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How can architects create, market, and scale knowledge for a competitive advantage? It’s all about Social Media.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NwDeeu8QTM

AIA National posted this excellent video in January. Presenter Brian Skripac outlines the various ways architects can (and should!) use social media. He dispels certain social media myths (social media won’t replace your website or the need for face-to-face networking) and clarifies the goals for architects who are active in social media:

Marketing & Networking
Firm & Individual Branding
Ideas & Inspiration
Thought Leadership
Firm Culture & Community
Corporate Memory
Internal Communications & Transparency

Skripac rightly points out that there are WAY too many social networks to choose from, so you shouldn’t feel the need to dive into all of them at once. The ones which seem to be most effective for professionals are Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and possibly Pinterest. (a/e ProNet has a Pinterest board that we’re pretty proud of. Check us out!) He also gives a shout out to several design firms and organizations that seem to be getting it right: Perkins + Will, Gensler, HOK, BNIM, and AIA Pittsburgh.

We hope you find this info useful. And we’re always looking for good Architects, Engineers, and Design Industry affiliates to follow… if you are one, or know one, leave us a comment!

a/e ProNet has been an advocate for architects, engineers, and other design consultants for more than 20 years. This advocacy includes an abiding interest in protecting the integrity and sanctity of the products delivered by design professionals. We’re proud of what our clients can do and have done to better and beautify communities across the globe.

Taking that pride one step further, we’ve created a Pinterest board dedicated to showcasing the fantastic designs of our ProNet Members’ clients!

Buildings, bridge, amphitheaters, parks, homes, aqueducts, highways, theme parks, wineries, storefronts, and resorts surround and inspire us daily. But as Peter W. Jones, AIA, President of AIA Florida recently reminded us, “Behind every magnificent structure is an architect who helped create it.” In fact, behind every magnificent structure is a team of imaginative, experienced professionals who worked together to meet that goal. And we’re proud to say that many of those professionals are the clients of our members.

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