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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). As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us

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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. Low Return Industries These types of businesses tend to take a long time to create return in social media. Answers Yahoo!

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11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Learn what the current issues and trends are in your field and share your thoughts and opinions with others. Michael Reply Alex October 10, 2010 at 3:52 am James, Really fantastic post mate – touching on some definite issues that i see are rife in the blogosphere, and everywhere online for that matter. Answers Yahoo!

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Apple Gets More Serious About Using Twitter, but Why it Doesn't Matter

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

First, I’m going to say kudos to Apple for trying involve themselves in the world of social media. Let’s envision this scenario: a user has a support issue about an Apple product. Had many issues with my Apple Ipod and they seem to just have the attitude “You bought it, your headache.&# No acknowledgment.

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Social Media Marketing Without Brand Awareness Can Kill You.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

The issue at hand is not the fact that the company was virtually unknown. There were far more important issues that needed to be dealt with first. When it comes down to it, there is absolutely nothing wrong with engaging in such a way with any social community as long as you have the intentions of the community at heart.

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10 Social Media Tools To Help With Your Crowdsourcing Efforts

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

GetSatisfaction The best way to offer your clients the best customer service is by also allowing them the ability to resolve the issues themselves and share their questions and answers with anyone, even if that person is not a client. As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

What are their issues? A social media strategy will allow you to get in on these conversations so that you can offer solutions, push buttons, and get people talking. As Seen In… Social Media Backtype Brightkite Business Exchange DailyBooth del.icio.us What motivates them? Answers Yahoo!