Proactive Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Courtesy of Dean Meyers Flickr. One area in PR that is a bright spot in this tough hiring market is social media. Online recruitment sites are being flooded with social medial positions. Yahoo HotJobs has also seen a significant rise in positions with a social-media component, says a Newsweek article.

Social Media 91

Social Media Telecommunications Automotive Microblogging 91

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2009

With social media — or quite frankly, the existence of the Internet, any misstep you make in your personal dealings with others can become public. Social media is social. We’re starting to use search — and social media — as our recommendation engines.

Social Media 153

Social Media Strategy Marketing Vimeo 153

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

Now known as the “social media hotel&# of NYC, Roger Smith is attracting a really incredible bunch of people who have raved about the ambiance and the company’s approachability online. Thus, Roger Smith Hotel has made an impression on us through social media, particularly Twitter. Has it been a success?

Hotels 245

Hotels Social Media Communities Discount 245

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Why is having a social media policy in place so critical? Because virtually 100% of companies are now involved in social media—whether they acknowledge it or not. Essential Topics for an Organizational Social Media Policy. Provide a short introduction and then define what you mean by “social media.&#

Policies 180

Policies Social Media Guidelines Plaxo 180

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 26, 2009

But with social media marketing, it doesn’t have to be. 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. Today, marketing your business for free may seem to be an unattainable process.

Brands 139

Brands MySpace Yahoo StumbleUpon 139

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

Disclosure: I helped plant the social media seeds for rushIMPRINT.) Online retailer Newegg isn’t afraid and proudly displays its Facebook reviews for all to see. Aggregate Your Other Social Streams If you’re only on Facebook, this step isn’t for you. That’s how Ben & Jerry’s is doing it.

Facebook 279

Facebook How To Marketing URL 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Your Responsibility as a Blogger There are some social media etiquette rules that people sometimes forget to follow, I suppose. If a blogger outreach consultant or social media agency emails you a story pitch, read their signature. But greed is not what this blog post is about. Rule #3: Remember who you are dealing with.

Blogger 177

Blogger Press Release Advertising Review 177