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Digital grassroots: the Internet fights back

Sherrilynne Starkie

Yesterday, Michael Geis t presented a keynote address to the IABC 2012 Canada Business Communicators’ Summit which was held in Ottawa. It was during the 2006 election that first signs that a grassroots movement was taking hold were spotted, according to Geist. March 2012: Ottawa’s Twitter top 20. Nash won the riding.

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Trust and Reputation – the new currency?

Proactive Report

In 2006 the Edelman Global Trust Barometer reported that for the first time a “person just like me’ was the number one trusted influencer. Another interesting finding of the 2012 report is that the media is the only institution that saw a slight rise in trust and the majority of that rise is in social media.

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#MySMCStory: Social Media Club and Me

Ari Herzog

I have been involved in some form with the Social Media Club Boston Chapter since its founding in 2006, and remain so to this day, currently serving as a member of the board. Why is 2006 important? 2006 was a big year for me in that regard. 2006 was a big year for me in that regard. Here’s mine. What’s yours?

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7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog

ProBlogger

This tip fits into the ‘it’s not rocket science’ category of blogging tips (as do many blog tips) – however as simple as it sounds I regularly see bloggers falling into the trap of talking ‘AT’ readers rather than blogging in a conversational voice. Write in a Conversational Voice. Share Opinions.

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The Top #Nifty50 Women in Technology on Twitter for 2012

Webbiquity SMM

These women are executives, thought leaders, bloggers, authors and role models for younger women with an interest in technology. Next year, Cheryl and I tentatively plan to honor #Nifty50 Women and Men Writers, including bloggers, journalists, authors, and PR professionals. She’s a self-described fashionista and blogger.

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87 More Vital Social Media Marketing Facts and Stats for 2012

Webbiquity SMM

76% of marketers said they planned to increase use of video and YouTube in 2012. ( HubSpot ). By 2006, there were more than 50 million blogs in existence. The two most popular blogging platforms are WordPress (used for 43% of all blogs) and Blogger (35%). Jeff Bullas ). Jeff Bullas ). There are 1.5 Earnest B2B ). Spin Sucks ).

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7 Strategies for Growing Community on Your Blog

ProBlogger

This tip fits into the ‘it’s not rocket science’ category of blogging tips (as do many blog tips) – however as simple as it sounds I regularly see bloggers falling into the trap of talking ‘AT’ readers rather than blogging in a conversational voice. Write in a Conversational Voice. Share Opinions.