So I started collecting info regarding all out campaigns, events, and information and started sharing that with friends and family. One of those conversations was with a former colleague who told me her company has just blocked Facebook and MySpace from their computers stating employees were “wasting too much time on the social networks.” Much of that success led to a desire for other social networking events like town halls , small business events , and a blog where regular experts discuss their tips and tricks ( [link] ). Thriving with social. MORE >>

It was clear that there was something about social media sites like MySpace, Delicious, Digg, and the up-and-coming Facebook that could be used to promote business activity in the real world. They should be on videos, at events, participating in discussions, replying to reviews, and expressing opinions that align with the dealership but that add humanity to the way the dealership is perceived. Automotive Social Media Facebook Featured Social Media Management Social Media Marketing Social Media Strategy business Car dealership Digg honda MySpace Social Media TwitterThe name. MORE >>

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search 4 Detective Tricks to Find Your Customers in Social Media June 15th, 2010 |Written By: Jay Baer | View Comments Tweet For many companies, the conversation has shifted from “why” or “should” we do social media, to “where” and “how” social media should be done. What do I do?” Ask them. Presto! Bingo! MORE >>

Social networks are very personal spaces where users go to connect with their network of friends - to share photos, plan events, keep up with what they have been doing and to message them. People are having a personal conversation and interaction and are sometimes sceptical of the role of a brand in this space. Rather than a brand trying to engage people separately in Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter and every other social network and forum site, it is better to use these as gateways to somewhere else. Digging deeper into the research reveals more information. MORE >>

That is why social media marketing is not a quick process—it takes time to nurture relationships into conversations and create those solid, trusted connections…these real conversations lead to real relationships,and those trusted relationships lead to referrals and sales. These real conversations also produce some of your most loyal fans and greatest evangelists.&#. Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc.). Social Events (e.g., Eventful, Meetup, Upcoming, etc.). Chapter 6 details the importance of social media conversation. MORE >>