Melinda Arnold

PR professional by day. MO State instructor by night. These are my thoughts as I navigate through social media, PR, teaching and life. ~Melinda Arnold

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

Officially closing down @PRIntrepid. Follow me at @FusionLinkCx and @melindaarnold

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

@girlnigel Thx for the invite to #DUComm606 Good times!

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

YES! This! True customer service issues can be addressed and moved off platform to phone/email. #DUComm606 https://t.co/0q0DlWxPcw

[Kevin @Kevin_Agee]

Don't engage with trolls, but try to help people who seem to have a real complaint. #DUComm606 https://t.co/j45pNkz1bI

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A8: sometimes your "tribe" will take care of problem posts without your intervention. #DUComm606 https://t.co/EKFBsjB55g

[Caitlin Ferguson @cfergusoncomm]

Q8: What challenges have you experienced with 'internet trolls' and how do you deal w/ that negativity in a professional manner? #ducomm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

And those relationships should start LONG before anything bad happens. #DUComm606 https://t.co/7dpiLHC3Wr

[Ashley Reynolds @AshleyReynolds]

Totally agree. Better relationships = Better stories. #DUComm606 https://t.co/CsUMFA3xZg

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A10: reach bloggers where they are - on their blogs. Engage with them before you pitch to them. #DUComm606 https://t.co/kbNtcGzV23

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A7: hesitancy to be part of a conversation that will happen whether you are there or not. #DUComm606 https://t.co/zMrvygxbfI

[AintNoRadkeTho @KalebRadke]

Q7: What are some issues or problems that you may face in PR, more so bridging the gap between organization and the public? #DUCOMM606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

And no one wants to be the village idiot. #DUComm606 https://t.co/gOGhVsW5O3

[Kevin @Kevin_Agee]

As a team. It takes a village to put out a fire. #DUComm606 https://t.co/aJ7gFSkzYc

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A9: Depends on org, audience. Most - FB, Twitter, instagram, YT. Only do as much as you can manage well. #DUComm606 https://t.co/mwtEn7uzyK

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

And recognize the frailty of the human body. Sleep. Eat. Cry. #DUComm606 https://t.co/GwhzyO7OIf

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A6 (2): Have a team of people who can support you. You cannot go it alone. Trust me, I know. #DUComm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A6: (1) Tell your story, tell it first, tell it fast, tell it truthfully. Build your audience and support b4 the building burns. #DUComm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A6: How much time to we have @girlnigel? https://t.co/O27KrCPXFQ

[Micha White @michaleta]

Q6: How do you handle PR crisis? #DUComm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

@h20s is a ROCK STAR! https://t.co/4yPnXd7xcG

[Cody @fitnessfuncody]

@PRIntrepid @h20s would love that answer!

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

Old school?!? I like to think of us like fine wines. #DUComm606 https://t.co/vceSXiSbFD

[Nigel Holderby #bekind @girlnigel]

A5. I was in the right place at the right time. Besides, I am old school. I was here before social media was invented. LOL #ducomm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

Q5: actually, I just really like to post cat pix and vids. #DUComm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A5: OJT, tech savvy and recognizing a trend when you see it. #DUComm606 https://t.co/YR0CyioqGs

[Cody @fitnessfuncody]

Q5: How did you get into your position? Was it based on a social media presence created/admin'd prior or right place/right time? #DUComm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

And search for prospective members of the tribe to engage for growth. #DUComm606 https://t.co/goEktyGOEI

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A4 (2): Listen to your audience. What are they saying about you and how can you share their experiences? #DUComm606

[Melinda Arnold @PRIntrepid]

A4: Find and follow the thought leaders for your industry, profession, topic. And, look at whose content they follow and share. #DUComm606