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Discuss ways to improve your online presence thru social media.
Network Leader: Mike Dammann
TOP IDEA:
Ryan Paugh
Internships.com reminded me yesterday that big job boards are full of junk when they paid Charlie Sheen to post a social media internship and tweet about it. Being Charlie Sheen's intern sounds terrible and it's just one of many mediocre social media manager positions you'll find on big job sites. So I went through some really bad job postings for social media positions yesterday and came up with some red flags for you. Check them out and add your own red flags: http://bit.ly/gj6wRQ
63 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, Interns, Social Media and Community Managers2 more
Sadya Siddiqui, Claudia and Gevin Orbita recommended this
Kate Davids:
Yes, I completely agree with this! I have seen this too often, and it is frightening. They are ready to spend money on someone, but they aren't ...MoreYes, I completely agree with this! I have seen this too often, and it is frightening. They are ready to spend money on someone, but they aren't ready to use that person. They will likely completely ignore their new "social media rockstar" because they aren't ready to implement the organizational change really using social media will require.
60 weeks ago
60 weeks ago
Benjamin Paul Schuman
I've been considering deleting my Facebook account. But a thought occurred to me: Would it possibly look WORSE to have a Facebook imprint that abruptly ends at a certain date? Or would it help a candidate if all of their data is outdated? (This is all assuming that Facebook sells background checking agencies ALL of your data, even that which you made "private.")
4 weeks ago from A corrective revolt against Millennials? what will it look like?, Social Media, Web 2.0 and Internet Privacy Talk2 more
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
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Mike Dammann
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5 weeks ago from Social Media
Jim Armstrong
I'm sure you have all heard the news this week: that Facebook is acquiring Instagram, the photo-sharing app, for $1 billion. What are your thoughts on this massive price tag for a two year old start-up that boasts over 30 million users? Did Facebook view Instagram as a threat or merely want to further refine its photo-sharing capabilities, or was it a combination of both? Here are my thoughts on the deal--> http://bit.ly/HBxifl
6 weeks ago from Social Media and Latest Social Media and Technology News
Jim Armstrong
Looking for the perfect landing page solution? Unbounce provides easy to create, custom landing pages. The bonus: you don't have to know a lick of code. Here's my review of the platform --> http://bit.ly/Himki3
Would love to hear your thoughts on what you think of Unbounce and how this assists you in your online marketing efforts?
Mike Dammann
Hi all. I have started this group a few years ago and now that the membership has grown, I need to ask you guys for some advice. I have started a new dating website where people get matched according to their blood types. Any tips you can give me how to promote it most effectively? The site is http://www.datebytype.com ~ Mike Dammann
13 weeks ago from Social Media
Jim Armstrong
Hi Brazen - hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend. This afternoon I reviewed my top 5 magazines and how these are applicable to small businesses. My favorites are Inc. and Entrepreneur, followed by Fast Company, Wired and Bloomberg Businessweek. What are your favorites? What magazines can you not live without? I would love to hear what you think about the ones I love--> http://bit.ly/wcDry8
13 weeks ago from Social Media and Latest Social Media and Technology News
La Donna Lokey
Good article from Business Week: 25 Ways to Make LinkedIn Work for You http://buswk.co/ADpNpF
14 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and Social Media3 more
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
15 weeks ago from Social Media, Work/Life Blur and Young Entrepreneur Community1 more
TOP IDEA:
La Donna Lokey
Are LinkedIn Profiles more trustworthy than resumes?
57 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Career Changers, Social Media and Personal Branding3 more
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.
16 weeks ago
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.
16 weeks 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.
16 weeks ago
16 weeks 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
16 weeks 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
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
16 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Social Media and Young Entrepreneur Community1 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
17 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Young Entrepreneur Community1 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
17 weeks ago from Social Media, Tweeting on Twitter and Tech Gurus1 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
18 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
18 weeks ago from Boston and Social Media
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
18 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Personal Branding1 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
19 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Latest Social Media and Technology News1 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."
19 weeks ago
19 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!
19 weeks ago
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!
19 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/
19 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
20 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Social Media and Travel Addicts1 more
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.
20 weeks ago
Thanks again Matt.
20 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
21 weeks ago from Social Media, Latest Social Media and Technology News and Social Media Marketers1 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
22 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Online Media Jobs and Social Media1 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
23 weeks ago from Social Media and Young Entrepreneur Community
