Tag Archives: social media

ROI – The Magical Words

Everyone knows they want ROI and many have no idea how to measure it, or at least they don’t want to take the time to figure it out. Knowledge is the key, but only action gets you through the door. … Continue reading

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I’m Blogging, I’m Tweeting…..now what?

So we’ve read what is out there about blogging, we read that 77% of internet users read blogs and that companies that blog have two times the number of inbound links versus companies that don’t and best yet 58% of … Continue reading

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Who’s awesome? Your [sic] awesome.

Talking about grammar can bring chills or excitement, depending on the audience.  Where do these rules apply in the realm of social media?  I have two opinions and will take the fence-sitter role, overall.  Good grammar is important and should always … Continue reading

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Google+ has what?

I would say that Google has created the social media mothership with the best features of the current platforms now in Google+.  Does that make them a late adapter? For those whom I recently invited, below is the tour with some … Continue reading

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Is Social Media taking over Social Life?

                        Recently I noticed a trend in restaurants – younger couples having dinner, not absorbed in conversation but rather by their smart phones. You can argue that they might be texting to each other, and maybe some of them are. … Continue reading

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Using Web to Earn Trust

Chris Brogan and Julien Smith open their book about Trust agents with comparing the “trust agent” to FBI agent. Agent Pistone created the character of Donnie Brasco who hung out places where the mob guys hung out; he wanted to be … Continue reading

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Social Media for Social Justice

For those who don’t quite understand or embrace the reality of social media, just look at the pivotal role it’s played in driving national attention to the Casey Anthony Trial. I certainly contributed to HLN’s sky-high ratings, spending much of … Continue reading

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Should your brand be on social media?

Is your company still on the fence as to whether or not they should be on Facebook and Twitter? Check this out…….The top three reasons people follow a brand: 1. Contests or Sweepstakes 2. They are a current customer 3. … Continue reading

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Internet Marketing & New Media Class

Blogs are funny things. We love them; we hate them. We love to hear what other people think (especially when they are ranting) but we also wonder where does all the time go that we spend online doing random stuff. … Continue reading

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