Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 7, 2010

For some it is Twitter and Facebook. For me personally, my two favorite parties are Twitter and Facebook. In Malcolm Gladwell’s insanely popular international bestselling book, The Tipping Point , one of the most valued type of influencers is the “connector.” For others like master schmoozer Lewis Howes, it might be LinkedIn.

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APRIL 20, 2010

People who use social media correctly tend to exhibit some of the more overt characteristics of people chemically influenced (and those who use social media badly exhibit either characteristics of teetotalers or people over-chemically influenced). I have much to accomplish and certainly wouldn’t want to be stoned. ;P

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 31, 2011

Thanks to some deft management by Brian, we were able to also be on the twitter trending topics for about 13-15 minutes. Mashable users were also kind enough to participate with twitter mentions, which helped us get even more users. c) Influence is so nebulous that it is better not worth measuring.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Interactions on social media sites, such as Facebook, have increased the influence and reach of social proof because it’s easier to instantly see what your friends are doing all the time. SexyBookmarks for WordPress offers a row of different social bookmarks and social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Translation?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

It will learn about your social influencers to whom revenue can be attributed to. Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest drive revenue for them primarily (and the average clickthrough is 0.92 And it doesn’t scratch the surface of what the tool offers. The premise of the product is simple. If you like something on Facebook, share it.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Brian Simpson is a cancer survivor and discovered Twitter in the spring of 2008 when he endured the grueling process of chemotherapy for a period of 7 months. Twitter, he says, “became my way of talking with a community of people.&# He explains that “Twitter allowed me to be social without having to be IRL.&#

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MARCH 17, 2010

Follow him on Twitter. So I challenged myself to create a list of 10 responsibilities of the Community Manager that extend beyond the realm of Facebook and Twitter (and yes, even blogging). Who are the influencers? Mark Thompson of Search Engine Journal has a great article entitled How To Find Industry Influencers.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

Starting a fan page on Facebook and a business account with Twitter is sort of like moving into a new neighborhood. Twitter is a fantastic tool to use. Google Maps is very handy, and Twitter is very good, especially for Social Media! It introduces your brand Is your company new? Now who’s going to pay me. Answers Yahoo!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 19, 2010

Don’t forget to follow Samir on Twitter. It’s a great arena for finding influencers and inspiring client generated content – nirvana to those of us who toil in the social media space. I just wish we could cookie users on Facebook and Twitter so I could track their conversions… maybe one day!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

I, too, find that Twitter has been incredibly powerful for me to connect with real life colleagues, readers of Techipedia, family, and everyone in between. I’m also something of a Twitter purist. Enter a second Twitter account. With Twitter being so incredibly large and vast, there are different types of mini-communities.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 12, 2010

They want a blog, an iPhone app, viral videos, a Twitter handle, a Facebook fan page complete with custom applications, blogger and influencer engagement initiatives, an ad.ly It’s another good example of the misconception that social media is “super cheap and all you need is a Twitter account!&# Subscribed.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 12, 2009

Loyalty programs such as the Royal Champions encourage people to maintain a positive outlook about the company and may further influence them to talk more positively about the same company in the future. Because this critical post of Royal Caribbean disappointed me, I polled my Twitter followers for feedback.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 7, 2010

As for my take on this post – I think that social media is the new word of mouth , and like the word of mouth of old – it takes time for people to start remembering and trusting your brand – but it is THE most effective way to spread influence, and social media is no different. Answers Yahoo!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2009

In today’s day and age, it is incredibly easy for a person to set up his personal web space to start sharing whatever is on his mind (and you begin to wonder why Twitter’s growth is so huge and popular among celebrities ?) That’s not to say it should only be done on Twitter though. It’s like THE CLUB.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2010

Like last year, I enlisted in help from my followers on Twitter, many of whom gave me some great posts to add to this list. David Armano suggests to study out the candidate first; they shouldn’t just be focused on Twitter, for example. Every year, I can only read so many articles. It’s definitely a worthwhile read.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

I’ve said before that social media requires a time investment, but right now, you can be one of the first influencers and the investment will not be as substantial as it would be if you were trying to break into an already-established (and well-formed) community. At this point, you can be part of it too. Answers Yahoo!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 28, 2010

Social media gives you an opportunity to exert influence onto customers and prospects. That influence often translates to interest; people want to hear what you have to say. Focusing solely on social media might be nice, but your marketing reach should be a little more extensive than focusing on Twitter and Facebook. Engagement.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 24, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Blogging , Marketing , Opinion , Social Media > How to Get an Influencer’s Attention How to Get an Influencer’s Attention by Tamar Weinberg on March 24, 2010 Share Influence is everywhere, but it’s up to you to spot it.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

The introduction of social feeds by Facebook, Twitter and other social networks changed the way that people discovered content. Services like Twitter and Technorati have made it easier than ever to discover the personalities, influencers and top content sources in any niche. Follow Justin on Twitter at @justin_butlion.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

