The social web is gaining ground and your organization is scrambling. If that sounds familiar, don't worry. You're probably not alone. Now more than ever, organizations must be knowledgeable and agile at identifying pieces of the social media puzzle that would be of value and make good business sense to them. And there are ways … Continue reading Starting the Conversation
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Six Nuggets from The Twitter Stream
Vibrant Twitter washes many a golden nuggets down its ever-flowing stream. After months of crouching, soaking and back-breaking filtering, I've managed to collect some to share. These shiny pieces aren’t earth-shattering, but they describe what Twitter means to me and why I always make the effort of keeping social media in perspective. photo sourced from … Continue reading Six Nuggets from The Twitter Stream
Screening hires: social media’s pound of flesh?
Recently I've seen a number of articles suggesting more and more employers are using social networking sites to screen candidates. It seems reasonably proactive and an efficient leverage for companies to filter through the rough and determine if applicant X would be an apt fit in a given work environment. A New York Times blog post notes … Continue reading Screening hires: social media’s pound of flesh?
The Organic Tribe
I choose to grow my Twitter following organically. Why? First, I think it feels natural and not contrived. Second, I feel that what I offer to my own circle ends up bearing more weight and credibility. Plus, I get umpteen times more satisfaction when I know my follows pay attention to and engage with me. … Continue reading The Organic Tribe
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