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Twitter Best in Events and Emergencies

Net-Savvy Executive

The first was Social2011 , Radian6's first user conference ( #Social2011 ). Conferences and Meetups Back in 2007, I followed the back-channel conversation at the NewComm Forum using Internet Relay Chat ( IRC ). But Twitter and the hashtag make connecting with the people at the conference and those following remotely easier than ever.

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Social Media Does A Like = A Friendship?

Diva Marketing Blog

Toss of a pink boa to Julie Hollis for coordinating a terrifc conference sponsored by Communites in Schools. . I'm happy to report there is a vital, exciting, community where some innovative educators are doing creative work in the social web. Mobile smart phones and tablets are the baby steps to a generation beyond what we see now.

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From Couch To 5K: Why Lindsay Allen Runs

Waxing UnLyrical

This is a smart phone app that takes you through thrice-weekly running and walking (and eventually just running) workouts for nine weeks. I wrote about how I got started running in my blog post entitled “On a Mission.” Lindsay talks more about the race. Key to my development as a runner was the Couch to 5K App.

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Facebook Filed for a Trademark on the Word Meta. You Should See the Description.

Bill Hartzer

G & S: Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application; Computer hardware; Downloadable software for social networking and creating and interacting with online communities; Downloadable software for creating, managing and accessing groups within virtual communities; Software development tools; Downloadable software to enable development, (..)

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Judging A Blog Post By Its Cover

Waxing UnLyrical

Conducting interviews via Flip video cams or a smart phones audio memo device can be strong sources of social content. Really like your reminder of photos to anchor the post visually. On that note, diversifying media can add appeal too, like adding mini video or audio casts. Hope that doesnt sound preachy! These fine folk did: Jan.

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Learning via the Social Media Game

Bare Feet Studios

Do you have a community on the ground to support an online community? Or would you be better served to set up a community inside another social network? Free or low cost calls over the internet with ability to record and conference. Do you have a smart phone? www.facebook.com. www.ning.com. www.skype.com.

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50 (of the) Best Social Media Guides, Tips and Insights of 2011 (So Far)

Webbiquity SMM

Whether it’s a local tweet-up or a major conference, this knowledge could be useful to help you plan what events you should sponsor or where you should set up your next booth&# ). Cohen describes how GE found success with a private social media community. 2011 Trends: Make Your Corporate Site A Social Media Hub by Business 2 Community.