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OCTOBER 4, 2012

This is important because there are critical lessons here for all of us using social media for business. For those of us who are heavy social media users, it was easy to see how this probably happened. Things move very quickly in the world of social media. Hang in there; allow me to explain. What happened.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

This is important because there are critical lessons here for all of us using social media for business. For those of us who are heavy social media users, it was easy to see how this probably happened. Things move very quickly in the world of social media. Hang in there; allow me to explain. What happened.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Recently, at BlogWorld in Las Vegas, one of the nicest guys in Silicon Valley, Michael Brito , shared some of the principles he feels are central to effectively using social media for business. Your turn: Which brands or companies do you see “doing social media&# right?

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JANUARY 30, 2012

To those of us who live and breathe social media every day, it is easy to forget that not everyone is as comfortable online as we are. To my fellow social media aficionados, I realize this may come as a shock. Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

A key part of a successful social media business strategy is identifying those with influence and an interest in your brand, and then finding a way to engage them turning them into fans and evangelists. To learn more about how Cirque du Soleil is using social media, I spoke with Cirque Social Media Manager, Jessica Berlin.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

To those of us who live and breathe social media every day, it is easy to forget that not everyone is as comfortable online as we are. To my fellow social media aficionados, I realize this may come as a shock. Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media.

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Step 1: Be a Consumer Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Branding , Business , Social Media , Tips on October 20, 2009 | 3 responses In the last post, you heard Chris Brogan describe how important having a blog can become in the quest to be found more readily online. 3 Responses to “New to Social Media?

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Whether we’re looking for travel information for our next vacation or reviews and best prices for our next purchases, we’re probably searching on Google. Do you know what information shows up at the top of the search results? Related articles which may interest you: How Old is the Perfect Social Media Expert?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Let’s take a peek at three humorous looks at how social media is, or might be, used to connect with our beloved family members. question on Twitter, when you could be providing the information you mother really wants to know? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

As with any social networking site, your profile is your home base. This is where you showcase the information you want to be publicly available when someone searches, or googles , you online. It is also the information others will use to decide whether or not to connect with you on Google+.

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MAY 23, 2011

You know better than to post personal information revealing your vacation plans and when your house will be left empty and vulnerable. The only problem is you’re overcompensating by not sharing enough information online. You know better than to complain about your neighbors and your boss online, lest they find out about it.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The issues surrounding Wikileaks and its release of mountains of sensitive information exist at the intersection of privacy, safety, security, technology, social media and politics. The panel included: Adrian Monck, Managing Director, Head of Communications & Media, World Economic Forum (Moderator).

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AUGUST 3, 2010

What if that space could be used to display all sorts of useful information about the sender of that email? Is it a huge opportunity to so easily have this information at my fingertips? I know you’re going to ask… How much information about me will Rapportive display? I pretty much ignore them. Absolutely.

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MARCH 24, 2011

Good uses of your outside voice: - Sharing helpful or interesting information about news, events, tips, etc. Bad uses of your outside voice: - Repeatedly tweeting self-promotional information. Joining a conversation in progress by adding relevant information or commentary. Your Inside Voice on Twitter.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Tags: Blogging Social Media technology.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

It is also a place filled with fascinating information – blog posts, videos, photos and news articles. Recently, I’ve been asked several times about the proper etiquette when sharing this information. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

We’ll touch on a number of important updates: What is that Ticker on the right side of the page and why am I seeing information from people who aren’t my Facebook friends? How do I customize my privacy setting so only the right people see my information? How do I mute certain types of updates?

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

I went online; click here, fill in information there, pay with my credit card – easy, peasy, I was done. As I envisioned an maze of automated telephone options standing between me and the information I needed, I had an idea. Tags: Business Social Media Tips Twitter etiquette trust. Piece o’cake! Happy Holidays!

