This document provides an overview of social media and how individuals and businesses can use various social media platforms. It discusses the rise of social media usage among different age groups and how platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr can be used personally and professionally. Tips are provided on setting up profiles, pages and groups on these networks to engage with connections, build relationships and promote brands and businesses.
19. After the Iranian election, the U.S. State Department asked Twitter to delay their scheduled maintenance, so Iranian protest organizers would not have any downtime.
20. Baby “Facebook” was born in the aftermath of the Egyptian social media overthrow of their longstanding dictator.
25. Why People Use Social Media It's social. And so are people. The user interface is simple, and connecting is easy. Social Media offers a great platform for other stuff: games, news, entertainment, education. Social Media is fundamentally changing the way people find, use and share information.
26. Why Business Wants In... To make money, of course. To connect with customers, get the word out, and grow their business. Social Media personalizes relationships, and has the potential to enhance (or destroy) brand loyalty. Social Media is fundamentally changing the way businesses reach customers.
27. What Business Doesn't Get Social Media is NOT advertising. It's about fostering relationships. It's very difficult to measure Social Media ROI. Forget the rules about radio, television and newspaper. Frequency of message is not going to work on this medium. Think of Social Media like the new “Telephone.”
34. Business Mixer 2.0 Here's my card. Give me a call! Sorry, I don't use the telephone. Can you e-mail me the proposal? I don't use e-mail. Can I fax it to you? I'll introduce you to my colleague on LinkedIn. Sorry geek, I don't “do” Social Media.
35. The Next “New” Thing? The Internet has always been a place where people connect!
36. Six Essential Tools Twitter is an amazingly powerful tool to expand your network. Zero barrier to entry. Instant viral capabilities. Amazing source for breaking news, like the #elxn41 or #canucks. A very personal approach tends to work better for companies. Flickr is YouTube for photographs. Create or join groups around specific topics and interests. Share your videos. Create a channel on YouTube . Embed video from here onto the front page of your website/blog. Use the “friend” feature! Your blog is YOUR Social Media. If you put it on your own website, then you own it and control it. It allows you to put your messages out the way you want them to go out. And elaborate beyond what Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook might allow. Facebook is where people go to connect with their friends, and contains amazing opportunities to waste lots of time. Successful business pages are engaging, building a sense of community. LinkedIn is a place to build your business network. Joining and operating groups is interesting, and sometimes very valuable. Company pages list current and past employees of organizations.
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39. Do you write anyway? What's new in your business or industry?
71. LinkedIn Profile All elements after the snapshot can be “dragged” into new positions according to your own personal order of priority. Includes: Summary, Experience, Education, Recommendations, Personal Info, Contact Settings, Additional Info, WordPress, SlideShare