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Arik Hanson

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Adjunct Professor at University of Minnesota
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Arik Hanson is a social media consultant with over 25 years of experience in marketing and communications. Based in Minneapolis, he specializes in providing social media strategy, coaching, and content development for mid-sized and large companies. People who have worked with him often describe him as an innovative, respected, and insightful thought leader.

Outside of his consulting work, Arik is an empty nester who enjoys playing golf. To combat the loneliness of being a solo practitioner, he teaches as an adjunct professor, which allows him to get out of the house and connect with students and other faculty. He also co-hosts a long-running podcast and volunteers at his church.

He founded one of the industrys longest-running social media blogs in 2008, publishing over 1,500 posts and 1.1 million words.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Adjunct Professor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Social Media Strategy
With over 15 years focused exclusively on social media, he helps major brands like General Mills and Sleep Number develop effective online strategies.
Mentoring Professionals
He teaches at the University of St. Thomas and started "NextUp," an initiative to give young professionals a realistic look at building a career.
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Career

Work history

9-2021 - 12-2021
Adjunct Professor
University of Minnesota
9-2019
Adjunct Professor
University of St. Thomas
2-2014 - 1-2016
Board Member
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
9-2013 - 12-2016
Board Member
Winona State University
10-2009
Principal
Arik Hanson Social Media
In the press

Media appearances

Ep. 69: Arik Hanson Social Media Expert part 1. Featured in So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast
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Social media is constantly changing, and the way your company uses it also must shift. Featured in Star Tribune
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Education
1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts
Winona State University
1992 - 1993
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The University of Kansas
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