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Rachel Howe Hi everyone. I''m really trying to grow my freelance clientele. If you could do me a favor by "liking" my consulting page so I can get the vanity url, I would really appreciate it. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachel-Howe/110025992420126

21 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

WebStrategyMarketing What is Social Media Marketing? Social networks are online communities in which people share their interests and activities. The sites generally provide a collection of various ways for users to interact through messaging, email, voice chat, gaming, video, file-sharing, blogging and discussion groups. * Your prospects and customers’ social media behaviours * Online conversations related to your brand, industry and market place * Your competitors’ social media footprint and network

43 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

Rachel Howe My post, "How social media and SEO work together to build links" made it to Social Media Today! Plz check it out and leave a comment! http://tinyurl.com/4gtolge

45 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

Timothy Johnson III If you're interested in marketing, check out the American Marketing Association of New Jersey Coffee Chat on 3/30! It's going to be held at 7:30 AM on the Panera Bread in Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ. http://bit.ly/eK91iZ

46 weeks ago from Jersey Pride!, Generation Y Marketers, Social Media Marketers and Social Media Marketing 2 more

Lindsay Wyskowski Is anyone here familiar with WebTrends? (www.webtrends.com) Someone from their company contacted my organization to talk analytics for our Facebook page, but I am not familiar with the company, costs, etc. Any insight you have would be appreciated!

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

Tony Forte Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! Cheers to the Year of the Rabbit, 2011. May everyone's year be full of good luck. We'll kick off the luck with a list of 11 internships available for Summer '11. Check out the article and apply today. For those of you that are tech savvy, scan our Chinese New Year QR Code, let us know your thoughts in the QR code enthusiast group. http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/03/the-year-of-the-rabbit-2011-%E2...

53 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Young Professional Men (YPM), Social Media Marketing, New Media Marketing and Interactive Media and Marketing 3 more

Rachel Howe I was working as a non paid, intern with a company helping them with their social media. I gave them tips on SEO and tried 2 get them to start a blog-they havent. I was going to come up with topics that they could tweet about and post on Facebook, but that never happened. I come to find out that they got an "MBA consultant" (rolls eyes) 2 do a "social media audit" as well and they shrugged me off w/o contacting me for a month, I had 2. Im kind of offended about the whole thing. What do u think?

54 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

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Ramon Martinez Jr: Hi Rachel, A plus is that you're already doing an internship, so even if the experience isn't quite what you thought it should be, it is still a ...MoreHi Rachel, A plus is that you're already doing an internship, so even if the experience isn't quite what you thought it should be, it is still a learning experience. Social media, for many companies, is still a relatively new medium they can add to the mix. I think, a lot of companies want to get on the social media bandwagon, but, don't really understand how to use it to their advantage. Or they really don't know that they need or want. Don't forget, when making your suggestions, you need to sell the company on the benefit it brings for them...posting for the sake of posting really translates to what benefit for the company? Sell the company on the benefits of using social media and you're off to a much better start. Don't give up bigger and better things will come. Take Care!
54 weeks ago

Rachel Howe: Thanks for the advice everyone. It just seems a lot of companies lack good communication skills, and being upfront, which I think are the two most ...MoreThanks for the advice everyone. It just seems a lot of companies lack good communication skills, and being upfront, which I think are the two most important things. But I guess you'll find that with a lot of companies, just gotta shrug it off and find one thats got it right.
54 weeks ago

Kevin Li Looking for a UI/UX graphics designer for a B2C web product (potentially multiple projects down the line). Looking for simple and clean design. No programming experience necessary (we have that handled). We also have experience in working with designers so we don't need hand holding and aren't annoying ;). Get in touch if you have a killer artistic touch in today's digital world. Referrals always welcome! Contact information in my profile (LinkedIn). THANKS!

56 weeks ago from Digital Marketing Consultants, New Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers, Interactive Media and Marketing and Social Media Marketing 3 more

Timothy Johnson III The FTC is considering a proposal for a 'Do Not Track' mechanism, to stop collection/targeting of data while web surfing: http://bit.ly/dKkFjX How do you feel about advertisers & marketers tracking your web habits? Targeted ads in Facebook, ads in the sidebar in Gmail. Do you use browser add-ons in Firefox/Chrome to stop such tracking? Do you care? Love to hear your thoughts!

