VIDEO: The Growth of Social Media
From The Growth of Social Media on JoeTrippi.com
If anyone thinks social media is a fad, they better check in with Socialnomics author Erik Qualman. His latest video presents some social media stats that will silence any critic.If you haven’t seen this yet, check it out.
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Edit video online with the YouTube Video Editor
From the Official Google Blog – Edit video online with the YouTube Video Editor:
With software installations and complicated instructions, editing video can be a hassle—but we think it should be easy. Today, we’re introducing YouTube’s new online video editor, which makes editing your video a cinch. It’s available in TestTube, where YouTube engineers and developers test out new tools
How to Use Social Media for Crisis Management
From How to Use Social Media for Crisis Management | Social Media Examiner:
When most people think about the advantages of using social media for business, they immediately think of the marketing benefits.
However, many businesses are starting to use social media as a tool for listening and providing customer service.
When a crisis or emergency erupts, the power of
Political fundraising tool taps social networks
From The Associated Press: Political fundraising tool taps social networks:
BOSTON — Candidates in some top political races are raising big sums of money using software that taps donors social networks, an endeavor that lets the donors track their friends donations with the zeal a fantasy baseball team owner uses to monitor player statistics.Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Baker in Massachusetts
How Political Campaigns Are Using Social Media for Real Results
Just as social media has opened a dialogue between businesses and consumers, its value is apparent to those in political office, whose work and very professional survival hinges on the needs and perceptions of their constituents.
But when was the last time a local politician garnered the same social media buzz as a hip startup, or a savvy online retailer?


