May 2012
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Where Speech Recognition Is Going →
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10 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Delegate... →
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Upgrade Twitter Experience with the Thirst App
Thirst is a new way to view Twitter on the iPad. It gives users an enhanced experience by displaying designated topics picked by the user. As tweets are updated, Thirst sorts them accordingly by topic.
Read more about the app here.
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WatchMorning with Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program
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Facebook NO NOs!
Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time developing content strategies for various social networks and learning how different organizations have leveraged social media. Throughout this process I have discovered some Facebook NO NOs.
If you are a social media coordinator please consider refraining from the following:
“Liking” Your Own Statuses I don’t know how many times...
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The iPhone 5 Might Look Like This [PICS] →
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HOW TO: LinkedIn for Business
While doing some research for LinkedIn, I stumbled across this awesome slideshare. It covers the basics to leverage LinkedIn quite nicely! Take a look and start networking!
How to-use-linkedin-for-business
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LinkedIn
We’ve been exploring LinkedIn a little more. Trying to strategize how companies can leverage it for more of a professional use. I personally am impressed with it’s strong SEO capabilities. I see this as a benefit for businesses looking to connect with specific audiences and industries.
Some other striking elements that support using this platform for business use:
▪ Increased...
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Social Media Workshop
Learfield InterAction was recently invited to do a social media workshop in South Carolina for the state’s healthy living initiative institue.
You can view the presentation here: Social Media: beyond life’s play-by-plays
Take a look! If you have any questions or are interested in us conducting a workshop contact us! :)
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Safe Prom Ride
Super pumped about this creative that was released today! Great teamwork with True Media to launch MoDOT’s safety promotion to help reduce youth impaired driving in Missouri during prom season.
View the sweepstakes here: Safe Prom Ride
April 2012
3 posts
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Let's be more likable... →
6 Steps in Developing a Social Media Strategy →
March 2012
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Say Goodbye to User Name and Password Logins, and... →
Three Rules for Business Emails →
Facebook Photos: The Key to a Successful Social... →
February 2012
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Social Media Cheat Sheet →
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Twitter App Updates →
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Google Glass! →
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YouTube search tips →
Managing the Social Media MIx →
January 2012
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Facebook Apps
For those that have migrated their Facebook to Timeline and are a fan of apps this is a good read.
http://mashable.com/2012/01/18/facebook-60-apps-timeline/
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December 2011
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timeline
Early this fall, Facebook introduced Timeline and last week they made it public. Typically when Facebook makes an update, there is an overwhelming amount of complaining and tons of freakin’ out. Surprisingly, I’ve seen minimal complaints. This could be because Facebook users have the option to make the transition themselves or refrain from doing so. For the most part, I don’t...
Facebook Timeline: 9 things you need to know →
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WatchDo you have this accessory?
November 2011
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Reputation Monitoring
Interested in reputation monitoring? Check out this post about TweetGrid by blogger Carlton Flowers.
Read it here: http://carltonzone.com/blog/tweetgird-the-real-time-social-media-monitoring-weapon/
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WatchLearfield InterAction Update: Word from the Director
106 Excuses That Prevent You From Ever Becoming...
Saw this awesome post, thought it’d be a great piece of motivation.
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/106/
September 2011
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Facebook Freak Out
Get ready for another #FacebookFreakOut #Newchangeshttp://www.cnn.com/2011/09/26/tech/social-media/facebook-users-will-revolt-cashmore/index.html?Mashable
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f8
During lunch this afternoon I watched a little bit of f8 and I must say I’m pretty excited about the new changes facebook is in the process of launching. It’ll be different and probably challenging at first to adapt, but hopefully it’ll achieve its purpose to better connect and build relationships with our friends and family.
For the latest...
5 Free Tools for Recording Google+ Hangouts →
Google+ Hangouts are proving one of the most popular features of the new social networking service, but there’s no built-in option to record them. Until Google adds such functionality, we’ve found five workarounds to help you record your next Hangout — free. While we’d strongly suggest any …
Gmail for Mobile Gets Multiple Sign-in →
Google has upgraded Gmail for mobile with a couple of long-awaited features, including multiple sign-in. The feature, which has been present in the desktop version of Gmail for about a year, lets users sign into several Gmail accounts at the same time — very convenient for those who often ne…
Facebook Ads
Recently wrapped up a Facebook Ad campaign for one of our NE partners. We were all very pleased with the results. Infographics coming soon!
August 2011
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Twitter Enhances User Profiles With Image... →
Should you post photos to Twitter via its new photo-uploading tool or through a third-party photo-sharing service such as yFrog, TwitPic or Instagram, your photos will soon be featured on your Twitter profile in an image gallery. Twitter is rolling out “user galleries” to members beginning Mon…
Learfield InterAction Update
Hello!
I don’t know who all follows this tumblr…but I just wanted to let you all know my staff and I are working on putting together a stronger portfolio website. It’s just been kind of crazy adjusting to this new role, but I hope to have something new before mid september.
Thanks!
-AW
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Facebook+Skype
Finally, Facebook has integrated video calling— I’ve been waiting for this for awhile and today I was able to experience it with a friend!
Somethings I liked:
1. Quality of Video I know internet speed has a lot to do with the quality, but overall I had no issues. Conversation happened in real time and there wasn’t any delay.
2. Multi-task You aren’t limited to...
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creative inspiration
A huge part of being interaction director consists of conceptualizing and coming up with really awesome ideas-now that can be a little tough at times especially when days are often consumed with appointments, traveling, prospecting etc. So for a lil creative inspiration I like to go to these sites…take a look— keep me posted if you see anything that strikes your fancy!
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10 Money-Saving iPhone Apps for Business Travel →
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Between catching flights, coordinating with co-workers and courting clients, there are tons of opportunities to make c…
iPhone 5 Could Double Apple's Mobile Market Share... →
The iPhone 5 could help Apple double its market share in the smartphone category and come close to catching up with Android, according to a report by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Munster’s report is based on a survey of 216 mobile phone users. Some 64% of respondents said they plan to b…
Are Smartphones Taking Over Our Lives? [STUDY] →
New research portrays the UK as a smartphone-addicted country. Mobile data services have increased 40-fold in a three-year period in the country, and more than a quarter of adults and nearly half of teenagers own a smartphone. The 341-page report, released by UK telecommunications regulator Of…
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Members in the Spotlight
We recently launched ‘Members in the Spotlight’ campaign for AARP-IA. Have a look at these 8 members/volunteers as they share their story.
http://aarpiowa.posterous.com/
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SKYPE for the iPad!
I just saw a tweet about #Skype for the iPad. This just made my night!— Many of my out of state presentations are held via Skype. I really love the ease and user friendliness of the program. It really helps communication efforts.
In fact, the news sales team held its first ‘Wine and Chatter’ update meeting via Skype with the NE, IA, WI and SC state reps. I found it to be very...
5 Ways Google+ Will Drive Social Video Growth →
Already using Google+? Follow Mashable’s Pete Cashmore for the latest about the platform’s new features, tips and tricks as well as social media and technology updates. Chris Schreiber is director of marketing at social video advertising company Sharethrough. Before joining Sharethrough, Chris…