As social media continues to grow in popularity, the main names in it are gaining wider recognition. From people to applications and beyond, social media is now as big a part of everyday language as traditional media sources. In this ongoing A-Z of Social Media series, I
’ll look at the new online stars. First up [...]
The A-Z of Social Media Part 1 – Michael Arrington
Why Press Release PR is Supporting Blog Action Day 2008
One voice can be heard amongst the silence of poverty. One person can make the difference. Begin today. And if you feel yourself asking if it’s worth it, remember this.
26,500 children died today.
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Social Media and Blog Action Day 2008 Come Together
This is my personal donation to Blog Action Day 2008 and beyond. At the end of each year, I will let you know how much was donated. Yet as I said, we’re all in this together. Social media brings everyone together, so let’s open up our arms and bring in the poverty-stricken of the world [...]
PR and Advertising – Same Thing?
You can only really use a good press release once. You need to make sure that it has impact from the word “Go”, since this will dictate whether your story is picked up by the news outlets or not. Compare that to advertising, where you can keep the same advert going indefinitely (particularly if you [...]
It’s Blog Action Day!
Today bloggers everywhere will publish posts that discuss poverty in some way. By all posting on the same day we aim to change the conversation for the day, to raise awareness, start a global discussion and add momentum to an important cause. Join us!!
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Jason Calacanis and the Contradiction of What Defines Great
If indeed the right thing to do is fire anyone that ’s doing a good job at a company (something I’m against – I tend to find the good workers are the ones that give the superstars the solid platform from which to work), then the economic crisis must be really hitting home. I can’t [...]
The Best Time to Post a Blog is Today
Write engaging content, communicate with your readers, share with the community and you
’ll enjoy visitors and readers no matter what day of the week you write. And of course, always invite your readers to subscribe to your blog!
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The Rise of the Social Media Consultant | danny BROWN
When social media reaches its peak – which it is sure to do – there will be a new form of interactive medium for everyone to get to grips with, both personally and professionally. The guys that are heading social media now will more than likely be the guys at the forefront of whatever’s next.
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WordCamp Toronto 2008 – A Flop or Success? : Micro Magnate
Instead of putting the non-WordPress junkies to sleep with a lengthy formal sales presentation, WordPress representatives could benefit from maintaining a small informal trade booth where they could have direct personal interaction with their dedicated followers. Provide personal demonstrations and perhaps even evaluate their users blog sites.
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Selflessness and the True Meaning of Social Media
The true meaning of social media can be found in the way that people who would normally be business competitors offer support, knowledge and different expertise to those who need it.
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