In about 3 days I will be on my way to Las Vegas travelling to the Blog World Expo. I am on an assignment there from a joint mission from Collective Bias, Blog World Expo, and Healthy Choice. They are my sponsors who enabled me to go be a part of this conference to learn more about blogging, and I hope some of the technical side, and also networking.
While there I have been chosen to be a “Healthy Choice Ambassador” Spreading the word about how Healthy Choice is on a mission as well, that is parallel to mine to be more “out there” in the world of social media.
Let me tell you how big this is and how much this means. For a company such as Healthy Choice from ConAgra Foods to be at a Social Media conference to LISTEN to us bloggers, to learn from us bloggers, and to learn more about the realm of social media in general is huge.
The whole social media, blogging, mommy blogging, Brand, PR, Company connection is a relatively NEW media. And having a company there such as Healthy Choice to want to be a part of this is so wonderful. I am hoping to form a relationship with them as I stated in one of the previous posts I wrote on “This is Why I Blog”.
When Brands start listening to what bloggers are saying and then bloggers listen to the needs of the brands things can work so well. We can learn as we go supporting one another.
So this brings about a question for me. WHAT WOULD I LIKE TO LEARN FROM HEALTHY CHOICE ? A LOT !
- I have heard of them, I have bought and eaten their food, but I would like to know what their goals within social media are.
- I would love to know more about the company, what their mission is, what their history is, how Healthy Start came about.
- I would love to know what their company is doing, if anything in the ways of sustainability, as this is a subject I tend to be interested in. I am a consumer that is trying to become more “green” in my life and within my family, so I would love to know what they as a company are doing.
- I would like to know if their company is apart of or supports any special causes. One thing that ranks high with me is when large companies give back in ways of charities, fundraisers, donations, things like this.
- I would like to know what their company feels is important to consumers and see if it matches up with how “I” the consumer feels.
- I personally would love to tour one of their manufacturing plants to see what it is like there. I don’t know if this is a possibility, but sometimes to understand a company, and especially to learn more about their products, how they are made, where they are made, it is nice to have a “hands on” approach.
- I would like to know how I can assist them in the land of social media. What they would like me to convey to other consumers.
There is a lot to think about when working with a large company on campaigns. There is a much bigger picture of what information they are trying to get out to the public about their brand. I want to know what expectations they have in the social media space. I want to share with them my story of how I got into social media and have as much as a personal relationship as I can with them. I want us to share goals and then work to accomplish them.
I am thrilled to be the Healthy Choice Ambassador. I really think it is a great fit. I have been wanting to get a healthier lifestyle and having good, nutritious foods to eat along the way is a definite plus.
I would love to ask, if any of my readers have any input into this new relationship I am forming? What types of questions would you love to have answered by Healthy Choice? What goals would you love to share with corporations within the social media space? What would you like to see brands learn from bloggers, and what can you teach brands as a blogger or as a social media expert ? PLEASE SHARE your idea’s in my comment section.
A learning process cannot work without a lot of input and idea’s and Q& A.
Being a Healthy Start Ambassador to me, means being a liaison between the brand and the bloggers. I would love to hear what your thoughts are on this. I am sure we will all have more questions along the way but I wanted to start a conversation here to kick it off with.
Also, if you will be attending Blog World Expo in Las Vegas this week. Healthy Choice is wanting to also schedule time with YOU !!!! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet with them and discuss social media. This Brand is taking time to meet with YOU. If you would like to be a part of my list, PLEASE email me at plussizemommy@gmail.com and let me know. Only so many people off of the list will be selected so be sure to get your name on it!
In the meantime, let me hear (and them hear) what your thoughts are. Please leave a comment.
Thank YOU!
The Plus Size Mommy
