Today, I ended up entering a contest on Twitter- one in which a Sony Camera- the QX100, was being used as a giveaway for the @Sony Main Twitter Page. I’ve been working for ArtsPromo lately, an organization that runs the digital media accounts of various musical groups and artists. It’s interesting how I forgot how effective a product giveaway contest can promote a product so easily via social … [Read more...]
The Social Giveaway- A quick way to build fans of a product brand
What is social media? 2012 Edition
All too often, people are thinking that social media is just Facebook and Twitter. Social media is a lot more than just updating statuses, and I will post what social media is evolving into in 2012. Social media will be an ever evolving concept, but these are some good guidelines to focus on. Social Media is a way to meet the following needs. Communications: You are able to update … [Read more...]
Moodle as a social tool
I’ve been using Facebook as a learning tool for a while. I originally started using Facebook as a way to pass on homework, as I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to go with Facebook. I use a Facebook page for my class, and do not accept friend requests from students. The Facebook page allows me to reach students in their homes. I’ve now started asking “Questions of the Day” to … [Read more...]
School and Social Media
You know the drill: teachers get fired for posting their opinions about the school or parents online. While I see a clear violation of the First Amendment, it comes down to people being offended psychologically, which leads to the public outrage and usually firing of that teacher. Teachers are told to stay away from students online, and to make sure their profiles are private. I think this is … [Read more...]
Social Media and the Birthday
Birthdays are an interesting part of society. Driving, Voting, and drinking are all tied to how old your are, which in turn is related to your birthday. School is even related to your birthday- you start going in kindergarten and are grouped by age-something that is quite the debate. Social media is another addition to the birthday. Every day, birthdays are advertised on the … [Read more...]
Social Media in 2011
What do I see happening in Social Media in 2011? To tell you the truth, a lot. I see a lot of brands switching their markting styles to incorporate social media. I see online advertisements being more effctive than television and print advertisement. And I see an older crowd joining social media. More companies have been noticing the effectiveness of social media in moving their products. … [Read more...]
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