Proactive Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

One area in PR that is a bright spot in this tough hiring market is social media. Online recruitment sites are being flooded with social medial positions. At Indeed.com the number of social-media job postings has increased by more than 600 percent, from roughly 3,000 in 2005 to 21,323 as of May 2010.

Social Media 91

Social Media Telecommunications Automotive Microblogging 91

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2009

With social media — or quite frankly, the existence of the Internet, any misstep you make in your personal dealings with others can become public. Social media is social. We’re starting to use search — and social media — as our recommendation engines.

Social Media 153

Social Media Strategy Marketing Vimeo 153

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

Now known as the “social media hotel&# of NYC, Roger Smith is attracting a really incredible bunch of people who have raved about the ambiance and the company’s approachability online. Thus, Roger Smith Hotel has made an impression on us through social media, particularly Twitter. Has it been a success?

Hotels 245

Hotels Social Media Communities Discount 245

SocMed Sean

APRIL 5, 2012

Every time I hear of companies blocking Blogging Sites, Facebook, Twitter, and other Social Media sites, it makes me wonder what curmudgeon or poorly informed leader is calling the shots and what experience drove them to make the decision. Just look at Zappos as an example.

Social Media 279

Social Media Twitter Facebook Social Networking 279

Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Why is having a social media policy in place so critical? Because virtually 100% of companies are now involved in social media—whether they acknowledge it or not. Half of all Americans are now members of at least one social network, and that figure rises to 67% for 25- to 34-year olds.

Policies 180

Policies Social Media Guidelines Plaxo 180

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 26, 2009

But with social media marketing, it doesn’t have to be. The only investment in the act of marketing on the social web is time and energy. Thankfully, you don’t have to go at social media marketing alone. Today, marketing your business for free may seem to be an unattainable process.

Brands 139

Brands MySpace Yahoo StumbleUpon 139

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

Disclosure: I helped plant the social media seeds for rushIMPRINT.) Online retailer Newegg isn’t afraid and proudly displays its Facebook reviews for all to see. Aggregate Your Other Social Streams If you’re only on Facebook, this step isn’t for you. That’s how Ben & Jerry’s is doing it.

Facebook 279

Facebook How To Marketing URL 279