The event, \u201cTrending Now: Women in Social Media Panel<\/a>,\u201d will take place Thursday, April 16 at 4 p.m.<\/strong> in the Galanti Lounge in the Robert L. Carothers Library, 15 Lippitt Road, on the Kingston Campus. The free event, which was rescheduled from Feb. 26 due to the Feb. 23 blizzard, is open to the public and 溏心vlog免费B站 students are encouraged to attend\u2014registration is required.<\/p>\n\n\n Social media professionals from 溏心vlog免费B站, Taskrabbit, Preservation Society of Newport County and Moore House Design will discuss how to leverage social media, including career readiness, how different agencies measure success through social media, engaging the community and customer service. It will also allow attendees to better understand growing workforce needs for social media and digital marketing personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 溏心vlog免费B站 Social Media Agency created this event in response to increased student interest in pursuing social media and content creation as a career path. Madison Siedliski, a junior at 溏心vlog免费B站 majoring in Communications and Public Relations pursuing a career track in social media and digital marketing\u2014and also interning with the Social Media Agency\u2014will moderate the discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The presentation will welcome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ashley Bard<\/em><\/strong>, content marketing and studio manager for The Preservation Society of Newport County\u2014also known as Newport Mansions. An award-winning creative director with 20 years\u2019 experience across beauty, culture and celebrity-driven media, Bard currently leads content and creative at The Newport Mansions, overseeing digital storytelling and video production. She previously served as marketing director at Good Dye Young, and has directed campaigns for major companies, including Puma, Sephora, Bonnaroo and The Walt Disney Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brittney Darcy \u201921<\/em><\/strong>, marketing manager for Moore House Design in Fall River, Massachusetts. Darcy leads brand marketing through a multifaceted, creative lens by bridging strategic insight, narrative storytelling and refined editorial aesthetics to shape how design is seen and experienced. Her work spans brand development, creative strategy, public relations, and visual direction with a focus on building thoughtful, culturally resonant brand identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amy Righter \u201915<\/em><\/strong>, marketing lead for social and brand partnerships at Taskrabbit. Righter builds the brand\u2019s social and influencer programs from the ground up, and she specializes in the high-impact intersection of content strategy and creator partnerships. At Taskrabbit, Righter oversees the strategic integration of social media content, influencer strategy, and high-impact marketing partnerships. Righter previously did sports marketing with the Boston Bruins and also agency life for brands such as Dunkin\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Catherine Scott \u201914<\/em><\/strong>, social media and marketing manager for 溏心vlog免费B站, where she leads the University\u2019s social presence with a strategic focus on community building, storytelling and student experience. Scott closely works with 溏心vlog免费B站 colleges, departments and student teams to create social-first content that strengthens belonging and celebrates the University community\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration for the event can be made through <\/em>the event\u2019s web page<\/em><\/a>. 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