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Is “Social Media” Really Worth It? Musings Following a Facebook Hack

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tl;dr What seems like a never-ending vortex of Hell following a Facebook hack makes me wonder if “social media” is really worth it. As much in terror as I was – and I was – I had the wherewithal to get the Arena comms/social media team together via text/phone. What do you think? Let me know!

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Social Media Measurement for Pragmatists

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I like studying results-based information from social media experts. But I’ve noticed a tendency among some to repeat behavior I saw early in my career in paid media: act as if tracking to the bottom line – especially where social media measurement is concerned – is pointless or impossible.

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The Ugly Side of Social Media Sharing

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I am a social media advocate. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. Social media by definition is a space where people share ideas and information. In my opinion, this is what makes social media so beautiful. The Ugly Side of Social Media Sharing.

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Friday Funny: Social Media Complexity

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Friday Funny: Social Media Complexity is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Friday Funny: Social Media Complexity. Shonali Burke Social Media cartoon friday funny Sean R. Nicholson social networking' Have a good one! via Sean R. Nicholson on SocMedSean.com , CC 3.0.

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3 Things You Don’t Know About Social Media Monitoring

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Advanced social media monitoring skills are a critical component of effective social media communications. This is why social media monitoring training is so important. Here are the top 3 reasons why social media monitoring has become riskier than ever: 1. Guest Post by Eric Schwartzman .

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Monday Roundup: Social Media Engagement for Business

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To that end, this week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on social media engagement for business. Summer Social Media Prep for Fall Management. Successful Social Media Disengagement for Teachers. Want to be a superstar, but no time for social media?

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Successful Social Media Disengagement for Teachers

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Here are seven tips on successful social media disengagement to help you stay happy both at work and home: 1. If using Facebook, know your school or district’s policy on social media engagement. For example, here is the NYC DOE social media policy. Successful Social Media Disengagement for Teachers.