Episode 10 - Sean Stephenson on how Social Media saved his life

This episode I sit down with my buddy Sean Stephenson. I'd be typing for the rest of the year if I tried to describe how rad this dude is! A few months back Sean had a near detail accident happen, social media was the only thing he clung to during it all. Listen in to how it all went down.

ATTENTION SPEAKERS! Sean is having a speaker event next month in beautiful Sedona, AZ! It's a MUST!

Details are here:seanstephenson.com/10k

Episode 9 -- Mark Schaefer : #SocialMediaSUCKS without Twitter, Influence and Social Media Marketing

On this episode we welcome back out good friend Mark Schaefer to the show. We discussed why #SocialMediaSUCKS if you aren't using Twitter, you don't have influence and if your social media strategy is all out of wack.  Those three topics are all the subject of the past 3 books that Mark has written.

Be sure to pick a copy today!  They are all MUST reads!

www.businessesgrow.com/publications/

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And Now The Return of MySpace, with your Host, Justin Timberlake

Wait a second, did you just say "MySpace"?!

That seems to be a common response from most that remember and/or were an active part of the community at one time or another. The fallen from grace Social platform has tried several attempts at resuscitating itself via artists and music only to continue to come up empty. From the looks of it, that all may be changing.

While the platform still caters mainly to artists and music related talent, it's most recent efforts rebound back into the social space as a significant player has been to link up and re-introduce, the one and only Justin Timberlake.

However with all due respect, with JT's 18 million plus fans on Facebook it's highly unlikely that Timberlake even needs MySpace, yet the deal seems to fit and make sense, and as Justin put it in his initial [VIDEO] announcement  "I'm Ready"...

Business Week details the logistic how things have come together for MySpace and Timberlake.

Read entire article here: http://goo.gl/ZIbTE

How to Learn Pinterest, the right way

Pinterest is hands down one of the fastest growing social networks available today. It's a virtual cork board that allows you to share, categorize and post pictures. 

The only problem? Most people don't know how it works.

SocialThreeSixty breaks down the basics in their post "Learning The Basics Of Pinterest"

Read the entire article here: http://goo.gl/aiZ2s

[BREAKING] Facebook Introduces Graph Search Beta

As Facebook continues its mission to connect the world even more, today their much anticipated announcement revealed the introduction of "Graph Search" - this new feature will enable users to search not only their interests, but the interests of their peers as well.

Read the entire breakdown of the announcement and the functionality of "Graph Search" on Facebook's News Room site: http://goo.gl/6F5YD

[BREAKING] Facebook's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Search?

For the past week news outlets and bloggers have been creating buzz (pun intented) about Facebook's upcoming announcement scheduled for later today. 

It has been rumored that it will release a Facebook Phone or a possible Facebook OS (operating system) or it's rival product to Google, it's very own Search Engine.

Our friends at The Wall are reporting that it is in fact a Facebook Search Engine that they will be revealing later today.

Read the entire article on The Wall here: http://goo.gl/tlvrh

27 Great Ways to Get People to Listen to You

So what is the best way to get someone to to listen to you? The question has been asked for years now, but with the rapid rate at which we communicate today, listening has become the life blood of relationships both personal and professional.

ProBlogger.net to together 27 ways to get people to listen to you, each you probably are already familiar with, so think of this post as a refresher course. Most important, make sure you take action on at least 5 of them TODAY and we're sure you'll be pleased with the results.

Read entire article here: http://goo.gl/Zhos0

[INFOGRAPHIC] Twitter Showdown - Charlie Sheen vs Perez Hilton

So who's "#winning" on Twitter when it comes to Charlie Sheen and Perez Hilton? 

Both celebs have a powerful presence on Twitter, but who takes the cake?

This nifty little [INFOGRAPHIC] breaks it all down:

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Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion

"You know what's cool? A billion" (quote from the movie "The Social Network")

There is no need for Facebook to wait for its initial public offering to make its first huge purchase.

The social network giant, Facebook has purchased Instagram, the popular photo-sharing application, for about $1 billion in cash and stock, the company...

