The world of social media can be a bit fickle. Today’s hot item might not be around in a month or two. Which is why we get so excited when a new social site pops up that we really think has staying power. Pinterest is one of those sites. Launched just a little less than … Continue Reading
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0 08 FEB
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0 26 JAN
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In 2008, social media took center stage in presidential campaigning and has since been widely adopted as a viable and necessary means to reach voters. President Barack Obama embraced the changing communication landscape and forced politicians across the board to accept that in order to stay relevant in voters’ eyes, they needed to be accessible … Continue Reading
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While SOPA and PIPA are two terms we’ve been a bit obsessed with lately, we’re going to assume that most of you are completely unfamiliar with them and what they mean. We really hope to change that. First, let me explain as concisely as I can what SOPA and PIPA are. SOPA stands for Stop … Continue Reading
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0 23 SEP
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Thanks to the 2008 Presidential election, we’ve grown pretty accustomed to seeing political presence on social networking tools. There’s been a clear shift in communication strategy in regards to reaching out to constituents via Facebook and Twitter – take a look and we’ll bet your state representatives have some type of social media presence. For … Continue Reading
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0 14 SEP
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Once a month, we’re going to share with you a new product, idea or company that is offering what we call “social kitsch” – something that is wacky and fun, while still providing social media functionality. This is the first of the series – we hope you enjoy! QR codes are popping up everywhere – … Continue Reading
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0 24 AUG
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You’ve heard the adage, “there’s plenty of fish in the sea,” right? While it mostly applies to dating, the same concept is true for social networking. More specifically, finding the right social networking tools for you. We’re all aware of the “big boys” of social networking: Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. However, you might be surprised … Continue Reading
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0 16 AUG
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With our current economic status, it’s no surprise that couponing has hit a frenzied high. Valassis, one of the nation’s leading media and marketing services companies, reported that in 2010, marketers distributed 332 billion consumer packaged goods coupons – the largest single-year distribution quantity ever recorded in the United States, exceeding last year’s prior record … Continue Reading
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It’s no secret that social networking isn’t a favorite amongst company heads and IT professionals. While there’s no denying the growing importance of social connectivity in the corporate world, many organizations continue to struggle with the fine line of allowing employees to use social sites for work-related communication and the abuse by employees who check … Continue Reading










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