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As someone who has been on Social Media since its infancy on MySpace almost a decade ago, I have seen many changes along the way.
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Love this - “Those who insert themselves into as many channels as possible look set to capture the most value. They’ll be the richest, the most successful, the most connected, capable and influential among us. We’re all publishers now, and the more we publish, the more valuable connections we’ll make.” -Pete Cashmore, Founder of Mashable Delete the scoop?
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Social.com makes real-time customer and social sentiment data available for Facebook, Twitter marketing campaigns.
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Salesforce is jumping in! Delete the scoop?
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While social media appears to be ideally made for budget conscious marketing small business, the reality is that social media can be a resource hog.
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5 great tactics to help your social media strategies. Delete the scoop?
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According to a report by BIA/Kelsey, social media advertising revenues will hit $11 billion within 4 years, up from $4.7 billion in 2012. That’s in the U.S. alone.
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This only makes sense - the most popular social advertising products will be driven by excellent content marketing, rather than much less engaging traditional display advertising. Delete the scoop?
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Sure, it may not feel like it just yet, but spring is here. As you tackle spring cleaning in your home, take a closer look at your LinkedIn profile as well.
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Great tips on updating / sprucing up your LinkedIn profile, simple but effective! Delete the scoop?
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Picture this: It’s Friday. You’re on the social media team at work and you've sat through five days of meetings, read hundreds of emails, spent
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If you have a business on social media, do you or have someone who will monitor it during the weekend? For micro business or sole-proprietor, your clients may not expect an answer within a couple of hours, but I bet they do with a day or so, not three.
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Is 'too much' social media a bad thing? http://t.co/uGwHKst374 Delete the scoop?
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Industrial companies are increasingly signing on to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+ to market products to business customers.
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This is interesting - manufacturers now using social media to sell... Delete the scoop?
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Google Glass has selected its first group of "normal" users — people who pitched the company on how they'd use the futuristic product if given an early look.
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Feedback will be used to help fine-tune the product for its wider release — which could come as early as the end of this year. I would love to try a pair of these! Delete the scoop?
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Social Media Crisis Develop a response strategy map for conversation Management For any business using social media for customer engagement, a (If you received something negative, always give priority to manage those who came from your fans @ideasandrew...
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Google announced today that it'll be closing Google Reader's doors on July 1st of this year, meaning you'll need to find a new way to get your news fix. (RT @lifehacker: Google Reader is getting shut down this summer.
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Here are a few more to check out.. Delete the scoop?
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Google has just announced that it'll be killing off Google Reader in its latest 'spring cleaning', which is a euphemism for getting rid of products that not enough people use (even if they still love using it).
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I will miss this. Can't believe they are taking it down.. Delete the scoop?
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How Social Media Can Get You Hired « Celarity http://t.co/HcA52kp2l4
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Great insight on how social media can help you find employment. Just have to know how to use it correctly! Delete the scoop?
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Social Media Marketing is a force that simply cannot be ignored and an absolute must as a part of a business marketing plan.
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Great beginners list! Delete the scoop?
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Google has finally closed the deal on Wavii, a natural language processing startup, for a price that is more than $30 million, we're hearing from a legitimate source.
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You have to pay attention when Google is buying! Delete the scoop?
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I know many people woul be fearful of #2. Be brave but smart! Delete the scoop?
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LinkedIn launched Mentions this morning, a new way for members to engage in professional conversations by mentioning connections and companies on the LinkedIn Homepage. I’m super excited about this because I have at least a dozen use cases for this new feature:
Via Anita Windisman
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Great ideas. Love the feature. 
Kathy Kaegel Bernard's curator insight,
April 6, 4:18 PM
Still trying to figure this out, but sounds promising 
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April 8, 5:33 PM
Leuk! Hopelijk nu meer interactie op LInkedin ... Delete the scoop?
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Have you heard of Vine? Twitter launched the video-sharing app in January, and it has quickly become the hottest, new social media craze.
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This sounds awesome. I just don't understand why Android apps always come out last and late... Delete the scoop?
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Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will have to write a check for about $1 billion when he files his 2012 tax return.
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Yes but will he really have to pay all that? Delete the scoop?
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I recently read an article titled AOL Email Address Brands You As Technologically Obsolete. The article said that having an outdated email address from a company like AOL brands a person as being (What Does Your Email Address Say About You?
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I completely agree with this. I have been in the process of changing my email to my hosted site slowly - so as not to confuse anyone... Delete the scoop?
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social media strategy If I were to reveal a hidden talent of mine, I’d say I’m good at assembling Ikea furniture. As most Swedes, I’ve grown up with flat packages and family quarrels around mounting manuals.
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There is always something to learn from corporations that are on social media. Delete the scoop?
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Report: LinkedIn to buy news reader Pulse BtoB Magazine San Francisco—LinkedIn Corp. plans to buy the newsreader application Pulse, according to a report by AllThingsD. Via Rui Pedro Caramez
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Interesting now that G+ is getting rid of theirs.
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13 Reasons Why Using Social Media For Business is Non Negotiable!Is there ever a time when having a social media Image presence is an option? Via Susan Bainbridge
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Social Media only keeps evolving - not going away!! 
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March 27, 2:06 AM
13 Reasons Why Using Social Media For Business is Non Negotiable!Is there ever a time when having a social media Image presence is an option? 
Robin Martin's comment,
March 30, 10:21 AM
Absolutely true! This should NOT be an option...this should be included in any business plan. The trick is to sell this to "the boss" or those in charge of marketing. Let's keep pushing it!
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April 6, 5:41 PM
Agree. It's all about social media, verbally and visually. Delete the scoop?
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So long, old friend (RIP Google Reader — and here are a few RSS alternatives - The Week Magazine http://t.co/qiu777xT0E)
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Some alternatives. I'll have to check them out. Delete the scoop?
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