything but just trying to break tanaz's spirit. the day she will cower down and accept how things are, he will get all the servants for her and make life easier for her. it's like a power play,,, does that make sense? 😅 i am not sure how else to explain it, i can't even think of an example. 😭

true, dany surely can. i am not sure what your point was bb. hoseok has never stopped her from going out or having friends and stuff. he is the last person who'd be jealous.

okay, this is a good one because other than rei's family, i have never formulated much about the other OC's families. mhm, let's see. with aeira, i think her parents would be hella impressed with the whole "cop-son-in-law" aspect. idk what is it about asian parents (i am asian, i know what i am talking 😘), they get too distracted with the sparkly things, like a lucrative title, but turn a blind eye to the personality / emotional side of people. feel like that will be both aeira and aria's (the realization has dawned upon me that i have chosen two names that are way too similar to each other. i am a clown 🤡, and this is my circus 🤹‍♂️) parents. namjoon is a senior experimental physicist, i mean can you imagine how much aria's parents would be excited to just hear that lol. they would be drowning in "omg he's so smart". oh, a quick note: this is not to say that the OCs are korean or asian for the matter. all my stories are reader interactives and i try to keep it that way. maybe aeira and aria's parents have been in korea for too long and have adopted the general mentality as well.

i don't think jimin would mind. nodus tollens couple is dysfunctional from both sides. rei is scared to ask for the things she wants because she is afraid that she would be disrespectful (read, age-gap conundrum). you can refer to this ask where i tried to explain her mindset a bit. rei is also scared that if she gets a new one, maybe he would create a ruckus there as well. also, according to the timeline, she only lost her job about a few months ago from the present time so she has not really thought much in-depth about it.

thank you so much for the a2a! please feel free to ask me anything!! ❤️ and thank you so so so so so much for enjoying my content. 😔💋

#asks #askjaim #enouement #nodus tollens #psychomachy #kaiho #adronitis #tatemae series #anon #you are such a sweet heart 😭😭😭 #i do not deserve such praise 😭😭😭

[bimbles-and-simbles]

Makeup Styles CAS Challenge

Another old one that went around in the early days of Simblr! Pick or make a sim and put them in various makeup styles depending on the criteria!

Another Rosa one, though probably my last of her, I’m going back to A2A soon, so I might pull out Dapple...Or our G2 Heir!

Tag me if you do this!

I tag @murphybeddeath @lashove @void-critters @starburstshores @berrysweetboutique & @berrieseverywhere

@ts4-challengenet

#makeup styles cas challenge #sims meme #sims challenge #sims tag

[stoplookingup]

Getting to Know You Meme

Tagged by @liz-squids, and glad she did. Hello again!

1. Nicknames: Tweets, but it goes back decades before Twitter, and only my husband uses it. 2. Gender: Female 3. Star sign: Capricorn, a fact that has no meaning to me. 4. Height: 5′2. I used to be 5′3″. It’s a sensitive subject. 5. Time: 8:42 EST (US) 6. Birthday: Dec 29 7. Favorite bands: Talking Heads (I keep coming back to them), Beatles (they live in my brain and defined my childhood), Velvet Underground, Clash, Ramones, Devo, Kraftwerk, Cigarettes After Sex (just discovered them, don’t know anything about them), Crash Test Dummies. That’s what randomly comes to mind.  8. Favorite solo artists: Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Donovan, Patti Smith, Billie Holiday, Hoagie Carmichael, David Byrne, Grace Jones. Again, just off the top of my head. 9. Song stuck in my head: “Common Disaster,” Cowboy Junkies 10. Last movie I watched: Lady Bird. 11. Last show I watched: DS9, but I’m also going to say Ashes to Ashes, because I don’t really sit down and watch DS9, it’s more something I put on in the background while I’m doing other things, whereas I’m in the middle of a serious LoM and A2A binge. 12. When did I create my blog: August 2010. Like @liz-squids, I was wondering where all the LJ people had gone. But I didn’t start using Tumblr regularly until sometime in 2014, and I still think it’s the most annoying blog format ever. 13. What do I post: Mostly whatever fictional world is consuming me at the moment; I also make gifs that amuse me. At various times I’ve posted about Star Trek in every iteration (my first and forever fandom), Doctor Who, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Farscape, Babylon 5, Valerian, Life on Mars, Sleepy Hollow, X-Files, Murdoch Mysteries, Grantchester, Endeavour, Agents of SHIELD...etc. 14. Last thing I googled: Star Blecch Mad Magazine. Because that’s what The Orville reminds me of. I read the Mad ST spoof a thousand times when it first came out, because rereading favorite bits of Mad Magazine a thousand times was something one did in the dark days before bringing a smartphone into the bathroom was a thing one did, or a thing that existed, and because back then any mention of Star Trek in pop culture was a big fucking deal. For the record, Mad Magazine is clearly where Seth MacFarlane learned everything he knows, and that’s not a good thing.

