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Global Internet Traffic Projected to Quadruple by 2015

Global Internet Traffic Projected to Quadruple by 2015 | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From newsroom.cisco.com - June 19, 2012 7:18 PM

 Cisco predicts that the number of network-connected devices will be more than 15 billion, twice the world's population, by 2015.

 

The proliferation of tablets, mobile phones, connected appliances and other smart machines is driving up the demand for connectivity. By 2015, there will be nearly 15 billion network connections via devices -- including machine-to-machine -- and more than two connections for each person on earth.

 

By 2015, there will be nearly 3 billion Internet users --more than 40 percent of the world's projected population.

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Social Media Strategy: What to Do Before, During, and After Your Event | BizBash

Social Media Strategy: What to Do Before, During, and After Your Event | BizBash | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From www.bizbash.com - April 28, 9:30 PM
Brands are becoming more sophisticated in their use of social media at face-to-face events.
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Nice interview of what you should be considering in your social media strategy for an event. Worth the read

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The 25 Most Influential African-Americans In Technology

The 25 Most Influential African-Americans In Technology | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From www.businessinsider.com - April 7, 1:10 PM
Whether or not there's a racial bias in tech, many African-Americans are doing remarkable things in the industry. ; (Business Insider is reporting that diversity in Silicon Valley has become a hot topic lately.

In a one-and-a-half...

Via Gavin McGarry
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Given a key debate in 2011 related to the black population and technology, this is good to see.

 

 

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19 Things Successful People Do On Social Media - Forbes

19 Things Successful People Do On Social Media - Forbes | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From www.forbes.com - March 2, 8:39 PM
Twitter Master Calvin Lee of Mayhem Studios #1: They believe. Successful people believe they are adding value to your day, on and off social media.
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Nice reminders that you should note.

Nicely done.

 

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From edudemic.com - February 9, 4:46 PM
RT @robertdaddario: Social media cheat sheet via @Edudemic http://t.co/AvUNebYT @Infographitweet
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It is a little out of date but still a useful overview of the differet major platformed.

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24 Crowdfunding Sites For Your Crowdfunding Campaign | Social Media Pearls

24 Crowdfunding Sites For Your Crowdfunding Campaign | Social Media Pearls | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From socialmediapearls.com - January 20, 4:06 AM
Defining what is crowdfunding and listing 20+ crowdfunding sites to support your crowdfunding campaign.
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Crowdfunding sites have grown significantly over the last few years. It is time to take a closer look at what is available and to better understand the options available.

 

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(Jan 2013 Update) How Many People Use the Top Social Media?

(Jan 2013 Update) How Many People Use the Top Social Media? | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From expandedramblings.com - January 16, 12:05 AM

Here is my monthly, running tally of how many people are using some of the top social media updated for January 2013.

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A very useful resource on the number of registered users for over 100 social network sites.

 

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CNN Soars on Social Media in 2012

CNN Soars on Social Media in 2012 | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com - January 12, 6:50 PM
CNN Worldwide ended 2012 as the number one news organization with the largest social media following on Twitter and Facebook. Additionally, CNN had the top two most followed journalists on Twitter and was the only cable news network with two shows...
Shirley Williams (XeeMe.com/ShirleyWilliams)'s insight:

It is interesting to see the change in mainstream media over the last two years. 2012 has shown that many have significantly embraced social media.

This post gives the breakdown for the top 10s in Facebook and Twitter. The top 3s are:

 

Top 3 news organizations with the most people following their journalists on Twitter (as of 12/21/12):

 

CNN: 17,004,673 total followers

New York Times: 10,361,924 total followers

ABC News: 8,080,255 total followers

 

Top 3 news organizations on Facebook:

CNN: 4,371,614 total likes

Fox News: 2,784,338 total likes

BBC: 2,635,351 total likes

 

Top 3 most followed journalists (as of 12/21/12):

Anderson Cooper: 3,455,256

Piers Morgan: 3,004,433

Rachel Maddow: 2,434,423

 

 

CNN definitely seems to be leading the social media charge

 

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5 Trends Entrepreneurs Will See in 2013

5 Trends Entrepreneurs Will See in 2013 | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From mashable.com - January 11, 4:04 PM
Ingrid Vanderveldt, Dell's "entrepreneur in residence" who works with the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs says startups will see some big changes this year.
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There are so many 2013 predictions, it is a little challenging to decipher which ones  to note and consider and which ones… well you know.

 

As well as living in a world where social has taken it by storm, we are also are living in a world where entrepreneurs have come into their own. This is the reason, I am interested I the predictions listed in this post, namely:

 

Alternative financing strategies such as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending sites

 

Scalable technology- seeking technology as a strategic advantage to scaling successfully

 

The human capital problem- evaluating the right talent to support your business will continue to be key.

