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MAY 12, 2011

I’ve lost count of how many responses I got via Twitter (thank you Jen Zingsheim for rescuing me from Facebook-search-hell). This particular FB post got, I believe, 51 comments and, yes, some of those included my replies to comments, but still, that’s a pretty big number for me. My point is. What do you think?

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DECEMBER 4, 2010

And when I looked at some of the comments on reports of the campaign, that seemed to be a frequently-expressed sentiment, like this one on PopWatch: Hmm. Blink The thing with social networks, particularly one such as Twitter, is that the streams move so fast, you barely notice someone’s absence. Makes sense to me.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

I could continue to emphasize the point, but will continue … So, I wrote a somewhat personal piece the other day that I shared on Facebook, and my mom commented on it. Think about it: what possible incentive would there be to cede the autonomy that other social networks offer? If I were a teenager now.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Especially in the last few weeks I’ve seen a lot of vituperation online about how digital platforms and social networks, with Twitter being called out frequently, should and shouldn’t be used. So do share; you know the comments are yours. What’s on your mind… and would you care to share?

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Let Your Freak Flag Fly October 6th, 2010 Tweet This is a guest post by Narciso Tovar This past week, I gave a presentation to the Dallas IREM group about the importance of giving social media a second look.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 6, 2010

It was Robin Ferrier’s Social is as Social Does , where she asked, point-blank: You know the difference between Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs. You know the standard refrain: Social media is about talking with – not talking to – your audience. Have you commented on more than one posting on this site?

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MARCH 3, 2014

The Serious Goings-On Behind The Social Networking Scene . Why: In this oldie but goodie from the WUL vault, Shakirah Dawud shares how being personable on social media can lead to strong business relationships. Kenna Griffin provides an analogy for your behavior in social media platforms. Becoming your own Best Friend.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

The more popular one is A Digital Nativity , but A Social Network Christmas is fun to watch as well. Since they tell the story through the imagery of social networks, we can relate to them instantly. Sign out Leave your comment here. Sign out Leave your comment here. Reply Rate Up div.livefyre-comment).removeClass(livefyre-hidden)"

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JUNE 21, 2012

It’s a terrific way to post to a number of social networks, schedule posts and listen in on what’s going on, either by creating dedicated searches or creating streams of Twitter lists you’ve set up. My primary platform for content curation is Twitter. HootSuite. Post Planner. This is for two reasons: a.

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JUNE 4, 2014

Live event social media generally involves a social media person or standard event-goer using a mobile device to put content online. Now, there are all kinds of devices that allow individuals to put pictures up without having to make comments or even bring up their own social networks.

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MAY 13, 2019

So keep reading, but first: What is Social Listening? Social media is huge and loud. billion people use it daily to connect, chat, comment, vent, shop, learn, play, etc. People form social media groups and communities to discuss matters they care about. You can find him on Twitter @amos_onwukwe.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

As I wrote yesterday’s post, and then read through the comments, I re-learned a lesson I thought I’d already learned: that the community you are trying to build is great; but the community you have is even more important. She’s another quite amazing person I’ve been lucky to meet, first through Twitter and then IRL.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 31, 2019

Others can alert you to when you may have a communications issue, such as an emerging groundswell of negative comments. In fact, I have seen brands like BMW parse their social advertising by zip code and optimize content and channel (Pinterest or Instagram or Twitter or Facebook). Can AI Improve PR?

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AUGUST 7, 2015

That no matter how good it is, how it is disseminated and received in social channels has a lot to do with whether or not your story will get play. Back in the day – and I’m talking not that long ago – the number of comments you got on your blog were a big deal. Then social really started coming into its own.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 28, 2011

Here’s what he had to say (emphasis/italicization mine): “There are two really important things that PR has been doing in measurement that are fairly new to marketing – and both are due to the emergence of social media channels. I hope you’ll join us. Image: Angelo Juan Ramos via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Plaxo: contacts, calendar and e-cards As a social network, I think Plaxo is pretty dismal, no matter how much it tries to Face-Twit-book-terify itself. Right now, BfG is in beta, which means you have to sign up for an invite code either via Baydin’s website or request one via Twitter , and be patient as they work through bugs.

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AUGUST 24, 2015

If you want to compete in today’s fast paced business environment, you have to be social. But just simply being active on Twitter, Facebook, and all the rest is never enough. How can you track your social media efforts to ensure that your strategy is up to par? 5 Social Media Metrics You Can Stop Tracking Yesterday.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2011

“Social media&# or “social networking&# – which term is correct? Get Shareaholic test Filed under Public Relations , Social Media , Weekly Roundup | Tags: gerald durrell , Public Relations , quora , Social Media , super bowl , trust survey | Comments (6) Site settings comment help?