15. Do I have any other blogs: Not on Tumblr. I was posting so many words on Tumblr about ST Disco, and Tumblr is so bad for words, that I created It Started With Trek. Maybe I should move it to Dreamwidth? I don’t know, that seems like so much bother. Also for more serious topics I occasionally use the blog Smoking Toward New Jersey.

16. Do I get asks: Almost never.  18. Following: 277 19. Followers: 293 20. Free space: We really should.  21. Average hours of sleep: 7-8. 22. Lucky number: No. 23. Instruments: I wish. I live vicariously through the musical talents of my kids. I tell them that music is magic to me because I can’t make it but I love it, so I feel like the muggle parent of wizards.  24. What am I wearing: PJs. Shit, I really need to get dressed and go to work. 26. Dream job: Astronaut. I have given this same answer nearly all my life, but never did anything about it. Another sensitive issue. 27. Dream trip: Anywhere and everywhere that’s not a war zone. (I have lived abroad for a year at a time three times in my life, though not recently: Jerusalem, London, Bucharest.) 28. Favorite food: Really good sushi. 29. Nationality: Do I have to answer this? Because I’m deeply ashamed of my country. 30. Favorite song right now: This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody). At my funeral I want everyone to hold hands and sing this.

I tag @bluecityrose, because she appreciates Harpo as much as I do.

[thismustbetheblog]

I was tagged @plastic-tulips thank you  👍 👍

1. Name: Avril

2. Nickname: Azz

3. Sign: Here?

4. Height: Either 5′4 or 5′5 but I’m gonna say 5′5

5. Orientation: Straight

6. Nationality: Anglo-Irish??

7. Favourite fruit: Raspberry (when they’ve not destroyed themselves before you can eat them) or passion fruit

8. Favourite season: Spring

9. Favourite book: Emma

10. Favourite flower: The ones Morrissey swings about

11. Favourite scent: Perfume wise Alien. Other: Yorkshire teabags

12. Favourite colour: Pink

13. Favourite animal: ALL

14. Coffee, tea or hot cocoa: Tea at least 10 times a day

15. Average sleep hours: between 5-7. Dreaming of getting 8 hours

16. Cat or dog person: ALL

17. Favourite fictional character:  Ted Hastings. Like the battle (at the moment fella)

18. Number of blankets you sleep with: 1 duvet...yeah effing posh I am

19. Blog created: May 2010 when we were all trying to work out the ending of A2A. #GALEX5EVS

20. Number of followers: 2120 

YOU LOOKED!! So I tag you. Unless you don’t want to which is fine. Just tag me if you do!

#question thingy #plastic-tulips

[bhintatta]

Omegle Tales

Thanks Kartik for A2A

Qurantine proved to be the the the reason which made Omegle, once again the go to site for bored ones around the globe.

Warwrick Maths Professor- I expected this guy to be some teenage nerd, it’s not that common to find people with interest as ‘maths’. I opened up with Maths is gay, this guy didn’t say anything. I tired to seem smart by throwing some words like ‘you know complex analysis and group thory huh’, fella replied with ‘lol, who doesn’t’.