62 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing, New Media Marketing and Brazen Bloggers 1 more

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Cathy Reisenwitz: I like it, but I'm a marketer and not very naive about privacy online.
61 weeks ago

Roger: I don't think there's a good way to anonymize the person and still provide the inferences to things someone might like based upon past behavior, ...MoreI don't think there's a good way to anonymize the person and still provide the inferences to things someone might like based upon past behavior, so I have to support the idea of some kind of do-not-track list. It shouldn't be black or white though - maybe allow the person to selectively exclude types of information. Having written that, I know you can glean a lot about a person from a few inputs.
61 weeks ago

Nicole Staudinger Hello social media gurus. I have just embarked on a free-lance social media tutoring experiment in which I teach small businesses the basics of social media use. Does anyone have suggestions as to what my rates should be? Any comparable stories? Thank you!

65 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

JR Moreau Greetings video producers and consumers, I wanted to give you all a shout-out and ask you to check out a new online tool for sharing video called http://BlipSnips.com. We make video social. Today we're giving away a $25 gift card to Starbucks to one of our followers (could be you!) on Twitter who BlipSnip their favorite Halloween themed Youtube video. It's uber easy to do, so check it out and hit me up if you have any questions at all! @JRMoreau http://twitter.com/BlipSnips/statuses/29087712844

66 weeks ago from Film and Social Media Marketing

Lindsay Wyskowski I have a question for you community managers out there - do you allow corporate partners to post on your Facebook page? Or would you? We are a non-profit organization and have corporate partners, and we're wondering if we should allow them to advertise in our community (which might alienate fans and really only provides a benefit for the partner in the way of free advertising). How would you approach this?

69 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers and Social Media Marketing

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Raquel Elle Bell: @Lindsay - You should have specific rules as to what is posted on your social pages. This should be a part of your Social strategy. If you have ...More@Lindsay - You should have specific rules as to what is posted on your social pages. This should be a part of your Social strategy. If you have set guidelines I don't see any reason why you wouldn't allow it as long as it aligned with your message and supported your culture. Instead of just poo pooing the idea look at it to see if it provides any advantages and if it will further your cause.
69 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: Love Erin's suggestions and think that's the right way to approach it.
69 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Have you ever paid attention to a Twitter ad? And by Twitter ads I mean the promoted trends and tweets that show up on Twitter's homepage and on specific searches. I've never thought twice about them and I just read in AdAge that they actually get a good return. 5% click through compared to 1% with traditional ads. Interested in what you guys think of this ...

70 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Tweeting on Twitter, Social Media Marketing and Social Media Marketers 2 more

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Kim Luu: I ignore ads everywhere consciously.
70 weeks ago

Sean Masters: I avoid the Twitter main page like the plague for this very reason ;)
70 weeks ago

Louise Hey guys, Just posted my new blog post: Facebook Places – Foursquare Replacement or Another Way to Lose Your Privacy? http://bit.ly/9KAgFs Would love to hear all your opinions on the new Facebook Places - Personally I feel it is poorly integrated.

70 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Analytics, PR & New Media, Social Media Marketing and Interactive Media and Marketing 3 more

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Patrick Pho: It's not that Facebook Places is poorly integrated- it's just that they provided the framework for the next big jump in GeoSocial. They have made ...MoreIt's not that Facebook Places is poorly integrated- it's just that they provided the framework for the next big jump in GeoSocial. They have made the raw tools and audience for another third party to develop the next Foursquare killer.

I think it's a bit of a let down because we might of expected them to roll out a completed finished product when they just released an API and framework.
70 weeks ago

Louise: I'm not saying by any means that they should scrap the whole idea. I think you are right Patrick that I personally just expected more. Perhaps I ...MoreI'm not saying by any means that they should scrap the whole idea. I think you are right Patrick that I personally just expected more. Perhaps I am a little bitter because I don't have an iPhone so I can't even use it. To me that just seems a blatant oversight as to the type of people on facebook. Realistically what % of facebook users have an iPhone? Why not just make it accessible through their website?

I do like that atleast you don't need another login and website to visit but I would like to be able to tell facebook who gets to see my location updates. Like photos I don't want to share everything with everyone. I think it does have massive potential for the future though.
70 weeks ago

Amanda Veinott Forbes says Groupon.com has the potential to be one of the fastest growing/most profitable online business. Do you agree? Who doesn't want dicounts from retailers and service providers in their favorite cities? http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6189458

77 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

Ryan Paugh Should you need an MBA to do Social Media Marketing? Brands seem to think yes while agencies are saying no. Check out this post and let me know what you think >> http://bit.ly/c0iDj0 I tend to think that while an MBA can be useful it's the real-world application of social media that's going to make a marketer good or bad. Experience is what counts most and it's difficult to learn that kind of stuff from a text book.

