While we’re in our 10th year of SMC, here’s the top 10 reasons to join Social Media Club. Together we’ll make the next 10 years even better!
10) Enlarge your social media knowledge.
Social Media Club has online and in-person events worldwide for practitioners to listen, learn, and contribute industry best practices. SMC local chapter leaders are dedicated to hosting meetups available to the newbie and valuable to the pro.
9) Network with other social media professionals.
Too often our members are the sole person in charge of social media at their firm or business they work for. Joining Social Media Club gives you the opportunity to network with other SM professionals who understand the day-to-day problems you encounter and can share guidance and advice from the trenches.
8) Teach the things you know to those who want to learn social media.
You’ve invested the blood, sweat and tears to figure out what’s worked for your brand or business on social media, and there are many people who would find value in learning your insights. SMC members are able to speak at events, contribute guest blogs, white papers and reports to position themselves as industry thought leaders.
7) Define and uphold industry best practices and ethics.
We are here to ensure the Social Media universe is not an echo chamber of opinion reinforcing itself, but is instead driven by diversity of opinion and viewpoint. At SMC we care deeply and are committed to sharing what has succeeded and what has failed, because we operate under a “rising tides lift all ships” philosophy.
6) Meet new people & become new friends on the planet.
Working travel and have some downtime? Take a look at our Member Directory and see if there are SMC members in the area to meet up with over lunch or coffee.
5) Get professional development opportunities & training to remain the best in the business.
You may have noticed that online trends shift at a breakneck speed, much quicker than businesses can adapt. If you are a rising professional seeking the opportunities to learn and develop your skillsets, or a CMO who wants to invest in your current staff to allow them to become experts on the latest advances in technology, a Social Media Club membership is an excellent option.
Professional development educates your current employees for possible future promotion from working day-to-day to management, and also you learn which of your employees has the potential to make such a promotion.
4) Get involved more in your local and global communities.
Having a local get-together or big conference planned for social media professionals? We can help. Looking to network with industry leaders across the globe? Ask no more.
3) SMC events are a great venue to network to find a new job.
Our local communities are very close-knit. If you’re unemployed, volunteering with SMC can brighten your mood and keep your hands busy. If you’re searching quietly, check out our job board or join a local Facebook group where jobs are shared daily. Need to hire a veteran social media strategist with a track record of success? Ahem. We *may* know someone.
2) SMC events are the perfect networking platform to acquire new clients.
We’re in an era where “Be your own boss!” is jargon for “Welcome to the gig economy.” Whether you need some additional work to pay bills or to create a cushion between paychecks, our meetups are where to find clients.
But don’t worry, SMC is laboring tirelessly to change the future paradigm for those who feel stuck in the gig economy, and we simply want to hear about your experiences—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
1) SMC members are driven by passion and purpose.
Here at Social Media Club, we are the media creators and consumers who care about making the ‘media industry’ work for all. We are not just USERS, we are the reason that the tools were invented – we are the ones who are talking near and far. We’re here to change the world of social media and have fun doing it. Join SMC and let’s build the future together!