Later he mentioned he’s a professor at Warwrick University, he was realy into maths and entered college when he was just 17 (I did the same but I’m dumb). Ahter this basic introduction we talked about 3Blue1Brown, Numberphile, ZachStar (Major Prep) and other similar ones. Especially about 3Blue1brown’s video in which he plots the graph of COVID-19, algorithm and his approach.

Later he explained a better algorithm, he helped his students to design at University. I didn’t get most the things he was talking about but I kept humming along, pretended like it was obvious ‘yeah, that one is better hmmm’.

I got bewildered in buzzwords which I dropped earilier to look not complete outsider from the mathematical realm.

In the end he asked ‘You wanna keep in touch?’

Damn, that was a shit load of ego boost.

We talk about Modi on discord sometimes (okay, once).

E-Thot

After getting tired of bots spamming me to join their discord servers and “M27 horny” incel fellas, I changed my interest tags and bumped into this fellow Indian warrior who was in search of SeXtiNg. Then I reavealed that I trolled him becuase he was getting virtual BJ from a straight guy. #Mr.Prankster

This guy could feel the resentment and fear of dying virgin from my replies, he turned out to be omegle equavalent of Actor Varun Pruthi for me.

After some deep conversations like asking about my dick size and reason for being virgin, he gave me a proposal I couldn’t turn down. He turned sherlock mode on and started planning how we would execute this mission impossible 7.

It was time to explore my feminine side, I became his bi-sexual friend and he added me into a group chat and introduced me to this nymphomaniac. The dots started to connect, everything was connected, my dick size became my identity.

Objectification of women was an alien concept for me but now it wasn’t.

The first text popped up in chat ‘Do you suck a lot of dicks?’

Yup, that’s how the mafia works. I tried to ignore gay vibes and defended my masculinity by proclaiming myself as “Top”, followed by ‘squiddle my diddle’ to elucidate my intentions about what I was looking for.

I tried to act like a player and DM’d her, expecting some lame reply. Still I don’tknow why but she started speaking french, I mean c’mon. I can’t even speak english properly and you are flaunting your french. But I didn’t say anything, she was enjoying pussy-privillage.

Hardly two minutes passed and she sent ‘show me’.

Okay, that was quick, even our Indian boys don’t ask for bob-pics this much fast. *Incoming video call* adrenaline and cortisol nibbas rushed into blood, anxity bar was full . What if there’s some guy just trolling me or it’s a scam where she’ll record and blackmail me. I’m aware that no girl would want my nudes when they have unlimited supply of unsolicited dick pics but still I was scared and declined the call.

Now my friend cum pimp messaged and assured that there’s nothing sketchy. I was determined to see those majestic boobies for which I was lured into all this

I muster up the courage and call her and surprisingly she picked up immediatly, A dark screen shows up, my speculations were about to be the reality, I was sure that now someone from other side will say ‘chutiya bnaya’ laughingly and flash his penis before hanging up the call.

I had a sigh of relief when I heard her. Just like that Naughty America intro, her whispring voice ran a wave euphoric tingling in my whole body, the stress which was piled up earlier vanished. It was nothing less than ASMR voice, never thought my name could sound this much sexy.

She said: Show me now.

I was confused for a moment, show what? I wasn’t a salesmen who will just reach out to his bag and grab a full fledged erect penis to show her. I mean yeah, we go around popping random boners at un-expected places but this was just way too fast.

Things don’t work like this, at least mine doesn’t.

After explaining her about my need of visual stimulation to raise the bar for her, we did something (not going to explain).

As I explained earlier, she had a luscious voice, everything she said was arousing and surely it served its purpose. But she also wanted me to do dirty talk and *moan*.

So here I was saying Oh yeah (….) in my Punjabi accent which sounded something like “O jeh, phakk it bebi”.

Somehow she was okay with it and later swithched to Hindi for obvious reasons. Later she expressed her desire for a dominant male to treat her like a slave, call her all the cuss words one can imagine. All those hundreds of hours spent in watching BDSM were going to pay back, I started articulating my ideas for the script which will make me look like a chest-thumping alpha male.

