According to Warren Buffet “it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it&#. With the rise of social media it feels like it can take  less than five minutes to potentially damage your online reputation. Here are five cases where social media either created or amplified a potentially damaging situation for a brand: 1. These users might not have had massive followings but the quality and unity of their social networks resulted rapid, heightened awareness, eventually even gaining celebrity support with a tweet from Miley Cyrus. MORE >>

pamorama marketing, life, social media Home About Bookshelf Links Contact 35 Great Social Media Infographics by Pam Dyer on March 3, 2010 Share Here’s a collection of terrific social media infographics that might come in handy. The Social Engagement Spectrum 2. The Social Media Effect 4. Social Marketing Compass 5. Balance Your Media Diet 7. Social Media Statistics 8. Social Web Involvement 9. When Social Media Attacks 17. Social Web Reputation Management Cycles 21. MORE >>

Many businesses hear about the advantages of social media in terms of marketing their products or services, but some forget to look at other major benefits of social media beyond finding leads or making a sale. Here are eight ways that businesses can use social media to learn more about themselves and their industry as well as get more involved with their clients and communities interested in what they have to offer. Social Mention. One great way to use social media is for customer service. Social media can be a great research tool. MORE >>

Since the evolution of communicating online and the formations of social networks, many businesses have shut down the access from their locations. Others might be weary of hackers or phishing scams that could possibly be associated with the social networks. Regardless of the reason, blocking access to social sites is hurting your business. Just make sure that you have filled out all the information areas that each social network provides and those keywords will help people find you online. Why it is Important to Maintain your Social Networks. MORE >>

Online reputation management is as much social as it is anything. That is, you can manage your online reputation using social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. Rich Gorman at Marketing Pilgrim offers three suggestions to help small business owners more effectively use social media for reputation management. Here are his suggestions: Use the right social media platforms. Every social media platform has its advantages. Reputation management, social media, and SEO are all intertwined. MORE >>