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DECEMBER 17, 2010

I found the opportunity to listen to such diverse ideas rising from the multicultural group fascinating. Facebook Groups: Privacy Bait and Switch? How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter. We talked, we argued, we blamed. Well, OK, most often I got blamed.

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JUNE 16, 2011

This can range from posting photos on Facebook from an offline event to holding live events online allowing a large group the opportunity to interact in real-time, and everything in between. The fish are on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube; not on your website. Get a running start: It takes time to build real momentum, so start early.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

The number of businesses on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube is mind-boggling, but the real question is how many of them are using the tools wisely? Social media is all the rage. All the cool kids are using it; at least, that’s what the cool kids on the internet are telling us. Image courtesy of upyernoz .

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JUNE 1, 2011

If you’re part of the second group, I strongly encourage you to consider using Google Alerts. Related articles which may interest you: Twitter Etiquette: Outside Voices, Inside Voices and Whispers Happy Holidays! How Not to Use Twitter For Business (DMV Edition) How Facebook Hurt My Feelings.

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JUNE 29, 2009

As I read Are Baby Boomers Killing Facebook and Twitter? Are Facebook and Twitter just the new radio? Is it really new to wonder why some other group is invading “your&# space? Does technology “belong&# to any one group or generation? Are Baby Boomers Killing Facebook and Twitter? What do you think?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Chances are that you’re one of the over 300 million people who have set-up a virtual home on Facebook because it is a great place to keep up with family and friends, as well as connecting with businesses and groups of interest. 4 Tales of Accidental Twitter Friends) Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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MARCH 16, 2011

We connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, IM chat and (surprise, surprise) sometimes we even talk on the telephone. When my work does take me away from the computer, it’s usually to speak to a group interested in learning how to use technology to more effectively connect with others. Why hadn’t we talked?

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MARCH 31, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on March 31, 2010 | 16 responses Hey, you! We’ve been connected for awhile on Twitter and Facebook. The results of my absolutely unscientific poll on Twitter and Facebook were unanimous. We need to have a word. I like you, really I do. Or exceptionally.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Nametags are awkwardly enormous as they include name, company, website and Twitter @username. When demo-ing new apps, all problems are explained away by “Twitter must be running slow.&# Morning session: Everyone collectively drinking from the buzzword Kool-Aid; every other word is real-time, stream, paradigm, Twitter.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Twitter, at that time (about two years ago), was a much more intimate place. I was relatively new to Twitter at the time and decided to take a chance. Creating that safe environment where the only agenda is helping each other, thereby gaining more for yourself than could be imagined, is one of the key concepts behind the groups I lead.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

If you send an update to a select group but you don’t make it your default, the people who are excluded will still be able to get to your wall but won’t see the specific post. The problem occurs when you customize the default setting in your update box. Hope that makes sense! Debi Reply Percy ?????? And I love the picture, too!)

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APRIL 6, 2011

Ditto for you and a group of your best friends or you riding your bike. Use the same photo on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube channel, your blog, etc. Same goes for busy backgrounds. You and only you – Getting back to puppies…your primary profile photo is probably not the best use of your puppy photos.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

A finely-tuned marketing and social media strategy which creates a level of buzz, but isn’t matched by the actual experience or product in real life will do nothing other than create a group of disappointed, and likely vocal, customers. Have you seen examples of brands using social media well or others missing the mark?

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JULY 15, 2010

When this happens online, it takes the form of email, newsletters, Facebook mail or direct messages on Twitter. I’ve seen this on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. On Twitter, this is one of many reasons I will immediately unfollow you. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Irene Koehler and Irene Koehler, Elaine Kirk.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Twitter has grown exponentially in one year with an extremely simple service that does only one thing keep you in touch with what your friends are doing, in real time. Reading the list of LeWeb Official Bloggers , you’ll quickly note that it is a diverse group, coming from many different countries.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

Participate in local and industry-specific networking groups. Another great post today from @dmscott from twitter today provides additional advice for the downsized. There may be many different and challenging ways to use your skill set in ways which you’ve never even considered. Keep it positive.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Reply uberVU - social comments says: April 7, 2010 at 1:12 am Social comments and analytics for this post… This post was mentioned on Twitter by irenekoehler: Who Influences You? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Sort of an influence-apalooza! Plus, get a free book) [link].