It was showtime, I started shooting blend of swear words originating from both Hindi and Punjabi lexicon.  My delivery was flawless, each gaali filled with emotions, my accent added inroduced a whole new dimension to it. She was awestruck, probably after witnessing my command over the art of profanity.

At this point I almost forgot what the actual fuck we were supposed to do, my inner toxic-tenager was ragging to destroy the opponent like it used to do on facebook in good ‘ol days. My erection was gone, I was sitting there in front of camera, holding my flacid shlong.

I’ve to admit she was very supportive, even after all this she didn’t leave. She giggled when I apologized for all the mess, and decided to revive the fallen one.

She came up with this idea of using a pen to visualise as mine and proceded to give virtual BJ. To make things more realistic she decided to add an extra aspect of sound, which sounded something like this- “dok-dok-dok-dok”.

I was trying hard to control my laugh but then out of nowhere she said ‘Chod bhen ke lode’.

At that moment I lost it.

After laughing like an retarded chimp, I was certain that she will say fuck off and block me but again, she proved me wrong. She did call me immature but wasn’t mad,

[swimmingreviewpuppy-blog]

Remember that time is money essay What is the idea behind the quote - time is money

However, the idea that time is money has a long history. Remember that time is money essay. Still have a question? Thanks to Kimberly Baskett for the A2A. Time is money ” is a much easier way to explain the concept of Opportunity cost — because time is money! It means time is a valuable resource (because our time in this world is finite), so it’s better to do things as quickly as possible. Alternatively, spend time and effort on things that get the results we are looking for. The phrase is usually credited to Benjamin Franklin, who used it in an essay ( Advice to a Young Tradesman , 1748). The actual phrase was recorded in 1719 in the magazine The Free-Thinker . The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs cites two earlier references. Antiphon of ancient Greece (ca. Time is money, so I’ll stop there for this answer. I believe that the quote itself can have many meaning. Many of the above answers are correct in that time is a valuable resource so it’s best to do things as quick as possible in order to reduce the amount of time spent because spending time is like spending money (because it takes time to make money). After I got a job I saw price tags — for food, clothes, travel, and education — in a very different light. I thought about costs not just in terms of money but in terms of time. I had never appreciated this relationship until I first started working and began earning real money for doing real things. Therefore the cost of something is a monetary value and the monetary value can also be translated to time as it takes time to make the money regardless of the method of income.... View more ...

[jacnaylor]

tagged by dat girl sadsapphoclub (tho idek how active i am in fandoms does making gifsets count? im trying to think of ones i reblog and get involved with more)

RULES: choose 10 favorite characters from 10 different fandoms you’re a part of and then tag 10 people

jac naylor, holby city

michael scofield, prison break

james flint, black sails

susan hart, ripper street

leia organa, star wars

alex drake, a2a (/life on mars)

anne of austria, the musketeers

trixie franklin, call the midwife

grace emberly, frontier

ethan chandler, penny dreadful

guys just say you tagged me if you want to do it and i’ll read ur picks dont worry

#sadsapphoclub

[minnievirizarry]

#SproutChat Recap: How to Teach Your Colleagues Personal Branding

Due to the nature of their jobs, social media marketing professional have a clear understanding of personal branding and its positive impact on an organization. While a social marketers number one priority is maintaining the social presence for the organization they represent, sharing social best practices with colleagues can help your brand raise awareness, improve community relations and positively impact recruiting efforts.

At this week’s #SproutChat, we discussed the do’s and don’ts of personal branding and how fostering an environment where employees feel supported to build a��personal brand can impact the bottom line.

Build the Foundation

Social best practices from managing a business carry over to personal branding. You’ll want to maintain a consistent tone of voice, visual aesthetic and make sure that the content you’re sharing is relevant. Depending on your industry, look into LinkedIn or Facebook groups, specific hashtags or Twitter chats in order to start growing your network.

