Jana Thomas

Professor of Practice at #KState. #SocialMedia Educator and Researcher. PhD Student. 20-Year Marketing Professional.
Views and opinions expressed are my own.

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Just got my registration for @Adweek's #SocialMediaWeek2024 in NYC! The last time I went, I met incredible people doing creative work, furthered my research on social media manager well-being and brought home a wealth of knowledge for my students. Can't wait to represent K-State!

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Excited to be moderating the industry panel discussion at the inaugural #KState Digital Summit for Teens next week in KC! https://t.co/iNdsx1Z23n. Featuring @Garmin, @VMLYR, @LetsKazoo, @jntcompany & @luckyorange. https://t.co/iNdsx1Z23n

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Here at the Digital Media and Developing Minds Scientific Congress in DC to talk about my research on teens and #socialmedia and meet some really inspiring people who are doing great work. @childrenscreens #mediaandminds23

[Stukent @StukentApp]

Practice responding strategically to negative communication. Provide remedies. Make connections. @SocialProfJana shared how to set boundaries and be a better social media manager. #ProfCon23

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Heading to Idaho Falls this summer to be a speaker at @StukentApp ProfCon 2023! My talk is titled " Educating future #socialmedia managers: Placing emphasis on conflict management, audience interpretation, and personal boundaries."

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Excited to be co-moderating this panel with my friends at @KStateEngage. We're going to have a fantastic conversation with Dr. @DavidRosowsky - VP of @KStateResearch, Dr. Mocnik - Dean of @kstatelibraries, and more. Join us!

[A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication @kstatemediacomm]

Join campus leaders and community members at this Feb. 15th #KStateSMW event to talk about social media's role in developing the NextGen University Land Grant Mission. Hosted by @KStateEngage.
https://t.co/UHCnv80mse

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Julia Riew is coming to @KState for K-State Social Media Week Feb. 13 - 17. I can't wait to have students hear her incredible story firsthand and get inspired by her creativity and intentionality with social media! See event details at https://t.co/SdlZx3P2sY.

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Got quoted in an article with the @AP! Julia's story is a fantastic example of the strategic alignment of ideas and technology to drive social and cultural change. There are opportunities inherent in #socialmedia. https://t.co/DSdg42Mbfa

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

K-State Social Media Week is back in just a few weeks! We've got a great lineup this year with some incredible events and speakers. Check out the event schedule at https://t.co/SdlZx3P2sY.

[A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication @kstatemediacomm]

K-State Social Media Week IS BACK Feb. 13 - 17. From a content creator & influencer fair to exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at viral TikTok campaigns, there's something for everyone, in person & online! #KStateSMW
👉 View event schedule & register at https://t.co/6qUZFcbL2C.

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

@KState alums: here's an excellent job opp with my friends in the Division of Communications and Marketing. https://t.co/232a437VUf
They are looking for a digital media planner w/ strong skills in strategic planning & analysis. Based in MHK w/ hybrid & remote options available.

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Students at #KState can now earn a degree in Ad & PR in the NEW A.Q. Miller School of Media & Communication! This industry-specific degree signals precise knowledge in areas of strategic planning, campaign development, consumer insight research, digital & social media and more.

[A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication @kstatemediacomm]

Exciting news! We're now the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication with newly launched degrees in Advertising & Public Relations and News & Sports Media, and an updated degree in Communication Studies. Learn more: https://t.co/IguXT2MAz3

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

What does a college professor do for nearly 4 hours in the airport while waiting for their next flight home after a conference? GRADE, GRADE, GRADE.... it's finals week and time is ticking until final grades are due!⏳🏃‍♀️

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

One of my favorite quotes from @socialmediaweek via @alexisohanian, Reddit Co-Founder and @SevenSevenSix Founder: "Facts don't care about your feelings." #SMW

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

LOVED this @socialmediaweek response from Hootsuite CMO @maggiemlower when asked about how to sell brave, non-obvious social media ideas up the chain: Test... then show the analytics behind something that worked. Decision makers will have FOMO!👏

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Looking frantically for opps to use my new @socialmediaweek vocab courtesy of Pepsi CMO @T_Kap: "social media culture bombs" - Re-envisioning content sharing and consumer interaction as fun, new, and interesting ways to drive meaningful connections through cultural impact. #SMW

[Todd Kaplan @T_Kap]

It was good to be in NYC today at @Adweek's @smwnyc! Below are my 3 quick 'formulas for success' that I spoke about today for marketers trying to stay ahead of the game.... 🧵👇

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Question in my head right now from @socialmediaweek NYC: Is "authentic" a serious descriptor for content that comes from creators who are their natural selves OR the new Lord Voldemort - that which shall not be named because of the groans & eye rolls elicited when used)? #SMW

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Having a blast being around other social media managers and social strategists at @socialmediaweek in NYC! I can't wait to bring back tons of great information and brand examples to my students, my classes, and my research. #SMW @Adweek

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Booking my travel from the little apple to the big apple for @Adweek's Social Media Week NYC in May! #SMW #SocialMediaWeek

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

One week in, I love @StukentApp's mimic social! It's fun seeing my students practice data-driven decision making and strategizing what they need to do to improve #socialmedia performance.🏆@kstatejmc

[Jana Thomas @SocialProfJana]

Just launched @kstatejmc's newest #socialmedia course: MC 474 Social Media Management Simulation Lab, where students use online simulation technology to experience what it’s like to run a real social media campaign, work with an ad budget, read analytics to make decisions & more!