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Organizing in the Internet Age
This insightful article from Yes! Magazine explores how online activism can help us understand how real change is made.
My, My, Look Who’s Following Me…
As Lorne Daniel discovers, amongst Twitter followers, “Verified” Tweeps tend to really stand out, especially when their names are Atwood, Naked and Brogan.
So, What’s Your Good News For The Day?
Phyllis Wilson tried a little experiment on her Facebook and Twitter accounts recently where she posted the comment “Okay need some good news, what’s your good news for the day?”
How to Fight Social Media Multiple Personality Disorder…and Win
Too many social media accounts? Too many personalities to maintain on Twitter? Neil Johnston has figured out the cure, and it’s relatively painless.
Twitter Advertising: Big Yawn or Next Wave in Social Marketing?
As Twitter readies itself for the plunge into advertising, Neil Johnston explores the impact on social media. Is this going to be a big yawn or a big wave? And what will it mean for you?
Tweet, Stumble and Ping: Driving Traffic with Social Media
At one time, ‘hip’ humans learned to shake, rattle and roll; now we learn to tweet, stumble and ping our way through life. That’s because if you want to have a successful blog or website in today’s internet, you absolutely must leverage Social Media to bring more readers to your site. You’ve got to tweet, […]
Pump Up The Dork
Some harmless YouTube video viewing brings back one nerd’s painful junior high memories — including bad hair, unfortunate clothing, and Mariah Carey.
Bullies, Facebook and the Passage of Time
When you look back into the past, and then compare it to a real life picture on Facebook, the truth often can surprise you. One of the powers of social media is the gap of time it closes, and the shift in perspective it can initiate. It can be a transformative experience, especially when it humanizes the school bully.
Social Media Redeems Itself
Even for a social media lover, there are days when social media is too, well, social. But sometimes amidst the noise, you’ll find a single beautiful clear message.