Firebelly

AUGUST 31, 2011

When the earthquake hit the East Coast earlier this week, I — like many of my.Com generation counterparts — turned immediately to Twitter. My friends recounting their tremor terrors on Twitter with me last Tuesday are likely many of that percentage. When something unexpected happens to you, do you turn to Twitter first?

Twitter 192

Twitter Survey Patterns Social Networking 192

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

This represents a six percent increase over the 2008 study. 86% of these blogs (93) link directly to a corporate twitter account, a 300% increase over the 2008 study. 80% — four of the top five corporations – Wal-Mart, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and General Electric – consistently post on their Twitter accounts.

Social Media 165

Social Media Twitter Paid Search Study 165

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

She started posting in 2008 and already has a following of more than 3 million. Her strongest and most engaged social media followers are on Twitter. I decided to take a closer look at her strategy to build conclusions on how to effectively use Twitter to build a personal brand. Twitter allows for an immediate response.

Brands 209

Brands Twitter Tips Loyalty 209

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Twitter has been moving slowly-but-surely in to the ad business over the past year. Throw in one part cheesy graphics, and two parts overly-expensive-bus-tour, and combine them all… the result is new political ads on Twitter. According to Politico, Twitter is looking at it as a new way to gain revenue. Enter politics.

Twitter 168

Twitter Trends Campaign Cost 168

Firebelly

APRIL 18, 2011

In this post, we’ll aim to tackle some more advanced social search functionality so that you can make the most out of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. As was 2009 and 2008. It opens up endless opportunities for market and competitor research, content inspiration and, obviously, network building. How to Launch a LinkedIn Company Page.

Social Media 184

Social Media Foursquare ROI LinkedIn 184

Firebelly

JULY 9, 2011

This question was followed by a trailer for Lipstick Jungle , an NBC sitcom that for 2 seasons in 2008 and 2009. Follow her adventures on Twitter. The opening slide read: “Did you know that 80% of viewers who watch this show will like this show too?” Tell me your thoughts.

Report 162

Report Questions Twitter Content 162

Firebelly

AUGUST 17, 2011

According to a 2008 New York Times article , Obama is the first president to truly understand social media. Just like his Twitter and Facebook accounts, none of this is actually run by the head guy himself, but a team of social media experts that have been hired to increase engagement and reach.

Foursquare 145

Foursquare Social Media Cost Engagement 145