80 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers and PR & New Media 1 more

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Ryan Paugh: @Sean -- No worries! I'm freaking out right now getting ready for tomorrow's webcast w/ Jason Fried. I'm glad I sparked such an interesting ...More@Sean -- No worries! I'm freaking out right now getting ready for tomorrow's webcast w/ Jason Fried. I'm glad I sparked such an interesting convo! Keep it going!

I'll be adding my two cents once my heart stops palpating :)
80 weeks ago

Sean Masters: @Ryan remember to relax, get plenty of sleep, and prep, prep, prep! Good luck tomorrow :)
80 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Are any of you guys members of PRSA or PRSSA? I've been talking to them about doing some partnerships with Brazen Careerist and I wanted to see how many people were involved? If you are involved what do you like about being a member? If you're not, what's the deal?! Would you guys like it if they had a bigger presence on Brazen Careerist for young PR pros?

81 weeks ago from PR & New Media, Advertising Professionals and Social Media Marketing 1 more

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Carlita Pitts: Hi Ryan... I was involved with both PRSSA and PRSA and they were awesome. As a student in PRSSA, I met executive level pr professionals in our ...MoreHi Ryan... I was involved with both PRSSA and PRSA and they were awesome. As a student in PRSSA, I met executive level pr professionals in our monthly meetings, received exclusive info about job positings, apprenticeships and built a professional network including mentors. PRSSA/PRSA were critical for my self development. I loved it. If I wouldn't have switched careers (Donor Relations/Fundraising) I would have continued to be a member.
81 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: @Lindsey -- If you know anybody at AMA who has the authority to get your organization involved on Brazen give me a shout via Private Message. I'd ...More@Lindsey -- If you know anybody at AMA who has the authority to get your organization involved on Brazen give me a shout via Private Message. I'd love to work w/ you guys too!
80 weeks ago

Amanda Veinott How's your job going? Are you fulfilled or frustrated? Do you feel that your efforts are connected to your company's success? As part of BlessingWhite's ongoing global research, I invite you to participate in a 10-minute survey that will help us gauge what impacts employee engagement in 2010. Click here for the survey http://www.bwtools.com/survey/go.asp?xs=LHDB&p1=BWAVe Thanks! Privacy policy http://www.blessingwhite.com/privacy_policy.asp

82 weeks ago from Business Development, Professional Development, Personal Development, Jersey Pride! and Social Media Marketing 3 more

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Amanda Veinott: Hi Sadya, thanks for your feedback. I've posted the message/link on quite a few network boards. Do you have any ideas of how to get it out to as ...MoreHi Sadya, thanks for your feedback. I've posted the message/link on quite a few network boards. Do you have any ideas of how to get it out to as many people as possible? I'm afraid that people will regard it as spam.
82 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui: Amanda - use twitter to promote this. and dont forget to use linkedin & its groups , you should get the max response from there.
81 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Thoughts on promoted tweets? Any plans to use them? Which types of situations would they be useful/not useful?

82 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Brand Managers, Social Media Marketers, Social Media Marketing and New Media Marketing 3 more

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Pamela: @Alison, good point - ask for the sale.
82 weeks ago

Sunny Shakula: It seems like Tweeting right now is ALL about quantity, not quality. If people don't start using this tool in a more qualitative manner...its ...MoreIt seems like Tweeting right now is ALL about quantity, not quality. If people don't start using this tool in a more qualitative manner...its going to be a fad - seriously. Scott Stratten's site "un-marketing.com" is a must see for effective usage of social media. The guy is entertaining, and is a world renowned Tweeter!
82 weeks ago

Timothy Johnson III Hi guys. I need some help. I'm currently handling the social media campaign for a few clients - namely updating their Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages via Hootsuite. The task in and of itself is easy. The hard part is that I feel "fake", instead of "authentic". How do you develop an "authentic" voice when managing social media updates for someone else? Has anyone else had this problem? How did you go about solving it? Thanks in advance!

