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How NOT to Do Social Media - Three Disastrous Social Media C**k Ups

Tomorrow People

The recent sale of former social media darling Digg for $500,000 (it was valued at $175m four years ago) is a timely reminder that in the world of social media , nothing is forever. The resulting Twitterstorm sent the original post viral , leaving Ryanair to wipe the runniest of eggs from its cut-price face.

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10 Ways to Use Facebook as a List Building Tool

Writing on the Web

Videos are very popular on FB and if you do it right, your video may even go viral and be shared by others and create even more visibility for you and your offer. Having a fan page is an essential move for anyone who is doing business on Facebook and a fan page can greatly increase the number of leads you get on your list from FB.

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“Bored at Work� Network – a Web 2.0 Expo presentation by Jonah Peretti

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Why do some ideas go viral and others don't? Duncan Watts said there are not some special people who do all the viral work – it's the network that makes it popular. Solution 2 – Big Seed Marketing – small seeds lead to failure: 10 people recruit 5 people etc. But sub viral growth is still growth.

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The Ultimate Glossary: 101 Social Media Marketing Terms Explained

Hubspot

Digg - Digg is a social news website that allows members to submit and vote for articles. The term flash mob is generally applied only to gatherings organized via telecommunications, social media, or viral emails. Reddit - Reddit is similar to Digg and Newsvine. O Opera - Opera is an open-source web browser.

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5 Proven Strategies for B2B Social Media Marketing

Online Marketing Institute

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Android Mobile 2.0 Increased spending on online marketing is driving companies to try new and innovative means of getting the word out about their products and services — one area that’s getting a lot of buzz with B2B marketers is social media.

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What the Future Holds for B2B Social Media Marketing

Online Marketing Institute

On the contrary, a lot of these companies have found social media to be extremely useful in generating leads, performing market research and establishing themselves as thought leaders. Another 49% said they used social networks to generate leads, 46% for customer feedback, 35% for advertising and 29% for market research.

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The Ultimate Glossary: 120 Social Media Marketing Terms Explained

Hubspot

Digg - Digg is a social news website that allows members to submit and vote for articles. The term flash mob is generally applied only to gatherings organized via telecommunications, social media, or viral emails. Reddit - Reddit is similar to Digg. Flickr - Flickr is a social network based around online picture sharing.