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Social Media "Pioneers" Tell Why

Diva Marketing Blog

At the time we stepped into what was fondly called, The Blogosphere , it was an unproven direction to take business communications. I could see it clearly that this will change how communication, reputation, marketing, customer service, research, content had worked thus far. I didn''t think this was risky.

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How I Network on Friendster, Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn Â?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

The High Point: Facebook In 2004, I joined Facebook and my behavior changed drastically. 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). I had many friends just like that.

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Where Does 'Transparency' Fit In The New Social Media Marketing Model?

Diva Marketing Blog

In an environment where your changing avatar is accepted as your image to the world, where people exchange ideas that frequently lead to business opportunities and where 'real' friendships are formed it was important to have a few boundaries that could help establish trust. Read more at Steve's post Who's Behind The Avatar?