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MAY 3, 2009

Etymology: shortened form of Weblog Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n A few of my friends on Twitter define a?blog Register for.tel for free) 11 Tips To Thrive on Twitter URGENT: Facebook Rush Tonight – Claim Your Name BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

My mind wandered back to those days after some recent social networking encounters on Twitter, although this could have taken place on any other networking platform or with people I’ve met face-to-face. On Twitter, one chooses to “follow&# another person, meaning that if I choose to follow you?

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AUGUST 3, 2009

I know; I took some of them using their cameras and cell phones so they could all get into the group shots. 6 Responses to “What Happens in Vegas… (Or How to Ruin a Reputation With Just One Click)&# CjJune says: August 3, 2009 at 11:19 am Hi, Following you from twitter and retweeting. Have a great day!

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MARCH 1, 2009

In addition to my own site URL and email address, I include URLs to find me on LinkedIn and Twitter. Granted, sharing the link to your Twitter feed may not be for everyone, but every professional should have and promote their LinkedIn presence. If I meet someone new I record email or twitter etc.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Day after day, I try to share helpful information through my blog, Twitter , the Almost Savvy page on Facebook , speaking engagements, etc. Related articles which may interest you: Facebook Groups: Privacy Bait and Switch? I am ever mindful of the value of your trust. Trust is often compared to a bank account.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

There will be a handful in the middle; those who can see both sides, but there won’t be many of you in this third group. Just over a year ago, LinkedIn introduced a feature allowing users to post all of their Twitter updates , also known as tweets, to LinkedIn. That said, bring on the controversy. Let’s get ready to rumble!

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JUNE 18, 2012

It is the latter group that I’m focusing on today. Ever since I wrote about the reasons I unfollow people on Twitter , I’ve been asked to share a similar list of deal-breakers which might lead me to unfriend someone on Facebook. Breaking up a Facebook friendship can be a bigger deal than unfollowing someone on Twitter.

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AUGUST 29, 2008

They likely know many in the group and are well-connected themselves. The Group: Some events are about lead exchange, some pure networking. Thanks for sharing it on twitter! leave yourself plenty of time to arrive relaxed and ready to meet others. Offer to help set-up; this is a wonderful opportunity to meet those who?ve

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JANUARY 4, 2011

Or, how intrigued you were with the idea of posting every single update to all of your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn friends simultaneously? Most of these applications were designed by third parties, which means that even though we use them on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, they were created by people outside these companies.

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AUGUST 29, 2008

They likely know many in the group and are well-connected themselves. The Group: Some events are about lead exchange, some pure networking. Thanks for sharing it on twitter! leave yourself plenty of time to arrive relaxed and ready to meet others. Offer to help set-up; this is a wonderful opportunity to meet those who?ve

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Do I – and my generation-mates – belong online using twitter and connecting with people through social networking? No sooner would I characterize all twenty-somethings as having or lacking certain values, perspectives or challenges than I would any other group or generation. And, by typing, I mean using a typewriter.

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Do I – and my generation-mates – belong online using twitter and connecting with people through social networking? No sooner would I characterize all twenty-somethings as having or lacking certain values, perspectives or challenges than I would any other group or generation. And, by typing, I mean using a typewriter.

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JUNE 18, 2012

It is the latter group that I’m focusing on today. Ever since I wrote about the reasons I unfollow people on Twitter , I’ve been asked to share a similar list of deal-breakers which might lead me to unfriend someone on Facebook. Breaking up a Facebook friendship can be a bigger deal than unfollowing someone on Twitter.

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MARCH 8, 2011

I’ve been asked to speak at events which promised to “Increase your business by 50% in 6 months&# and “Learn everything you need to know to immediately grow your business on Facebook and Twitter&# – length of the presentation: 30 minutes. Facebook Groups: Privacy Bait and Switch? Let’s be real.

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JUNE 18, 2012

It is the latter group that I’m focusing on today. Ever since I wrote about the reasons I unfollow people on Twitter , I’ve been asked to share a similar list of deal-breakers which might lead me to unfriend someone on Facebook. Breaking up a Facebook friendship can be a bigger deal than unfollowing someone on Twitter.

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