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LinkedIn is a very interesting social networking site.  Many users say they only want to connect with people in their closed network, but unless that network is big enough, the benefits of using LinkedIn to find and be found become minimal.  On the other hand, I find many users who don’t [...]

It would be safe to say that most of us value the connections we have in our personal networks.  That’s why we make them in the first place, right?  Some people have even attempted to put a monetary value on them.  But take a minute to think about it. Do you appreciate the quality of your connections, or is it the quantity?

It would be safe to say that most of us value the connections we have in our personal networks.  That’s why we make them in the first place, right?  Some people have even attempted to put a monetary value on them.  But take a minute to think about it. Do you appreciate the quality of your connections, or is it the quantity?

Cable networks get a lot of credit for ratings gains made against broadcasters. But the one area where they've done little damage to broadcast is daytime. Still, this could soon change.

“If we over-estimate their skills we underestimate the support
they need and misunderstand their practices.” – Dr.
Sonia Livingstone

Today’s corporate recruiters aren’t just relying on job boards or your resumé to decide if you’re the perfect fit. KPMG is using Twitter to keep in touch.

Today’s corporate recruiters aren’t just relying on job boards or your resumé to decide if you’re the perfect fit. KPMG is using Twitter to keep in touch.

By Cheryl Palmer

You’re looking for a new job, and you’re on Twitter. What should you say in 140 characters or less that would help you reach your goal?

Foursquare and the WSJ recently announced a partnership. The WSJ will connect you to relevant links from the paper as you check in to places around the city, along with adding a few paper-specific badges.

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Recently I sat down with Evan Watson, VP of Sales and Chief Evangelist for Brand-Yourself.com to learn more about how this company is helping  people better manage their online reputation. If you are interested in building an online presence (and these days, who isn’t?). be sure to check out their site.

This post is for someone looking to sell a product or service with social media engagement. Yes I know social media is not for selling– but any professional or business who is spending time and money on earned media is expecting some form of ROI.
When marketing for someone to buy your product or service you [...]

This post is for someone looking to sell a product or service with social media engagement. Yes I know social media is not for selling– but any professional or business who is spending time and money on earned media is expecting some form of ROI.
When marketing for someone to buy your product or service you [...]

While I wanted to give kudos to the Digital Literacy blog for sharing my post about Why Social Media Curriculum is Critical in Schools and give a thumbs up to

Josh Shipp just sent out an email about a webinar he's co-hosting with Brooks Gibbs about the epidemic of bullying--both online and offline--that is way to prevalent in our schools.

Dear Private Troller,

You really don’t have to be so mean. Especially to potential clients since you are a consultant and the person you insulted happens to work with an association. This person wasn’t me, but I am personally connected (she’s my mother).

This is a new feature for us at You Brand, Inc.
We are starting to interview people that we feel have great insight. Also by listening to these interviews our goal is to give you actionable advice that can make a difference in your business. These interview will range ffrom business owners, entreprenuers, industry experts, or [...]

When you think about social media, is your first impression about the technology or about people?

If your first thought is about the technology, whether it be Twitter or Facebook or LinkedIn or whatever, it all started with a person’s thought.  If you thought about a person or people, whether it be Gary Vaynerchuk or Chris Brogan or Dan Schawbel or whomever, they began with an early thought about a passion.