Remove Apple Remove Digg Remove Disqus Remove Social Media
article thumbnail

Apple Gets More Serious About Using Twitter, but Why it Doesn't Matter

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

First, I’m going to say kudos to Apple for trying involve themselves in the world of social media. Let’s envision this scenario: a user has a support issue about an Apple product. Apple has no such protocol in place, and at this point, there is no engagement. I’m going to stop there, though.

Apple 154
article thumbnail

Digg vs. Reddit: Reddit's Staff is Better » Techipedia | Tamar.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

The story did quite well on Digg and on Reddit, with Reddit users noticing that one of the fish forms actually looked very much like the Reddit logo. That story hit the front page of Reddit and on Digg , and 67 people voted on my comment : Props to Reddit for visibly interacting with the community it serves.

Digg 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Unfortunate Investment of Social Media (and its Consequences)

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Here’s a screenshot of a story that became popular with a whopping 235 Diggs. It was taken the night of January 28, 2008 (approximately 11PM EST): While Digg typically allowed stories to hit the front page within 80-120 votes (the latter being more rare than normal), it’s now requiring almost double the number.

Digg 100
article thumbnail

Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. This presentation: “Why Before How: The Keys to Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps&# also formed the basis for my recent MarketingProfs Webinar. Apple = Innovation.

article thumbnail

Why Customer Service Should Be in Your Social Media Marketing Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

With social media — or quite frankly, the existence of the Internet, any misstep you make in your personal dealings with others can become public. Social media is social. We’re starting to use search — and social media — as our recommendation engines.

article thumbnail

Every Social Network is Different: Here's What You Need to Know

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

and obviously more recently sites such as Digg. Digg: Newsworthy, Informational, and Funny Chris also mentions that he has used Digg as a news source. The story announcing Heath Ledger’s death was made popular with 13 minutes of submission to the social news site. Seven minutes after that, it had 2661 Diggs.

article thumbnail

7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Viral Marketing > 7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos 7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos by Tamar Weinberg on January 28, 2010 Share In the past few years, video has come a long way.

Video 236