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Ryan Paugh Hey you guys. I'm putting together an official #Brazen Twitter List for members living in the San Francisco slash Bay Area. I've done it for a few of our other high-volume cities and you guys are next. This is a great way to connect w/ other local Brazen peeps, schedule meet ups and all sorts of other stuff. Leave your Twitter ID below as a reply and we will add you to the list.

95 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch and San Francisco, CA

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12 weeks ago

Kristen Anyone know any serious bloggers? Speaking at a blogger's conference and want to chat with some people who blog for their business...or have a business off their blog. (@intuitinvoice)

121 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Rebecca Thorman: I work with a lot of mom bloggers. My favorites would be Kristen Chase (motherhooduncensored.net) and Liz Gumbinner (mom-101.com) of ...MoreI work with a lot of mom bloggers. My favorites would be Kristen Chase (motherhooduncensored.net) and Liz Gumbinner (mom-101.com) of CoolMomPicks.com, Gabrielle Blair (designmom.com) of Kirtsy.com, and Maggie Mason (mightygirl.com) of MightyGoods.com.
121 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn: Kristen: there are tens of thousands of them. Technorati or other sites that rank blogs might be a good place to look.
121 weeks ago

Jenna Langer I'm going to attend the Mashable MashMeet San Francisco this Thursday, May 20th. It's a free open networking event after Google's I/O conference. Any Brazen Careerists want to meet up? I'm new to the SF social media scene and I'm ready to start attending some events! It would be great to meet others in the area. It should be fun! http://mashmeetsf.eventbrite.com/

105 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch

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Stephen Debruyn: Sure I could meet next door - send me a txt msg at 630 362 2410.
105 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Hey guys-forgot about another commitment, did not realize same evening...maybe next time!
105 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Daniel Sunshine I'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech trends and will collaborate to create blog posts on the subjects. This is a great way to focus on topics that interest you and feature your insights to a broader audience. I used to head National Geographic's Gen Y Trends Group and love analyzing the impact of innovation. Post a comment if interested.

115 weeks ago from New Media Marketing, Blogging Ideas, Green Social Media, PR & New Media and Social Media Marketers 3 more

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Daniel Sunshine: Follow this link to join the group: http://bit.ly/907WyY. We're ...MoreFollow this link to join the group: http://bit.ly/907WyY. We're beginning a report on Emerging social media trends in local government. Once you get there, you can express interest. Please also suggest other topics for innovation and trend blog posts / reports. Thanks!
113 weeks ago

Scott Rafferty: My interest is piqued.
113 weeks ago

Lindsey Donner Hi all! I have a question for you market whizzes about promoting online contests. I work for a great company called iGrad. (Beta website at http://myigrad.com ) We plan to run a big, fun video contest for recent college grads and students that will offer $ and exposure. But I really want to get people jazzed - and interested- now. Being new, the company is just now beginning to engage in branding via social media. What are some creative ways to promote a contest, other than the "usual" suspects?

115 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Ryan Paugh: Connecting w/ people is what being a Community Manager is all about. You should come join our Community Manager's network on Brazen: MoreConnecting w/ people is what being a Community Manager is all about. You should come join our Community Manager's network on Brazen: http://bit.ly/5zCnNo
115 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn: Lindsey: Do you know where your audience tends to be online? That's where I think your focus should be...
115 weeks ago

Sarah I’m looking for a couple authoritative blog posts or other resources to share with a client about why we need to go with an online press release service for an upcoming product launch. Besides my asserting, an external resource (preferably with data!) is needed for this tough cookie. Does anyone have a recommendation please and thanks?

116 weeks ago from PR & New Media

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paulmacp: Have you looked on PRweb.com website or contacted their sales department for literature (white papers, blog posts and the stats you mention) that ...MoreHave you looked on PRweb.com website or contacted their sales department for literature (white papers, blog posts and the stats you mention) that would help sell their service to your client? I would also Google (just blogs) for why's and how's to digital releases (cross referencing PRweb or one of their competators). The generic Google search picks up a lot of noise.
116 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn: I would recommend Lee Odden from TopRank Marketing (MoreI would recommend Lee Odden from TopRank Marketing (www.toprankmarketing.com). They are SEO specialists in the PR arena. I am sure Lee can refer you to some great material to convince your client... If you get in touch with him, give him my regards...
116 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn Can social media be integrated with more traditional marketing strategies and tactics?

119 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Jim Storer: It's not a matter of "can" it's a matter of "must." Treating social media as a discrete channel within your marketing strategy is a recipe for ...MoreIt's not a matter of "can" it's a matter of "must." Treating social media as a discrete channel within your marketing strategy is a recipe for failure, imho. It touches most aspects of a marketers strategy and needs to be considered with them all. Re: the 4p's... it definitely can impact product and place and has a huge role in overhauling promotion. How it impacts price is a little less concrete. I hope that helps.
119 weeks ago

Donovan Moore I think Guy Kawasaki is the most over rated guy on the planet. What's with all his automated tweets- real social, don't think so.

119 weeks ago from New Media Marketing

Stephen Debruyn: As co-founder of Alltop he tweets on news of potential interest. I'd be very curious what he would say if you were to let him know your ...MoreAs co-founder of Alltop he tweets on news of potential interest. I'd be very curious what he would say if you were to let him know your perspective. If you do, keep me posted on his response...
119 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn What are you using to monitor social media exposure? Happy with the tool/solution?

120 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

: In addition to Google Alerts, I've found Delicious search to be helpful. It's good for picking up the stray blog posts that rank poorly on Google ...MoreIn addition to Google Alerts, I've found Delicious search to be helpful. It's good for picking up the stray blog posts that rank poorly on Google but were interesting enough to be bookmarked.

http://delicious.com/search
120 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn Great idea, count me in! Where and when?

121 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch

Vanessa Alvarado I'm curious: Who here uses YouTube for Social Media Marketing? If you do, what do you do to make a vanilla topic exciting and watchable without sacrificing the integrity of your company?

121 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Stephen Debruyn: Vanessa: I assume you know the Will it Blend videos (MoreVanessa: I assume you know the Will it Blend videos (http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/). That's a case study example of a bland product company (industrial blenders) whose videos went viral in a big way. Not everyone is that lucky, though...
121 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Those videos definitely inspire. Anyone else have good examples and case studies? Keep 'em coming!
121 weeks ago

Adriana Hello Everyone! I've been in marketing and sales for over 5 years now and I'm looking to move into the Public Relations field in Los Angeles. Any suggestions in regards to good PR Firms in L.A?

122 weeks ago from PR & New Media

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Rachel Vincent: Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations (MoreCohn & Wolfe Public Relations (http://www.cohnwolfe.ca/) is a really good group. One of my best friends works for them. I like them because they really try to think outside of the box, but they work with huge clients.

I also love love Curb (http://www.curbmedia.com/). I know they are opening up US locations quickly as they expand, but I don't know if they are in LA.
122 weeks ago

Stephen Debruyn: Adriana: O'Dwyer's has a directory of PR firms that might be helpful to you. It has a breakdown by geography - see MoreAdriana: O'Dwyer's has a directory of PR firms that might be helpful to you. It has a breakdown by geography - see http://bit.ly/757IzO Any specific industry sector you are interested in? You can check the directory's specialty index...
122 weeks ago