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Welcome to the Participation Age: Is Your Digital Brand Ready?

Pam Moore

We can launch a blog, start a business, embrace video live streaming, get on snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and everything in between and within a short time steal media attention from even some of the biggest, baddest media platforms that have been doing this for decades. It's not about building you. Why does this matter?

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9 social media trends to keep your eye on in 2012

Akamai Marketing

Businesses are looking for ways to see the lifespan of their “social circle”, they want to know what platforms I follow them on, if I follow them on all three and which of my email addresses tie back to the profile. Further segmentation of social platforms. 49% of people use their smart phones to do social networking.

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Creating a Virtual Community to Build a Better Blog

ProBlogger

There are many online communities available for your readers to reach out to, on all manner of topics – so how can you fill a need that isn’t already being taken care of out there? I found it built a wonderful community on my blog, and provided a place where readers could come together to cheer each other on and support each other.

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Flash Mobs Go Social in India

Waxing UnLyrical

What the iPhone is to smart phones, flash mobs are to marketing. As organizations all over the globe try to use smart moves to attract and retain customers, the recent and ongoing turbulence in the global economy has only intensified this need. Flash mobs have a way of engaging the audience.

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Apartment Marketing Predictions 2014: The New Breed Speaks

Firebelly

I’ve been bullish since day one, but for marketers we may see a shift away from Facebook, or other platforms, and more effort over on G+. Mobile usage continues to climb with smart phones and tablets flooding the market. This source of communication will continue to grow; we embrace this way of doing business.

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5 Helpful Tips for Planning Your Next Facebook Live

Ignite Social Media

Instead of relying on a shaky hand, attach the smart phone to a tripod. Unfortunately, conditions outside of our control can lead to less than perfect quality. If the setting isn’t well lit, consider bringing in more lights. If your surrounds are too noisy, consider using a small microphone.

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Social Share Shopping Dance

Diva Marketing Blog

The interweb and smart phones forever changed how we buy, what we buy, where we buy. Reseach from Internet Retailer indicates that in 2013 consumers on both major mobile platforms increasingly relied on mobile apps as part of the shopping process. Often overlooked are hidden insights in comments on your own social platforms.