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Jim Armstrong I was inspired last week from an article I read on Fast Company, which outlined how businesses and individuals can build their brands through quick, to-the-point videos. We're following a similar model in 2012 for Get Busy Media and will be including more video in our content moving forward...to provide users another means to engage with us. We would love to hear your thoughts on how you use video for your small biz--> http://bit.ly/zdWZ6b

1 day ago from Social Media, Work/Life Blur and Young Entrepreneur Community 1 more

TOP IDEA: La Donna Lokey Are LinkedIn Profiles more trustworthy than resumes?

42 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Career Changers, Social Media and Personal Branding 3 more

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Lamar Morgan: Edward,

I do not know where you live, but joining GiversAlwaysGain.com is free...and so too is the corresponding Linkedin Group (if there is one ...MoreEdward,

I do not know where you live, but joining GiversAlwaysGain.com is free...and so too is the corresponding Linkedin Group (if there is one in your area). Wouldn't hurt to find out. The REAL POWER in the marketplace today is not technology or number crunching - despite the lame behavior of far too many in the HR industry. So, it is up to caring people to go to bat for caring people. And, one great place to look for caring people is within The Business Connection.
1 week ago

Noel Rozny: Interesting question! I see so many LI profiles that are clearly out of date, and I always assume that people update their resume first and LI later.
6 days ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny I am preparing for a presentation next Friday and I would like to add a few real life cases of how folks have leveraged social media to land a job. Do you or someone you know have a success story you would like to share with the group of Jr./Sr. in college that I will be speaking to? You will get a shout out during the presentation (if you would like). Thanks in advance. If you have any questions for me, please respond to this message or hit me on email Mike@AmbassadorBruny.com

6 days ago from Networking Tips and Social Media

Jim Armstrong Ever wonder what the value of a Facebook 'like' is? How should you approach/interact with those who have liked your Facebook page? Ryan McBurney examines the Facebook 'like' and pulls out interesting insights in a report from ExactTarget. I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic and how you engage with those who like your brand's page--> http://bit.ly/x92Yo9

1 week ago from Social Media Marketers and Social Media

Jim Armstrong A relatively new video series came out in the last year, called Behind the Brand. These videos will get you amped. My favorites: Michael Stelzner, Chris Brogan and Gary Vaynerchuk. Video production is excellent, Bryan Elliott is a rockstar interviewer and the stories behind each individual's success are as much divergent as they are fascinating--> http://bit.ly/z3Gw7C

1 week ago from Personal Branding, Social Media and Young Entrepreneur Community 1 more

Jim Armstrong I'm a huge Chris Brogan fan. How many of you consider yourself one of his fans? From his innovative marketing strategies to his relationship-focused approach, Chris's methods are applicable to all businesses and individuals. I would love to hear your thoughts on why you follow him? Here are my thoughts over at Get Busy Media--> http://bit.ly/ACtul1

2 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Young Entrepreneur Community 1 more

La Donna Lokey Wow! Summify was bought by Twitter and will be shutting down! For time-challenged techies (a.k.a. all of us), Summify took away the repetition factor in Twitter and organized the most relevant stories in a digest format. I hope Twitter has a plan, or someone else will surely step in to fill the gap. http://tcrn.ch/yIwvnz

2 weeks ago from Social Media, Tweeting on Twitter and Tech Gurus 1 more

Jim Armstrong Still intimated by Google's robust suite of services? Google recently launched a beta, Learn with Google, an educational resource center where small businesses can stop by for free and build a solid foundation around Google's offerings. I would love to hear your thoughts on Google's push to educate small businesses--> http://bit.ly/wAmUJs

3 weeks ago from Social Media and Young Entrepreneur Community

Mike Ambassador Bruny To all my Boston and near by folks; have you ever been to the MegaTweetUp put on by BostonTweetUp? I went last year and will be helping out this year. If you are in the area on Jan. 24th (next Tuesday), it's an awesome place to network and see how social and new media is being leveraged to help raise money for charity and connect cool people. Look for me; the Black guy wearing the bowtie. Here's the eventbrite link: http://bit.ly/MegaTweetUp3

3 weeks ago from Boston and Social Media

Jim Armstrong What are your thoughts on StumbleUpon? The platform enjoyed a banner year in 2011 and has more plans to grow in 2012 (looking to expand into international markets and build out its mobile offerings). Would love to know if you use it and for what purpose. Here's a review I did on the platform--> http://bit.ly/yMysQQ

5 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers and Social Media

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Sarah Young: I love stumble upon. I use it for design research
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Jim Armstrong: @Sarah - thanks for your comment Sarah, have a great weekend!
3 weeks ago

Jim Armstrong Tim Tebow is all the rage right now. How has one man elevated a seemingly mediocre team to the national spotlight? Here's my thoughts on Tebow and what individuals and small businesses can learn from him--> http://bit.ly/yFGxbo

3 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Personal Branding 1 more

Jim Armstrong Would love to hear your thoughts on my latest post, "Facebook is Losing its Focus." What a mess this platform has become - plain and simple. Not too long ago MySpace was the most visited web property in the US - now its owned by Specific Media. Facebook needs to tread carefully and learn from its forebears. Here's the link, thanks in advance--> http://bit.ly/wtxvuZ