Simply put, the new mass media helped organize, and influence, large numbers of consumers. Kirtsy Likaholix LinkedIn Mahalo Mento Mixx MyBlogLog MySpace Plurk Pownce Propeller Reddit SEOmoz Sphinn StumbleUpon Technorati Toluu Twitter Wikipedia Yahoo! Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

I live twittered hour 23 and 24 of my last story submission to Digg. Expecting to influence it for the better is as fruitless as becoming infatuated with a selfish, amoral, low-life boyfriend or girlfriend and expecting to transform him or her into an acceptable mate. Answers Yahoo!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 8, 2008

Maki , Internet Marketing and Social Media Blogger: The main characteristic [social media marketers] need to have is a genuine curiosity/interest in social media, particularly on how it influences human relationships and business practices. Some communities are very open to marketers being there and contributing to the conversation.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 3, 2012

Although some communications professionals may think that triple bottom line social means using Facebook, Twitter, AND LinkedIn, we’re going to take a little bit more of a philosophical approach than that. Likewise, a local, personalized approach through social media can forge a stronger bond with influencers online.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Plus, I only had a handful of hand curated targeted bloggers, whereas there’s a database of influencers out there in all social touchpoints (blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest) the tens to hundreds of thousands. Finding the right influencers doesn’t take minutes. I admit, I did it wrong!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 8, 2010

Social Media is More than Just Twitter and Facebook Hopefully, if you’re participating in social media marketing, you’re using more than just the tools everyone else is using. However, you need to articulate to your client or marketing teams that social media is not just about participating on Twitter and Facebook.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 14, 2010

Yup, you can’t just chat with people on Twitter and broadcast on Facebook. Market saturation brings lots and lots of experts , many of whom think Twitter is a shiny new object and are ready to write books, charge $2000 for conferences where they promise TWITTER TIPS AND TRICKS THAT NOBODY HAS SEEN BEFORE (in caps!),

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 26, 2009

The easiest way to find these people is to find the communities that your users frequently visit, be it forums, Twitter, or other social networks. get Twitter mentions of your brand via RSS or email) or use a service like Backtype (backtype.com) to see comments across blogs and other social media sites (such as FriendFeed).

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2011

Since I can’t read everything written by the Internet Marketing community, I ask my Twitter and Facebook followers for their own recommendations. 11 Practical Business Uses for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter (GigaOM): Some lesser-practiced tips are suggested here, such as using LinkedIn polls. Social Media: Measurement and ROI.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 23, 2008

In any marketing campaign, the more you see the product, the more likely you are to be influenced by it, even if you don’t want to be. Therefore, instead of using social news outlets, the Blog Profits Blueprint program became successful because multiple influencers promoted it, including Problogger Darren Rowse. Answers Yahoo!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2009

(Plug: They also recently came out with an awesome eBook on how to become a rockstar freelancer – aff) Twitter Newbies Guide to Twitter (Chris Brogan): Haven’t used Twitter yet? The Big Juicy Twitter Guide (Caroline Middlebrook): Want more Twitter goodness? The difference is that it’s virtual.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

A great example is how he provided a deep matrix into Google Buzz, Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter just a few days after Buzz was launched. That’s why you need to engage in other communities, on Twitter, and anywhere else you may find them. Dell Computers has developed a great Twitter presence with Lionel and blogs have the same.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 10, 2010

Find those who influence you , and then find out who they are engaging with. I found your article via Lisa Barone on Twitter.) That’s why you should actually seek out the content that influences your influencers. There are hundreds of blogs on each specialty’s subject matter. How do they find work?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 26, 2010

Brief Overview of StumbleUpon Since everyone is mostly raving about Twitter and Facebook as of late, I’m going to briefly define StumbleUpon and explain how it works. That likely reduces your influence as a stumbler that StumbleUpon would want to trust. Don’t thumb up everything : Be selective with the incoming content.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2012

9 Ways to Start a New Local Business Using Facebook, Twitter, Groupon, and Google : These easy (and mostly affordable steps) can put your local business on the map. 8 Tips for Blogger Outreach : Networking is important, but how do you reach the influencers you’re looking for? The big investment in this case is time.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 7, 2010

These new “Internet Marketers&# take Twitter by storm, using automated Twitter tools in abundance that give them the true appearance of expertise. They think, “This guy must be great; he has 30,000 Twitter followers! So I hopped on Twitter for a sneak into his daily activities.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Facebook Pages do not allow background images like Twitter, Myspace, and other services. Jesse Stay is a consultant who specializes in the integration of social APIs such as Twitter and Facebook. Office: 540.327.7527 LinkedIn Profile: [link] VisualCV URL: [link] Follow us on Twitter: [link] Interact with us on Facebook!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 28, 2014

With the rise of Facebook’s popularity, the launch of Twitter, and the surge of influence from social news sites like Digg, social media looked to be a great breeding ground for marketers to make their mark. I have over 42k real Twitter followers and even my good updates get no visibility. And make their marks they did.

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