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A Brief History of the Evolution of Social Technology

Social Media Marketing

To truly appreciate social media and the ubiquitous nature of the Internet, the consumer must first remember the wireless networks' distant and humble beginnings. Piggybacking on Herz' radio wave, Marchese Guglielmo Marconi translated the wave into a wireless signal that would make short-distance radio transmissions possible.

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8 Marketing Trends to Implement in Your 2012 Marketing Plan

yMarketingMatters

Engage sincerely with each and every person as though they were your friends. With your subscribers having access to their own circle of influence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+, they are becoming your evangelists to spread your content across social networks even more seamlessly. Be authentic. Be sincere.

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Now People Can Join Your Facebook Fan/Business Page via SMS/Text.

Saying It Social

Or at your next speaking engagement – wouldn’t it be fun to ask your audience to all take out their cell phones and send one text to instantly “Like&# your page!? (By By the way, standard text messaging rates apply per your wireless agreement, but there are no additional charges imposed by Facebook.) .&#

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How to Run a Successful Facebook Contest for Your Business

Rebekah Radice

A well thought-out Facebook contest can help you: Increase engagement. Going from attracting customers to engaging them will be a huge win for your business. More engaged and loyal fans. You can later use them as social proof, and to show your potential customers how much your current customers love you. And, much more!

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Changes in News Delivery Give New Power to Press Releases

Proactive Report

While there were vigorous conversations going on in forums and message boards, there were no social networks. Forrester Research reports that 59% are active in social networks. Newsroom editors say that social media conversations influence the news that gets reported. Just 5% had broadband at home.

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

Bill Hartzer

Trademark number 97097363. Goods and Services Description.

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How to Run a Successful Facebook Contest for Your Business

Rebekah Radice

A well thought-out Facebook contest can help you: Increase engagement. Going from attracting customers to engaging them will be a huge win for your business. More engaged and loyal fans. You can later use them as social proof, and to show your potential customers how much your current customers love you. And, much more!