4 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Latest Social Media and Technology News 1 more

Matthew Cantwell: Jim, These sites need to evolve and competitive pressure will guide their paths. LinkedIn has it's own thing as does Google Search. These two ...MoreJim, These sites need to evolve and competitive pressure will guide their paths. LinkedIn has it's own thing as does Google Search. These two companies do not have close competitors right now. With the emergence of Google+, Facebook just lost that advantage. Facebook now had to make a few moves to preserve it's secret sauce. Otherwise, it'll get "myspaced."
4 weeks ago

Jim Armstrong: Hi Matthew,

Great insights here, I really appreciate your comment. I agree that if platforms do not innovate and re-tool, they too will be passed ...MoreHi Matthew,

Great insights here, I really appreciate your comment. I agree that if platforms do not innovate and re-tool, they too will be passed by just as MySpace was in the last few years. Thanks again Matthew!
4 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny If you are going to be in Boston on 1/24 you want to come to the 3rd Annual Mega Tweet up by @BostonTweetUp. I look forward to seeing you there. http://megatweetup3-autohome.eventbrite.com/

4 weeks ago from Boston and Social Media

Jim Armstrong Looking to lose weight, gain muscle mass, optimize your sleep or eat healthier? You're not alone. Millions have pledged to address one of these topics for their New Years' Resolution. Tim Ferrriss' latest best-seller, The 4-Hour Body is put to the test by Dave Kelly, our resident life hacker and minimalist--> http://bit.ly/rLXzYr

5 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Social Media and Travel Addicts 1 more

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Jim Armstrong: @Matthew - thanks so much for your insightful comment. This is very valuable information for anyone looking to try the HITT program. I think you ...More@Matthew - thanks so much for your insightful comment. This is very valuable information for anyone looking to try the HITT program. I think you would find David Kelly's life-hacking website useful (he is the author of this post). You can find more about training, nutrition and fitness at: http://dmkthinks.org/blog/.

Thanks again Matt.
5 weeks ago

Matthew Cantwell: Thanks Jim, I'll look into it.
5 weeks ago

Jim Armstrong Hi all, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. Seems like rather than winding down, December is ramping up. This month alone, three major social media platforms have announced significant improvements to their platforms. Here's the latest from Google +, YouTube and Twitter--> http://bit.ly/shhJzi

6 weeks ago from Social Media, Latest Social Media and Technology News and Social Media Marketers 1 more

Jim Armstrong Hi Brazen! What do you all have in store for 2012? What are your goals and aspirations for the new year? Here's 8 resources I am committed to making a part of my life that will help de-clutter my life and lead to improved organization and efficiency for 2012--> http://bit.ly/uqNutK

6 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Online Media Jobs and Social Media 1 more

Jim Armstrong Steve Jobs' biography is a must-read and well worth the $21+ on Amazon. Here's my take (video post) on Walter Isaacson's masterpiece. I would love to hear your thoughts, comments and feedback on the video post. Thanks for all your support--> http://bit.ly/rPlQQ8

8 weeks ago from Social Media and Young Entrepreneur Community

Jim Armstrong Zaarly is the new kid on the tech scene block but this tech startup's future sure looking promising. We take a closer look at the meteoric rise of Zaarly. What are your thoughts on this platform? As a small business owner, would you consider using Zaarly?--> http://bit.ly/rNplNs

9 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Work/Life Blur 1 more

Andrew Shell There is a big sale going on right now and it ends in about 2 hours. Get a bundle of 13 ebooks/ecourses by names like Danielle Laporte, Chris Garrett and David Risley for $97 ($1033 normally). http://bit.ly/t1TVbl

9 weeks ago from Nomadic Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Upstarts! and Entrepreneurs 2 more

Russell Allert Hi All. Just wondering what people's thoughts are regarding Google+ and how it will impact on their brand/business? Especially in areas like SEO and future incorporation with other Google products.

10 weeks ago from Social Media

Hendra Agustian: If you look at this diagram, MoreIf you look at this diagram, http://www.simplyzesty.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/304143_28967201771... I don't think Google+ will be of any significance ^^ But perhaps it's been too much overlooked
10 weeks ago

Russell Allert: Thanks. And sorry everyone for the multiple posts! :)
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10 weeks ago from Social Media

Jim Armstrong Looking to grow your business online or just grow as a person? - here are 8 individuals who have served as an inspiration to me during the last 24 months--> http://bit.ly/vgbh7x

10 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Social Media and Social Media Marketers 1 more

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Jim Armstrong What are your thoughts on incorporating video into your online content? My buddy and I are looking to incorporate video into our blog as a way to further drive engagement. We're looking to do this for book reviews, how-to demos and interviews. Looking forward to hearing Brazen community's thoughts on this.

20 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Social Media, Young Entrepreneur Community and I am Gen Y 2 more

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Katrina Lennon: @Jim- I think it's an excellent idea. We have shorter attention spans with ever increasing busy lives and social platforms like Twitter (140 ...More@Jim- I think it's an excellent idea. We have shorter attention spans with ever increasing busy lives and social platforms like Twitter (140 characters). If our attention is not grabbed within 30 or less seconds we will not continue on with the content. Video is a better way to grab that attention.
14 weeks ago

Jim Armstrong: @Katrina - excellent points, thank you!
14 weeks ago