Well PRettySocial readers, today I have an announcement. You may have seen this coming based on my lack of posts lately, but I’ve decided to end my journey on this blog. It was a difficult decision to come to, and while I’ve enjoyed the past year writing on PRettySocial, the time has come for me to move on. But it’s not the end. After starting the “PRettySocialBride” series here a few months ago, I discovered something: I love blogging about weddings. I love wedding blogging so much so that I’m also announcing a new project I launched today…

If you haven’t heard of Etsy, you’re missing out. It’s an awesome place to find tons of handmade and vintage goods — not only for your wedding, but also for your everyday life. I love it! And needless to say, it’s a major source for decor and other things related to my upcoming wedding. But there’s one item I’ve been super excited about…

Location-based social networks: some people love them, some people hate them. While networks like Foursquare and Gowalla have been becoming very popular over the course of the past year, many people are still unsure of whether or not they should jump on board. I’ve written before on what Foursquare could mean for small businesses, and I truly believe that the service (and others like it) could mean big things. Not only…

Alright, I know…it’s been a few weeks since my last {aPRettySocialBride} post, and I’m sorry! It’s been a crazy few weeks of wedding planning, and my blog moved a little bit to the back burner. But in spite of my busy-ness, I have a post for you to enjoy today. As I’m really getting deep into the planning process, I’m learning things along the way. So I wanted to take this week to update you all on where we’re at now, and what we’ve learned so far…

As part of #BeMyGuest (a month of guest blogging), today I bring you a guest post from Laura Click. Imagine you’re in a crowded bar. The music is pumping and the atmosphere is electric. You spot a guy (or girl) across the room that catches your eye. Your pulse quickens. You want to meet this person, but how do you strike up a conversation without feeling awkward? Sound familiar?

Last night, I (along with some colleagues) had the privilege of speaking about social media with a group of PR students at the University of Tennessee. In one part of our talk, we shared a list of helpful tools we use to manage social media, monitor brands, spread information, discover opportunities and track results.