Appreciated or Validated. Do You Care?

When was the last time you felt appreciated for what you did?

OK watch the video and see if we can paint a smile or two even if no one has given you a compliment lately.

Statistically Speaking…Let’s Go Social

Here’s a short video with interesting statistics on how social media is affecting us all. Many thanks to http://relevantsocialmedia.com

Is social media a fad? Or the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution?

Yes, that’s the question this particular video is asking all of us.

Yes that’s ALL…it does really covers all age/generations.

Business owners, you may wants to consider some valuable statistics mentioned here
for your marketing strategies…

‘Like It Or Not Social Media’s Here To Stay.

I joined twitter a few months back. Don’t know about social media and how to use it. Yes, I have read about it on the papers and seen news on TV and from people just about everywhere, but never did much about it.

Now, thanks to mashable.com I have learned a lot about social media which I believe is here to stay for a long time and it will just get better. I’m going to borrow a few lines from mashable for your information…actually let me just link you to their site.

It’s all about 5 Ways Social Media is Changing Our Daily Lives check it out now. And by the way thanks to Soren Gordhamer’s post.

How To Bring Life Unto A Very Short Book Review via Social Network

If you haven’t heard of Chris Brogan or read his blog before, you are in for a treat. This gentleman rocks. Very helpful and brings a lot on the (social networks) table for all to benefit from.

This particular blog update is simply a gem, the title “Three Inspirational Books”

Laid Off 101: Recessionwire’s Guide to Unemployment

We used to cater to customers who worked with AIG, Countrywide and Blue Cross. Our dry cleaning business was good until these folks got laid off and started not showing up to our store. It was tough for all of us because we have to close shop as well. Anyway, one can only feel for these people and wonder how they would cope up with the effects of a lay off. I got laid off before but I was working two jobs then.

Anyway, I happen to stumble upon Recessionwire. This blog offers great information that may help you or someone you know who’s been affected by this current economic condition. Please pass it on…genxmkdtpw

Blame Twitter: JetBlue’s All You Can Jet Pass Sells Out Early

JetBlue’s All You Can Jet pass offered customers the ability to purchase an unlimited number of flights from September 8 to October 9 for one small price — $599. It was a remarkable deal that sold out 36 hours before the publicized deadline. And social media – Twitter (Twitter) especially – is to blame.

The All You Can Jet pass was announced on August 12th, and was supposed to be available to travelers through today, August 21st, while supplies lasted. But supplies didn’t last; the campaign was even more successful than originally expected, and JetBlue officials attribute Twitter with the success saying, “Twitter really drove this in so many ways.”

According to an article in USAToday, JetBlue’s tweet about the promotion READ MORE

Nonprofit groups turn to Twitter and other social media platforms to raise money

Non-Profit Profits from Twitter. Maybe You Should Give It A (140) Try!
Here’s one way of doing it…;

Nonprofit groups turn toTwitter and other social media latforms to raise money

August 18, 3:41 PMHouston Social Media ExaminerMelissa Tsang.



Can you convince a celebrity to donate to your charity using just 140 characters?

In April, Hugh Jackman challenged Twitter users to explain in 140 characters or less why he should donate $100,000 to their favorite charity. Though two charity organizations, Operation of Hope and Charity Water, ended up sharing Mr. Jackman’s donation, the use of Twitter as a social media tool to raise money demonstrates the impact that microblogging and social networking and media sites can have for the nonprofit sector.

Attracted by the increasing popularity of Twitter as a pioneer of social media and online marketing, not only have businesses sought how to best leverage social media, but also nonprofit organizations and READ FULL ARTICLE

Who Said Twitter is Just For Kids?

Twitter added 44.5 million to its website June? Wow, that’s pretty amazing fact. Anyway let’s hear it from Jim Quillen’s corner at connectsocialmedia.com;

Twitter Demographics | The 45-54 Group Leads The Way

Think Twitter’s just for kids? Think again. According to a recent report by comScore Media Metrix, the leading age group in terms of “most likely” to use Twitter is the 45-54 group (36% more likely than average to be a Twitter user). The second highest-ranked group is the 25-34 (30% more likely than average).

Twitter demographics

…Why?  Twitter is for business — and business owners are. Read More

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Who Else Wants A Brief and Informal Twitter Etiquette Guide?

I’ve joined twitter about 3 months ago (maybe less) and still learning new stuff in this social media. As a newbie I’m always looking for ways how to participate more in a positive manner. That’s is why I do like to observe and study how people do it. Chris Brogan is one of the many people I keep track of.  He’s got excellent insights and is worth reading. Here’s one that fits the bill;

A Brief and Informal Twitter Etiquette Guide? by Chris Brogan

I love Twitter. I think the service is a wonderful tool that permits a whole new way of communicating. The thing is, it’s also a place where newcomers might often make some mistakes in their choices that will likely be taken in a negative manner, and will likely result in an unfollow or a block from other Twitter users. The idea to write a brief and informal twitter etiquette guide came from my new friend Zaven, who asked whether, in some cases, people might just be behaving in a social structure that makes sense to their culture, but not mine. He might be right. With that as a motivator, here are some guidelines for Twitter to consider. NOTE: these come with the You’re Doing It Wrong seal of “don’t take anyone’s word for law, least of all Chris Brogan’s.”

Maybe, as this is fleshed out, you’ll have some ideas to add or subtract to the guide, and we can update… READ FULL ARTICLE

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