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About Josh Ochs
With a background in marketing at Disney, Josh Ochs travels the country speaking to 30,000 students and professionals each year. He teaches them how to create a positive online presence so they can shine online. He shows families, teenagers and professionals practical examples they can use to always keep it "Light, Bright and Polite" by posting photos of community volunteer projects that become a portfolio of positive accomplishments. Watch some of his videos at https://SmartSocial.com
Josh shares his message on nationally syndicated news and radio outlets and has been featured in Forbes, CBS News, KTLA and more. He lives and works in Los Angeles where he was born and raised.
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Blog postStudents of all ages have access to screen time, whether it’s Facetiming with relatives, or using social media to chat with friends. It’s important to help your student develop healthy screen time management habits and monitor them for red flags that might indicate that they are addicted to technology.
The post 19 Screen Time Management Tips to Prevent Addiction appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWe asked 16 experts to share their favorite tools, tips, and resources for safe smartphone use. Learn how to create a teen cell phone agreement, how to have an open dialogue with your teen, and how to introduce the responsibility of having a smartphone early.
The post 16 Safety Experts Share Teen Cell Phone Best Practices appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThe Benadryl Challenge encourages users to take excessive amounts of allergy medication with the hopes of hallucinating. If you find anyone who has overdosed on medication, seek medical assistance immediately. Learn how parents and educators can talk with students about this, and other, dangerous social media challenges.
The post What Parents Need to Know about the Benadryl Challenge appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postAccording to a study, more than 82% of online sex crimes originate from social networking sites that predators use to gain insight into their victim’s habits and likes. Learn how parents can keep their students safe from online predators and tips for starting a digital safety dialog.
The post 11 Ways to Protect Students from Online Predators appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postTelegram Messenger offers unlimited instant messaging. The app connects users to large Groups or unlimited Channels of other users, including a People Nearby feature. Large chat groups can easily get out of control with unknown members.
The post 2021 Parent Guide About Telegram Messenger appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postA smartphone and social media agreement can help families create healthy internet habits and set clear boundaries anytime a new device is brought into the home.
The post Why Every Family Needs a Social Media Agreement in 2021 appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWhisper is an app that allows anonymous users to post their “real thoughts and feelings” for public viewing or send private messages that can be seen by anyone, especially those nearby. This app is dangerous for students in encouraging anonymous posts and live connections with strangers.
The post 2021 Whisper App Guide for Parents & Educators appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postAre you wondering how families can incorporate technology in a positive way to make a connection between parents and children? We asked 16 experts for their ideas and tips for how to incorporate technology into your family time.
The post 17 Positive Ways Families Can Use Social Media Together appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog post21 experts share their best tips that parents can use to help prevent digital devices from becoming distractions during their child's online classes or homework time.
The post 21 Ways to Reduce Digital Distractions During Online Classes and Homework Time appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postThere are now hundreds of apps that allow students to hide their inappropriate photos behind an innocent looking calculator app (or another style of app that looks innocent). These apps are popular because they help a student to hide their behavior from their parents or teachers.
The post What parents need to know about private photo calculator apps appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWalkie-talkie apps turn phones and tablets into a two-way radios. It sounds innocent enough, but there are some stranger dangers and privacy issues that students, parents, and educators should know.
The post Walkie-talkie apps: Who is your student talking to? appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postInternet technology changes so quickly, so it can feel challenging to stay on top of it. Do you wish you were more cyber-savvy as a parent or educator? Learn how to delegate research to the experts, discover teen trends, and simple tips to keep students safe online.
The post 7 Tips for Becoming a Cyber-Savvy Parent or Educator appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postResearch has shown that using social media at night creates side effects similar to the feelings travelers feel with jet lag. The cycle of social media jet lag effects and cyberloafing can make students (and adults) feel fatigued, make it harder to fall asleep when it is bedtime, and users can feel confused in daily tasks.
The post What Are Social Media Jet Lag and Cyberloafing appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postIn September 2019, Kik announced that it will be shutting down. After learning that a 13-year-old girl communicated with her killer on the popular Kik Messenger app prior to her murder, a lot of parents are beginning to worry about the apps their kids use—and how they use them.
The post 2021 Kik chat app: What parents need to know appeared first on Smart Social.
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Blog postWe asked cybersecurity experts for best practices for employees, staff, or teachers to know about phishing, ransomware, and malicious downloads in their professional communications.
The post 6 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools appeared first on Smart Social.
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Titles By Josh Ochs
This book will give you helpful tips you can immediately use to protect students and families in a digital world.
