At Keep Social Media Social™, we believe in using social media for good to build relationships and foster genuine human connections. That begins with YOU!
What you create, like and share on social media matters.
We encourage our community members to act with intention and empathy when being social.
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Since 2016, Keep Social Media Social has worked with brands big and small to bring humanity back to digital spaces. We've launched campaigns, built communities, and trained hundreds of leaders to treat social media not just as a tool, but as a relationship.
But now, we’re doing something intentionally bold: we’re hitting pause.
Not because we’re burned out.
Not because we’re over it.
Because it’s time to write down everything we’ve learned, and share it.
We’re Writing the Future of Social:
This summer, our founder Amanda is shifting gears to write the KSMS Curriculum: a heart-forward, no-fluff guide to creating safer, kinder, and more sustainable social spaces, online and offline. It's built for youth, parents, educators, and dreamers. For anyone who believes that the future of social is in our hands, and that it's worth doing right.
Think:
🧠 Social media with soul
💛 Values-first strategies
🌍 Real-life connections
📚 A hybrid workbook that doesn’t just teach—it transforms💬
So What Does This Mean for You?
For now, we’re not accepting new client work.
We’re not launching new services.
We’re not scaling.
We’re getting quieter so the message can get louder.
If you’ve worked with us in the past—thank you. If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’re curious about the curriculum, want to collaborate, or just want to cheer us on:Please stay in touch.
You can follow our journey via Amanda's Instagram.
We’re not disappearing.
We’re just writing it all down, so more people can keep social media social.
In 2016, we founded the Keep Social Media Social™ (KSMS) movement to reimagine social media for its original intended purpose: sparking authentic connection and bringing people together.
Today we're spending more them than ever offline - writing curriculum, teaching + mentoring, and connecting with our physical communities.
Our values are not just words; they are the driving force behind everything we do so we think it’s important to tell you upfront who we are and what we believe in.
We love people and are dedicated to creating a space where everyone can thrive
We don't shy away from pushing boundaries and challenging norms, and we’re never afraid to defend what we think is right.
We want to create a world where every voice is heard, respected and valued. We take a holistic approach to being social and make it a point to make people feel welcome.
Our team of experts is committed to helping you navigate the digital landscape with clarity and the right dose of emotional intelligence.
Life is meant to be lived with joy, and that spirit infuses every aspect of our social company. We are grateful to be alive and remain passionate about everything we do.
There is no planet B. So we strive to minimize our environmental impact and contribute positively to the world we all share.
Ask our clients and community members: one thing that sets us apart is that we are truly invested in our people’s success. We will work with you because we deeply believe in your product, service or vision. And we will give it our all to see you succeed. Take a look at the magic we’ve done for some of our clients.
Hi there—
It’s so good to “meet” you here.
You may have noticed things look a little…quiet around here. That’s on purpose. At Keep Social Media Social™, we believe in walking our talk, and right now, that means taking an intentional pause.
I know that might sound unusual in a business and social world that celebrates hustle and constant visibility. But sometimes, the best way forward is to pause, reflect, and reconnect... with purpose.
We’re currently offloading a little digital weight so we can go deeper in two key ways:
✍️ Writing our social education curriculum, which is designed to help young people, parents, and changemakers create kinder, more intentional online spaces
🌱 Building real-life community here in Des Moines and beyond, where “being social” means showing up in person, having honest conversations, and making space for connection that doesn’t require a screen.
This is the heart of our mission: to keep social media truly social.
That means empathy before algorithms.
People before performance - or profit.
Whether you’re a local in Des Moines or someone across the country who shares our passion for human-centered social spaces, I’d love to connect.
We’re not onboarding new clients at the moment, but I’m always open to a coffee, collaboration, or conversation about how we can make the future of social a little more kind, connected, and real.
If that sounds like your kind of thing, please reach out. I’d love to hear from you.
With gratitude,
Amanda Winkelmann (McLernon)
Founder, Keep Social Media Social™
amanda@keepsocialmediasocial.com
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