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The Trouble With Transparency

Friday, December 11, 2009

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The Trouble With Transparency

Social media is creating new “rules.” One of the thorniest stems from the idea of transparency. Oddly, social media is being held to a higher standard than other widely used communications tactics. And it’s making a lot of companies shy away from the benefits of social media, for fear of “breaking the rules.”

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This Is Your Wake-Up Call: Get Social Now

Friday, February 27, 2009

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Every day just seems to bring more bad news. Today, I learned two old friends and colleagues, with decades of service to the same company, were dumped and given a mere week's severance. So today, I'm imploring everyone I know to face the reality that no one's job is safe. And the best way to protect yourself is to ramp up your networking efforts--before it's too late.

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Social Media How Tos: The Essentials You Need To Get Started

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Social Media How Tos: The Essentials You Need To Get Started

Whether you're embarking on a broader social media/social marketing effort for personal or business reasons, there are a number of things that will help make the process go more smoothly.

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A 4-Step Plan To Achieve Social Networking Fame

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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A 4-Step Plan To Achieve Social Networking Fame

Social communities and social networking applications are all the rage these days. But many people—particularly companies trying to take advantage of online tools to attract attention, create connections and build credibility—are unsure what to do. What are the steps you need to take to use online social networking techniques and tools effectively?

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