Social Media Pearls

Well we have discussed the ” What is social media from a subscribers perspective” and ” What is social media in the workplace“, let’s move onto “HOW”. As a business owner or corporation, you realize that social media is an attractive option to build relationships with potential customers and potentially for building your brand. However [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

“I want this; I want that; I want this, this and this. And I want it now!” Does that remind you of a time and a year? Those terrible twos? Actually, it may sound like a toddler that is 2-years old but it is not. It is us! We are the consumer and we have [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

Episode 1 of the Social Media Pearls Internet radio show discussed, “What is social media?” from a Subscriber’s perspective (link to show). I certainly had a few  ”Ah ha” moments.  In the video-clip below, I share an overview of the show.   Here are the 10 Reminders My Subscribers shared with our listeners: Make the language less technical. [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

This is the second episode in the series, asking the question ” What is social media?”. However this time, we focus on social media in the workplace. Joining me for this topic are my guests Christine Mcleod, Chief Possibilities Officer and Founder of IMPACT99 and  Pam Ross, Chief Experience Officer and Partner of IMPACT99; both are [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

The Social Media Pearls Show will launch its first episode this Thursday! May 17th 2012. This first show will be with four of My Subscribers! That’s right – My Subscribers. Isn’t that fitting? After all, where would I be without My Subscribers? The topic of this episode is all around “What really is social media, [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

Are you asking the following questions: “What is social media curation?” and “How does it add value?” Are you like many business owners trying to get your head around curation and the associated benefits? Well I have come to realize, you are not alone! In an earlier post I defined curation. In this post I [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

I booked-marked this video clip for sometime. Not only do I think it is inspiring but it certainly broke ground on building a virtual community when the concept was somewhat embryonic. Patients Like Me is both a great support to patients seeking a life-line when few can be found, but it also (at its core) [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

Well I know that title has some people going! I have stopped counting how many times I have been in discussions with people who have said they don’t like Google Plus as a social network or believe it is just a fad. What is eye-opening is that when  I ask them, “Have you actually used [...]

Social Media Pearls

Social Media Pearls

Some time ago, I asked my network: “How would you describe the culture of the big three social networks?” I was both amused and intrigued by the responses. I thought I would share them today in this post. Here are the highlights with some editorial license on my part of course. Facebook Family and Friends. [...]

Social Media Pearls