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#SoCon12 on Twitter

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On Quaint, Atlanta-Area Attractions and Superb Education

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If you’re familiar with the Atlanta area you probably already know a good bit about the City of Marietta. It’s great, we have to admit, and that’s not just because it’s our county seat or because it’s a welcomed supporter and sponsor of this year’s SoCon12 conference. The city, located just north-west of Atlanta, boasts…

The New Handshake: Have Your Sales Met Social Media?

Talent Builders

The times are changing, this much is true. Whether you’re venturing into the mystical world of augmented reality, looking to cut down on the (seemingly) countless hours spent scheduling social media posts or hoping to take your existing ventures into new and emerging markets, it’s important to remember where it all starts: with a handshake…

The Revolution Will Be Televised… and Tweeted, Liked and Blogged

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Is this your first time seeing the social media revolution video (world edition) above? It’s no secret that the social sphere has had an impact across the business landscape, no matter your niche. That’s probably why you’re here. You know this, but how do you make sense of all the noise, clutter, thousands of tweets-per-minute…

SOCON12 AGENDAS: It’s in Print, It’s on the Web, It’s Official…

Mindzai Creative

  Special thanks to Mindzai Creative of Atlanta, Ga. for being a genuinely awesome print sponsor! That’s right, the kick-off for SoCon12 is JUST around the corner. Material has gone to the printers, the rooms have been reserved and details of logistics and all that fun conference-type-stuff is getting wrapped up. But, if you’re anything…

Book Publishing: Not Your Mom’s Marketing Strategy

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It’s no secret: the dynamics of publishing are changing. As people continue to shift to a digital-first lifestyle – everything from an increased use of social media to downloading e-books for the Kindle Fire – authors, publishers and retailers have been forced to adapt. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. “Before social media, [for…

The War on Stupid Needs YOU!

War on Stupid

Somewhere between the phasing out of the telegraph and reaching 180 millions tweets per week we lost our way, or at least overlooked a few things. Now, an ominous monster lurks in the shadows waiting for the opportune moment… we call it Stupid. In a world where attention spans measure in milliseconds and access to…

Epic Fail? Social Media Disasters And What We Should Learn From Them

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  View more presentations from Dave Peck   The take home? Be honest and transparent when dealing with your own blunders. Sure, people screw up (I couldn’t tell you how many slips I’ve had running @CSJournalism) but that’s one of the dynamics of the social sphere and life in general. If you found this little…

20 Things You Probably Don’t Know about Social Media

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Business Development Director Giorgoa Vareloglou’s recent SlideShare upload offers a nice look at some of the lesser-known innuendos about social media. In less than a week the presentation has racked up more than 10,000 views. While not every tid-bit is a game changer you’re sure to find a few gems buried in the pages.  …

100 ‘Awesome’ Marketing Stats You Shouldn’t Miss

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  100 Awesome Marketing Stats, Charts and Graphs View more presentations from HubSpot Internet Marketing  

#SoCon12 on Twitter

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On Quaint, Atlanta-Area Attractions and Superb Education

On Quaint, Atlanta-Area Attractions and Superb Education

If you’re familiar with the Atlanta area you probably already know a good bit about the City of Ma…[more]

Social Media and the Law: How to Reduce Your Risk

Social Media and the Law: How to Reduce Your Risk

Social media and the law. It’s probably not something you think about everyday—or every twee…[more]