Confused about social media? You are not alone. Many business owners feel
overwhelmed by the idea of establishing a presence in the social media world.
But, it`s not really that complicated. At a recent Vistage webinar for its CEO
members, social media experts said your company is missing out on a prime
opportunity to engage customers in social con
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Five Easy Ways to Jump Start Social Media for Your Business


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Atlantic Wire: Quitting Social Media


From http://atlanticwire.theatlantic.com 4953 days ago
It's a familiar cycle: early adopters flock to a new band (The Strokes), technology (Palm Pilots), or fashion (trucker hats), and as soon as it becomes mainstream they bail. A recent New York Times piece raises worries that this is happening to Facebook, with users quitting because they've become obsessed, or feel their social lives have become
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Ex-Prisoner Planned Wedding on Facebook


From http://www.penn-olson.com 4953 days ago
Kyle Dias, 21, wanted to marry fiancée Nikki Gallagher, 22, before the plan was thwarted by his imprisonment for robbery earlier this year.
Somehow, he managed to smuggle a mobile phone with wireless connection into HMP Rochester, Kent with free access to Facebook.
And that was how he got the rest of his wedding preparations done.
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Who's going to break through Google's strong walls? Facebook?


From http://www.penn-olson.com 4953 days ago
Over the years, Google's products have won praises and support from its users. Its products such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Map and Google Analytics have truly improved our lives in many ways. However, this success was not welcomed by some and in fact, has been envied by Google's (many) rivals.
With Google getting stronger and better by the da
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100 tips on how to use Twitter for business — Part 1 | Position2 Blogs


From http://blogs.position2.com 4954 days ago
Author and technologist Nicholas Carr says, “Twitter is the telegraph system of Web 2.0.” The New York Times has mentioned that Twitter is one of the fastest-growing phenomena on the Internet. Only a few brands skimmed off profits from Twitter and others just tweeted about some direct marketing stuff. However, there are numerous ways you can lever
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Social Media Used to Educate People About Swine Flu


From http://www.penn-olson.com 4954 days ago
A wide range of tools from Facebook to Twitter are being used to deliver flu prevention tips and updates out to the public.
“We need to come up with products and interesting information that people can get something everywhere, anytime.” said Jenny Backus, Health and Human Services Public Affairs.
As said, social media is now their answer.
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Starbucks Engages Through the Web


From http://www.penn-olson.com 4955 days ago
Starbucks is not only number one in coffee but has also come in first as the most engaging brand on the web. Whether through Facebook or Twitter, social media savvy folks like you would probably have stumbled across Starbucks' profile.
So how did our coffee giant brew its way up to glory?
Whatever Starbucks has done to its successful offline bra
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How To: Be a Social Media Winner


From http://www.penn-olson.com 4955 days ago
Many businesses are looking at social media through rose tinted glasses but who can blame them?
No one can deny the power of social media and the shifting trend in marketing.Above that, no one wants to be left out. Unfortunately, equivalent to the misfit in high school trying to blend into the cool gang, many businesses are looking inadequate.
T
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Cross-Cultural & International People On Twitter


From http://cindyking.biz 4956 days ago
Do you know any other people on Twitter with strong Cross-Cultural & International profiles? This is my list and I update it regularly. Please share any other people you think should be on this list.
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Top 10 Twitter Apps!


From http://www.penn-olson.com 4956 days ago
If you search the exact words, “Top 10 Twitter applications” on Google, you'll find that there are many websites and blogs giving you their opinions on what they think should be the top 10 Twitter applications.
What I did was to let my 30,000 odd followers choose the rightful top 10 Twitter applications. A simple question was posted on my Twitter
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