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How the Economy and Social Media Are Ruining PR

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The combined effects of social media and a down economy are ruining the PR industry. Social media is seen by some companies as the new PR. Social media is now playing that role. Learning the mechanics of social media is not that hard. And the reputation of the PR profession suffers.

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United Breaks Guitars: Case Study in Old Media Failure

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A YouTube video by a musician upset at United Airlines for breaking one of its instruments has reached nearly 3 million views in just a few days, and is creating a lot of buzz in social media circles. But this is not a story of how companies should use social media. This is a story of the breakdown of customer culture.

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Tips for Using Facebook Fan Pages

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You have a Web site, maybe a blog, perhaps a Twitter account and a few other social media vehicles. Provide something of relevance and value, such as how-tos, schedules of industry events, and informative or humorous videos. The first step in Facebook Fan Page success is to have a strategy. Why do you have a Facebook Fan Page?

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