Ari Herzog

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Advancing a Social Media Monitoring Conference in Boston

Ari Herzog

I was pitched a three-part request to 1) write a blog post about a social media monitoring conference occurring in Boston , 2) hold a Twitter contest to my readers and offer two free tickets (valued at $195 each, including lunch), and 3) receive a complimentary press pass (with the assumption I’d write about the event when I return).

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Beyond the Pandemic

Ari Herzog

. “People, businesses, and institutions have been remarkably quick to adopt or call for practices that they might once have dragged their heels on, including working from home, conference-calling to accommodate people with disabilities, proper sick leave, and flexible child-care arrangements.”

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How Municipal Websites Can Engage You

Ari Herzog

If you clicked here to learn how local government websites can engage you, there is something I need to ask you to do first: Please vote for me so I can speak about the subject in April 2013 at the National Conference for Media Reform. I will share best practices for other local governments to learn from and emulate themselves.

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Why a Municipal Website Moved to Facebook

Ari Herzog

. “When people give their opinions or ask questions, they should take responsibility for this as adults, and this should be done using their real names,&# said the mayor at a press conference announcing his city’s migration from their traditional website to Facebook.

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Explore My Brand New Facebook Timeline

Ari Herzog

Less than 12 hours ago, Facebook management spoke at an annual conference about the planned release of a new feature to your profile called Timeline. The screenshot above shows the new look. This short exploratory video elaborates… Follow my lead and learn how to set it up today.

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Saying Goodbye to Digital Marketing: Meet the New Me

Ari Herzog

I led national conference panels on social media marketing. I spent four wonderful years self-employed as a digital marketing trainer, consultant, and community manager. I managed online footprints for nonprofits and a Fortune Global 500 company. I spoke at colleges.

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When Your So-Called Friends are Clutter

Ari Herzog

Some might think this notion ludicrous as sites such as LinkedIn enable you to be friends with someone you met at a conference or once sat behind in high school. Do we ever need the other person or are we clutter to each other’s so-called influence of connections? Remove the clutter and be free.