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 […]
November 21, 2010 By David Wittlinger
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 […]
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: facebook, social media management, Steamboat Springs blog
September 16, 2010 By David Wittlinger
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:
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: social media, Twitter
September 15, 2010 By David Wittlinger
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.
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: social media, Steamboat Springs blog
April 21, 2010 By David Wittlinger
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.
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November 9, 2009 By David Wittlinger
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.
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: Steamboat Pilot, Steamboat Springs marketing, Steamboat today
November 3, 2009 By David Wittlinger
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.
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: social media, Steamboat Chamber, Steamboat Springs marketing, Steamboat today
October 7, 2009 By David Wittlinger
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.
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: Steamboat Chamber, Steamboat today, Twitter
September 29, 2009 By David Wittlinger
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.
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: social media, Steamboat today, steamboat web design
September 1, 2009 By David Wittlinger
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 […]
Filed Under: Social Media / Web 2.0 Tagged With: social media, Steamboat Springs marketing, steamboat web design
