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In this video I interview Mari Smith, author of Facebook Marketing: An Hour a Day. Mari talks about the Brand of You and how to monetize your personality on social media.
You'll discover the steps needed to build your own brand equity with social media, along with some great tips for both the self-employed and people who work for large companies.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
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In this video I interview Michael Brito, vice president of Edelman Digital. Michael has worked with some big brands such as Hewlett Packard, Yahoo and Intel.
Michael explains why there's a need to get your social media message right today and how businesses can use governance and training to do this. And you'll also hear a great tip on how to get more out of your social media activities.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
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Social media is a big subject. If you're looking for some reliable places to go for the best tips and social media tactics, look no further!
Our second-annual contest generated more than 300 nominations. Our panel of social media experts carefully reviewed the nominees and finalists, analyzing the quality of their content, the frequency of posts and reader involvement (among other things).
The following are the winners of Social Media Examiner's Top 10 Social Media Blogs for 2011.
If you're looking to master all that social media has
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In this video I interview Jeff Hayzlett, former CMO of Kodak and author of The Mirror Test. Jeff explains what the mirror test is and how this can help you establish your brand online.
You'll also learn about the hot concept of the 118 rule and how to create the digital version of your elevator pitch.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
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Are you looking to maximize your social media exposure on your blog? Then be sure to watch this edition of Social Media Examiner TV with your host Mari Smith.
In this episode, Mari gives you some useful tips on how to increase your blog traffic with social media share buttons.
Social media share buttons are a great way to get your readers to share your content on their own social media profiles without leaving your website. Mari reviews the different social share buttons available today and gives her recommendations on how to use them on
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We received over 330 nominations for our second-annual Top 10 Social Media Blogs contest (the blogosphere’s biggest contest for social media blogs).
The list of 23 finalists is pretty impressive! Take a look for yourself below.
The Judges: Our judges include David Armano (Edelman), Debbie Weil (author, The Corporate Blogging Book) and Rick Calvert (CEO, BlogWorld). They are currently finishing up their reviews of these sites.
Here are the finalists (in alphabetical order):
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In this video I interview Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3, an internet television network. Revision3 produces 20 shows for 18-34 year old guys (think technology, music, and culture) which are distributed online.
Jim shares how Revision3 came about in 2005 and how the web allowed them to create television without the overhead of a cable network. You'll hear how Revision3 uses the web and social media to find an audience.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
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Today is Christmas. This is perhaps the most celebrated holiday in the entire world.
Gift giving is core to the message of Christmas. For unto this world a child was born, a gift for all mankind who believe. If you celebrate this holiday, I want to wish you and yours a blessed Christmas.
Now to my question...
I've had a lot of time to think lately. Why?
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In this video I interview David Armano, Senior Vice President at Edelman Digital where he has worked with clients such as BlackBerry, eBay and MGM.
David explains why you need to become a social business before you can become a social brand. You'll also find out where to start your social business planning and what to expect in the future.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
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It’s time to open up nominations for our 2nd annual Top 10 Social Media Blogs contest—the blogosphere’s biggest contest for social media blogs.
I'm looking for your nomination for the Top 10 Social Media Blogs. The winners will be promoted in our 48,000-reader newsletter and announced here.
How to Nominate
Please make a single nomination by commenting below and include why you like the blog (only your first nomination counts). Be sure to include a link to the blog.
To make the cut, a blog must be nominated more than once. Make your
In this video I interview Bryan Elliott, founder of Linked OC. The "OC" stands for Orange County and Linked OC is a local organization servicing the local Orange County area.
Bryan shares how he built a 5,000 strong local community organically thanks to social media. You'll also discover how Bryan uses a mix of live events, social media and geo-location services for hyper-local marketing.
Be sure to check out the takeaways below after you watch the video.
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In this video I interview Frank Eliason regarding the connection between customer service and social media. Frank is now Senior Vice President of Social Media at Citigroup and is also known for his previous role at Comcast.
Frank is a pioneer in using social media for customer service and in this video he talks about what has changed over the last few years. He also shares tips for companies to improve customer support.
You'll find more takeaways below. Be sure to leave your comments after you watch the video.
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Welcome to Social Media Examiner TV with your host Mari Smith. In this episode, Mari reviews the new Twitter user interface.
Mari shows you how the new design impacts the way you use Twitter and how you can use popular Twitter clients and apps in conjunction with it to improve your Twitter networking. And at the end of the show, Mari gives you a hot Facebook marketing tip.
Share your feedback and read the show notes below!
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