Wielding the Power

Ok… so you’re going to see my link at the end of this post and think to yourself: “A post about Conan O’Brien… what does that have to do with anything?” You see, I’m constantly on the hunt for real-life examples that support the impact that social media is having on the ways we communicate […]

Facebook’s NEW “Messages”

Facebook’s NEW “Messages” features were announced this week surrounded by much anticipation and hoopla. It appears that Facebook is finally diving full-steam ahead on becoming an all-in-one communication hub which includes a complete email service. For those that choose to create a @facebook.com email address, the new Messages area will combine your daily interactions into […]

Quick Peak at the #newtwitter

If you haven’t seen or heard about the new face of Twitter, I found this video a bit tantalizing:

So You Want to Go Viral?

Viral marketing is any form of communication that is spread socially and it’s become the crux of marketing efforts today. Word of mouth, referrals and sharing (i.e. telling a friend) have become the number one goal in spreading messages for many businesses.

Blog In 15-Minutes!

For many business owners there is a struggle between managing the content of our social media presence and managing the business operations. If you’re like me, time is always limited so here is a simple and quick methodology you can follow for writing a blog post is 15-minutes.

Reasons to Quit Ignoring Twitter

The topic of Twitter’s use has certainly taken center stage over the last year and there is surely more to come. The fact remains that the landscape of Twitter is in constant flux. Meanwhile, as new features, uses, trends, add-ons and conceptual designs are released, the robust nature of this tool is becoming increasingly enhanced. Here are some reasons why marketers can no longer afford to ignore it.

Social Networks Don’t Waste Time, People Do

Social Media policies of well-known organizations often appear in the news. There is an ongoing debate about just how restricted social networks should be when it comes to employee use. Here’s a study done by Bloxx, based in the UK.

Tweet Like a Human!

Twitter offers so much more than just a way to communicate insightful information from your business. Don’t forget to humanize your tweets occassionally and let your personality shine through.

Why Employers Fear Social Media (And What to Do About It!)

Many executive boardrooms are running scared with the idea that the rise of social media popularity will end up hurting their company more than it helps. Whether it is the fear of employees driving the wrong information or customers smearing their goodwill, corporations need to come to grips with the modern information age.

6 Rules of Doing Business Using Social Media

Today’s world of online interaction has become more complex, but more exciting, than ever. The ways that connections are now made with friends and clients on the web has evolved to an entirely new level. But I’m here to tell you that this “new frontier” of networking through your computer is not as scary as […]