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JUNE 16, 2011

By now, most candidates for public office have figured out that incorporating social media into their campaigns is a critically important step. The last couple of election cycles, much of this social media business was new. Do you want to use social media to communicate with your existing supporter base or grow your base?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

I’m kind of into social networking (you may have heard). I’ve built a wide network of people that spans countries, industries, and areas of expertise and interests. I found out about this tool when I saw Arik Hanson rave about it online. social networking sites) and private (e.g.

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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? 15 Responses to “Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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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? One Response to “What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool?&#

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JANUARY 6, 2011

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. If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here to be sure you don’t miss any future AlmostSavvy news.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

More importantly, if they are using the tools and platforms successfully, is there anything that those of us with small businesses can learn from them? As Michael says, it is all about the people and the relationships, not the tools. 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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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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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. It’s easier to focus on something I know than on something I have no way of knowing.

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JUNE 14, 2011

LinkedIn doesn’t get much love in the “I can’t wait to go online and have fun with my friends&# category of social networking sites, but make no mistake – for professionals, wannabe professionals, businesses or non-profits, LinkedIn is where the real action is.

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APRIL 6, 2009

Whether at a live networking event or connecting with people through virtual social networking sites, no one want to receive sales pitches, marketing emails, and links to buy the “latest, greatest product on the market guaranteed to make you rich in just 10 days.&# tune us out. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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AUGUST 17, 2010

In fact, the shop is even leveraging social networking tools. Don’t Use Tools You Don’t Understand I quickly discovered that the frozen yogurt shop was *on* Twitter, but not *using* Twitter. OK, so it is wildly overpriced, but it’s there and that’s all that matters when I want a fix.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Worldwide, time spent on social networking sites has increased 82%. 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: Facebook Social Media Tips Twitter spam trust.

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JUNE 1, 2011

While I know throngs of hyper-connected people for whom using Google Alerts is second nature, the fact is that this is a new tool for many people. There are definitely more comprehensive and sophisticated tools out there, but this is the place to get started tracking what’s said about you online. What is Google Alerts?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If you are willing to put in the time to develop a plan and learn how best to use the tools available to tell your story, you’re already ahead of the game. Have you taken the time to understand social media and social networking tools which can be a huge asset in this area? Here, the internet is your friend.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Please Enjoy This Spam Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop 18 Tweets ?

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MARCH 1, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Networking on March 1, 2009 | 40 responses After spending much time deeply immersed in the high-tech, heavily wired world of virtual networking, it can become easy to overlook some of the “old school&# networking tools. Ready to rev-up your profile? Who Influences You?

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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. Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Blogging for Tickets. Am I Selling Out?

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APRIL 22, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends How-to: View and Organize Fan Pages on Facebook How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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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! The great thing about using technology and social networking platforms is that we can easily connect, no matter where we happen to be. We need to have a word. I like you, really I do. Seriously, stop it!

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JANUARY 13, 2011

While many of these incredibly creative examples were created through the use of advanced photo editing tools, there is a very easy way to put these images to work for you right away. 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.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Here Comes Google Buzz New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter I Don’t Care Where. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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MARCH 24, 2011

As I often write, the beauty of social media is that it is up to each of us to create the type of presence we’d like to have online and to find and connect with those who use the tools in a way which aligns with our own preferences. Related articles which may interest you: Happy Holidays!

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

As I wrote in an earlier post , the simple act of going online to “get social&# will not fix or enhance any business or organization, unless there is already a solid infrastructure, history and plan in place which places customer service at the top of the priority list. Real Life Friends I Don’t Care Where. Happy Holidays!

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

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? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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MARCH 11, 2010

The festival has three primary tracks: Interactive (Tech/Social Media): March 12- 16 Film: March 12 – 20 Music: March 17 – 21 I’ll be attending Interactive events and will be blogging one of them (my blog posts will end up on the SXSW site, not here). Any tips for me, a first-time attendee? I Don’t Care Where.

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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. (4 As with other networking platforms, I use Twitter primarily for business purposes. No, not that kind of engaged.

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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. Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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JUNE 23, 2010

Now, we do have spell-check and it is embedded is most of the applications we use everyday – email, smartphones and social networking sites. How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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JULY 26, 2009

It was inspired by a very real exchange with someone on Facebook and the excerpt from my email below is verbatim, but please take this for what it is – an example which highlights how we have different ideas about how best to use social media and how we define what type of conduct is appropriate for members of our own networks.

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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. 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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JULY 24, 2009

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. Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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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? Here comes Google Buzz , which brings social elements right into you? Gmail inbox. With so many of us using Gmail, this just might stick.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? 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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JANUARY 12, 2010

Please Enjoy This Spam Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Facebook , LinkedIn , Networking , Social Media on January 12, 2010 | 5 responses Over the last few weeks, I have been inundated with holiday cards and greetings of all types. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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