Hello Social Co. provides social media marketing services for destination and experience-driven businesses and organizations. Their services include social media strategy, management, and advertising. self-described

Hello Social Co.

Hello Social Co. provides social media marketing services for destination and experience-driven businesses and organizations, emphasizing audience engagement and unique social media strategies.

Hello Social Co. | 408 followers on LinkedIn. Social Media Marketing and Content Creator Placement services for destinations, downtowns, and experiences 📍 | We offer three signature services that help your business grow using social media.Whether you want your accounts to be taken completely over, or want to still manage them on your own, we have a package for you.

Brand & Marketing Photographer in Happy Valley

Sara Rosenberger Blose

Writer, editor, and content specialist

Sean Yoder

Creative Strategist at Hello Social Co.

Amanda Williams

Founder at Hello Social Co. | Social Media Marketing for Communities & Destinations | Powering Growth Through Place-Based Marketing

Ellen Matis

The holiday season is ✨basically✨ here, and there’s more to social media prep than just seasonal posts! Here are 5 essential things to check off before the rush: Update your hours: Got special holiday hours? Make sure they’re clear on all platforms so customers aren’t left guessing! 📅 Optimize your profiles: Add holiday-specific highlights, update your bio with seasonal offerings, and make it easy for followers to see what’s new. 🔎 Plan your customer service strategy: Expecting more questions or DMs? Decide on response times or consider auto-responses to keep up with the influx. 💬 Holiday hashtags & keywords: Use seasonal tags and keywords to reach holiday shoppers and stay visible during the busy season! 🛍️ Schedule time for analytics: Track what’s working (and what’s not) so you can fine-tune your strategy throughout the season. Data now can guide next year’s approach! 📊 How are you adjusting your strategy this season?

Feeling like you're not a part of community? Find a way to bring like-minded people together! That's what owner of Good Will Goddess Books, Kate, is doing here in Happy Valley. This week, Hello Social Co. team members Devin and Ellen hit up a "Read In(n)" event that they hosted at The Nittany Lion Inn. It was a delight to be surrounded by great humans that just happen to share a love of books. #ConnectThroughCommunity

Instagram's decision to remove the option to follow hashtags, effective December 13, 2024, means that users will no longer see posts from followed hashtags in their feeds. This change is part of Instagram's efforts to combat spam and improve content relevance. If you have a branded place or community hashtag, Instagram's removal of the ability to follow hashtags doesn't make the hashtag irrelevant—it just shifts its strategic value. Here’s how to adapt: Leverage your hashtag for community building by continuing to promote your branded hashtag in your marketing materials, on-site signage, and in collaborations with creators. Hashtags are still searchable on Instagram. Make your branded hashtag memorable and widely associated with your destination so users are likely to search for it when looking for content related to your place. Use your branded hashtag as a call-to-action for specific campaigns. For example, "Visiting Bellefonte this season? Use #LoveBFT to show us your holiday spirit!" Respond to hashtagged content to keep users invested in your brand, encouraging others to participate. Combine your hashtag strategy with Instagram’s location tags, as they remain an effective way for users to find content tied to specific places. While followers won’t see your branded hashtag in their feed anymore, its value as a content discovery tool and community identifier remains intact. Guess it's a good a time as any to use our branded hashtag 😉 #ConnectThroughCommunity

A quick rise in following as a creator can often lead to unexpected challenges — including commenters engaging negatively with your work. This was the case for Kim Debes, who created a social media account to document her goal of hiking all 124 of Pennsylvania's state parks. So, how is she handling this shift as her account continues to grow, almost surpassing 60K followers on Instagram? During a free Creator Network event, we'll chat with her about the steps she's taking on social media to keep content creation fun, despite some occasional negativity. Virtual event: 12 p.m. EST, Wednesday, November 20 Location: The Creator Network on Skool Being a part of the Creator Network is totally free for creators that are within the travel/experience space. Learn more at hellosocialco.com/creators .

We're thrilled to announce the Creator Network Award winners! Take a moment to check out (and follow) these content creators' outstanding social media content development and execution. These creators, and all who were nominated, have definite talent and creativity within the travel niche and have made significant impacts through their work. Congratulations to all 👏

Join Eric Cortes from 5 to 6 p.m. on October 28! Have you joined the Creator Network yet? When you do you'll get access to educational opportunities, creator-to-creator networking and more. Let's connect, collaborate, and grow together 🤝 Join our thriving hub: https://bit.ly/3BVFFrp #ConnectThroughCommunity

Your nominations are in ⭐👏 The Creator Network Awards are more than just a celebration—they’re a chance to uplift and empower the creators who make our world a little brighter. While our judges are hard at work, we're popping in to acknowledge the success of these content creators and to foster a community of creators who push the boundaries of digital storytelling. A big thank you to everyone for spreading the word and submitting nominations. Be sure to give the nominees a follow or send a message to congratulate them! Awards will be announced soon 🏆

What. a. weekend. Ellen here 👋 I can't even begin to tell you how full my heart is after a weekend spent with the entire Hello Social Co. team here in Happy Valley. These are some of the most incredible humans I know, and I'm so proud of this agency that we've built together. Friday was spent enjoying one of our favorite community events, Bellefonte Under the Lights, a fundraiser for Downtown Bellefonte Inc. — where we got to see a few client and Creator Network friends as well. On Saturday, Sara worked her magic for updated team photos before we totally immersed ourselves in all-things-local — Pop Up Ave, craft beverages, and more. Looking forward to what's to come with this group of changemakers 🧡 #ConnectThroughCommunity

The heart behind Hello Social Co. 🧡 Whether she's strategizing from her home office/local coworking space or going on an adventure with her adorable camper in tow, Ellen is always inspired by local businesses and the communities that support them. She’s on a mission to help small towns thrive by connecting them with creative and authentic social media strategies. Catch her on the move and follow along with her adventures as she spreads the love for local ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XPjjPr

A couple weeks ago you heard Katey talking about the power of place! Placemaking is at the heart of what we do at Hello Social Co.—it's about transforming public spaces into community-driven destinations that foster connection and engagement. By focusing on local culture and unique experiences, we help communities create spaces where people want to gather, explore, and shop. Social media plays a powerful role in amplifying these efforts, bringing local stories to life and encouraging participation. Together, we can shape spaces that matter!

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