 

Networking will continue to be very valuable.Entrepreneurs are getting younger- as young as 15!

 

Social entrepreneurship- the concept of doing well by doing good.

 

I think these are good points and have made a mental note going forwards.

 

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7 Epic Free Traffic Tips I Used This Week From 7 Top Bloggers |

7 Epic Free Traffic Tips I Used This Week From 7 Top Bloggers | | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From tiroberts.com - January 8, 11:39 PM
Shirley Williams (XeeMe.com/ShirleyWilliams)'s insight:

7 simple but effective tips were shared, namely:

 

1. Link bait:Share part of your post in a discussion forum with a  backlink to your blog for visitors to complete reading the post

 

2. Comment on other people’s blogs

 

3. Identifying influencers  and benchmarking what they are doing. Also by building a relationship with them

 

4. Target those who have less experience than yourself and are hungry for learn. Become a resource.

 

5. Retweet

 

6. Write an ebook from your posts

 

7. Use pictures and videos in your post.

 

Quick easy and effective tips.

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Gerrit Bes's curator insight, January 9, 4:10 AM

7 simple but effective tips were shared, namely:

Link bait: Share part of your post in a discussion forum with a  backlink to your blog for visitors to complete reading the postComment on other people’s blogsIdentifying influencers  and benchmarking what they are doing. Also by building a relationship with themTarget those who have less experience than yourself and are hungry for learn. Become a resource.RetweetWrite an ebook from your postsUse pictures and videos in your post.

Quick easy and effective tips.

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PebbleInTheStillWaters's curator insight, January 9, 7:57 AM

7 simple but effective tips were shared, namely:

Link bait: Share part of your post in a discussion forum with a  backlink to your blog for visitors to complete reading the postComment on other people’s blogsIdentifying influencers  and benchmarking what they are doing. Also by building a relationship with themTarget those who have less experience than yourself and are hungry for learn. Become a resource.RetweetWrite an ebook from your postsUse pictures and videos in your post.

Quick easy and effective tips.

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10 Tips To Increase Your Social Media Profile And Traffic with SlideShare | Social Media Pearls

From socialmediapearls.com - January 6, 5:12 AM
Increase your social media profile and traffic to your site with slide share. Slide share also rewards increased traffic by listing you on their hot lists.
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I have recently rediscovered SlideShare. It is so much more than a platform for storing presentations. This post describes how you can use it as a content development platform, how to increase your social profile while increasing traffic to your site.

 

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8 Habits Of Today’s Consumer, The COMsumer

8 Habits Of Today’s Consumer, The COMsumer | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From socialmediapearls.com - December 1, 2012 10:19 PM

Today’s consumer no longer just consumes. In fact we should no longer call themconsumers. Here’s why.First of all lets revisit the word “consume”. Originated some where between 1350-1400 and has the following meanings: 

to destroy or expend by use; use up.

to eat or drink up; devour.

to destroy, as by decomposition or burning to spend (money, time, etc.) wastefully.

to absorb; engross: consumed with curiosity.

to undergo destruction; waste away.

to use or use up consumer goods.

 

 

You see my point. Does this describe today’s consumer? Do we really just absorb, use, spend and purchase goods? Not at all. We do so much more before “consuming”.Today’s consumer has totally changed. They are savvy and have a voice.

 

I would like to propose an alternate name. The Comsumer!

The name replaces “Con” with “Com” highlighting the importance and characteristics of the 8 com-habits that I would like to propose:

 

 

dot com savvy

communicate

comprehend

community driven

compare

compose

command

commit

 

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New Jersey Senate Approves Social Media Privacy Law

From www.jdsupra.com (via @StevenMSweat) - November 19, 2012 11:25 PM

New Jersey has joined states like California, Illinois and Maryland in seeking to protect social media privacy in the workplace. The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill which would prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide personal username and passwords and any other means for accessing an individual's account to social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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24 Must-Have Social Media Marketing Tools | Social Media Examiner

24 Must-Have Social Media Marketing Tools | Social Media Examiner | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From www.socialmediaexaminer.com - November 17, 2012 12:22 AM
Social Media Marketing Tools: Discover the tools social media pros are using today.
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How Your Branded Content Can Thrive on Tumblr

How Your Branded Content Can Thrive on Tumblr | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From contentmarketinginstitute.com - April 8, 10:20 AM
Find out how your branded content can thrive on Tumblr. The social media site allows sharing of all types including links, music, photos, quotes, text, and video and ranks right behind Facebook in ...
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News Discovery: 23 Alternatives to Google Reader

News Discovery: 23 Alternatives to Google Reader | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From philbradley.typepad.com - March 16, 1:33 PM
So the really big news yesterday, outstripping that of a new Pope is the news that Google is Powering Down Google Reader, which for many people is a total disaster.

