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The New Game of Monolopy (Social Media Style)

By Cheval John

The game of monopoly have been very popular for many years.

The purpose was to own as many property as you can in order to have leverage over the other competitors.

Though it takes a while to play, it can bring out the competitive spirit of others.

Why bring up this game when we are in the digital age you might ask?

This game has similarities to where are in time.

The majority of the world have smartphones to where they have the power to choose what they can do with it.

They can watch netflix of their favorite television shows, take selfies of themselves having a good time with their friends, or record milestone moments in their lives.

Add on social media accounts and they can create the lives they want.

That is why you see many have youtube channels that have allowed them to have a loyal audience to the the point they become “famous”

It is the same with other social media accounts like instagram.

And many are trying to build a following as fast as they can so they can lure brands to work with them.

This explosive growth of the so-called “influencer marketing” is the catalyst of why many are trying to build a following as fast as they can.

For instagram alone, it is more than a billion dollar industry.

And if you are an instagram influencer, you got it made.

You might believe you can have access to events free and even think you can have free drinks at a pub.

You think the world will know about you because you are an “influencer”

The only problem is that many do not.

Ana Delia, who is a fitness professional basically sum it up in this post

So for the majority who think they are all that because they are influencers, sorry to break the news, you are only known in your space.

As Ana Delia also said in this same post, “Stay Grounded.”

Melonie Dodaro, Founder of Top Dog Social Media

By Cheval John

Melonie Dodaro is the founder of Top Dog Social Media.

She is recognized as Canada’s leading expert on LinkedIn.

Melonie recently wrote the book LinkedIn Unlocked, which hit number one in seven countries around the world.

She has been featured on major media outlets including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), The New York Post, The Toronto Star, etc.

Her blog has been recognized as a Top Ten Blog by Social Media Examiner.

In today’s episode, you will hear:

-why Melonie chose LinkedIn
-why she decided to move to Europe
-how Facebook allowed her to reconnect with her father

Snippet on Vallano Media TV

Full episode on BlogTalkRadio

Melonie’s Website: www.topdogsocialmedia.com

Twitter: @MelonieDodaro

Quotes from the episode will be available later

June Newsletter

By Cheval John

I am very sorry for being late in writing this newsletter.

I took an unexpected three weeks off from posting a blog.

I am now getting better in the trasition process of working at a second job during the night time while running my business.

What I have learned is that it is never easy to run a business while working full time.

However, it is worth it because I have the opportunity to learn more about the travel industry first hand by working in the hospitality business.

So my goal for this month is to be consistent in putting out weekly blog posts during this season of working as an employee in the hospitality business.

With that being said, I want to add that I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Ai Addyson Zhang on her facebook live show, “Classrooms Without Walls.”

Her show is well run and has viewers from around the world.

Another thing is the show is very niche and people who pass on the opportunity to be on Dr. Zhang’s show are missing out.

In addition to the show, here are articles for this month’s newsletter:

The Importance And Relevance Of Twitter In Today’s Digital Space-Dr. Ai Addyson Zhang Digital Learning Consultant

Tipping is a sensitive subject and almost everyone has a strong opinion-Diane Gottsman of The Protocol School of Texas

5 Focused Ways To Keep Your Goals in Front Of You-Cynthia Bazin of The Smart Chic

How to Take Your Job Anywhere in the World-Sarah Landrum, Contributor to Entrepreneur.com

Meghan Monaghan, Founder of Smart Bird Social

By Cheval John

Today’s episode of What’s The Word? features Meghan Monaghan, founder of Smart Bird Social.

Meghan spent about two decades in corporate america as a marketing professional before launching the company about two years ago.

In this episode, you will hear:

-what inspired her to start her own company
-the importance of live streaming
-how twitter chats made an impact for her business
-a bit of a throwback to the “thriller dance”

Snippet on Vallano Media TV
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=UD_DKRX0oe4

Full episode on BlogTalkRadio

Website: www.smartbirdsocial.net

Twitter: @meghanmonaghan1

Quotes from this show will be available later

May 1st Newsletter

By Cheval John

Can you believe we are very close to summer here?

Time does fly when you are having fun.

This month’s newsletter includes articles about entrepreneurship, travel and the general data protection regulation (gdpr) which is set to become law on May 25th in the European Union.

I also want to say I was quoted in a Forbes article written by Winnie Sun, co-founder of Sun Group Wealth Partners.

The article was based from the Twitter Chat she hosts called #WinnieSun.

Here are the articles for this month including the Forbes article which is mentioned first here:

Tips To Get Your Instagram-Worthy Travel On Without Breaking Your Financial Plan-Winnie Sun, Contributor to Forbes

How GDPR Impacts Marketers: What You Need to Know-Danielle Liss, Contributor to Social Media Examiner

How This Unlikely TV Star Created A Simple Idea That Allows Her To Travel The World-Laura Bloom, Contributor to Forbes

9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Commute-Diane Gottsman of The Protocol School of Texas