Curation is the big new buzzword this year in social media circles — collecting information in a strategic amassing of selected information that’s presented in a new way to draw out the subtleties and patterns that might not otherwise be noticed when looking at the group in toto. Curation is an art form into itself. Are you a curator or an aggregator? But a good curator, like a good collector, will focus on a specific niche or seek out that subtle pattern that can only be discovered when the pieces are assembled. That is real curation. MORE >>

decided to check out what it was and discovered a really neat new content curation [.] Content curation news: Have you heard of Kuratur? was written by Cendrine Marrouat for her social media blog, Creative Ramblings. Interviews Social Media content curation content curation tools KuraturThose who have followed my career for the last two or three years, know how much I love interviewing people behind great ideas. few weeks ago, I started noticing that the @Kuratur handle kept sharing my content on Twitter. MORE >>

I’ve been talking a lot lately about content curation lately, and our contributor, Erik Deckers, is all about content creation, which has led to some “Tastes great! Someone else curated the collection. This last part is important, because that’s where social media is taking us. It’s falling to the curators to make sure the best stuff is shared, while the bad stuff is ignored. That means you need to be a regular user of the social networks your audience is on. Less filling!” ” types of discussions. You’re great! MORE >>

'For many content marketers, curation is something of a silver bullet. The average B2B marketer is using 12 different  content marketing tactics , and a curation strategy can boost the volume of information shared without dramatically increasing the workload. We’ve compiled some of the most fascinating stats and facts on the state of content curation: 1. Content Curation: Everyone Is Doing It. Research by Curata has found that curating isn’t a new or innovative practice any longer, it’s become the norm. Curation Is Social. Social Sourcing. MORE >>

Know your niche Focus on relationships Use content curation tools Optimize your content Conclusion Content curation is one of the most effective branding tools in social media. With that said, how does one become a great content curator? Great Resources Tips content curation content curation services Curated.by tips to become a great content curatorIt gives people the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and position themselves as influencers in their fields. Paper.li Scoop.it MORE >>