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Why I SocialJessica Matthews (@purelyjess)Jessica Matthews is the Digital Media Director for the First Lady of New York City. Her previous experience includes the New York Times and New York University. She also interned at Google before beginning her full-time career as a social media and digital marketing professional. 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 iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google or Spotify. Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jessica on Twitter Connect With Jessica on LinkedIn. If you know s...2018-01-2325 minWhy I SocialDr. Josie Ahlquist (@josieahlquist)Dr. Josie Ahlquist is a digital leadership educator (josieahlquist.com), teacher and speaker. She has been in education since 2003 including 12 years working at the university level. She currently serves as Research Associate and Instructor at Florida State University and has been named the "Top 50 Must-Read Higher Education Technology blog" by Ed Tech Magazine three times 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 Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Josie on Twitter 2018-01-0928 minWhy I SocialThe State of the Podcast (2017)On this week's episode, host Chris Barrows (@CBarrows) goes off-the-cuff to take a look back at 2017, shares some of his favorite episodes (5, of course) and looks forward to 2018. Favorite Episodes include (in no particular order): Liz Gross (Episode 144) Jenn Patel (Episode 139) Matt Marcinek (Episode 128) Danny Vecchiarelli (Episode 109) New episodes with great guests doing awesome things on social return in January! If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet me at @CBarrows or @WhyISocial using #WhyISocialGuest Interested in being a part of the Why I Social family? Why...2017-12-2710 minWhy I SocialEpisode 148 - Chad Jennings (@ChadJennings22)Chad Jennings is a beat writer and columnist for the Boston Herald. He previously has written for the Journal News (NY) and the Scranton Times-Tribune (Scranton). He currently covers the Boston Red Sox for the Herald and social plays a large role in that coverage. 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 Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Chad on Twitter Connect With Chad on LinkedIn. If you know someone...2017-12-1236 minWhy I SocialEpisode 147 - Social Thanks from Why I Social AlumniThis week's episode is a bit of a callback - as alumni from previous episodes returned to give thanks - and props - to those in the space who have inspired them. Note: My sincere apologies for the delay on this week's episode. In light of being sick, I didn't realize it never went out as scheduled. My gratitude for understanding. Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. If you know someone who deserves their story told, let me know! Tweet...2017-12-0213 minWhy I SocialEpisode 146 - Liz Gross (@LizGross144)Dr. Liz Gross is the Founding Director of Campus Sonar. As far as social listening goes, she is one of the most respected persons in the social media industry and higher education. She also serves as an instructor for Karine Joly's Higher Ed Experts. 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 iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Liz on Twitter Connect With Liz on LinkedIn. If you know someone who d...2017-11-1421 minWhy I SocialEpisode 145 - C.C. Chapman (@CC_Chapman)C.C. Chapman is a freelance creative and marketing consultant. He is also the host (and producer) of the Why I Write podcast in conjunction with the National Council of Teachers of English. In addition to his consultation work and podcasting, C.C. is also an Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Communications at Bentley University Hear their story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does He Social?! Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with C.C. on Twitter 2017-10-3120 minWhy I SocialEpisode 144 - Matt Matkovich and Phil Januszewski (@MPPresentations)Matt Matkovich and Phil Januszewski make up the team behind M&P Presentations. Matt is a full-time high school guidance counselor and Phil is a full-time high school chemistry/physics teacher. Together, they form M&P Presentations who offer motivational presentations, professional workshops, master of ceremony services, and event hosting for all ages and groups. Hear their story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does Their Social?! Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with M&P Presentations...2017-10-1725 minWhy I SocialEpisode 143 - Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC)Rachel Thompson is the founder of BadRedhead Media. Prior to founding BadRedHeadmedia (@BadRedheadMedia), she also worked as a Senior pharma rep and sales trainer. She has been a consistent blogger and currently serves as a Founding Director for presentHER. In addition, she runs the #Sexabusechat - in an issue that is both very close and personal to her. Hear his 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 iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect w...2017-10-0330 minWhy I SocialEpisode 142 - Jason Schemmel (@JasonSchemmel)Jason Shemmel is Social Media Manager for HarperCollins Christian Publishing. He's also the host of the Get S*** done Podcast. In addition to these roles, he's also a moderator for Social media Marketing (a group with over 1,600,000 members on LinkedIn) and recently returned from #CMWorld. 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 Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jason on Twitter and LinkedIn. If you know someone who deserves their sto...2017-09-2626 minWhy I SocialEpisode 141 - Jason Eng (@JasonEng_)Jason Eng works at IBM on Developer Communications and Influencer Engagement. He previously worked at Sony for over 10 years. He has clear beliefs in the way he uses social media and is one of the most engaging guests to join the podcast in recent weeks. It also turns out that he met host Chris Barrows - in 2015 - before Chris even knew it! 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 Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at ...2017-09-1924 minWhy I SocialEpisode 140 - Brett Pucino (@bpucino)Brett Pucino is a Brand Strategist and Career Brand Consultant at Breakthrough Career Coaching. In addition to his work as career services professional, he also works as a ghostwriter. He has been interested in writing since he was young and has proven to be a skilled one both digitally and in-print (though you may not have even known you've read this work!). 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 Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISoci...2017-09-1219 minWhy I SocialEpisode 139 - Jenn Patel (@thejennpatel)Jennifer Patel is Senior Director (of Community Development) for Union Health (LLC). With a current professional focus on training and community, I had the pleasure of running into Jenn at Innocon in New York City. In addition to her time in community development, Patel has also worked at St. John's and Hofstra University. 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 iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with Jenn on Twitter and LinkedIn. 2017-09-0519 min
Why I SocialSocial Stories - Episode 1Social Stories is about YOUR stories in YOUR voice. Every month, the podcast will ask you a question. All you have to do is answer! This month's story: "Tell us a story about a time you’ve connected with someone (face-to-face) after meeting them on social media – and how that relationship has grown since!"
This month's storytellers
Nikki Fica
Ryan Pena
Daniele Rossi
Laura VanZandt
Brent Summers
Lindsay Evans
Vincent Orleck
Want to submit YOUR story?1...2015-08-2827 min