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Social Capital Ottawa

Sherrilynne Starkie

The day is a blend of formal presentations with community/un-conference style sessions on topics ranging from Twitter to LinkedIn , the technical details of self-hosting a blog to the how-tos of personal branding, and online community building to social media in the workplace. With ‘Are you social?’ Related articles.

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Using social media for research: Social Capital 2012

Sherrilynne Starkie

The Social Capital 2012 conference took place on Saturday in Ottawa and more than 220 people turned up to share and learn about the latest in social media thinking, issues and technologies. One highlight was Kelly Rusk’s session on using social media for research. 100 free social media resources.

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Need to Fundraise? Stick With What Works!

SocialFish

It’s no secret that planning a successful fundraising event can feel like a daunting task for many people, even those working in big organizations. There are hundreds of fundraising ideas out there that various organizations use. This event also provides an excellent opportunity to request additional donations for your cause.

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Need to Fundraise? Stick With What Works!

SocialFish

It’s no secret that planning a successful fundraising event can feel like a daunting task for many people, even those working in big organizations. There are hundreds of fundraising ideas out there that various organizations use. This event also provides an excellent opportunity to request additional donations for your cause.

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Twitter’s Biz Stone speaks at CIRA’s AGM

Sherrilynne Starkie

This week CIRA*, the organization behind the.ca He told the crowd made up of Internet geeks, social media enthusiasts and business professionals about how Twitter was born in 2006. Using social media for research: Social Capital 2012. Photo Credit: CIRA. Related posts: IABC Canada Summit registration now open.

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10 BtoB Marketers Predictions for 2010

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Around this time last year I wrote about some Predictions for 2009 and while I would say 8 out of 10 have already materialized and the other 2 are on their way, it has become clear that this year was the year we past the point of no return on Social Media. Social is a process that has the power to transform your entire organization.

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Bravo Dan Gilbert – a PR stunt that worked

Jeff Esposito

Since the team has a superstar void, this club would be granted special access to the team with events like “meet the new guys,” or Q&A’s with the coaching staff or player personnel or surveys on who the Cavs should target. Just give them the forum to organize. I especially like the Dawg Pound idea.

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