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Social Media "Pioneers" Tell Why

Diva Marketing Blog

However, many of the people who began exploring social media 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 years ago were 30+ when they/we started working in this industry. At the time we stepped into what was fondly called, The Blogosphere , it was an unproven direction to take business communications. Even Zappos is using TV.

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How I Network on Friendster, Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn Â?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

To answer some questions, Industry connections are those I know through the search industry (primarily) but I have not yet met in person. Industry colleagues are those I have met in person (typically in a casual atmosphere or at conferences). LinkedIn is a industry tool. The chart below accounts for my 200 connections.

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213: Blogging and Content Marketing: 10 Things To Know

ProBlogger

Host: Our next guest is a superpower in the blogosphere. Some people would call them personas or avatars today. I know some people like personas and avatars, other people don’t. Whether you’ve got an avatar or not, understand these things. But here’s something where you can take your avatar writing to the next stage.

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Weekend Project 2: Success Secrets of 5 Multi-topic Blogs

ProBlogger

So why is everyone in the blogosphere telling you that doing just that is the key to achieving any level of success in blogging? A super-specific customer avatar. How they help: Cupcakes and Cashmere is about personal lifestyle refinement with plenty of written and video tutorials featuring both Emily and industry pros.

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Micro Persuasion: Turn Gmail Into Your Personal Nerve Center

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Data Shows English Blogosphere Has Peaked » Sunday, February 25, 2007. I am a Realtor and am on the bleeding edge of things in my industry, but our industry as a whole is behind the power curve. Avatar Marketing. Micro Persuasion. « NBA Launches Social Network | Main. February 2008. January 2008. October 2007.

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Where Does 'Transparency' Fit In The New Social Media Marketing Model?

Diva Marketing Blog

In an environment where your changing avatar is accepted as your image to the world, where people exchange ideas that frequently lead to business opportunities and where 'real' friendships are formed it was important to have a few boundaries that could help establish trust. Or they may need a little help getting started. I think so.