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JUNE 27, 2016

Why: “…It’s not uncommon for practitioners to still think of social media strategy as something that is separate from the greater communication or PR strategy. Please share in the comments below. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Monday Roundup: Knocking Down Silos. Does PR Serve the Brand or Start it?

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Don’t let your social media activity die. Clearly, your new employer might have guidelines as to when you can get online and on social networks and when you can’t. Do share via a comment. Sign out Leave your comment here. Mark as read Approve comment Great post Shonali. pts Settings.

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JANUARY 23, 2015

This is, I think, an interesting, unanticipated consequence of our socially networked world. Leave a comment below, over at PRSAY… you get the picture. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn PR Trends for 2015: 7 To Watch. Reclaiming influence. And when everyone’s an influencer, then no one’s an influencer.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Instead of writing an email, you can record a video, write some comments and notes on the snap, and send it directly to the person via a private snap. For example, if you are hosting a Twitter chat and you want to get questions to the guests ahead of time, you can collaborate with them. Please share in the comments below. .

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MARCH 27, 2015

And the sad truth, I think, is that it’s not uncommon for practitioners to still think of social media strategy as something that is separate from the greater communication or PR strategy. But no one puts Social in a corner. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn No One Puts Social (PR) In a Corner.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

This post was sparked by a Twitter conversation with Andrew of Redtype , when we were chatting not too long ago about how we sometimes need to disconnect ourselves from the wonderful world of social media when we need to F-O-C-U-S and W-R-I-T-E. Do share, I’d love to know, and you know the comments are yours! I find I do.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Yesterday, Shanan Sorochynski asked a question here on WUL that struck a chord with quite a few people: “ Are you using social media to talk to yourself? Because these were the days when we weren’t sure how Twitter was different than Facebook. So, we treated Twitter like Facebook, something for select eyes only.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 10, 2011

A friend, whom I have introduced to Twitter, sends me emails with questions about various Twitter tools. When someone who is starting on Twitter or doesn’t have much of a network uses them, it tells me several things about them. They aren’t serious about building a strong social network.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 9, 2015

A staggering 74 percent of Internet-using adults are active on at least one social networking website. And with more than 3 billion users online , that amounts to almost 2 billion social network users. Using a bot to reply on your behalf is perhaps the quickest way for your brand to get butchered on social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Image: betsyjean79 via Flickr , Creative Commons Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Design, Digital, TV, Radio, Podcasts, Blogging, Social Networks, Newsfeeds, Affiliate Marketing, Web TV, SEO… Creative industries have evolved just as the environments, mediums, consumers and needs of our clients have evolved over time.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Building a visually appealing and engaging website, writing regular blogs, e-mail marketing, use of multi-media (videos/photos/ Info graphics) and using social networks to target the audience are various ways to share a brand story. I’d love to know your thoughts in the comments below. Of good quality. We know this.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 8, 2011

Blogging, Tweeting, Tumbling, Facebooking, Formspringing, checking your Klout score, commenting on Flickr, reading your Reader, keeping up-to-date with online communities and discussion boards …. I have replied to people on Twitter and read several dozen random blog articles. Guest post by Steff Metal. But I am only one woman.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 31, 2018

The funniest comment. This means that requiring people to fill out a survey, leave a blog comment, Like your Facebook page or visit a brick and mortar location could count as “pay to play,” which turns your giveaway into an illegal lottery! When’s the last time you searched Twitter for #SPON? The most creative photo.

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JUNE 8, 2016

I have to say it: Snapchat is the hot NKOTB for social media. Much like Twitter when it invaded mainstream America in 2008, Snapchat is either worshipped, or given the “get off my lawn” treatment, depending on the user’s experience with it and their age (for the most part). Guest Post by Matt LaCasse.

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JULY 1, 2015

Although you may have thought otherwise, social media is not limited to Facebook or Twitter. billion monthly active users on Facebook , and 302 million active monthly users on Twitter , why would you want to be anywhere else? However, you shouldn’t be ignoring major platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. But with 1.44

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

However, because native video (a) enables social networks to collect more detailed data on their users and (b) creates a more seamless experience between user and content, the progressive uptick in native video will surely have some impact on YouTube being the “default” video hosting service or platform.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 10, 2013

Newsle syncs with your social networks, and then sends you an email when any of your contacts are “in the news.” I recently tweaked my Buffer settings and am currently using it to share content primarily to Twitter and LinkedIn. But you can keep track of who you meet, what’s going on with them, etc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2015

These members have tested more than 4,200 claims and provided more than 70,000 comments worth of interaction on topics serious, sentimental, political, and scientific. The community builds upon itself by testing claims and commenting on those claims. Most of all, he wants to leverage writing to improve the world.

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