Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. They’re more like actual conversations and not as cold and robotic.”. Or a company recognizing an employee who has been with them for 30 years?

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Issues 128

Firebelly

MARCH 11, 2010

The result was conversation, good food, laughs, andeveryone learned something new about one another. Conversations ranged from“what would be your ideal job?” Students that participated actively were invited to have lunchwith Professor Brian Benedict and Duncan at Firebelly client (of course) YATSon Massachusetts Ave.

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Direct Marketing Observations

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Google has changed and redefined what search is for you, me and all the companies that rely on it for business. Looking back at MySpace, it almost looks like pre-Y2k web Dev. We use it for online transactions, travel decisions, job searches, purchases, research, and a dozen other activities. We will define it. doesn’t it?

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Mobile MySpace SMS Yahoo 177

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

Continuous customer feedback is the bedrock of innovation because companies that listen innovate. And there’s a lot of talk, discussions and conversations taking place in active groups. Clinton Cards. Commodore Corp. DeLorean Motor. Napster, and. And following are: Some Brands that Listened. They include: Adobe Systems.

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Small Business Pharmaceuticals HootSuite Startup 216

Idaconcpts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

MySpace ruled the social media roost, fending off a feisty underdog called Facebook that threatened to steal a share of its influence. Within half a decade, most social networkers have fully abandoned MySpace. Each will need to find a way to make money to survive, or sell out to another company who will assume the problem for them.

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Facebook MySpace Marketing Apparel 129

Idaconcpts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

MySpace ruled the social media roost, fending off a feisty underdog called Facebook that threatened to steal a share of its influence. Within half a decade, most social networkers have fully abandoned MySpace. Each will need to find a way to make money to survive, or sell out to another company who will assume the problem for them.

Facebook 129

Facebook MySpace Marketing Apparel 129

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 20, 2012

What has surprised me a bit is the amount of negative comments in the Facebook conversation. You would think people who spent a large chunk of their lives wrapped up in digital conversation would embrace that. was on top of the search world, you got that kind of information from conversations and away messages on AOL Instant Messenger.

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Buy Social Media Yahoo Facebook 263

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

This saves time, effort and money in the long run, but it’s a step too many companies skip over. Involvement: understand that everyone in your company has a stake in social media success and most of your employees are probably already members of at least one social network. Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc.).

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Review Social Media Marketing Handbook 152

Twist Image

APRIL 1, 2016

This is the typical sentiment/eye rolls I get when I mention Yahoo (much like talking about MySpace ) to anyone, but I am left wondering if Yahoo's biggest challenge is how they communicate and market their own brand? They are being challenged (as most public companies are), but there is a lot of money and attention at stake here.

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Twist Image

JUNE 24, 2013

As I ventured down the road of burnout by trying to be both a publisher and a full time college student, I had a heart-to-heart conversation with my parents. Jason Hirschhorn is the former co-president of MySpace. Websites: Fast Company. fast company. fast company. fast company. HBR IdeaCast. almost timely.

MySpace 110

MySpace Marketing Digg Education 110

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

Just because you’ve heard that other companies are doing it doesn’t mean that social media will magically work for you. It finds your customers Companies using traditional marketing methods (e.g. In every industry, there are existing conversations going on. It introduces your brand Is your company new?

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Social Media Strategy StumbleUpon Digg 269

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 17, 2018

Gone are the days of social media networks simply being fun places to post pictures, emo song lyrics, and connect with friends (or make them upset by not putting them in your Top 8 on MySpace). If there is a clear tie-in to the ethos of your brand, you have a better chance of successfully entering the conversation.

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Engagement Brands Tips MySpace 87

Socialized

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

No one can see your ongoing “conversation,” so a tweet that simply says “I hear ya” is of no value. If you use Twitter as a kind of AIM/MySpace 2.0, After a day of following someone else’s rules, it’s liberating to sign on to Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace and engage in a little free expression.

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Communities Twitter MySpace Social Networking 162

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Even MySpace is still in the running, for very specific demographics. Sure, there are centenarians blogging, but there is a reason all those commercials run by medical supply companies targeting senior citizens offer to send them a free VHS tape, rather than connecting online (hat tip to Scott Stratten for that insight).

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Social Media Platform Tips MySpace 203

Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Not every company needs a blog. YouTube worked for BlendTec, but it might not work for your company. Here’s a list of 50 ideas (in no particular order) to help move the conversation along. . Build blogs and teach conversational marketing and business relationship building techniques. And yet, there’s something to this.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 1, 2012

They might not be hard metrics in terms of sales or conversions, but there should be some measurement involved , even if its the increasing the number of positive online interactions and reducing the amount of negative chatter around your brand. Are you attracting members to your professional organization? Probably not.

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Questions Social Media Pharmaceuticals Social Networking 280

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

From Janrain , a free guide to improve your conversion rates and your data quality. “Nielsen, through acquisition, has picked up companies that are monitoring social media,” Jeff says. He hates to admit it, but James was first active in MySpace. Listen Now. ” Four Your Information.

Brands 127

Brands Sports How To MySpace 127

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

In today’s competitive environment, it takes a fierce marketing strategy to position your company and communities ahead of the competition; and this session will equip you to make-over your existing marketing plan into a Super Model of success. We look forward to seeing you in Dallas!

Social Media 190

Social Media Paid Search Reputation SMS 190

Stay N' Alive

JULY 2, 2011

I have an entire circle of hundreds of LDS friends (I work for the LDS Church ) on Google+, and their conversations are much different than the Circle I have of Tech bloggers and influencers. Did you know that Myspace is still one of the most popular networks for kids age 13-18? That would be a major part of my business strategy.

