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Community, Lady Gaga & Bourbon: The David Spinks Interview

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David Spinks – Community Man. To say that David Spinks loves community is an understatement. He’s all about community – and he’s got a track record that proves it. His other enterprises include BlogDash and The Community Manager where he still actively writes. Can every company grow and maintain community?

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Community Managers, Be Wary Of The Phrase “Super Bowl”

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However for community managers, using the words “Super Bowl” to push out brand messages is a big no-no. Even if the infraction simply occurred on a measly Facebook post. The good news is, even though social media platforms are a form of commercial messages, there is some grey area when it comes to trademark infringement laws.

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Top 15 Facebook Marketing Obstacles

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Businesses are rushing into social spaces – with Facebook being among their top interests. Facebook is massive. According to a recent comScore study, 90% of all social media time is spent in Facebook. According eMarketer, 93% of people expect brands to have a presence on Facebook. They think Facebook is for kids.

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Social Promotions: The Greatest Risk And Reward Post

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Every brand is either running or looking into running promotions on Facebook and Twitter. This has spawned an eco-system of service providers to help run these promotion – from official network-approved platforms to legal advice to promotions specialists to community management. Photo credit Dick House.

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The Boston Marathon Tragedy Through The Eyes Of Social Media

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” I, personally, found out on Facebook shortly after it happened and almost immediately every social platform feed I looked at from Facebook and Twitter to Instagram and Vine , were flooded with posts, photos and videos, detailing out the event.

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Pinterest: Early Best Practices From Firebelly

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First, when you get permission to join the Pinterest community you will need to set it up through Twitter or Facebook (and this is a profile NOT a page). Just like any platform, you have to be present and participate to grow the conversation. Imagery is Mission Critical. Pinterest is a virtual (Read: V.I.S.U.A.L)

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How Grandma Reads Your Facebook Updates & 4 Other Social Media Stories

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Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Two Easy Ways To Still Get People To Your Facebook Landing Tab | Main | YouTube Tuesday: Im A Social Media Guru! Can you really send grandma a printed newsletter of your Facebook updates? Then select profiles of your Facebook contacts who you want to include in the newsletter.