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#Selfie Is The Word Of The Year

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Oxford found that “selfie” was first used in 2002 on an Australian online forum but gained popularity in 2012 after becoming an integral part of social media platforms like Instagram. One of my very few attempts to take a selfie with my best friend Allie.

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Memorial Day & Social Media: 5 Must-Reads

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By Shea Bennett IBM’s Social Sentiment Index, which aggregates public opinion from Twitter, blogs, message forums and other social media channels, has revealed a 46 percent increase in the amount of conversations about Memorial Day travel over last year. Man Uses Facebook To ‘Save’ Memorial Day Parade.

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6 Tips for Building A Sustainable Social Strategy

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Social media offers a forum for affinity first and relationships later. Ongoing discounts train people to like a lower price. This begs the question, and it will be asked, were you over priced to begin with? More importantly, are those the right people for your brand? Reward people for doing something meaningful.

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8 Reasons Why I'm Attending Grow Smart Biz Conference

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Friends you make at conferences seem to share a bond that is deeper than meeting at other business forums. To be around Shashi Bellamkonda , one of the most sincere people I've met and learn more about Network Solutions , a company that's made small business its focus. To make new friends Yep it's true. I hope the happy hour helps with that.

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Community, Lady Gaga & Bourbon: The David Spinks Interview

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I think we’re also due for the next evolution of the forum. Network density will become trackable and you’ll be able to be more methodical in how you create a healthy community. No one has figured it out yet but it’s ripe for the taking.

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Running, Kinesiology & Marketing: The Rachel Smith Interview

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I’ve had experience in the sales/sporting field having worked at The Runners Forum-a running, walking, and triathlon specialty shop-for my past five summers. ” Being a part of the Business Scholars Program at Hanover, which requires an internship the summer before your senior year, I decided why not see what it’s like?

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Firebelly Marketing's Upcoming Speaking Engagements

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Duncan Alney Construction Financial Management Association Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN March 23rd Content, Conversation, Community - Building The Social Media Mullet* Duncan Alney Social Media Optimization Summits Dallas, TX *use promo code DUNCAN for $100 off conference registration March 23rd Using Social Networking To Grow Your Business Chad (..)

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