Is there anybody.....OUT THERE? Is Social Conversation a myth?? Discuss.

This is a great article on Social Media Today (thanks Jay Baer)

http://www.socialmediatoday.com/jasonbaer/172228/social-conversation-myth

Makes you wonder if anybody is listening?? THEY ARE.

Go ahead and post something on Facebook that grabs attantion (hey - i'm getting married!) and see how quickly conversations appear.

Foursquare: Are you the mayor of anywhere?

Check out this great story about the budding superstar of the social media world that is Foursquare.

http://www.businessinsider.com/foursquare-for-small-business-a-primer-2010-8#ignore-the-big-boys-at-least-for-now-1

This site is fast approaching need to have status for all businesses and we are following the progress with a telescope! Stay tuned and as always we will keep you posted.

Are You Predator or Prey in Social Media? from Social Media Today

Like Arnold said: "If it bleeds, we can kill it..." - don't be a prey, be a PREDATOR!

Check out this article from Social Media Today:

Social Media is a Jungle: Are you a Predator or Prey? | Social Media Today

Now you have a Facebook page for your business

So now you have a Facebook page for your business - what is a good social media strategy? For starters, target influencers with engaging assets to act as platforms for conversation - in other words upload and create GOOD CONTENT! Just give people interesting things to comment on, share and "LIKE" with their network and you're on your way.

Forbes is following the social media trends

Social Media Strategy: Grow Sales, Build Brand, or Both?

This is a great article I found on Social Media Today. Personally, I think that social media is for branding as well as for growing sales and cultivating long lasting relationships. Staying social with your consumers is the way to turn customers into lifelong supporters, and that's the whole point isn't it??

Here's the link to the article:

Social Media Strategy: Grow Sales, Build Brand, or Both? Social Media Today

Sports and Social Media

Just heard this on WFAN in New York: 61% of all sports fans would rather use social media to follow their favorite teams and players than waiting to hear about it in traditional media! Even Radio is preaching the gospel of social networking - that's like a Jet fan wishing an Giant fan good luck!