Sean Smith

Sean is Managing Partner in ThatSocialMediaGuy.com, a Social Media consulting company based in Campbell River, BC. Sean has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, from a HelpDesk Manager to business owner. In 2009, Sean started focusing on the world of Social Media, something he had been learning about since jumping into Facebook in 2006 and Twitter in 2008. Since then he has consulted on the development of Social Media strategies for a wide variety of businesses, from retail to tourism, and has been guest speaker for numerous business events.

Sean is a strong supporter of the Social Media community where he lives. He sits as a communications director on the boards of several non-profit organizations, as well as being an active commentator on local politics. Sean is a veteran and is married with 2 young sons.


Expecting More from Traditional Media

At a recent Chamber of Commerce event in my town, I had a chat with the Operations and Sales Manager for a local radio station. As we talked about Social Media, it was completely obvious that he really didn’t care … Read More »

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Politics in Social Media

Where I live (British Columbia, Canada) it is that time again. The silly season, when my door, my phone, my mailbox, my email and, now, my social media has the face of some politician saying, “Vote for Me!”. It’s OK … Read More »

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Social Media Doesn’t Fit Me.

I was recently sitting on a panel in my community, asking and answering questions from a bunch of students from a Lower Mainland university, working on a soci-economic project that compared the growth of 2 Vancouver Island communities hit by … Read More »

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Mannequins Are Not Customers

For quite a while, the issue of buying Likes and Followers, has been a debated topic. It came more into the public eye when Social Media author and speaker Dave Kerpen debated BJ Medelson at the WOMMA summit regarding his … Read More »

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When the Social Media Hits the Fan

It was like watching a snowball rolling down a hill. It picked up steam, got bigger and you just knew that when it hit, it was going to make a BIG mess. A formal wear and dress shop on Vancouver … Read More »

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Moderate the Conversation

One of the greatest things about Social Media is the conversations you can have. If there is a subject or topic that you are passionate about, chances are you can find someone in the Social Media sphere that is equally … Read More »

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