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The New Twitter Retweet (RT) Feature

If you use Twitter.com it’s highly likely that you’ve heard about the new Retweet feature that has been in the works. The beta version is rolling out and I thought I’d give you a glance. Take note of “Retweet” in the bottom right hand corner of the image above.

The “Better Butt” Shoe TV Spot

This new Reebok spot is fantastic.

Can some Companies Ignore Social Media?

I recently had a conversation with a friend on Twitter about social media and the need for having a strategy. He held a firm stance that not all companies should care about social media. Here’s how part of the conversation played out, Me – “Just read a comment saying it might not b time for all bus to [...]

Social Media Presents New Competition to Local Businesses

Social networks can be great for businesses that are proactively trying to reach consumers, but pose added competition for those that chose not to take part. Allow me to provide a first hand experience. I’m in the midst of planning my annual post Christmas vacation and haven’t decided where I’m going to go, but I know [...]

Getting more Out of Linkedin

I don’t know about you, but I haven’t bonded very well with Linkedin. Every time I visit the site I seem to find myself dissatisfied in some way. Part of my hang up is that I find it so much easier to connect and communicate on sites like Facebook and Twiter. It almost seems archaic in a way. [...]

Negative Blog Comments

Negative blog comments, or negative comments anywhere on the Web, typically freak people out to a certain degree. If you’re an avid blogger you’re going to get them, no doubt about it. Dealing with Negative Comments First and foremost, you can’t hide from negative comments. It’s important to let them surface [unless they are over the line [...]

“Afternoon at the Movies” Continued – Even more Obnoxious

Late Sunday night I shared my “afternoon at the movies” experience with you, which explained how I managed to get kicked out of the movies (Who knew I was such a rebel!). While talking with a friend last night she added to this little saga and I thought I’d share. Evidentially she was at the same [...]

“Social Media May be Dangerous” – My CU Times Response

Credit Union Times recently published an op-ed titled, “Embracing Social Media May Be Dangerous for Your Members.” The article came across as a scare tactic and I felt it could potentially misguide folks that are new to social media. That being said, I submitted a response op-ed and it has been published in this week’s [...]

Local Real Estate Agent Gets Connected

I want to take a moment and give someone props. Her name is Heather DeDona and she’s a real estate agent based out of Oak Ridge, NC. I have no clue how many homes she sales a year, but she’s done a great job connecting to folks in the online community. I first met Heather via Twitter [...]

Newspapers use of Twitter and Facebook

As newspapers continue to struggle I’m happy to see my local paper, the Greensboro News & Record, trying different things to attract readers. I follow the paper on Twitter because they typically push news via @NewsandRecord which is a good fit for Twitter. I also follow the Editor, @JohnRobinson and he routinely takes part in various [...]