@SproutSocial A1: A professional photo (with a smile!) that is consistent across profiles is a great way to start. #SproutChat

— Your Creative People (@ycpideas) April 12, 2017

@SproutSocial A1: Be real. Be consistent. Be passionate about what you represent. Be honest. #SproutChat

— b r i t t n e e (@hellobrittnee) April 12, 2017

@SproutSocial A1: Create a consistent theme across all platforms and add content that is both relevant + interesting! #SproutChat

— nicole (@nicolemaries__) April 12, 2017

A1: Be social! Be active, relevant, respectful. Don't spam and TAG people/services you speak about. Brings you on their radar. #SproutChat

— Val Vesa (@adspedia) April 12, 2017

A1. I like the advice of posting about what you want to be known for, but also 1-2 "extra-curriculars" – to prove you're human. #sproutchat

— pamelahughes (@pamelahughes) April 12, 2017

Keep Social Media Etiquette Top of Mind

As you’re creating and refining your online identity pay attention to social media etiquette. Use social to connect at scale but avoid overt self promotion. Be authentic and make sure that your profile design and tone represent the “real you.”

@SproutSocial A2. Do not self-promote your business the minute you connect with a friend online because that is blatant disrespect #sproutchat

— Cheval John (@chevd80) April 12, 2017

A2: Don't forget that whatever you post will live on, forever. Be genuine but conscientious #sproutchat

— Stephan Hovnanian (@stephanhov) April 12, 2017

Q2: Oh, and can we please cut the "thanks to my top contributors" stuff? Pretty please? #sproutchat

— Gill Andrews (@StoriesWithGill) April 12, 2017

A2 Don't over-hashtag in your bio #sproutchat

— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) April 12, 2017

A2a: Don't just jump onto a hashtag because it's trending. If your tweet is irrelevant to the actual convo, you look obnoxious. #SproutChat

— Mallie Rust (@malliefe2o3) April 12, 2017

A2) Being incivil. It's perfectly fine to disagree and argue; but getting nasty/combative is a terrible look. #sproutchat

— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) April 12, 2017

Bridge Your Professional and Personal Self

As you develop your personal brand, sharing news about the business you own or work for is a great way to help legitimize your efforts and add credibility. Ensure you’re engaging your community with a healthy mix of branded, industry-adjacent and personal content.

@SproutSocial A4: Some shares and kind words, but not constant postings about the company! #SproutChat

— Stephanie Zatyko (@ExperianDQSteph) April 12, 2017

@SproutSocial Q4 – Sharing content such as new blogs or company announcements on the relevant social channels is a good starting point. #SproutChat

— Daniel Bailey (@DaJoBa) April 12, 2017

A4) I think having opinions and expressing them on personal account is perfectly fine, provided you act like an adult. #sproutchat

— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) April 12, 2017

A4 So only share they want to, and use their own voice. Not just blindly RT everything #sproutchat

— Ed Davies (@edavieswork) April 12, 2017

A4. On @SenSchumer 's profile, it says that a Retweet does not equal an endorsement. I like that caveat for Twitter. #SproutChat

— Reva Minkoff (@revaminkoff) April 12, 2017

A4: Monitor your brand message as well as the company's. Your views are yours, but keep it professional to avoid PR nightmares #sproutchat

— Brenda Sailsman (@BeeAllison_) April 12, 2017

Understand The Broader Impact

Don’t underestimate the value a strong personal brand can have on your organization’s bottom line. As you grow your personal brand, work to find ways to quantify the value of these relationships bring.

A5) they bring in their contacts – "your net worth is your network" #sproutchat

— Alex Bourgeois 🇫🇷 (@wakanouka) April 12, 2017

A5. Strong personal brands drive business and employees to the company. #SproutChat

— Reva Minkoff (@revaminkoff) April 12, 2017

A5 Strong personal brands set you apart from the noise on the internet. Back up strong branding w/ strong products and services. #SproutChat

— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) April 12, 2017

A5 It also shows that a company is built of humans – something we as customers can forget sometimes (when annoyed for example) #sproutchat

— Ed Davies (@edavieswork) April 12, 2017

A5. At a past job, an employee came in w/a personal e-mail list of 3K+. He retained ownership, but pushed our content regularly. #sproutchat

— pamelahughes (@pamelahughes) April 12, 2017

A5: People relate to people, not brands. So my answer on this would be: Strong! 😄 #sproutchat

— Gill Andrews (@StoriesWithGill) April 12, 2017

A5: A strong #PersonaBrand produces trust – and if you speak highly of your company, your followers will, too!#SproutChat pic.twitter.com/2YegknVrIt

— @AndreaTorti90 (@andreatorti90) April 12, 2017

Strive for Organizational Support

Employee advocacy is an effective way to engage your workforce, decrease turnover and increase productivity. Equip your colleagues with the guidance and social tools they need to be successful.