Via Robin Good
Jen Fuhrman-Kestler's curator insight, March 28, 11:15 AM

Will  be interesting to see how brands use the new version of Flipboard
Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, March 31, 3:30 PM

I recently moved all of my Rss feeds over to Feedburner. However FB doesn't display results in any kind of sophisticated graphic format. It might be time for another change! 
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Linkedin Endorsements, Skills and Expertise. Quit the whining and leverage the network | Social Media Pearls

Linkedin Endorsements, Skills and Expertise. Quit the whining and leverage the network | Social Media Pearls | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From socialmediapearls.com - February 24, 2:33 AM
How to use Linkedin Endorsements, Skills and Expertise to increase your networking ability. Stop the whining. Leverage the network
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LinkedIn has become a powerful tool to use if used correctly.

 
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What is Your Myers Briggs Social Media Type? [INFOGRAPHIC]

What is Your Myers Briggs Social Media Type? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From theundercoverrecruiter.com - February 9, 4:43 PM
Have you ever taken the Myers Briggs test? It is an assessment based on Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types that looks at what kind of characters peo (What is Your Myers Briggs Social Media Type?
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Interesting analysis of Myers Briggs personality types and the usage of Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. I think it stimulates thought and could profice top level tips to networking with potential prospects. However I would use hte results to stimulate thought  and not as an exact science. I would recommend a read.

 

 

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Why Don't CEOs Use Social Media?

From www.huffingtonpost.ca - January 18, 10:22 AM
Customers expect your organization to be socially friendly. Social community management and interacting with the public in the social space is a very important role. Corporate leadership in social media should not be absent here.
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My perspective on why the C-level need to drive a social business enviroment

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The 36 Rules of Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]

The 36 Rules of Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC] | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From fastake.com - January 15, 12:29 AM
Shirley Williams (XeeMe.com/ShirleyWilliams)'s insight:

Interesting infograph on key points when considering social media. 

I think it serves as a good reminder. It also has interesting tips on when to use advertising.

 

 

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Les 36 règles de médias sociaux [INFOGRAPHIQUE]
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45 Outstanding iPad Apps for Science Learning

From www.tripwiremagazine.com - January 11, 8:10 PM
A showcase of iPad apps for science that you will find useful whether you are a student, a science professional, or just a plain science enthusiast.
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There are so many Apps today and as the saying goes, there is an App for everything.  If you are into the Sciences and a true geek, take note of this list. As a scientist myself, I found this totally candy for my mind. I wish such apps were around when I was a kid.

 

This is an excellent resource for those who enjoy the sciences.

 

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Retail Social Media Top 10 [Infographic] | RetailCustomerExperience.com

Retail Social Media Top 10 [Infographic] | RetailCustomerExperience.com | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From www.retailcustomerexperience.com - January 10, 5:48 PM
A look at how some of the top U.S. retail brands stack up on social media.
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If you like stats this is a very interesting infograph as it relates to the social retail space. It seems the social networks of choice in retail is still Facebook followed by Twitter. Very few use Google. 

The infograph provides an overview and then breaks down the comparison into 7 segments.

 

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6 Ways Brands Can Leverage Google Plus Communities

6 Ways Brands Can Leverage Google Plus Communities | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From socialfresh.com - January 8, 2:19 PM
Google’s social layer, Google+, was busy unwrapping presents for it’s users in late December, but the one gift that promises most to “keep on giving” is Google+ Communities.

 


Via Florinel Nicolai Deciu
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The author shares some good quick tips on managing your Google Community - for both your brand and interest. 

The tips include

1. Build your own Communities owned by your brand page

2. Post regularly both your own and curated topical content to your Communities

3. Build a strong moderator team

4. Participate as your brand in other Communities5. Invite the outside world to your Community6. Use Communities for customer service

 

 All good points however #4 is a delicate balance. I would advise that this is not about promoting. I would also suggest developing the relationships and contributing before promoting your own community. 

 

A quick informative read.

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 Google+ and communities... just do it!
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Social media pearls of wisdom from business leaders

From www.slideshare.net - December 2, 2012 9:36 PM
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20 Social Media Pearls Of Wisdom From Business Leaders On Social Media | Social Media Pearls

20 Social Media Pearls Of Wisdom From Business Leaders On Social Media | Social Media Pearls | Social Media Pearls | Scoop.it
From socialmediapearls.com - November 26, 2012 9:42 AM

20 Social media pearls by respected and successful business leaders who have leveraged social media in the business environment.

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REAL Content Marketers have an iPhone App | Mobile Content Marketing

From windmillnetworking.com - November 17, 2012 12:44 AM
iPhone content marketing advice. Don''t forget about mobile- create an iPhone app. An interview with an author & iPhone app developer to help your content marketing.
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