Take a break from social media
New Haven, Conn (WTNH) – Social Media expert Kris Ruby joined GMC Weekend to talk about taking a break this Memorial Day Weekend from Four Square, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.
At what point is all of this technology too much? It can create an alternate universe, where people spend more time in the digital world than the real world.
At some point, you have to put down your devices and be “in” the moment rather than “capturing” the moment, and then broadcasting it.
Here are some tips to help you tell when it’s too much technology.
FIRST… LOOK AT YOUR MOTIVES.
Look at your motives behind your Foursquare check ins and Facebook status updates. Are you more engaged in broadcasting where you are then actually being where you are?
SECOND… WHAT ARE YOUR MOTIVATIONS?
What are your motivations for telling your whole network where you are, and tagging people? If they are ego driven, then power down your devices, soak up some sun, and focus more on being in the moment. Social media is about being “social” after all. That means the real world, not just the digital world.
THIRD… IS THIS CREATING AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE?
Are you creating an alternate universe where people spend more time in the digital world than the real world?
KRIS RUBY is the CEO of Ruby Media Group, an award-winning public relations and media relations agency in Westchester County, New York. Kris Ruby has more than 15 years of experience in the Media industry. She is a sought-after media relations strategist, content creator and public relations consultant. Kris Ruby is also a national television commentator and political pundit and she has appeared on national TV programs over 200 times covering big tech bias, politics and social media. She is a trusted media source and frequent on-air commentator on social media, tech trends and crisis communications and frequently speaks on FOX News and other TV networks. She has been featured as a published author in OBSERVER, ADWEEK, and countless other industry publications. Her research on brand activism and cancel culture is widely distributed and referenced. She graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication with a major in public relations and is a founding member of The Young Entrepreneurs Council. She is also the host of The Kris Ruby Podcast Show, a show focusing on the politics of big tech and the social media industry. Kris is focused on PR for SEO and leveraging content marketing strategies to help clients get the most out of their media coverage.