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13 Posts in Category: Social Media

Is Social Media Too Feminine?

When it comes to social media, statistics show that women are the prime users. But a new, growing trend within this realm is the concept social media sites just for men.

 
 
When to Rein In Twitter Over Share?

As is the deal with any mode of human interaction, the rules of social media etiquette are in a continuous state of formation. We're collectively hammering out the unwritten rules of what (and what not) to share and how to share it.

But with social media, what's common courtesy?

 
 

Blogging Brides

Blogging Brides

On Friday, April 29, 2011, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton took the social media world by storm. But although the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding was a special circumstance, weddings and social media have become a common trend long before the royal wedding.

 
 
The Social Media Olympics

Gymnastics, swimming, and…tweeting?

With only a year to go, the official 2012 Olympic Games website is hosting a social media competition to rank the participating counties by most loyal fans. And although the competition has just begun, fans have already submitted over 85,000 tweets!

 
 

The Tweeting MLB

The Tweeting MLB

Since their inceptions, the Home Run Derby and All Star game have brought us the hottest bats, gloves and change-ups to the field with a much anticipated game of ball.  This year, however, there was more than just the sweet, sweet sound of baseball-meets-bat and the prize of the World Series home field advantage. It also brought us tech-savvy fans the chance to actually interact with the players during the competition.

 
 
SocialMedia = The Future

"The Voice" is a talent competition, similar to "American Idol," in which musical judges and the American public decide which contestant has what it takes to become the next music superstar. But it's not just another reality show. "The Voice" is a new media platform that integrates social media with reality television.

So what does this mean for the future of television?

 

That's just it. This could be the future of television.

 

 
 

Ever posted a scornful message on Facebook or uploaded something seriously scandalous to YouTube? It may be time for you to meet The Social Media Sobriety Test. 

 
 
Homelessness Advocacy Group Checks-In to Foursquare

A new social awareness initiative uses check-ins to the location-based service Foursquare to benefit those who don't have a location they call home.

 
 
Just How Social Are You?

Facebook page...check. Twitter account...check. YouTube channel...check.

Too many companies are looking at social media as a To Do List and bypassing the most critical element to success, an ongoing strategic plan. And they're about to find out why a checklist just won't work.

Social media management company Vitrue recently released the Social Page Evaluator, a free tool that can determine the value in dollars of a brand's Facebook page. Using the tool, you can also compare your page to up to three other brand pages. My guess is that company after company is being disappointed by the numbers they're seeing.

 
 

Twetiquette

Twetiquette

You know those people that constantly correct your grammar? Don't you just hate that?

Well, now they're stalking your tweets.

Read more after the jump.

 
 
Be There or...Be Cool.

Finally, a flash mob I can get behind.

 
 
A Good Old-Fashioned Social Media Food Fight

Taking a stand by sitting in front of a computer: How the generals of the new food revolution are using social media to fight their battle.   

 
 
Just ask Betty White...

If you think for a second you're not ready to develop a social media strategy, ask Betty White what she thinks of that.  No story in recent memory better illustrates the impact of social media than Betty White's recent Facebook success.