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OCTOBER 18, 2010

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AUGUST 17, 2010

I know this because I saw the big “Follow Us on Twitter&# sign on the cash register. And, now that they’ve armed me with the news that they’re using Twitter, I went online after my last visit to share my thoughts about their level of customer service. Yes, they had an account on Twitter and it seemed to be active.

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JANUARY 2, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Career , LinkedIn , Networking on January 2, 2009 | 7 responses There was a time when a recommendation from your mother that you were a real catch was enough of an objective opinion to satisfy others’ due diligence to determine if you were all you claimed to be. Time to get rolling!

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DECEMBER 31, 2008

One small example of this relates to the LinkedIn invitation. When we invite someone to join our network of connections on LinkedIn, the invitation is populated with generic, default language. Those who comment (a “real&# comment) on the LinkedIn tip of the day on this blog will also be entered.

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JULY 24, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Twitter on July 23, 2009 | 11 responses Note: This was written prior to Twitter’s purge of spam accounts this evening. One can only hope this is a sign that Twitter will be managing this problem more aggressively, possibly eliminating the need for tools such as TrueTwit. Does it Work?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

How you set-up and manage your Twitter account has a huge impact on how many people decide to follow you (translation: follow = subscribe and have the chance to read what you post). It is all public and searchable by anyone, not limited to those who follow you or only those who use Twitter. I’m very happy to oblige.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

4 Tales of Accidental Twitter Friends) Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on November 17, 2009 | 16 responses It’s true, I’m engaged. As with other networking platforms, I use Twitter primarily for business purposes. No, not that kind of engaged.

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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. 2 Responses to “Twitter Allows “Real&# Connections.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You. LinkedIn is a professional network built around one’s employment capabilities. People who use LinkedIn expertly, like Christopher S. Here are some thoughts on amping up your LinkedIn presence. LinkedIn has an official opinion on connecting up with others. Newsletters.

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DECEMBER 28, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 28, 2008 | 5 responses 1. LinkedIn is: a) Something for people looking for a new job b) Facebook for old people c) Nothing more than another source of email spam d) Kind of confusing 2. LinkedIn is a powerful tool, but that’s it. If only it worked that way!

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JANUARY 3, 2009

Twitter is growing quickly, at the rate of 5,000-10,000 new accounts per day, according to a new report from Hubspot called State of the Twittersphere.? More individuals (of all ages), businesses, news outlets, academic institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations are finding unique value in having a Twitter presence.

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DECEMBER 30, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 30, 2008 | 9 responses You meet someone at a conference or a networking event and want to stay in touch. You exchange business cards and decide to connect on LinkedIn.? She asks for the link to your profile on LinkedIn so she can send you an invitation to connect.

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JULY 20, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Facebook , LinkedIn , Social Media , Twitter on July 20, 2010 | 15 responses Does it ever feel that there is a non-stop downpour of Facebook posts, YouTube videos, Twitter tweets, LinkedIn connections and blog posts? This post was mentioned on Twitter by Irene Koehler, Elaine Kirk.

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 29, 2008 | 7 responses Dear Professional, You and I were set up on a blind-date of sorts. Fondly, Your (incomplete) LinkedIn profile The number of incomplete profiles I see on LinkedIn is huge, but not surprising. I miss you. Won’t you come back?

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JUNE 12, 2009

Register for.tel for free) The Re-Branding of Me: Website Under Construction Blogs: I’ll Show You Mine if You’ll Show Me Yours BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2008

To leverage the medium, the opportunity to connect with someone new and in the spirit of the holiday season, I invite you to come Twitter caroling with me. a little bit contest, a big bit fun and a chance to meet someone new You and one other Twitterer will work together to write a Twitter Carol (rather than a traditional Christmas carol).

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MARCH 4, 2010

How to: Turn On/Off LinkedIn Notifications Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? 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?

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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? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Twitter as a tool to communicate during conferences. After attending SMX (I’ll post something on that soon) and SES NY, I realized that Twitter is a useful tool for conferencegoers to communicate their whereabouts or to share breaking news and announcements. Similarly, Michael Twittered during SES in April.

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JULY 12, 2010

Should I connect only with family and good friends on Facebook and only business contacts on LinkedIn? Facebook while I do use it for business, I am more social with my various groups than on LinkedIn. LinkedIn I use to connect with others building business relationships through my networking efforts. shameless promotion.

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MARCH 11, 2010

I’ll be sure to post a link on Twitter and to the AlmostSavvy fan page on Facebook , so stay tuned for that. 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?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The primary networking platforms which many of us use – Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn – have all undergone huge changes, seemingly at a breakneck pace. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

We see them online on Facebook and Twitter, though we’re not always quite sure what they’re doing there. 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?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

4 Tales of Accidental Twitter Friends) Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? Reply Irene Koehler says: October 6, 2009 at 12:33 pm For those of us using Twitter, the @mentions feature feels a little more familiar, but I’ve found that it is confusing to most everyone else.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Should I get a LinkedIn account so this will happen?” Related articles which may interest you: New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends LinkedIn-apalooza! I’ve heard that all businesses should have a Facebook page. Should I get one?” I need to get more leads. Who Influences You?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Real Life Friends How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends&# Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You How to: Turn On/Off LinkedIn Notifications Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop 8 Tweets ?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Twitteleh – Twitter for Your Jewish Mother Why answer the simple “What are you doing?&# question on Twitter, when you could be providing the information you mother really wants to know? Every now and then, our enthusiasm can get the best of us. “Oh Crap. Parents, you’ve been warned!

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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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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 12, 2010

Social media connections are those I know through a variety of online forums, the blogosphere, Twitter, and the like (but I generally don’t befriend someone immediately; I still give it time). The Professional’s Network: LinkedIn Finally, as far as LinkedIn is concerned, it’s a bit of a mix, though it makes sense.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Excellent questions poured in via email, Twitter, the AlmostSavvy Facebook page , and comments on my blog. Related articles which may interest you: How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. LinkedIn-apalooza! You certainly didn’t disappoint! What key points would you add?

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MAY 26, 2010

You might also be interested in these: TrueTwit: Managing Spammers on Twitter. LinkedIn Tips – Pop Quiz! What Happens in Vegas… (Or How to Ruin a Reputation With Just One Click) Practice Safe Networking How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

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? With six completely different Cirque shows in Las Vegas, choosing just one proved a daunting task, but I eventually selected LOVE.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Business , Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on December 8, 2009 | one response Here in Paris, the excitement about LeWeb is palpable. Watch and Play Along! Watch and Play Along! Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 22, 2009

If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. Is that even professional?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

It is amazing how much work and communication I get done through Facebook and Twitter, but email is still the reliable workhorse it always was. I don’t recognize her name because she follows me on Twitter as @bloggymama43. Stack Overflow and Twitter, as well as thousands of organisations’ public websites.

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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. Facebook entirely redesigned its most important assets, its home page and opened its feed to third parties.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Here Comes Google Buzz Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Twitter on February 9, 2010 | one response Are you ready for a new social platform? You will be able to connect with Twitter, but only to pull in content, not to publish tweets (at least, not yet). Gmail inbox. Facebook is absent from the list.

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