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JANUARY 16, 2012

“Tell Me More” was on, and I caught part of the conversation on President Obama’s proposal to regulate home health care workers. people will be participating in community service in Dr. King’s memory. On Youth, Age, and Community Service. This past Thursday, I happened to be driving in the afternoon.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

You may have created great content, and you may have a good distribution plan, but shares and engagement are unlikely to come unless you have also focused on community building. This means looking for the right places and conversations in which to participate (e.g. And that, my friends, is the difference. Smart, active engagement.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 11, 2021

That said, it certainly makes for good dinner party conversation ( #seewhatIdidthere ). actual engagement and sidebar conversations among commenters including, of course, the obligatory social media smart-a**es waiting to trip up any/everyone they possibly can. But until Kristy mentioned it, I literally had NO idea. Nicely done, FDA!

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

Identify Relevant Groups, Communities. Groups and communities enhance the feeling of community , which is core to social media. People form social media groups and communities to discuss matters they care about. And there’s a lot of talk, discussions and conversations taking place in active groups.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 24, 2017

they were also a great way to start conversations. And a great conversation is how any relationship – including a business one – gets started. Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 28, 2017

We find ways for people to talk to and understand each other better, to come together in communities, to advocate for causes they believe in , to welcome brands into their work and homes … to literally live better, more fulfilled lives thanks to being able to communicate more effectively. Just look at what we Social PR pros do.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Look for online communities of bloggers and contribute to their conversations to begin building contacts in your focus area. Do you have a great community building strategy? Alicia Lawrence is a Harrisburg-based writer and entrepreneur specializing in communication and health. Find directories ( alltop.com , technorati ).

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

“Go steady” with your audiences via these creative ideas that illustrate how you can show some love to your community. What You Can Learn from the Star Wars Community. How to Build a Social Community: 4 Tips. 5 Steps to Building an Engaged Brand Community (AKA Super Loyal Customers). ” 2. ” 5.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 5, 2014

Add ideas to the world with clearer conversations— both online and off. It’s not abnormal for a good writer to be a good all-around communicator (though it’s far from granted as fact… the same way Johnny Carson was an excellent talk show host, but not so good as a backstage conversationalist). Writers converse well.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 6, 2013

As a business, you should concentrate on building an engaged community, not necessarily a huge one. perhaps) to “keep up,” “be in the conversation,” etc. If you have a strong community , they will be there when you come back. Tell your community, your stakeholders, what’s going on.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 20, 2014

In this WUL, post I explore how removing barriers to communication by inviting others in can help build both online and offline communities. Why: We need social sustainability in order to provide equality and a good quality of life within communities, particularly communities of the less fortunate.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 28, 2014

Blogging is a great way to start conversations, share ideas, and build your online community. How has blogging helped build your brand’s online community… or has it, in fact, not made a difference? Blogging Communication Resources Shonali Burke Weekly Roundup blogging list building'

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Tjan offers some tips for effective communication. How to Set Up Google Analytics Goals and Score More Conversions! Valeria Maltoni aka Conversation Agent explores options to syndicate content. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 3, 2013

About a month ago I told you of my xPotomac experience , and we had a pretty engaged conversation around civility in the digital age. I’m not here to rekindle that conversation, but I’m thrilled to tell you that all the speaker videos from xPotomac are now (drum roll, please) live! Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 6, 2016

It’s about using tools and technology wisely to create and grow communities around the conversations we want to generate; socializing those conversations; and motivating our communities to tell our stories for us. Because smart Social PR isn’t about using tools and technology willy-nilly just because we can.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 19, 2012

Since making the journey from Australia to New York, I continue to be blown away by the use of social media communication by brands and businesses, and the hyper-connected nature of their communities. Here’s a selection of the Twitter engagement: Following through with the conversation.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 28, 2012

I was having a conversation with a fellow member of the communication community recently when they mentioned that a certain pro wasn’t really a connector. And it started thinking a bit more about the modern communicator as a “connector.” That is, we build and maintain relationships.

