Tag Archive | "Social Media"

New Tools–Twitter for Job Seekers

March 7, 2010 1 comment

Being in the job search is tough and as a job seeker you are not alone especially with the more than 15 million who are out of work and in the job hunt.  People don’t prepare for the job search although they should at least six months in advance.  This provides you opportunity to grow [...]

Growing Your Business with Twitter

September 13, 2009 No comments yet

For those that take the time to learn and embrace Twitter, it is a great tool to promote your brand, build a wider network, and as a marketing and business tool allowing for companies and consultants to better understand and instantly poll their target customers and market segment.  The presentation featured below is one I [...]

Like Pimpin', Twitter Ain't Easy

August 15, 2009 4 comments

With almost 27 Million users in the United States, Twitter is a must for businesses and professionals looking to build their brand, promote their business, and develop new relationships. Reports from companies like Nielsen and others claim Twitter retention is between 40-60%.  Most who log on for the first time find out, “Twitter Ain’t Easy.”
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SEC, NFL, & Marines Say, "No Tweets for You."

August 15, 2009 5 comments

First the NFL, the Marines, and now the SEC.  Is your company next?
What a difference a year makes.  Twitter and other social media platforms like Facebook and Friendfeed have grown at an enormous rate over the last 12 months.  According to Quantcast, a website quantifier, there were 26.5 Million Twitter users in the United States [...]

Multi-tasking with Social Media Integration

June 27, 2009 1 comment

Earlier today I came across an outstanding YouTube video featuring Patrick Schwerdtfeger.  He discusses social media intergration from Blogs, to Facebook, to LinkedIn, to Twitter and even Utterli.  Patrick does a nice job of engaging the audience and grabbing their attention.  His website, www.tactialexecution.com has some interesting tools and tips for people and businesses interested [...]

Mullets & Your Social Media Image

March 24, 2009 1 comment

According to Wikipedia, a mullet is a unisex hair style that is short in the front and long in the back. The mullet began making appearances in the popular media in the 1960s and 1970s but did not catch on with the masses until the early 1980s.
Job seekers can learn from those that sport this [...]

Are You the Next Director of Social Media?

February 27, 2009 No comments yet

Schnake Turnbo Public Relations firm based in Oklahoma City and Tulsa announced earlier this week that they are hiring a Director of Social Media. Yes, I said Director of Social Media. And of course, the position was announced via a youtube video which at present time has 400 plus views in addition to the numerous [...]