Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I agree that even with the significant labor involved in legit social media, it can be less expensive than media buy-driven tactics. I don’t know that using social media instead of advertising is valid (even though I put forth that construct in the post). I see you have email alerts on new properties in the area.

Social Media 149

Social Media Strategy Consultant Web 2.0 149

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 17, 2010

That last one might be the most honest of the three, since asking a Community Manager whether they tweet for a living is like asking a construction worker if they cat-call for a living, or a doctor if he asks people to say “ah!&# &# Another favorite is “What’s that?&# for a living.

Communities 237

Communities Twitter Web 2.0 ROI 237

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 5, 2012

Social Networks. A How-to Guide for Submitting Content to Fark : Chances are if you’re reading this, you may never see the need to submit something to Fark, a social news site for funny/odd news. When do updates disappear from news feeds? The big investment in this case is time.

Marketing 264

Marketing SEO Case Study Small Business 264

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 8, 2010

I agree that building a brand name is really important, but “fake&# followers who don’t even engage (or even sign on or follow their home feed, for that matter) are not going to help boost your brand. You want to give me constructive criticism? It’s an inflation of numbers, nothing more. All right, bye. Give it to me.

Social Media 268

Social Media Marketing Policies Sysomos 268

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 21, 2008

For nearly two years, thousands followed and supported this fictional construct as she fought a deadly disease, an astonishing run when you consider the challenges involved. She was created and portrayed entirely by her “mother&# , Debbie Swenson, a middle-aged Midwestern housewife with some serious issues.

Social Media 104

Social Media StumbleUpon Communities MySpace 104