@SproutSocial A6: As long as it isn't a conflict of interest, employees should be encouraged to have a strong social influence! #sproutchat

— Darcy Mae (@itsdarcymae) April 12, 2017

@SproutSocial A5: We CARE about the people behind the brand. I don't want to hang w/ @Wendys but happy hour w/ the #SM team? 😍🍷#SproutChat

— Bruce Kennedy (@BruceKennedy1) April 12, 2017

A6: The easiest way is awareness. Awareness of policies. Workshop on best social media practices… #SproutChat https://t.co/JKmr7XwYvb

— Selena Devore (@SelenaNomNoms) April 12, 2017

A6) Nurture their personal growth; good work/life balance does wonders here. People aren't just their work. #sproutchat

— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) April 12, 2017

A6. Promote their content when it makes sense to do so. Remember they are an arm of your brand. #SproutChat

— Reva Minkoff (@revaminkoff) April 12, 2017

A6: For newbies, some basic social media training would benefit them. Just getting started is difficult for many #SproutChat

— Jenny Poore (@SproutSocialJP) April 12, 2017

See you next week on April 19 at 2 p.m. CDT  to discuss marketing to a niche audience. Until then, join our Facebook community to network or to bring up any other social media marketing topic on your mind.

This post #SproutChat Recap: How to Teach Your Colleagues Personal Branding originally appeared on Sprout Social.

from SM Tips By Minnie http://sproutsocial.com/insights/how-to-teach-personal-branding/

[phoenixshine]

30 Days of “Ashes to Ashes” - Day 18

What’s your favourite Ashes finale (1, 2 or 3)?

UUUUUUUUUUUUGHHHH!! You cannot do this to me. You just can’t! Wasn’t it bad enough that I had to choose a favourite series? Now I have to choose a favourite finale? You’re cruel!

All of the Ashes finales are pieces of art. They’re masterclasses in all aspects of TV production: performance, music, direction, photography, storyline, structure, character development... I could go on. And they conclude each season’s arc so goddamn well I want to scream at the magnificence. Take the series finale for example. What show has ever ended its run with a finale that made you cry so much, made you feel so loco, but it was so exceptionally good that you can’t say “damn you writers, you ruined this!” but you clap in a standing ovation and exclaim “damn you writers, you are GENIOUSES!”? None that I’ve watched, for sure. (LCDP could go into that category... but then Netflix happened. Poor GOT can’t relate...)

That said... and since I’m obliged to choose... I’ll go back to my Day 2 post and repeat that the series 1 finale is one of the best things that’s ever been on TV. It tricked me until the last moment. It made me cry my eyes out. It made me laugh my eyes out. It made me love Gene and Alex’s unique relationship even more. It made me outrageous that Keeley hasn’t won all the awards just for that scream. It reaffirmed my belief that what I was watching was not just another good show, but a bloody incredible one. And, like I said yesterday, the best part of it is that when you finish it... You know there’s more of this brilliance available for you to watch and you are a happy person because you just don’t want this show to end. Ever.

Ever ever ever...

