9 Facebook groups every social media manager should join in 2024

Facebook groups are the perfect place for social media managers to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and keep up with the latest trends. Here are 14 Facebook groups that we're personally in and would recommend to any social media manager.

1. HeyOrca Community

First and foremost, there's our own Facebook group: HeyOrca Community. This is a space for Social Media Marketers and agency professionals (and anyone living life on social media) to share tactics, helpful insights, and experiences. We encourage our community to learn from one another and become better marketers. On our end, you can expect social media news, industry trends, and different thought-provoking questions that can stir up the conversation. It's a great place to collaborate with like-minded individuals.

2. The Daily Carnage

The Daily Carnage is a community that brings you the freshest news, tools, tips, and tactics in the marketing world. The Facebook Group has over 20,000 "Carnies" and growing! It's an incredible space to ask for advice, share tips and tricks, and of course the best memes. The group will also share the good and the bad when it comes to advertisements and that stirs up some fun conversation amongst the community. If you're looking for a good laugh but also a nice mix of social media marketing content, The Daily Carnage is for you!

3. Social Media Geekout

The Social Media Geekout was created and is led by Matt Navarra who has previous clients such as BBC, United Nations, Pinterest, Sainbury's, UK Government, and more. Geekout is a place for support and geeky chat about all things social media-related such as new features, tips, tricks, industry news, insights, deals, jobs, events and, of course, memes! If you enjoy the content within Social Media Geekout, Matt also curates his own newsletter called Geekout! Check it out here.

4. Become a Social Media Manager by Rachel Pederson

Back in 2015, Rachel Pederson got the itch to become a Social Media Manager and started working to secure clients. Within 5 months, she replaced her income from her 9-5 job, left her job, and scaled quickly to a successful and incredibly rewarding clientele. Rachel started this Facebook Group to have a safe place for Social Media Managers to connect and grow in their careers. Rachel hit the 6-figure mark in her career and founded Social Media University which has quickly turned into the best training for Social Media Managers. With this training, you will secure clients to advanced growth hacking.

5. Female Social Media Managers and Agency Owners

This Facebook Group is run by Lucy Vincent and the Agency Accelerator team. It's a great community of digital marketers, social media managers, graphic designers, and agency owners where you can learn so much about about online strategies and connect with other like-minded professionals.

6. #HigherEdSocial

Thanks to Life in Social member, Seth Birch, for introducing us to #HigerEdSocial! Are you in the education sector and struggle with your social content? Look no further! This Facebook Group is a collaborative space for those in the social media marketing industry but also targeting the higher education audience. The group was created by Kasandrea Sereno as a place for Higher Education Social Media managers to assist each other with best practices and the latest trends/tips. If you're looking to take your educational social game to the next level, definitely join #HigherEdSocial.

7. Women in Marketing

Women in Marketing is a group for women working in Social Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Copywriting, SEO, and even business owners who want to elevate their marketing efforts. An amazing group with over 85,000 members!

8. Social Media Managers Group

Social Media Managers Group is an extension of Social Media Pro®. The creators have been teaching the business of Social Media Management for more than a decade! The group is for those who have experience in the social media industry and are looking to network and exchange ideas and advice.

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9. SaaS Growth Hacks

SaaS Growth Hacks is the perfect group for you if you're looking for general marketing, but also tips around entrepreneurship, growth hacks and conversion rates. Aaron Krall is the founder of this group and the group has over 32,000 members!

Instead of scouring the internet for the latest trends and industry news for hours on end, save yourself some time and join these Facebook Groups. Trust us, you won't regret it! If you’re looking to start a career in Social Media Marketing or you are already in the industry and you want to keep up with all of the latest trends, definitely explore these Facebook groups and level up!

Did we miss a Facebook Group? Let us know what groups you're a part of by sending alyssa@heyorca.com an email.

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