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Homeland Security Watches Twitter, Social Media

Not more spying, or is it REALLY spying on social media sites? You decide, then let us know your thoughts. (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s command center routinely monitors dozens of popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, … Continue reading

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Facebook-Scams-Pink-Red-or-Black?

Turn Facebook pink, red or black? Don’t fall for online scams Have your Facebook friends invited you to switch your boring blue Facebook profile to an attractive shade of red, black or shocking pink?  Before changing anything read the story … Continue reading

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Mitt-Romney-Said-the-99%-are-Envious-of-the1%

Did he really say that 99% of the American people (have nots) are envious of the 1% (haves)?  Yes he did.  He not only stated it last night during the primaries, but he also stated it this morning on the Today show.  Mitt … Continue reading

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Study Predicts Growing Use Of Social Media In Healthcare

Their may be several factors operating. 1. It offers bypassing clerical personnel, either by shortcutting a wait on the telephone, via telephone triage. It also offers after hours communications. 2. It depersonalizes the initial contact with a non-medical person, who … Continue reading

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Small-Business-Success

Many things make a small business successful.  Many of the things that make a small business successful are the same things making large businesses successful.  I’ll share with you one of the things that small as well as large businesses … Continue reading

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DHS-and-Social-Media-Spying

I don’t doubt the Government will soon be watching me and my posts as I am one of the many people following their covert activities with Social Media Spying (see my 01/04/12 post, “Yes, the Feds Are Spying on Social Media”) .  The … Continue reading

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Rock-Solid-Business-Relationships-In-the-Mirror

I recently talked about Rock Solid Business Relationships and 3 things to overcome when initially building the Rock Solid Business Relationship: 1. How to contact the person you want to build the relationship with 2. What medium they are most … Continue reading

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Rock-Solid-Business-Relationships

Business relationships are a great thing to have in your life.  Rock Solid business relationships are even better.  They are tougher to attain because there’s an initial boundary between you and the person you’re trying to build the relationship with.  Wow, … Continue reading

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Cop-Beats-War-Veteran-During-Occupy-Wall-Street-Protest-Ruptures-Veteran’s-Spleen

Land of the free and home of the brave?  Whatever happened to serving and protecting (that statement is police jargon)?  Whatever happened to free speech and the 5th Ammendment to the Constitution; the same Constitution military people swear to uphold and defend? There are … Continue reading

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32% of Businesses Cite ‘Lack of Time’ as Biggest Social Media Challenge

Social media is an investment The Social Media Marketing investment is an investment of time rather than an investment of money.  For a small business, Social Media Marketing is a great opportunity for the business to spend as much or as little time … Continue reading

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Yes, the Feds Are Spying on Social Media

Social Media Spies Wake up.  Anyone and everyone has access to social media.  Why not the feds too?  This article is about awareness.  People are watching and they do look into your life through your use of social media.  H E … Continue reading

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US Military Manipulates the Social Media

The US military is developing software that will allow it to secretly manipulate social media sites by using fake online personas to influence internet conversations and spread pro-American propaganda. A Californian corporation has been awarded a contract with US Central … Continue reading

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Social Media Spurred Sales for Independent Retailers in 2011

Using social media such as Twitter and Facebook to drive retail sales was a budding trend this year that is expected to grow exponentially in 2012. It is especially meaningful to independent retailers without large advertising budgets.   Read the … Continue reading

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New-Year’s-Business-Preparation

The first quarter of 2012 is here and what is your marketing strategy?  If you haven’t thought about your 2012 strategy, now’s the time to get moving.  I’ve talked about strategy before, but now’s the time to lay our your … Continue reading

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3-Essential-Small-Business-Search-Marketing-Trends

#3.  Social Media Advertising – Savvy small business marketers are increasingly realizing that the opportunity to reach customers extends beyond traditional paid search into the booming social media space. Having surpassed Google as the most visited website for the week … Continue reading

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Museums Archiving Occupy Wall Street

Occupy Wall Street has its own “archives working group,” and one of its members says that while they appreciate the institutions’ interest, it would be preferable for archivists to collaborate with them, instead of just collecting items without input from … Continue reading

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Purple Heart: Soldier Pawns Medal To Pay For Christmas

The Purple Heart award was established in 1932 and is awarded by the president to anyone wounded or killed while serving in the armed forces. It revived the Badge of Military Merit, created by President George Washington in 1782. In … Continue reading

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e-Cheer

If you haven’t done it already, send your seasonal e-Cheer.  Get it out the door today.  If your e-Cheer was sent earlier this week, start orienting yourself to the analytics.  They won’t be complete for about three days, but start getting … Continue reading

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Congressional-Voice-Vote-Looming

The decision by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to cave in to the Senate came after days of criticism from Obama and Democrats. But perhaps more tellingly, GOP stalwarts like strategist Karl Rove and the Wall St. Journal editorial board … Continue reading

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Social-Media Predictions For 2012 – Forbes

For marketers, converting messages into transactions is the Holy Grail, but if they don’t quickly materialize through new media outlets, that’s no reason to throw in the towel. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other outlets are constantly evolving and experimentation is … Continue reading

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