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MAY 9, 2016

Why: “The Draw Shop works with everyone from independent authors to huge corporations like Google, collaborating with them each step of the way to create the perfect video,” writes Kristen Dunleavy for Business 2 Community. C4 (Conversation) Case Study: Best Buy Uses Twitter to Enhance Customer Service.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 30, 2013

And when it comes to those of us who are business owners as well… well, we have to know how to manage relationships with not just the media, bloggers and our community, we also have to keep track of our business relationships. And as those conversations progress (or die), I can easily move them from one category to another.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2015

That does not mean we are left without resources to help define PR success and set the agenda for an even more data-driven PR program in the New Year,” writes Derek Lyons for Business 2 Community. Facebook Ad Conversion Tracking for Smart Marketers. I especially love this line: “Put UTM tracking on everything that moves.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 4, 2011

This allows us to invite folks not already in the conversation, to the table. So, for example, if I’m commenting over at Gini’s place , or Joe Hackman’s place , and I think of someone with whom I had a similar conversation, or who would be interested in participating in this one, I simply type an @ into my comment.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2011

Consumers value personal, truthful conversation from companies. Someone who is going to cover your business in a façade will not engage your community on the same level as a trust agent speaking his/her mind. If your frontline employees understand your business’ target market, they ultimately know the community your brand has.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The other day, a friend of mine pinged me into a Facebook conversation about whether or not PR pros should use AVEs when measuring their work. So I expounded a bit – just a bit, mind you – and as the conversation proceeded, I had cause to scroll up and down the comments. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 22, 2016

They included: Gini Dietrich , CEO of Arment Dietrich and queen creator of the popular Spin Sucks blog community; Founder of the influencer marketing platform Traackr (my client), Pierre-Loic Assayag (my friend!); A2: Data tells us that only 3% of people drive a staggering 90% of online conversation on any given topic #measurepr.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 21, 2012

She was there because RPS is a great community partner. To keep the conversation going RPS hosts #WhatstheFineWednesday. In order to build a community you need more. By being open they minimize community ill-will and damage to their reputation. That kind of effort helps both RPS and the community.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 26, 2012

I manage a community for an online MBA program ; potential MBA candidates aren’t really on Pinterest yet, so there really isn’t much reason to put stock into a strategy at this point and time. Even if your audience is on a certain network, it’s very important to listen and understand the tone of conversation before jumping in.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 4, 2013

The one thing that everyone noticed, and commented on – and was our aim with the conference – was the high quality of interaction and conversation between everyone in an extremely intimate space. Because the conversation by then had moved on to other elements. Civility builds community. The reality.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 1, 2016

She’ll teach you practical and applicable tips while offering up random facts to help pepper your dinnertime conversation. Currently liking the @Dove #MyBeautyMySay campaign about refocusing the conversation on female athletes. Truly, this woman is a master of the English language. Who inspires you?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 26, 2011

In the Fall of 2009, Education professor Alec Couros and I had a conversation about the seemingly endless number of ways social media could be used on campus. It was a conversation that led to the idea of bringing people from across campus together to learn from one another. Image: MorBCN via Flickr, CC 2.0???. It doesn’t make sense.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali MeasurePR, the Don Bartholomew Edition Round II September 21st, 2010 Tweet I probably sound like a breathless teenager But last week’s #measurepr chat with Don Bartholomew was Awesome. pts Settings.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2015

In this digital age, everyone has the potential to be a publisher… which means there’s a lot of noise out there as they “contribute to the conversation.” In other words, you’re so anxious about “joining the conversation” and “making your voice heard,” you’re not always doing so in a way that adds value to your audience.

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MAY 29, 2015

Maddie is a culture change consultant and digital strategist who is recognized for her authority on productive workplaces and communities, and co-author of the new book, When Millennials Take Over. shonali you can find lurkers through web analytics and community platform metrics, but also simply by asking once in a while!

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Get notified of updates in this conversation "> Follow conversation Stop receiving notifications "> Following conversation people listening Followers Livefyre is in Offline Mode - you can still post comments. Click here to try reconnecting the live stream. | pts Settings. Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 8, 2014

More on career growth: Thinking and starting a conversation about yourself rarely ends well for you. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool. Mentors r great but having advocates & advisors to say “hey this is what you’re doing wrong.”

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

If you can’t, help spread the word, and participate in the conversation as you can, e.g.: Twitter: official campaign handle @WldHungerRelief and official hashtag #hungertohope. You can pre-program tweets, get a Twibbon, change your Facebook cover photo… tons of ways you can help spread the word.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 18, 2013

Use the “mom” rule of thumb when conversing on Twitter; if Mom wouldn’t like it, don’t say it. < Use hashtags wisely; they can be a great way of broadening a conversation and audience, but irritating if overused. < It’s distracting. < < tweet this > 9. < tweet this > 10.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2010

It really is a conversation platform. What’s really cool about Amplify is that when you want to start a conversation, you have 1,000 characters with which to do it. More often than not, I’ve found sharing those thoughts is what sparks conversation. It really is a community. It syncs with several platforms.

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