Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Maybe it’s a sign of the social media times, where we know people by their avatar more so than their street address of phone number. Interestingly, this would put Twitter squarely on the turf of Foursquare, as pointed out by Brent Carnduff on Business 2 Community. Or maybe I’m just a bad friend. What’s your bet?

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Laurel Papworth

JUNE 16, 2010

Foursquare becomes Social Work and all the better for it. Daniel proposed that we set up Foursquare style badges to encourage staff to contribute and use the internet. Foursquare give you points for first login of the day, for becoming a Mayor etc. CMS : get karma points AFTER you upload your avatar photo. Mores the pity.

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 13, 2010

Whenever I present or give classes on monetizing social networks and online communities people usually have two questions. The first question is ethical – if money and currency is about a show of worth, a menu of value, then yes, we can monetize conversations and activities. One, should we monetize other people’s activity?

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 28, 2012

Given the widespread adoption of social media marketing practices, the “if” and “when” questions seemed to have now been resolved by most midsized and larger companies (and a lot of small companies as well). What Marketing Questions Are Worth Asking in Social Media Listening? by MarketingProfs.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I have so many questions! On days with big deadlines, I have to acknowledge that the needs my in-the-flesh clients may have to trump my friends-in-avatar-only for a day. On days with big deadlines, I have to acknowledge that the needs my in-the-flesh clients may have to trump my friends-in-avatar-only for a day. Great post, Jay.

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Laurel Papworth

AUGUST 1, 2010

Foursquare? They can be cds/dvds, software for your office, downloadable whitepapers and books on an iPad, ringtones, music/videos on the iTunes store, films on DVD, images like backgrounds and avatars. Future: Facebook buys Foursquare, you get stuff. Social Networks and Online Communities – maybe Twitter?

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