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5 Questions About Social Media You Didn’t Know but Were too Afraid to Ask
Originally posted in November 2014 by Social Media Contractors A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky to get the opportunity to present a webinar about social media to a group of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global members. As a fellow EO Nebraska member, I felt privileged when asked to help. Titled How to Effectively Use Social Media for Recruiting, Brand…
Why Posting Meaningful Content Matters on Social Media
Originally posted in May 2014 by Social Media Contractors For a company like ours that thrives on social media, you’d think the last thing we’d tell you is to not worry about how much content you are posting on your social media platforms. And, for the most part, that’s true. As John pointed out in his post…
Social Media Makes Us Accountable
Originally posted in June 2013 by Social Media Contractors I’m going to take a moment and share something with you: I’m in my mid 40s, and more so now than ever I’m determined to get in shape. In my quest to become more fit, a friend recommended that I use Map My Ride. And while I only…
Defining Social Media for Old Guys
Originally posted in April 2013 by Social Media Contractors I am 45, and I have to say that when I started getting into “Social Media,” I did so with great resistance. I did not understand why social media mattered. I had no desire to know what anyone — friend, family, or celebrity — had for breakfast, or what…
Social Media Across BorderS: 3 Rules for International Business
Originally posted in April 2013 by Social Media Contractors I recently hosted a gentleman in my home from Brazil. He is an economist visiting the U.S. through an outreach experience. I enjoyed watching how much he embraced and used certain online tools and social media platforms. Like most people, he probably would have felt lost…
With Social Media, Emotion is (Sometimes) the Answer
Originally posted in May 2013 by Social Media Contractors This past weekend, one of my dearest friends lost his father to cancer. While I struggled with seeing my friend in pain, I hate to admit that at first, I didn’t really feel much of a sense of loss. It wasn’t until I logged onto Facebook and…