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JULY 11, 2009

Like all social media tools, there is no one right way to use Twitter. Way to take the “social&# right out of social media. You don’t get that authenticity is a key component of social media success. To me, Twitter is about building relationships. I follow most people back who follow me.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Sadly, those of us who live our lives online have become accustomed to hearing that we’ve been opted-in to sharing information we had no intention of making available to our friends, to applications or to advertisers. All that said, I’ve got to say that LinkedIn was wrong in this latest move.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

From the AlmostSavvy mailbag: Rod asks: “I’ve noticed that I’m able to see some people’s full LinkedIn profiles when clicking on their link, but when clicking on the link to my own profile, I see very little information. Do I need to have a paid membership to have everything visible&#. Excellent question, Rod!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Networking , Social Media , Twitter on November 1, 2009 | 2 responses If you believe Twitter is a place where only trivial information is shared, I invite you to read the “tweets&# posted by Apple engineer, Mike Lee ( @bmf ) today. Does social media allow for “real&# connections?

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MAY 26, 2010

I’m hopeful these changes will make it simpler for all users to understand how to control you can see and have access to their information. Still, please always remember the often-repeated advice: If you aren’t prepared for everyone to see your content (information, photo, etc.), Users can now opt out with just one click.I

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APRIL 22, 2010

The good news is, like most networking sites, we have the ability to customize how we’d like to receive information from our connections. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. Social media is very new and anyone who claims they are a guru likely isnt.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Not long ago, Facebook removed the ability to hide one’s friends, explaining that allowing users to keep this information private presented an obstacle to the overriding benefit of public sharing – to help users discover friends and news they otherwise might not have seen. I’m glad the information was valuable.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Career , Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on December 12, 2009 | one response The theme of LeWeb ’09 was “The Real-time Web,&# but what exactly “is&# real-time? Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Ready for Yet Another Social Platform?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

They used to be useful way back when, before we found contact information online and started using them only as doorstops and booster seats for kids not tall enough to reach the dining table. What would be the advantage of posting the information on a.tel site versus a Google Profile? There are plenty of easy ways to do this now.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

While there will be always be an ongoing debate about which metrics (number of followers, fans, clicks) are most important when calculating social media ROI (return on investment), I wonder if there is a downside to being a metric-holic. Do you contact the person privately to see more information?

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JUNE 12, 2009

For further information, see the Facebook blog. twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career? Will you be there to claim your Facebook identity?

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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! I appreciate the information you’ve shared about your interests and news in your area of expertise. Why Social Media is Not For Asses and Bubble People Reply Irene Koehler says: April 5, 2010 at 12:44 pm Hey, Ari.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Hoping I’ll retain this information in my memory just isn’t enough. Many of his business contacts are active social media users. Some, including Gerry Bourgeois , prefer more high-tech methods of sharing contact information. Have a better solution for exchanging contact information?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Social Media , Twitter on September 30, 2009 | 5 responses Twitter can be confusing, especially when you’re just getting started. Plus, for the most part, lists are just lists – without the additional information which makes finding and choosing the right app for your needs.

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JUNE 1, 2011

This may include information posted online somewhere by you, someone you know, organizations or companies you’re affiliated with or public databases. You might be surprised to find out how much information is online right now about you. based on your choice of query or topic.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

You can now rearrange these sections and move the most important information to the top. It is virtually impossible for most people to stay up-to-date with all the tweaks being made on all of the various social media sites. Thank you for sharing this…just reorganized my information. Enter drag-and-drop.

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JUNE 14, 2011

I would certainly have missed this information otherwise. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Which of your friends started a new job last year? That’s exciting.

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MAY 7, 2009

Your LinkedIn profile will become your professional presence online, making it easy to find information about your background, skills, who you know and who has recommended you. Lots of helpful information there. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. It’s your future knocking.

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MARCH 22, 2012

And, for the love of god, before you forward another email, do yourself and your friends a big favor and check to be sure the information is accurate. so you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy social media updates, events and news. Step 1: Be a Consumer Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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