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Comment on Dude (Blogs Like A Brady) by John Cass

John Cass — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:44:55 +0000

Thanks for the mention, glad you like the resources.

Comment on Seven Steps To LinkedIn Success by larzini

larzini — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:08:17 +0000

Good advice, here. I like #2 in particular, if you really want to connect with someone on LinkedIn, take a minute to write a note. If you haven’t worked with that person in a long time, they might need you to jog their memory. If it’s someone you shared a conversation with at a trade show or seminar, bring up something from that conversation. Invitations to connect aren’t invitations when they look, smell, and taste like spam.

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Pissed at Motrin? Time to get a grip - WinExtra — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:25:15 +0000

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Comment on Senior Vice President Of Space Invaders by Kevin Briody

Kevin Briody — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:17:50 +0000

I like how you pose the question in terms of what is relevant and understandable NOW vs branding yourself for longevity - social media is all the rage, but as Sean pointed out in his post, it’s really just a tactic, a tool to do a variety of things: better connect with your customers, energize some advocates, build buzz, etc.

“Digital Media” as in your title is pretty popular too, as is “Digital Communications”. Though “digital” to me already conjures up thoughts of the 1980’s, so I’m curious how long it will last. Personally I think the traditional titles will stick a bit longer - communications manager, brand manager, marketing strategist, PR, etc. Not quite as sexy, but they work.

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» Fine Print » Blog Archive » Little Geeks Silent Auction — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:33:12 +0000

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Comment on Social Media Product Placement by GCI Canada Staff

GCI Canada Staff — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:27:11 +0000

Tricky. I think if a company offers you anything for any reason, and you blog it — good or bad — it doesn’t hurt to throw that part in. It’s 100% worse if you don’t, get caught out and then you have a firestorm to contend with.

~ JC.

Comment on Social Media Product Placement by Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:24:10 +0000

I’d agree with both yourself and Suze, John. Being approached by a company to try their product is just the next step in finding it yourself. And, as you say, if you like it why shouldn’t you recommend it.

If there is paid promotion involved, then of course full disclosure is needed or then it becomes unethical merely for financial gain. Yet at the same time, if the company just offers you a sample to try with no motive other than to see what YOU personally think (market research, for instance) I don’t see the need for disclosure if there’s no pay involved.

Thoughts?

Comment on Senior Vice President Of Space Invaders by Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:17:09 +0000

Very good points, John, and one that probably doesn’t have a specific answer.

Can existing terms be used to classify a role? Head of Social Media, Director of Social Media, Social Media Customer Service Advisor?

It’s a tricky field - as you say, you don’t want to be pigeon-holing yourself into an area that may be defunct in 12 months time. Yet you also want to show yourself as being knowledgeable in the field if you’re pitching to clients.

Perhaps just your name and then “specializing in”?

Although your title of Digital Media Specialist is a pretty good one-cap-fits-all approach

Comment on Senior Vice President Of Space Invaders by Anna B.

Anna B. — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:58:15 +0000

I gave myself the title of Social Media Marketer after some thought. Still not sure if I like it. But it’s better than not having a title at my company.

I am also a Community Manager at ShoeHunting.com.

Comment on Akoha Social Reality Game by Sean Power

Sean Power — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:26:32 +0000

Looking forward to seeing you in the game, John!