Learn digital safety:
Teen Social Media Safety Tips for Parents
Good and Bad Apps you need to know, easily grouped
When a student should be public on social media and why
Top apps a students should be on
Learn digital wisdom
How to start a digital dialogue with students
Teach teens to have productive screen time
How to help your kids become good digital citizens
Learn to shine online:
Techniques to get your student excited about their future
Tips to shine online for a student’s dream college
How to have fun on social media while impressing colleges
How to build an authentic online footprint
- Learn why (and how) you need to monitor your online brand
- How to be authentic, yet post in a way that protects your image
- When social media can hurt, and help your career
- How to express yourself while managing your online image
- The top 5 social networks that help you shine online
“This book is a great guide for professionals in almost any industry to be authentic online (while still having fun).”
- Chris Mygatt, President & COO, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Colorado
"Josh has created a formula professionals can use to build an online portfolio to stand out in a positive way."
- Julie Mossler, Head of Global Communications, Waze (acquired by Google)
"Excellent advice for any professional who wants to improve their digital image and footprint.”
- Lisa Cochrane, Former Senior Vice President of Marketing, Allstate Insurance Corp
"Josh's advice is practical. This is a MUST read for professionals."
- James Ellis, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business
About this book:
- Learn why (and how) you need to monitor your online brand
- How to be authentic, yet post in a way that protects your image
- When social media can hurt, and help your career
- How to express yourself while managing your online image
- The top 5 social networks that help you shine online
“This book is a great guide for professionals in almost any industry to be authentic online (while still having fun).”
- Chris Mygatt, President & COO, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Colorado
"Josh has created a formula professionals can use to build an online portfolio to stand out in a positive way."
- Julie Mossler, Head of Global Communications, Waze (acquired by Google)
"Excellent advice for any professional who wants to improve their digital image and footprint.”
- Lisa Cochrane, Former Senior Vice President of Marketing, Allstate Insurance Corp
"Josh's advice is practical. This is a MUST read for professionals."
- James Ellis, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business
1) How social media can hurt your kid’s future
2) Common social media mistakes made
3) Social media strategies and posts that impress colleges
4) Social media posts and strategies that impress future employers
5) Social networking sites that help you shine online
6) How and when to privatize your image
7) How to talk to your kids
8) How to make a plan together
9) Case studies from successful students making a difference
People are talking
“Excellent advice for anyone that wants to improve their digital image and footprint. Essential for those on a job search.”
Lisa Cochrane, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Allstate Insurance Corp.
“Josh has created a formula students can use to build an online portfolio that helps them stand out in positive way.”
- Julie Mossler, Head of Global Communications, Waze (A Google app)
"Josh's advice is practical. This is a MUST read for those applying for college."
James Ellis, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business
“This book will help you think differently about your digital footprint.”
- Satnam Narang, Senior Security Response Manager, Symantec
“In addition to using Instagram, Twitter and Facebook as a portfolio, Josh gives students pointers that helped to keep their information private. Everyone gets a clear road map that they can use to make sure they shine online.”
Tracy Rampy, Educational Technology, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center – Greenbush
“Our kids were relieved to have someone tell them, “hey, it’s great to use it (social media) and you can brand yourself in a positive way for future college, career and volunteer endeavors.” Rather than “it’s bad, stay away from it, etc…” Josh enlightened many students and adults to things we had never considered on the topic of safety.
This is one great proactive way we can combat cyber bullying; showing kids how to do it right and explaining how doing it “the other way” can have a lasting impact beyond getting in trouble with your parents or school.”
Mollie McNally, Assistant Principal, Blue Valley High School
"In today’s world where anything can be copied and pasted in an instant, it’s crucial to teach kids how to be safe, smart and ethical digital citizens. This book provides parents with practical tips and tools to teach their kids how to thrive in the digital world.”
Caroline Knorr, Parenting Editor, Common Sense Media
“Josh Ochs talks about students being more conscious of what they post and using social media to impress colleges and employers. As Ochs put it, ‘every post is like a button on an elevator, having the ability to take someone up or down.’ Anything that takes someone down is a wasted post, he says.”
Colleen Williamson, Senior Reporter, Parsons Sun Publishing
This book will give you tactical tips you can immediately use on your marketing campaigns
Learn how to engage:
How to grow your social following
Branding on Instagram & Snapchat
Effective email marketing
Digital PR best practices
Live video steps for success
Learn how to influence:
How to monetize your content
Influencer marketing tools
Campaign best practices
Content calendar Strategies
Learn how to analyze:
A/B testing best practices
ROI on social
Keeping analytics simple
And more...