OFFICIAL STATEMENT from Mark Zuckerberg can be read here:

https://www.facebook.com/zuck/posts/10100318398827991


(NYT article here: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/04/09/facebook-buys-instagram-for-1-billion/)

Happy Birthday Twitter! Twitter Turns 6 Today

Happy Happy 6th Birthday Twitter!

WOW! Time definitely flies, especially in the digital space! 

It's amazing that a short 6 years ago, Twitter was born. Here's a PIC from March 21, 2006 of the first tweet ever being sent by Jack Dorsey, creator of Twitter.

At first look of the platform by most, it was a response of "what in the world at the @ symbol doing in front of someones name?" or "why are people putting the number sign (# - now widely recognized as a "Twitter Hashtag") before keywords or phrases?"

In our forward thinking opinion, Twitter is hands down the most powerful website on the planet. It's the new telephone, it's how we communicate. It's a perpetual flow of data and conversation. Not to mention a wealth of information. 

News breaks on  Twitter before traditional news outlets can type the first word of the story, that's powerful, we no longer have to look for news and information, it comes directly to us. 

If someone says something negative about your brand on Twitter, you want to know about it, having an active presence on Twitter allows you to play defense and respond accordingly to the situation, not being on Twitter opens you up to negative information about you spreading without you being in the know, that's a scary thought.

The bottom-line? 

Make sure your brand is on Twitter ACTIVELY! 

It WILL be the difference of whether or not you're in business in 5 years.

(image credit: http://www.techdigest.tv/twitterbday-bigger.jpg)

9 Tips From Social Media Marketing Pros

What brand doesn't some new ideas to simplify social media marketing?

Are you curious how other brands handle their Social Media Marketing efforts? If so we've got your covered as our friends over at Social Media Examiner have put together "9 Social Media Marketing Tips From the Pros"

Read the entire article here: http://goo.gl/ZNw30

New Facebook Timeline for Pages - The Skinny

We know what you're thinking, you JUST got familiar with the last major change that Facebook made to it Business Pages, and now it's time for yet another change?!

The answer is yes, but the good news is our friends over at SocialMouths.com have put together a handy little post detailing everything you need to know about all of the brand new changes to Facebook Timeline for Pages. 

Read the article here: http://goo.gl/LUALI

Timeline for Facebook Brands: 6 Huge Changes Every Marketer Should Know About

Facebook announced yesterday to brand marketers everywhere that, within the next 30 days, everything they once knew about Facebook fan Pages on Facebook would be forever changed.

Read entire everything you need to know about these changes here: http://goo.gl/qg1iW

Facebook Timeline Now Available for Pages

Today is the first day that Facebook is rolling out "Timeline" for business and brand pages. There are two options to see what the new pages will look like; as a brand page Admin, you can 'preview' what your page will eventually look like and you can also choose to "Publish" your page today!

Here's a preview of what Facebook Timeline for pages will look like...

[INFOGRAPHIC] How to Create the Ultimate Social Media Campaign

You’ve made the decision to start utilizing social media for your business.Congratulations!

But now what? Social media is...

See INFOGRAPHIC here: http://goo.gl/BjGi9

Top 6 Ways to Use Pinterest For Your Brand

Have you tried Pinterest yet? It's one of the hottest things in social media right now. In fact, the online social pinboard is...  (read entire article here: http://goo.gl/zzR7l)

Shauna Causey, VP of@SMCSeattle. Founder - @Voluntweetup @TechMavens.

Seattle, WA · http://facebook.com/shaunacausey - gave a recent talk on Pinterest at Social Fresh EAST in Tampa. 
Here is a copy of her presentation.

Pinterest 2012

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The Facebook of the Future [Timeline Infographic]

The future of Facebook, a visual story of what the blue giant could become in the next 13 years is...


(read entire article here: http://goo.gl/PcGhF)


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[INFOGRAPHIC] How Much Are Your Social Media Skills Worth?

Employment agency OnWardSearch is kicking off Social Media Week by releasing an infographic that gives a snapshot of the state of salaries in the field...

(read entire article here: http://www.readwriteweb.com)