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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

A key part of a successful social media business strategy is identifying those with influence and an interest in your brand, and then finding a way to engage them turning them into fans and evangelists. To learn more about how Cirque du Soleil is using social media, I spoke with Cirque Social Media Manager, Jessica Berlin.

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Step 1: Be a Consumer Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Branding , Business , Social Media , Tips on October 20, 2009 | 3 responses In the last post, you heard Chris Brogan describe how important having a blog can become in the quest to be found more readily online. 3 Responses to “New to Social Media?

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JUNE 5, 2009

Lately, I’ve been speaking about social media more often than ever and doing more individual coaching and business consulting. 14 Responses to “The Re-Branding of Me: Website Under Construction&# Silouan says: June 6, 2009 at 9:30 am Site looks nice and crisp. s last blog post. So You Think You Want a Payday Loan?

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Beware the hidden dangers of social media. Social media is all the rage. If you own a business, work for or with businesses, I’m sure you’ve heard from nearly everyone you know that you must be using social media. Meet Your New Chief of Social Media: The Neighbor’s Kid.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Beware the hidden dangers of social media. Social media is all the rage. If you own a business, work for or with businesses, I’m sure you’ve heard from nearly everyone you know that you must be using social media. Meet Your New Chief of Social Media: The Neighbor’s Kid.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

To those of us who live and breathe social media every day, it is easy to forget that not everyone is as comfortable online as we are. To my fellow social media aficionados, I realize this may come as a shock. Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

To those of us who live and breathe social media every day, it is easy to forget that not everyone is as comfortable online as we are. To my fellow social media aficionados, I realize this may come as a shock. Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

If you’re still wondering if you ought to bother spending time getting to know yet another social network, I’ve got one big reason you might want to give Google+ a try. When a Brand Name Becomes a Verb, You Know Something Big is Going On . Related articles which may interest you: How Old is the Perfect Social Media Expert?

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AUGUST 11, 2011

As much as I also adore Twitter and Facebook, LinkedIn is still the one place to get started building your brand and career online. For now, my statement stands: LinkedIn is the place to start when you’re ready to tell your branding story the way you want it to be told. Related articles which may interest you: Happy Holidays!

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JULY 11, 2009

Like all social media tools, there is no one right way to use Twitter. Way to take the “social&# right out of social media. You don’t get that authenticity is a key component of social media success. To me, Twitter is about building relationships. I follow most people back who follow me.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Choose a good photo, one that makes you look good or makes your story or brand more compelling. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Have you taken the time to understand social media and social networking tools which can be a huge asset in this area? twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career?

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JULY 12, 2010

Reply Liz Isaacs says: July 14, 2010 at 4:36 pm Also, it should be noted that social media while it’s definitely here to stay and should be an integral part of one’s marketing strategy. There are other components that still needs to be including tradition media, pr etc. Also, I am careful if I tweet on FB too.

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JULY 19, 2011

Google+ is brand spanking new and has just begun to develop. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Career , Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on December 12, 2009 | one response The theme of LeWeb ’09 was “The Real-time Web,&# but what exactly “is&# real-time? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

If this is the case when our kids or parents say something “inappropriate&# in person, imagine the widespread humiliation (and hilarity) that ensues when this all takes place on a social networking site for all of your friends to see. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

During breaks, everyone leaves their brand-new Macs behind because, “Who’s going to take it? twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career?

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MAY 23, 2011

It’s really a question of brand or be branded. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Sharing, But Not Monitoring.

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APRIL 22, 2010

twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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MARCH 11, 2010

The festival has three primary tracks: Interactive (Tech/Social Media): March 12- 16 Film: March 12 – 20 Music: March 17 – 21 I’ll be attending Interactive events and will be blogging one of them (my blog posts will end up on the SXSW site, not here). Any tips for me, a first-time attendee? I Don’t Care Where.

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JUNE 12, 2009

Register for.tel for free) The Re-Branding of Me: Website Under Construction Blogs: I’ll Show You Mine if You’ll Show Me Yours BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Social Media , Twitter on September 30, 2009 | 5 responses Twitter can be confusing, especially when you’re just getting started. Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Before jumping in feet first and adopting the latest tool to represent your business or brand, it might be worth your while to take some time to understand the pros and cons in order to determine whether or not it will be a good fit for you. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

Add links to your social accounts, blog, website, presentations, publications, videos, photos – anything you feel helps tell your story online. For me, the answer is 1,000,000% yes because I know what a huge branding and visibility opportunity it is. Search Visibility: Now this is key.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Career , LinkedIn , Networking , Tips on April 9, 2010 | no responses If you’re a professional or business person, you know you need to be using LinkedIn wisely, right? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Branding , Business , Social Media on October 16, 2009 | 4 responses Holy Toledo, am I having a great time at BlogWorld ! Chris is widely respected in the social media world, both for his technical expertise and his solid reputation as a caring and endlessly decent guy.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Plus, get a free book) Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Tips on April 6, 2010 | 18 responses One of the best ways to learn is to watch others; see what works, what falls flat, what suits your style and what doesn’t. Think about individuals and brands that influence your thinking, decisions or actions.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Logo – Unless your business is a well known brand (think Ford or Macy’s), it is probably best to use your photo rather than a logo. Consistency – A great way to help your own branding is to use the same photo for all of your online profiles. In general, we like and want to connect with people, not businesses.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We talked about our kids, observations about life and social media. He seemed like a friendly person who had a passion for using social media to connect with others. When I first looked at social media, my first thought was “I need a paper bag before I hyperventilate.&# Now, I need to tell her.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Business , Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on December 8, 2009 | one response Here in Paris, the excitement about LeWeb is palpable. Related articles which may interest you: Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Watch and Play Along!

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Nice post… it’s almost like social media has become the adult version of the thumb and blanket. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

It is virtually impossible for most people to stay up-to-date with all the tweaks being made on all of the various social media sites. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. Social media is very new and anyone who claims they are a guru likely isnt. I was not aware.

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MAY 26, 2010

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