Think before you tweet. That’s a good message for anyone who’s logged on and begun using social media for business as well as personal reasons. Companies should also follow a similar rule, “Think before you terminate.” But these two rules together. That’s spells media circus for a small economic development and publicly funded agency in [...]
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Growing Your Business with Twitter
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
***Please visit to vote for my blog post in Tweet & Shout Blog Contest by leaving a comment on their site and help me win a $200 camera. 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 [...]
Commerical Accounts Coming Soon to Twitter
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 [...]
Like Pimpin', Twitter Ain't Easy
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.” [...]
SEC, NFL, & Marines Say, "No Tweets for You."
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 [...]
UN@spam ME. . .
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 [...]
Multi-tasking with Social Media Integration
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
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 View more OpenOffice presentations from Jessica Miller-merrell, sphr. [...]