82 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Social Media Marketers, Social Media Marketing, Social Pollination and Brazen Bloggers 3 more

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Annabel Candy: Came to give my comment and see that everyone else has alreay left the same advice I was going to give. I don't think you should do it unless you ...MoreCame to give my comment and see that everyone else has alreay left the same advice I was going to give. I don't think you should do it unless you dig the company and/or products. I suppose that's the ideal situation and if you can't do that you'll have to do a little method acting so you can enthuse appropriately:) Good luck!
82 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui: @Timothy & @Paul - i've recently joined the bandwagaon ..its not that we dont care , its just that when we run our own 'personal" brands along ...More@Timothy & @Paul - i've recently joined the bandwagaon ..its not that we dont care , its just that when we run our own 'personal" brands along with these other brands , there seems to be some sort of dissonance. for me i'm actually jealous of my own work ! i think im doing so much better handling the corporate SM accounts than im doing my own. While I'm still trying to figure it out...I think its best not to do both simultaneously -schedule different times for your personal brand and for the corporates.
82 weeks ago

Timothy Johnson III How do you post the same avatar in the comments section of various websites/blogs? I'm just not sure HOW to do it. Any enlightenment would be appreciated! Thanks for your help in advance.

83 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, Social Media Marketing and Tech Gurus 2 more

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j morgan: Timothy,
If I'm signed into my gmail account the avator associated with that account always shows up automatically. It's a no brainer so you ...MoreTimothy,
If I'm signed into my gmail account the avator associated with that account always shows up automatically. It's a no brainer so you don't really have to dwell on it!
83 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: Some blogs you need to sign up for disqus too. Use the same pic in all these applications for brand recognition - the one you're using here looks ...MoreSome blogs you need to sign up for disqus too. Use the same pic in all these applications for brand recognition - the one you're using here looks like a nice smiley pic:)
83 weeks ago

Eva-Maria Who else has had, or would like to have success by Social Network Marketing via Facebook? Reveal yourselves!! Gathering people for next Social Networking project :)) http://www.how-social-network-marketing.com/?hop=eideas123

85 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

Erik Florida I just wanted to let you all know about the new community starting at http://bit.ly/trustmc It is the Trust Marketing Community. I am really excited to start building this community and extending the conversations. Please stop by and join in the discussions. We are talking about social media, marketing, and generally developing online relationships. Trust marketing is about developing trust through online relationships, which leads to authority and influence.

87 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

Timothy Johnson III It seems like Facebook is coming increasingly under fire, due to privacy issues and concerns, and never ending policy changes (http://bit.ly/7BfzoU). Has anyone left Facebook, due to these issues? If not, have you considered it? Or do you think living without Facebook is an impossibility? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

93 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, Social Media Marketers, Social Media Marketing, Blogging Ideas and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more

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Ty Unglebower: I thought about leaving it for several reasons before. I haven't yet as it is convenient, but I only use it for my private friendships, etc. The ...MoreI thought about leaving it for several reasons before. I haven't yet as it is convenient, but I only use it for my private friendships, etc. The idea that I couldn't live without it is all hype. Things may be a bit more of a pain in the ass without out it, but not impossible. If people actually want to contact me, they will, and if they don't, I guess they are not my friends. (Which is the only thing I use it for anyway..privacy settings up to absolute maximum.)
93 weeks ago

: Actually, I have not experienced any of these supposed changes. Of course, I've already gone through all of my privacy settings and set everything ...MoreActually, I have not experienced any of these supposed changes. Of course, I've already gone through all of my privacy settings and set everything to completely private and have had no problems at all...
92 weeks ago

Nicole Staudinger Hello all- I'm looking for recommendations for a good e-newsletter program. My organization is a tiny nonprofit environmental justice clinic so we don't need anything too involved (or expensive). There are just so many options I don't really know where to begin. The only recommendation I have received thus far is Constant Contact. Suggestions would be so very appreciated, thanks! Nicole

94 weeks ago from Social Media Marketing

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paulmacp: I use Aweber and recommend it. With a little work you can integrate it very well into a website or blog. It also scales as for costs. it starts of ...MoreI use Aweber and recommend it. With a little work you can integrate it very well into a website or blog. It also scales as for costs. it starts of at $20/month. The more names on the list, the more expensive it gets. If your a non-profit you may even want to ask them for their service as a "charitable donation".
94 weeks ago

Nicole Staudinger: Thank you all so much for your input.
94 weeks ago