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The Big Three; A Series Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Saying that social media is the “hot trend” is becoming a gross understatement as business are jumping, sometimes blindly, to get on board. With the vast number of outlets to choose from, it’s no wonder that many businesses are overwhelmed by the prospect of having a functional social media strategy.

Never fear! There is some good news for those who need to get moving.  To easily establish an effective social media presence, just start with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. (more…)

Don’t Get Drunk on Social Media

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Social media is like a cocktail party. That was an intriguing metaphor discussed by Rob Landry of Pemaquid Communications, a Portland Web design studio, during a recent Maine Public Relations Council seminar.

The comparison is spot-on in all the particulars that Rob talked about – and in another couple crucial ways that didn’t come up.

The idea, of course, is that social media is not a monologue like the one that has taken place between traditional media and the public. Instead, social media is a conversation, where the most popular participants are witty, interesting and helpful.

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