My friend John Haydon posted an interesting status update on his Facebook profile. Short and simple, it said: “Dear Facebook user. Please don’t tag me in a photo or video unless I’m actually in the photo or video. Thanks.”
And it stopped and made me think – are we now offering permission spamming for friends on [...]
Tag Archive: social networks
Permission Spamming for Friends
Are You Online Right Now?
This is a guest post from close friend and writer Christina Kingston, who blogs over at CtKingston.com and is one of my 10 Bloggers to Watch in 2010.
If you’re online right now then…
Who’s watching rickety, old, near-death grandpa?
Who’s feeding the children?
Who’s French kissing the wife?
I was chatting with good friend and fellow blogger, Danny Brown, randomly [...]
Why You Matter
When you start a new adventure, it can be pretty daunting. A new job; a new romance; a new school or college. Online is no different.
The first time you join Twitter, it’s like a crazy maze. When you log into Facebook, there’s no quick set-up guide. If you want to start a blog, the choices [...]
It’s Good to Say No
Image by luc legay via Flickr
If you’re a business owner, do you have a social media presence yet? Set up your Twitter account, added a shiny new company blog and joined Facebook? How about a Squidoo page or a Ning community? Networking on LinkedIn? Got them all on your checklist? No?
GOOD.
Despite what you might hear, [...]
Starbucks – A Lesson in Social Media Branding
Many businesses are failing to use the benefits that social media offers. Whether it’s misunderstanding how to use social media effectively to not seeing any immediate monetary return, brands are unwilling to step inside. Yet there are companies that are showing how it can and should be done – so why aren’t more?
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