Direct Marketing Observations

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Social networks are redefining what a friend or a relationship really is

Direct Marketing Observations

We have met and talked at a conference, and later this summer he is going to host a Social Media Tweetchat for us. I didn’t know Brian before all this social networking “stuff&# started and now we have a casual business relationship because of it. It has become enhanced because of it. Thanks to the power of social networks.

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14 Quick Tactics to Encourage Corporate Social Media Adoption

Direct Marketing Observations

This past Tuesday on our weekly Hashtag socialmedia tweetchat , we were honored to have one of the classiest people I’ve gotten to know, host our chat, BL Ochman. 5) Teach your execs and colleagues how to follow conferences and events and comment via hashtags. It’s a very clear way to demonstrate value.

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15 reasons to love social media

Direct Marketing Observations

It’s allowed me to present at conferences , write articles in magazines and speak on the radio and create projects that connect some very dynamic people together. Check out the 50 people that have hosted Hashtagsocialmedia. They still like me in the morning. 11) If I need help, all I have to do is ask. Need proof?