A recent blog post at ProBlogger.com offered new Twitter users a Top 10 list of the most useful and informative people to follow. Chosen for their ability to show people what Twitter and social media is all about, if contained some of the medium’s heavy hitters. So who would make a list of 10 public relations people to follow on Twitter?
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Monthly Archives: November 2008
The Four I’s of Social Media
As social media continues to evolve into an invaluable communication tool for both individuals and businesses, it also continues to confuse. The amount of tools and applications available can be maze-like, and deciding what you want from social media can add to this confusion. So are there any set templates to follow, and if so can you meld them to your needs?
Have You Been Tweetbombed on Twitter Yet?
Twitter is without a doubt one of the more popular social media tools or applications. For making new friends on a personal level, to networking and meeting new business contacts on a professional level. But it can also be a lot of fun, with different users finding different ways to entertain people. Tweetbomb is just the latest and possibly one of the best – so what’s it all about?
Why The Black Friday Madness Has To Stop
One of social media’s defining messages is that it’s all about the sharing – helping each other become better at what we do by being selfless and looking out for each other. But does this message transfer itself to the real world? This weekend’s tragic Black Friday events suggest this may not be the case. Are we really losing our sense of worth?
Social Media in Plain English
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, trying to encourage businesses to get into social media often feels like hitting a brick wall. You can show benefits, why it’s important, what tools are best for each company, etc, but all to deaf ears. What if there was a really simple way to explain it?
