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The pros and cons of social media

Sprout Social

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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What you can learn from Mister Splashy Pants

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Mister Splashy Pants quickly became an internet meme, and later the subject of a TED talk by reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian. The lesson to be learned from Mister Splashy Pants is: Crowdsourcing works but only if you let go and are open to the results. Some of the names we very thoughtful like Shanti or expressive like Libertad.

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11.5 Amazing Content Creation Tools for Becoming a Super Blogger

Writtent Blog

The only thing quicker than Google’s capacity for crawling and indexing content is Twitter, one of the world’s fastest-moving social media networks. Even if you’re not currently using HootSuite to manage your brand’s social media presence, the app’s automated keyword stream is a powerful content creation tool. Agility.

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Threadless Shares 10 Years of Insights and Inspiration

Convince & Convert

Tweet Threadless – everyone’s favorite T-shirt purveyor and example of crowdsourcing and customer community success – recently published a terrific 10th anniversary book that combines company history with dozens of its best designs. The 3 "Ly"s of Social Media. More from Convince and Convert.

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Buzz Marketing for Technology

RSS feed: We write on web technology and social media tools for non-profits - charities, associations, clubs and other organizations. and Social Media trends. Crowdsourcing: How Business and Nonprofits Tap into the Wisdom of Crowds. crowdsourcing. Your URL (optional ). Comments (required). Remember Me?

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5 Ways You Can Use Facebook Groups to Benefit Your Blog

ProBlogger

Sharing endless memes just to get engagement? It’s both crowdsourcing and marketing perfection – creating something based on what people actually want and is relevant to them. Back in the day, your blog was where people discovered you, either via a search, social media or a referral from a friend. Pay to play?

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What to Post on Instagram: 15 Creative and Engaging Ideas

Hootsuite

That’s why tutorials or how tos crush it on social media. Trends, memes, and challenges are great ways to inject some fun and relevance to your brand. You can also share a funny meme or—if you dare—create one for yourself. Crosspost from other social media sites. I now challenge @jasonstatham. katerentz.

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