Social Media Roundup: Meeting Time Is Joker Time

Hosting a meeting? Brush up on your comedy skills. Laughter can signal important things about you and make a big impact on your meetings.

The details, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup:

MAKE ‘EM LAUGH

You’re Having A Laugh: The Impact Of Humour At #Meetings  (opens in a new tab) – http://t.co/T4iwf1jB2i  (opens in a new tab) via @meetology  (opens in a new tab)

— info (@LBIAudioVideo) July 19, 2013  (opens in a new tab)

Why is humor so important during meetings? Here’s how I like to start a meeting: “Thanks, everyone, for coming to the meeting. I’m a little nervous right now, so I’m picturing all of you in your underwear. Nice Spider-Man briefs, Phil.” Next time you’re running a meeting, try telling your own fun joke and get the room giggling. A person who uses humor is signaling that they are intelligent, creative, and playful. Jonathan Bradshaw, CEO of The Meetology Group, compiles several studies  (opens in a new tab) about laughter and how it influences how we interact with others. For instance, he writes, “Humour has also been shown to aid negotiations in meetings too. Whilst not related to jokes specifically, psychologists have found that when we are in a good mood we tend to be far better at negotiating.” (ht @LBIAudioVideo  (opens in a new tab))

SOCIAL MEDIA skills needed

11 Skills & Qualities to Look for in an Association Social Media Manager http://t.co/D0yo6wP2V2  (opens in a new tab) via @JeniseFryatt #eventprofs  (opens in a new tab)

— Dennis Shiao (he/him) (@dshiao) July 19, 2013  (opens in a new tab)

Your association needs an outstanding social media manager. He or she shouldn’t just be good at updating Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the rest. The best person should also be capable of creating or obtaining fresh, high-quality content and knowing how to read the room of your online community and match the tone. Jenise Fryatt of the Event Planning blog offers 11 skills and qualities  (opens in a new tab) to look for in an association social media manager. Here’s a great one: “Your SM manager candidates will be all over the internet. Google their names and see what happens. If you get crickets, run.” (ht @dshiao  (opens in a new tab))

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