#30 Days of A2A #Ashes to Ashes #Alex Drake #Gene Hunt #Keeley Hawes #Philip Glenister #I'm beginning to think that choosing a favourite in this show is impossible #I love EVERYTHING about it #except for Keats #Keats can go eff himself with a cactus up his buttocks #but seriously... HOW GOOD WERE THOSE FINALES? #ALL OF THEM #the real answer lies in my tags guys #I LOVE ALL OF THEEEEEEEEEEM #'I was needed and I was there' #'you talk to me Alex. If I mean anything to you at all' #"Do I mean nothing to you Gene?' #like.... UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH DO YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE? #I feel like screaming cause one show can't be THIS GOOD #but hell ASHES IS THAT GOOD MATHAFACKEEEEEEEEERS #watch it guys #WATCH ASHES TO ASHES #then come scream to me for ruining your life #I won't be the least amount sorry #and you won't be either #YES THE HANDS WERE INTENTIONAL

[minnievirizarry]

#SproutChat Recap: Productivity for Marketers

Social media marketers have a plethora of productivity apps and platforms in their tool boxes. But figuring out how to best utilize various softwares and workflows can be challenging. This week at #SproutChat, we were joined by Lolitta Gevorkova, Social Media Specialist at Evernote. We discussed how social media marketers can get the most out of their business day, business goals and tips and tricks for increasing productivity.

Managing Your Content Calendar

Managing a content calendar is no easy task, especially when multiple teams are involved in the creation and curation of content. Lolita provided tips for using Evernote to manage your content calendars and our community chimed in with their own processes.

A1. SM moves FAST & organization is key. We use Evernote for content calendars, asset libraries, & more. https://t.co/PPer8VPoba #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/mXEC5XL2OV

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A1: I use @evernote to store ideas, then move them into a calendar template for my full editorial calendar. #SproutChat

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) February 15, 2017

A1: I write all my blog posts and blog topic ideas with @evernote #SproutChat https://t.co/DSreBEhZ1k

— Josephine Borrillo (@70mq) February 15, 2017

A1: I use @evernote to plan out content in a calendar, draft posts and create to-do lists for each client #SproutChat

— Searcy Sledge (@SearcySledge) February 15, 2017

A1. You can use @evernote for organisation, content management and communicate with your immediate team. #SproutChat

— Bianca DeLeon (@deleonbiancam) February 15, 2017

Collaborate Across your Team for Maximum Productivity

Collaboration is the key to success for any organization. Identifying your team member’s strengths and assigning tasks is a must. Our #SproutChat community weighed in with their most effective team productivity hacks.

A2a. Organizing, planning, & getting ahead! Learn how to collaborate on a project with these tips. https://t.co/rDb8ihRcHr #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/93c9DsA5Nq

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A2b. Team collab. goes beyond apps. Our true secret sauce is inspired by @google’s Project Aristotle. https://t.co/tMp6DasiP4 #SproutChat

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

@SproutSocial A2 …have a home base for the project where everyone knows and uses …#sproutchat

— Tim Elliott (@TimElliottUK) February 15, 2017

@SproutSocial A2: find platforms that make your life easier & win your team to them. This is *why* I got @evernote premium #SproutChat

— Travis Ham (@travisham) February 15, 2017

A2. Group chat threads are key (or group hangouts or slack channels or whichever) #SproutChat

— Reva Minkoff (@revaminkoff) February 15, 2017

A2: Communication=key to collaboration. Tools that show changes are really helpful, especially when writing/editing as a group #SproutChat

— Mallie Rust (@malliefe2o3) February 15, 2017

A2. Using electronic methods that the team has agreed upon. Ex: Instant Chat Messengers which are embedded in many apps as well. #SproutChat

— Eloquent Content (@eloquentcontent) February 15, 2017

Teams of One Should Take Note

Productivity tools aren’t just for teams. Individuals can benefit from tapping into productivity tools for reminders, automation, content scheduling and so more. When you’re wearing many hats and managing various tasks, prioritizing the productivity software features that save the most time is crucial.

