social media

2013 STAMP Social Media Post Winner: Interlocks

Interlocks Salon Spa Cosmetics captures a 2013 STAMP award for its 'Us Vs. Them' creative social media post.

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2013 STAMP Social Media Campaign Winner: Visible Changes

Visible Changes captures a 2013 STAMP award for its "Share the Love" social media campaign.

2013 STAMP Social Media Campaign Winner: Charles Penzone Salons

The Charles Penzone Salons captures the 2013 STAMP award for the best social media campaign for their Facebook Pro Pages and Pinterest How-Tos.

Playing In The Mobile Web Space

I was recently interviewed by Stacey Soble from Salon Today, for their July/August 2013 issue, which focused on ‘going mobile’ – admittedly one of my fave topics! If you missed the article, here is a quick recap of my contributions on how mobile sites are essential for businesses in today’s fast paced digital world.

Getting Your Salon Started on Facebook the Right Way

In today’s socially-connected society, it is still somewhat of a surprise to me that not all salons are utilizing social media to outreach and connect with their clients. If that’s you, it’s OK! After all, you know the saying ‘better late than never,’ right? The same applies to social media, however starting from ‘social’ scratch on Facebook can be intimidating.

Social Media at The Studio: Wella HQ Hosted "Building Your Brand"

Kelly Ehlers, President of Evoke Brand Strategies and a Guest Blogger on MODERN SALON. Ehlers recently taught a class on how hairdressers can harness the power of social media to build their brand at Wella Headquarters

Normajean Fusco on Mobile Devices in the Salon and Spa

As part of Salon Today’s annual Technology issue, we tap industry leaders for insight into how new systems are changing the business of beauty.

Converting Fans to Clients

No matter what clients are considering‘buying or trying’ – a new color technique or the latest cosmeceutical brand –they go through a journey before they making the leap. This journey has long been documented by marketing experts.

How to Handle Negativity on Social Media

Got a disgruntled client grumbling on Yelp? An irked employee sabotaging your Twitter? Before you react, social media expert Valorie Reavis helps you develop a social PR plan that prevents a hiccup from becoming a nightmare.

Watertight Ownership Possible With Watermarking

The recent panic over Instagram’s changes to its privacy and terms of service that appeared to give it the right to sell on users’ photographs, including hair images, reinforces the need to watermark all photos across all social networks, warns social media expert Valorie Reavis, founder of Linkup Marketing.