Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2012

It's not too long ago (okay, in social media terms, it was eons ago) that Flickr was one of the major social networks. But the rise of Instagram as a deft and light app that allowed seamless integration into sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more made some wonder if there was a future for Flickr. So what happened? Remember that.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

So this week, we’re featuring seven posts from around the web that put the spotlight on the holiday, how it’s been impacted in modern times, and giving thanks. Image: DVIDSHUB via Flickr, CC 2.0. Thank you for being part of the WUL community, and a blessed Thanksgiving to our U.S. community from me and mine.

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JULY 21, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on context. Image: Cher Amio via Flickr, CC 2.0. Context and Community: the 2 Cs That Can Make Social Scoring Work. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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JULY 28, 2014

Blogging is a great way to start conversations, share ideas, and build your online community. So this week, the roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on blogging. Image: Mike Licht via Flickr, CC 2.0. Blogging Communication Resources Shonali Burke Weekly Roundup blogging list building'

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MARCH 3, 2014

Image: Aidan Jones via Flickr, CC 2.0. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on being personable. Ken Mueller reminds us why the same rules that apply IRL community interactions should apply online. Become More Personable, Not a Person. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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JUNE 2, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on conversations. Image: AJ Cann via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Exercises for Writing Conversationally. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on business best practices. Image: Sung Ming Whang via Flickr, CC 4.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. The Psychology of Pricing. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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JUNE 20, 2014

Image: ryan_rancatore via Flickr, CC 2.0. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on personal branding. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Why Personal Branding? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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APRIL 28, 2014

Image: Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC 2.0. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that dare you to challenge the status quo. What Small Businesses Can Learn from the Creative Community: Share the Journey. You can imagine how crazy it’s been. So I apologize for going dark like this!

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AUGUST 11, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that either focus on, or reveal hidden gems via, secrets. Image: Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool. Secrets everyone has them.

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MAY 7, 2014

Soon I’ll be heading to Boston for a bespoke (I love that word) full-day training program for the Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership’s LFDP Conference at Harvard Medical School. Image: Marie Coleman via Flickr, CC 2.0. You should see the view from my room … the Gulf of Mexico, baby! Yes, Haaahvahd.

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MARCH 14, 2011

Image: familymwr via Flickr, CC 2.0. To the Army, engagements often mean meeting with people in the community. If we engage the community, build trust, and demonstrate they have a vested interest in the outcome, we might tip the scale of favor. An extended community. Image: rajkumar1220 via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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JUNE 23, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that show why exactly content rules. Image: Depone via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. 4 Reasons Your Content Is Yawn-Worthy. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Image: solarisgirl via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: Did you know that Evernote includes advanced security features that are perfect for businesses of all sizes? area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. I hope these posts give you a head start.

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JULY 14, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on campaigns. Image: Paul Townsend via Flickr, CC 2.0 . area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Why: Has your business tried implementing an SMS campaign?

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Image: pdbreen via Flickr, CC 2.0. So if you’re looking to move from your Keds to your Manolos, the seven posts featured in this week’s roundup might help you do that. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on storytelling. Image: Scottish Libraries via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on digital business. Image: Trey Ratcliff via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. What is Marketing Automation and How Does it Affect Social Media?

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JUNE 30, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on support. Image: Lotus Carroll via Flickr, CC 2.0 . area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. We All Need a Team. Who’s on Yours? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

this week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web focused on business lessons learned from politics. Image: Vox Efx via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Since tomorrow is Election Day here in the U.S.,

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MARCH 12, 2014

Image: Retis via Flickr, CC 2.0. They have a history of using memes not only correctly but thoughtfully, showcasing their humane animal trapping products in action or just appealing to their community of animal lovers. A perpetually popular site is QuickMeme , which offers fast and easy meme creation with built-in sharing features.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 11, 2012

'Angry bird puts a lid on it' courtesy of etee on Flickr via Creative Commons license If you’re engaged in social media for either personal or professional purposes (and if you’re reading this, I’m betting you are), there’s an important skillset and rule that you might want to think about: The art of not replying.

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AUGUST 18, 2014

This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on attitude. Image: aussiegall via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Attitude can affect business relationships, strategy, and security.

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MARCH 31, 2014

” Image: Julie Rybarczyk via Flickr, CC 2.0. Friday I spoke at the Convergence in Communications Conference , and Evan Burfield of 1776 got a big laugh when he said, “Let’s face it, failure sucks.” ” So this week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on success.

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MARCH 10, 2011

We talk often – myself included – about using it to build relationships , about getting to know one’s community, about deepening human interaction. Image: digitalbob8 via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: Shreyans Bhansali via Flickr, CC 2.0. Social media is an interesting animal. How we interact. What we relate to.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Image: Gordon Bell via Flickr, CC 2.0. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web to inspire and help you step out of your comfort zone. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Happy Monday! Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

So this week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on building a great reputation online and beyond. Image: Marc-Andre Larlvlere via Flickr, CC 2.0. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

So, for the final roundup of the year, as we’re closing out 2014, we thought we’d feature seven posts from around the web that will help you start the new year right. Image: James Jordan via Flickr, CC 2.0. It’s the end of the year, a time for reflection and a chance for a fresh start. 2, 2015, back on Jan.

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MARCH 13, 2015

The March 3rd edition of #measurePR featured founder of SeeDepth Inc. The effect that budget has on quality PR measurement has always been a key interest to the #measurePR community. ET; and in April, we’ll be focusing on community relations and the measurement thereof. Image: Kevin Pelrine via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Harp Interactive

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Google Buzz nearby mobile feature serves up a list about places, and users can read Buzz info about those places from others who are both in and outside their networks. Flickr and Panoramio geotag and display these images in a mapping context. Foursquare allows for check-ins. Google has added geotagging to Blogger. Your turn to act.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Disclosure: Heidi Sullivan , who is featured in this post, works for Cision , which is an SBC client. Image: James Jordan via Flickr, CC. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. AVEs rear their ugly head. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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ProBlogger

MARCH 27, 2013

This week on ProBlogger we’ve been looking at the topic of building community on a blog. We started by identifying 9 benefits and 3 costs of community on a blog and then looked at 5 stages of building community on a blog. Today I want to dig deeper into some specific things to DO to build community on your blog.

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JUNE 15, 2015

Never mind… With some of the best and brightest minds in business communications all congregating at Baghdad by the Bay, I thought it would be neat to feature some of the speakers in this week’s roundup. We’ve tried to feature a ton of smarties we don’t normally. Image: Jeff Gunn via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

Last week’s roundup featured a great post by co-founder of Market Motive and Google digital evangelist Avinash Kaushik. Why: When I featured this post in a roundup back in 2011 , I described it as personable, funny and really easy to read despite its long length. Image: Bruce Clay, Inc via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

In addition, a significant portion of social media marketing is engaging with your community. In addition to the content itself, each platform has its own unique features that help maximize ROI. All of this requires constant human input. Automation, in this case, merely refers to the execution of the campaign.

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Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Build community platforms around real communities of shared interest. Experiment with Flickr and/or YouTube groups to build media for specific events. Marvel Comics raised my impression of this with their Hulk statue Flickr group). Consider the value of hiring a community manager. Improve customer retention?

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JANUARY 12, 2015

To help you avoid that trap, this week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that might help you craft new beginnings for old issues, as it were. Image: mario via Flickr, CC 2.0. Why: How does one start from scratch after building a successful blog and community? Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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