The latest from Erin on life, work and more.
- Let’s fix (some) of your Facebook Business message nightmares, k?Over the past year, Facebook business accounts have been targeted by spam messages that look something like this: It’s not great, especially if/when an individual who isn’t aware this is spam clicks on one of the links contained within the message (which is often a phishing scheme or something similar that takes over an account).… Read more: Let’s fix (some) of your Facebook Business message nightmares, k?
- If you’re going to shop Prime Day deals . . .Let me start with this very important note: You do not need something from Amazon just because it’s Prime Day (or Big Deal Days, WHATEVER). It’s tempting, especially when the home page of Amazon is filled with “BEST DEAL EVER!” messages. However, I’ve often found many of these too good to be true deals end… Read more: If you’re going to shop Prime Day deals . . .
- Life as a LecturerJust before the fall semester in 2022, I was offered an opportunity to teach my first Sports Writing course at the University of Nebraska — Lincoln. I only had a couple of weeks to prepare for the semester ahead — and was doing so knowing I’d miss the first week while in Ireland — but… Read more: Life as a Lecturer
- A new chapter beginsAugust 18 marked the end of a decade for me. It was my last day at Hail Varsity, which had been part of my life in some fashion since it was founded in 2012. Outside of one year where I pursued an opportunity with Cox Media Group’s Big Ten venture, Hail Varsity was a constant… Read more: A new chapter begins
- Summer Concerts: What You Need to Enjoy the ShowI recently posted on my Instagram Stories about using earplugs for the first time at a concert. At the recommendation (and urging) of some good friends, I ordered a pair to wear for Lizzo’s concert. I walked away kicking myself for not being smart enough to wear earplugs to every concert I had attended before… Read more: Summer Concerts: What You Need to Enjoy the Show
- Goals for 2023New year, so it’s time to return to the blog for 2023 goals. Here’s what Erin Sorensen plans to be up to in the new year.