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Yammer MySpace Social Networking Google 82

Jeff Esposito

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

This is a video-chat feature where companies can have a real-time conversation with up to 10 people at a time. It is also a great way to add some personality to your company and is a great medium to utilize for a monthly tip or demonstration. Remember when everyone was on Myspace before Facebook?

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Small Business Social Networking MySpace Discount 54

Firebelly

JULY 22, 2010

I walked into the middle of their heated conversation so I don't have the back story. In my instance the company's policy, which is special to Firestone and not to the industry as a whole, stood in the way. The company was arrogant -- all but the social media manager who chimed in on my post.

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Social Media Paid Search SMS Syndication 188

Firebelly

AUGUST 3, 2010

I bet this isnt the kind of conversation Ball Memorial was hoping to have when it created its Facebook page, but it happens. This situation serves as a fantastic call to action for companies who have yet to develop a social media disaster plan. Given the topic, I'm left to wonder if any response would have doused the fire?

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Facebook Paid Search SMS Syndication 216

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 14, 2009

Are you a company or do you know a company that has immersed itself in the social media waters and succeeded? As small companies with limited budgets, nonprofits may feel that they are unable to dive into the wide world of social media. The big catch: Epic Change is not a large company at all. Answers Yahoo!

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Social Media Case Study MySpace Yahoo 172

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

From Janrain , a free guide to improve your conversion rates and your data quality. As a company that sells alcohol, Beam’s actions on social media are closely monitored. That one Instagram photo is important, but it’s not as important as guiding the storytelling for an entire brand, a whole company. Listen Now.

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How To Class MySpace Case Study 130

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 22, 2009

If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. If it was a Comcast product, you’d get a near immediate response from Frank Eliason , the company’s Director of Digital Care. It can turn a prospective buyer into a customer.

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Apple Twitter Forums Policies 154

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Broadcast Channels offer a unique way of sharing launches, big announcements, and company news, or just fostering a deeper sense of connection between you and your followers.  Notes Millennials — remember how you could include a song on your MySpace page? When you’re ready, hit Share.

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Features Instagram How To Template 113

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

On top of that, let’s add all of the other social networks out there including Linkedin, Foursquare, Myspace, Friendster, Tumblr, YouTube and the list goes on. In my professional opinion, most companies, industries and organizations can benefit from a Facebook page. Join relevant groups and join in the conversation. Real Estate.

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Industry Real Estate Social Media Travel 231

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

MySpace last week declared what amounts to a post-modern armistice, announcing that they will integrate status updates with Facebook (and Twitter). MySpace used to be Janet, and now it’s LaToya – at best. MySpace used to be Janet, and now it’s LaToya – at best. But back to MySpace.

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MySpace Facebook Social CRM Consultant 136

Firebelly

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

35% (173) of the Fortune 500 have active Twitter accounts (a post within the past thirty days); and nearly 50% of the top 100 companies (47) have a Twitter account. The number one ranked company, Exxon Mobil, does not have a Twitter account. This represents a six percent increase over the 2008 study.

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Social Media Twitter Paid Search SMS 165

Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

It comes down to fundamentals and I suppose the following Four pieces of the Social Search Engine Optimization puzzle can help companies of any size get started in a more meaningful way on their journey towards becoming productive on the social web.

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Engineering Paid Search Flickr SMS 184

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

I think the biggest barrier to informal learning is a company not wanting to really go into "Why we do it this way." " They dont want to conversationally uproot the motivations or lack of motivations, or how shallow monotonous or redundant entire departments of a company are. Thanks for the conversation Jay!

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YouTube Pluck Handbook Training 277

Firebelly

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Stop tweeting about your emotional break throughs | Main | Stop tweeting your DailyBooth photos NOW » October 27, 2009 Stop tweeting out of context Just like real life, people expect and appreciate conversation protocol.

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Paid Search SMS Syndication Social Bookmarking 100

Buffer Social

JUNE 30, 2016

In the announcement, the company explained their priority is keeping you connected to the people, places and things you want to be connected to — starting with the people you are friends with on Facebook. Networks like Friendster and Myspace were the Facebook of their day. billion monthly active users coming back.

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Firebelly

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « 5 Social Marketing Stories You Need To Read | Main | Teens & Young Adults Prefer Facebook Over Blogs » February 02, 2010 Social Media & The Super Bowl Companies love to entertain us with their 30 second spots during the Super Bowl.

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Social Media Paid Search URL SMS 100

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Some companies still treat the social media team like Harry Potter in the cupboard under the stairs. But this misunderstanding–or more accurately, this lack of understanding–does real harm, both to the social media professionals on staff and the company as a whole. MySpace was started in 2003. So what should companies do?

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 13, 2010

The first question is ethical – if money and currency is about a show of worth, a menu of value, then yes, we can monetize conversations and activities. Real World Events Music labels, film studios pay MySpace for record launches and Secret Shows. Social ads is the worst revenue payer in social media (MySpace make $2.17

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Social Search Statistics from SES Chicago | Main | Firebellys Top 9 Blog Posts of 2009 » December 17, 2009 5 Ways to Fan the Viral Flame In the Igniting Viral Campaigns session at SES Chicago last week, Tessa Wegert, Interactive Media Strategist at Enlighten; Greg Finn, Director of Internet (..)

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Paid Search SMS Syndication Social Bookmarking 145