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Is Social Media the Final Frontier of Marketing?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Simply put, the new mass media helped organize, and influence, large numbers of consumers. Companies are at the stage that they cannot afford to sit idly by and be passive in social media. Not just being talked about but be an active voice in the community. The time has come for companies to be part of the conversation.

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What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Maki , Internet Marketing and Social Media Blogger: The main characteristic [social media marketers] need to have is a genuine curiosity/interest in social media, particularly on how it influences human relationships and business practices. They love sharing ideas and news. Browsers obviously mostly lurk.

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An Open Letter to Facebook

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I really, really, really hope someone at Facebook starts listening and takes this advice because otherwise business activity will plateau and then plummet and they’ll be out of luck. Both of these promos take place outside of the custom tab and influences news feed optimization.

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