# Networking in a remote world

  
##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Community Manager at G2
- Net upvotes: 5


## Comments
### Comment 1

&lt;p&gt;As I recently moved to a rural farming area, and the nearest city is about 25 minutes away, I have been actively looking at zoom groups, slack channels, and such to keep me connected with fellow marketing folks. If anyone has any suggested groups for me to join, please list them! I would love to check them out.&lt;/p&gt;

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Marketing Expert, Writer, Educator
- Net upvotes: 3

#### Reply 1

Hi Brain, you can join facebook groups relevant for your need. This is best way of networking. Will share more if I come across. 

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Digital Marketing Expert

#### Reply 2

I&#39;m excited to hear that for you Brian! I&#39;m going to keep a lookout for groups that may be of interest to you.

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Community Manager at G2

#### Reply 3

Hi Brian, Happy to keep eyes and ears open for you. Maybe you could elaborate on what you are looking for? 👋 Mark

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Managing Partner at Huf Consultancy and full time Autist


### Comment 2

&lt;p&gt;I am in a few Marketing Groups and I go to Marketing/CRM related conferences whenever I can.  It&#39;s a good way to meet people and see what trends are affecting everyone.  &lt;/p&gt;

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: 20-year Marketer and Marketing Automation Expert
- Net upvotes: 2

#### Reply 1

That&#39;s great Alex! Do you prefer meeting up locally in person? Or connecting virtually via Zoom/WebEx, etc.?

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Community Manager at G2


### Comment 3

&lt;p&gt;I still attend various local events and groups to connect and collab. Somethings have no replacement.&lt;/p&gt;

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Digital Marketing Consultant | Data Analyst and Strategic Planning
- Net upvotes: 1

#### Reply 1

This is definitely true Ankit! It&#39;s good to know local events are still of value to you!

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Community Manager at G2

#### Reply 2

&quot;Somethings have no replacement.&quot; - Good point, Ankit.

##### Reply Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Managing Partner at Huf Consultancy and full time Autist


### Comment 4

&lt;p&gt;Hi Stephanie,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I see out there to meet and network (with professionals in my industry):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Virtual conferences or webinars&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Online groups or forums&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social Media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What I do and or use (to meet, network and build new connections / relationships): &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask for replay of webinars:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;Due to time zone differences&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participate in online communities:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;em&gt;The G2 Icon Community, obviously. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;em&gt;Just a few others (3 at max).&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Volunteer or participate in (online group) projects:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;em&gt;Beta-test (new) software. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;LinkedIn (very carefully). &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;Nothing that is related to Meta (Facebook, Instagram etc).&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;No Twitter either. &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Note: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I might have accounts on the above mentioned platforms. Each are not actively used and most importantly accessed in their own, for the occasion setup, environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;All the above only after having done my due diligence on the:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Company (companies) fine print &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;em&gt;T&amp;amp;C, Privacy Statement and or Privacy Policy, Cookie Statement and or Cookie Policy, Security Statement and or Security Policy and &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;GDPR &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;compliancy.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Platform and or software used&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;Known issues with performance etc, and not attended to is a No go&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If time and location allows for offline events, I might attend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Best,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mark&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Managing Partner at Huf Consultancy and full time Autist


#### Reply 1

Great feedback. Thanks Mark!

##### Reply Metadata
- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
- Author title: Community Manager at G2


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