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Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

People who use social media correctly tend to exhibit some of the more overt characteristics of people chemically influenced (and those who use social media badly exhibit either characteristics of teetotalers or people over-chemically influenced). I have much to accomplish and certainly wouldn’t want to be stoned.

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3 Golden Business Rules for Social Media Engagement

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Do study your influencers Want to reach out to influencers ? Thing is, some people don’t really reach out correctly to influencers. Influencer outreach may possibly be the most powerful outreach tactic that PR practitioners or marketers are laziest about. Just do it head first, not with one foot.

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Is Social Media Worth it for You?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

4: Online Driven Companies – Social media can be used to drive traffic to online websites. Communities, social news sites, and online sharing can be leveraged to build a site following. I think e-commerce benefits from social media. As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us

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5 Things True Social Media Experts Do Online

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In fact, I don’t think becoming a social media expert is something that people should be worried about; they should be focused on becoming expert communicators instead. Influencers accept that they have a position to hold and won’t abuse it for a quick buck. Highlight Others Do you ever read the tweets of Chris Brogan?

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11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

As for my take on this post – I think that social media is the new word of mouth , and like the word of mouth of old – it takes time for people to start remembering and trusting your brand – but it is THE most effective way to spread influence, and social media is no different.

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

12484 SUBSCRIBERS FOLLOWERS Lijit Search Read more about The New Community Rules Get Techipedia on your iPhone or iPod touch! As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us Photos (except for the Twistori screenshot have been provided by Shutterstock.

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Mixxing In, and Why Early Adoption is Important: A Review of the.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

It’s about time that I bring the dialogue here since it’s evident that I’m already starting to grow fond of the brand new social network. The Early Adopter Appeal Mixx is a new social news site that went into private beta a mere two months ago. At this point, you can be part of it too.

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