Will Social Media Lead To An Empathic Society?
Is social media a way to express our ability to connect and empathize with other humans or does it feed narcissism, materialism, violence, and aggression?
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LATISM Announces Finalists For the California Awards
Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) is the largest organization of Social Media Professionals of Hispanic Origin. LATISM announced the finalists (see below) for the first annual LATISM California Awards. I’m proud to have been nominated for the Best CA Latino Blogger category.
My Social Graph “Suggestions For You” Twitter
I was pleased to finally receive the “Suggestions For You” feature since I’ve been hearing about it all week. My initial impressions were:
- Dang, I thought I was following some of those people already
- Um, I recently unfollowed some of those folks
- There were several people who showed up frequently in the “Followed By:” field, but they weren’t people I engage with much
- There are a lot of celebrities on this list
- These are real people, not feeds
[Interview] Newhall Coffee Blends Social Media Marketing With A Cause
Mom and pop coffee shops are being crushed by behemoth companies like Starbucks. Add on the worst recession since the Great Depression and you have a recipe for disaster. It takes extreme measures to compete in this business landscape.
Newhall Coffee Roasting Company is using social media marketing Jujitsu to take on the challenge. It’s staying nimble, competing where it can win, and still staying true to its mission.
How To Pitch Social Media To Your Boss
It’s safe to say that there is no one formula for presenting social media to your company. The approaches will differ based on your position in the company, the company’s culture, formal presentation processes, probably on the size of your company, and the receptiveness of the industry to social media. But if you believe, as I do, that social media is here to stay and that your businesses can benefit from the social revolution, then you should find some helpful tips here for making your big pitch.
Understanding the Fear Cycle
I recently made a huge career choice. Before making the decision, it took some time for me to separate what was fear and what was instinct. One of the tools that I used was Rhonda Britten’s book “Fearless Living.”
Five Ways To Socialize Your Web Site
Five Ways To Socialize Your Web Site.
How To Add A Slideshare Presentation To A WordPress Blog [VIDEO]
Have an awesome presentation that you want to share with the world? If you’ve already posted the presentation to Slideshare.net then you can embed that presentation into your Wordpress.com blog. I’ll show you exactly how to do that in this video.
How To Crowdsource Answers Using LinkedIn and Aardvark [VIDEO] (Updated)
I regularly use LinkedIn and Aardvark (vark.com) to conduct advanced Internet research. In this video, I’ll show you how to use these tools to get answers to complex questions.
On The Job Hunt – How You Can Help
I’m looking for job opportunities and I’m asking for your help. I listed my job search areas below and some helpful bits of information that demonstrate my experience in each area. You can help by connecting me with possible opportunities, spreading the news, and by just saying hello and sending encouraging words. I’ve already received a great amount of support and I’m grateful.