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The Brownback Rule of Social Media

November 29, 2011 by Mary A. Walewski

The Brownback Rule of Social Media: If you’re a politician, don’t pick a fight with a teenager on Twitter. Maybe you’ve seen the story: Staff members for Kansas governor Sam Brownback tattled on a Kansas teenager, Emma Sullivan, who said … Read More

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Is Twitter your red-headed stepchild?

April 13, 2011 by Mary A. Walewski

I mean that social media-wise, of course. Everyone who uses social media has a favorite place to hang out. If I had to name my favorite “child” it would probably be facebook, just because it’s kinda in my face more … Read More

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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Online Marketing

July 6, 2010 by Mary A. Walewski

I’ve been presenting a talk for a few months now called “Social Media Marketing in 15 Minutes a Day.” It’s fun; I’d like to think it’s informative. People seem to like it. But there’s an interesting phenomena that happens every … Read More

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Social Media Marketing: It’s not about you

February 9, 2010 by Mary A. Walewski

You can usually tell a newbie on Facebook or Twitter by how often every day they make a pitch about their book or their business. Something really heavy-handed like: “Looking for that special birthday gift? Buy my book!” That deafening … Read More

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Why I lurk on social media sites

December 8, 2009 by Mary A. Walewski

It’s been estimated that over 93% of people lurk on social networking sites; not participating, just listening to the 7% who are actually taking part in the conversation. I confess to occasionally lurking myself. I’m really a social person. But sometimes … Read More

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Are we there yet?

June 15, 2009 by Mary A. Walewski

Summer always brings back fond memories of childhood summer vacations. Mom, Dad, and the three kids would pile into the loaded car, hit the road, and drive. And drive. And drive. It wasn’t until years later that I realized the … Read More

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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

December 23, 2008 by Mary A. Walewski

Twitter is a social networking sites that allows you to answer that important question: What are you doing right now? You have 140 characters to answer. Sounds a bit silly? Well, yes and no. For those of us who scramble … Read More

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