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Posts Tagged ‘Social Media’

Time Magazine Explains Twitter

posted by Scott on June 2nd, 2009

Poor Twitter. You are so misunderstood. Some people think that the only thing you are good for is to let friends know that they just bought a new pair of socks at Old Navy for $2.99. I understand, because I felt the same way about you in your infancy a couple of years ago — I just didn’t see the point.

Today, Time Magazine posted a great cover story on Twitter, from the basics of how it works to its cultural significance. It doesn’t go into the finite details of how to use it in your business, but it is a great read that will get you up to speed.

Read the article at Time.com

Using LinkedIn can benefit your organization

posted by Scott on March 16th, 2009

Tim and I met up with a colleague at Skyline Coffee Co. this afternoon to discuss partnering up on some upcoming projects. At some point we started talking about the economy and new ways to reach out and help the people that have recently lost their jobs and need help with bills, food, etc. As she sifted through her thoughts of how her church could help, she decided to post something on LinkedIn to see if she could get some fresh ideas. She was blown away with the quality and quantity of the responses! People from around the world gave her some really fantastic ideas, and here’s the kicker… it didn’t cost her a thing!

LinkedIn is more than just a social networking site where you add connections. If you give it a little bit of time and attention, you can use it as a tool to promote you and your business. With that said, here are a few quick tips to help you get started.

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Don't ignore social media

posted by Scott on February 22nd, 2009

When the topic of social media comes up amongst friends or clients, I find that some people want to be at the forefront of it, while others think that its just another fad that will pass over time, so they choose to ignore it. Social media marketing will never replace traditional marketing, but it will continue to evolve and should be a part of your marketing strategy. Read more »