Tag Archive | "Twitter"

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 [...]

The Social Media Mullet

August 31, 2009 4 comments

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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 [...]

Commerical Accounts Coming Soon to Twitter

August 22, 2009 1 comment

By year’s end, Twitter will be rolling out new commercial accounts says, co-founder Biz Stone.  Commercial accounts will offer additional tracking features and business oriented applications but for a price.
Twitter was created in 2006 during a brainstorming session at think tank company, Obvious Corporation and was designed to communicate in short bursts like SMS or [...]

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 [...]

UN@spam ME. . .

July 5, 2009 No comments yet

Folks,
Apparently, Twitter has suspended some accounts inadvertently due to some sort of Twitter spam that is making the rounds.  Unfortunately, I have been caught up in the mess.  Our accounts, @blogging4jobs, @xceptionalhr, and @soonerexecrec have been suspended.
If you are on Twitter, I’d appreciate it if you would send @spam a Direct Message or @reply requesting [...]

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 [...]

Tweet This! Powerpoint

June 2, 2009 1 comment

Take a look at my discussing tips and recommendations for businesses interested in using Twitter as a business tool. I presented this powerpoint to HR Professionals during the Oklahoma State Human Resource Conference held in Oklahoma City, OK May 31st-June 2nd, 2009
Tweet This! Twitter for Business
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