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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

Hootsuite

Friendster (2002) Launched in 2002, Friendster was originally going to be a dating site that would help set up people with friends in common. Soon after, the term micro-blogging became widely used to describe both Twitter and Tumblr, noting the exchange of ‘small’ amounts of content. and really set the tone for future tweets.

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Facebook talks like a pirate. Movember and online community rituals

Laurel Papworth

Ahoy Me Hearties: One of the tasks our online community managers undertake with clients (PR or Marketing agencies, or companies) is to build out a Social Media Conversation Diary – a list of tasks and engagement activities to keep online community members entertained and loyal. Change your Twitter avatar to be Santa Claus.

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What does a latte have to do with a blue key?

Janet Fouts

The Blue Key Community is a growing contingent of Americans to support over 6,000 UNHCR staffers working with refugees around the world to find them shelter, food and the care they need to survive and have hope for a brighter future. 5 million Afghani refugees returned home since 2002 with UNHCR assistance. Quick Facts:43.3

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Kpop Lessons: Handling Defamation Through Public Relations

Waxing UnLyrical

Earlier this year, Korean netizens questioned the academic credentials of musician Tablo , pen name Daniel Armand Lee, who graduated from Stanford University in 2002. Acknowledge the rumors and talk with others through your social media outposts: express your thoughts on Twitter, release a video on YouTube, or publish a blog post.

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A Death In The Family. Missing Michael O'Connor Clark

Twist Image

I joined Twist Image in 2002. Still, there were enough marketing bloggers (or people dabbling in the comment section) that a strong and passionate community was evolving. On one of those Toronto trips, we wound up heading out to a tech meet-up, where I was exposed to the grit of the Toronto tech community. communications.

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How To Be Inspired At Work

Twist Image

Be more involved in our community. I have been working at Twist Image since 2002. Follow interesting people on Twitter. Do some volunteer work in an effort to help your community and meet other interesting people. I remember saying to myself that if only I could find the time to work out and eat better. Meditate more.

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Finding Readers Week: Corinne Talks Commenting, Engagement, and Are Forums Right For Your Blog?

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Corinne runs the successful blog skinnedcartree.com, and consistently gets genuine engagement from her readers and community across the board. Call me an idiot, but during my first year of blogging I went against one of the most common blogging tips: I didn’t use Twitter to promote my blog.

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