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11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

That’s why Coca Cola strives to produce its products so that they taste exactly the same no matter where they are made or sold. If you are supporting one product today, try to avoid turning against that product tomorrow, barring any unforeseen or unknown information. Building relationships takes time, energy and effort.

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Citizen Journalism: Who is a Journalist Today?

Proactive Report

What would have taken a crew of at least 3 to 4 to do lighting and sound equipment, as well as post-production and editing can now be done on a smart phone and a laptop. Help your loyal supporters contribute to and participate in the reporting of the news around your brand.

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The Audacity of Free: The Products and Services Edition

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Social media should not continue to give off the mindset that it’s easier to get things for free. Lisa Barone made a really good point last month when she said that her productivity went up as a result of respecting her time. Sadly, it absolutely has. I’ll Respect My Time. ’ How right he was!

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The Unfortunate Investment of Social Media (and its Consequences)

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

This is not a regular practice on the social news giant, and unfortunately, that is probably the biggest thing causing its downfall. There was only one occasion when the users were able to make a lasting impression on the social news site. It’s hard to say if that will happen again. Time will only tell.

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Confessions and Reflections of a [Former] Digg Addict

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In the past few weeks, however, even Digg’s other top users are seeing that Digg is becoming more difficult of a social news site to enjoy, and after stepping away from Digg for awhile, I have some thoughts and reflections on how it was and possibly how it should be. In fact, most of them had already left. Answers Yahoo!

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

Social media can enable conversations and participation but the real value comes from what we do with those conversations. This is particularly true if your social media strategy is integrated into your entire organization. This is particularly true if your social media strategy is integrated into your entire organization.

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Creating Passionate Customers: Brand Evangelism and What it Means.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

The only investment in the act of marketing on the social web is time and energy. Thankfully, you don’t have to go at social media marketing alone. Offer them free products, samples, or gifts. Provide them with inside information, such as your upcoming product line or new services to be launched.

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