A3a. Collecting research is crucial to a marketing strategy. Use our Web Clipper to save web articles → https://t.co/4PVa12cpME #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/FNhPThg3QX

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A3b. As a team of one, time is especially scarce. Save time w/ marketing persona and calendar templates. https://t.co/KwwWzHl8ZK #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/jGCuuF7atS

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A3: Make sure the tools you use are right for the job. You don't fix a toilet with a hair dryer. Strategize & consolidate assets #SproutChat

— Jeff Higgins (@AnnaMariaSocial) February 15, 2017

A3: Being a lone wolf gets hectic! Interactive calendars, checklists & notes-to-self can help you stay on top of all the to-dos. #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/bSm29ptdD4

— Driven Local (@DrivenLocal) February 15, 2017

A3) Time management, to-do lists by project and a deadline calendar are key to have when handling various tasks. #SproutChat

— Liliana H ☕️️ (@Liliholl) February 15, 2017

A3: It's hard to be marketing when you're alone. Probably the best way would be setting goals, calendars, and checklists #SproutChat

— Kelly Lovell (@kellyalovell) February 15, 2017

A3: it sounds cheesy but just blocking off time in your calendar and committing to getting things done helps a lot #sproutchat

— Breonna Bergstrom (@bmbergstrom161) February 15, 2017

Get the Most out of Your Software

The best features within a software are often “hidden.” These lesser known capabilities provide marketers with the “a-ha” moment that changes the way they look at a tool and increases daily usage. Lolita shared her favorite Evernote “hidden” features and the rest of the community offered their own software must-haves.

A4a. Voice recording! Capturing interviews or brainstorms into a note w/ your phone is a game changer. https://t.co/uKVfHgGtBc #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/3EbPYgKY7q

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A4b. Did you know you can put emojis in note titles?! Our marketing favorites:

📅 Content Calendar 📈 SMM Reporting 📌 To-Dos#SproutChat

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A4 The web clipper is by far my favorite feature! I like that you can do full screen or just parts #sproutchat

— Shannon Williams (@Shannon_L_W_) February 15, 2017

A4 @evernote is free? Most folks are on a tight budget, but evernote always comes through as an affordable option for any use! #SproutChat

— HeyOrca! (@HeyOrca) February 15, 2017

A4: Web clipper is my fave, along w/ ability to e-mail a note w/ tags attached & have it arrive in the right notebook. #SproutChat https://t.co/5RClUljuUf

— Tim Mohler (@TimothyMohler) February 15, 2017

A4: Well, I just learned that you can scan and upload written content, and now you tell me there's a recording option? Brilliant #SproutChat

— Venture Icon Media (@VentureIcon) February 15, 2017

Foster Growth & Encourage Community Engagement

For social media marketers, productivity also means fostering community growth and engagement–no matter how many other tasks are being assigned. The #SproutChat community knows this challenge more than anyone. Check out their best tips for achieving community while staying focused and prioritizing other asks.

A5a: In @SproutSocial, our marketing & support teams collaborate to engage w/ our community. Communities thrive in conversation. #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/fJvYlObt71

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A5b: Events are key to our community engagement. Our strategy includes: Periscopes, Facebook Lives, webinars, & offline events. #SproutChat pic.twitter.com/MMGcaRXkVg

— Evernote (@evernote) February 15, 2017

A5: Really listening, whether to coworkers or clients. @evernote helps organize your takeaways & turn them into actionable steps #sproutchat

— Brandfolder (@Brandfolder) February 15, 2017

@SproutSocial A5: Ask your audience questions and allow them opportunities to voice their opinions! #SproutChat

— nicole (@nicolemaries__) February 15, 2017

A5: If you want more engagement from your community, you have to step up and start conversations. #SproutChat

— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) February 15, 2017

A5: Be the first to engage. Support is a 2 way street, and you can only expect engagement if you reach out first. #SproutChat https://t.co/7qO0S1SmmE

— Metter Media (@mettermedia) February 15, 2017

@SproutSocial A5: Lead mainly by sacrificially serve them and putting their needs ahead of your own #SproutChat

— Travis Ham (@travisham) February 15, 2017

A5) You foster+engage communities when: accessing information is easy, but secure; you respond to requests & facilitate sharing #SproutChat

— Liliana H ☕️️ (@Liliholl) February 15, 2017

Next week, #SproutChat will discuss how to create great video content. Until then, join our Facebook community to stay connected.  

This post #SproutChat Recap: Productivity for Marketers originally appeared on Sprout Social.

from SM Tips By Minnie http://sproutsocial.com/insights/productivity-for-marketers/