In order to master the art of being a social media consultant, six areas which need to be worked upon are media planning and strategy, storytelling, content, marketing, customer experience, branding and positioning. Read more at: : http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-business/6-areas-social-media-consultants-must-master-moving-forward

Upon becoming a social media manager, there are some important points to note if one harbors the ambition of becoming a social media consultant. Being a social media practitioner, building a client roster, putting in the time, developing a tried and true thesis, not underestimating our personal brand, marketing ourselves outside of word-of-mouth and always keeping on improving are the keys of reaching the next level. Read more at: http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-business/7-tips-transitioning-social-media-manager-social-media-consultant?utm_source=web&utm_medium=links&utm_content=7%20Tips%20for%20Transitioning%20from%20a%20Social%20Media%20Manager%20to%20Social%20Media%20Consultant&utm_campaign=related-items