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Re: Why Social Media Demands Professional Ethics

JasonFalls — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:44:47 -0000

Amen to that, sister. No facades ... faces. They're real.

Re: Why Social Media Demands Professional Ethics

firestar9s — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:51:27 -0000

The first thing I thought when I read this was wow- have I ever done that? (re: the terse email)

Great reminder to be consistent across all forms of communication and that it's not about keeping up a facade, it's about dropping the facade altogether.

Re: Three Keys To Non-Profit Success In Social Media

JasonFalls — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:39:58 -0000

Excellent thoughts and a valid differentiation, Erin. Thanks for throwing that out there. Obviously, the post was meant to focus on fundraising, but you're right - there are lots of other magnificent uses for social media beyond just that. Strike up a post about them on the United Way blog and we'll make sure people come see it!

Re: Three Keys To Non-Profit Success In Social Media

firestar9s — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:55:48 -0000

Jason,

These strike me as three great keys to nonprofit ~fundraising~ success. But I think that there is an important distinction to make. Nonprofit success with social media does not always entail fundraising. You didn't say it did, but the title of your post could be a little misleading. Sometimes nonprofit success in social media means recruiting volunteers, or getting action on advocacy efforts, etc.

Just thought I'd throw that out there.

;)

Re: louisgray.com: TwitOrFit Says All You Blokes Are Ugly Twits, Worse than Dogs

firestar9s — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:39:27 -0000

That's true. I know I didn't have a rating scale in mind when I chose my pic. There are certainly things you can do to encourage a better score if you are aiming for that.

Re: louisgray.com: TwitOrFit Says All You Blokes Are Ugly Twits, Worse than Dogs

coldacid — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:34:35 -0000

You're probably right, but I think a good part of it is that a lot of people aren't actually choosing the best profile pics for themselves.

Re: louisgray.com: TwitOrFit Says All You Blokes Are Ugly Twits, Worse than Dogs

firestar9s — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:36:29 -0000

I think it just means that average twitorfit user is a harsh critic. ;)

(If no one is scoring on the high end of the scale then there is something wrong with the scoring or something wrong with the scale.)

Re: The Future of Social Media | Social Media Explorer

JasonFalls — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:43:38 -0000

I think the barrier to entry is lower than you think. With most computing being on mobile devices (in the future I see), you have to remember even lower socio-economic individuals are mobile. Yes, there will always be a gap, but I anticipate it will be lower than we think.

Re: The Future of Social Media | Social Media Explorer

firestar9s — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:09:24 -0000

Sure, in terms of age that's true, but I mean more socio-economically. How might we bridge the gap in the future for those people who don't have access to the digital world? I'd like to think that the future of social media will be even more inclusive- allowing more people to the conversation - but it will take a lot of work to get us there. (I hope the differentiation I am trying to make makes sense...)

Re: The Future of Social Media | Social Media Explorer

JasonFalls — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:37:09 -0000

We get closer to closing it every day. Remember, the majority of 30 and under grew up online. It's only a matter of time before it's just about everyone.

Re: The Future of Social Media | Social Media Explorer

firestar9s — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:56:20 -0000

Forgive me if this has already been commented on- I didn't see it, but I did scan rather quickly...

How do you see the digital divide playing out? I can't help thinking about the future of social media without wondering if we will have more of the world participating. What happens to all the people on the wrong side of the divide? Or do you think we will get closer to closing this gap in the future?

Re: How To Be The Social Media Champion At Your Office

JasonFalls — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:35:58 -0000

Excellent point. Getting top-level buy in from someone, anyone, is a big step in the right direction. Thanks, E.

Re: How To Be The Social Media Champion At Your Office

firestar9s — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:17 -0000

This would fall under 3 I guess- I think that champions can have ambassadors. If there is a particular member of your leadership who 'gets it' (or is closer to it), spend a little extra time doing the rest of 1-6 with that person and let her/him do some evangelizing for you in the circles where s/he has pull. :)

Re: louisgray.com: Be a Real Friend to Your Social Networking "Friends"

firestar9s — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:49:52 -0000

Great post. I approach social media with my nonprofit lens on most of the time and I often wonder if we're really fully utilizing its 1-1 relationship-building power. While I fully understand the need to protect oneself in this day and age, at the same time, I find- personally and reflected back by others- the need for community, connection and trust to be all the more important.

Re: Is Social Media Useful or just Ego-Boost?

firestar9s — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:55:11 -0000

Of course it's useful! SM tools can be used not only as marketing tools but also as education and advocacy tools (et al)! Just look at what some of the more innovative nonprofits are doing/have done with it! The spread of CA wildfires information on twitter was not about anyone's ego, nor was it about marketing. Naturally sometimes its about ego too, but why does it always have to be? Beth Kanter's blog is a treasure trove of information on ways social media can be useful.

Re: The Media & Social Media: Follow Up With Cincinnati Enquirer

JasonFalls — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:00:56 -0000

Fair point and I'm working on not only rounding out the presentation with more proof to the puddings, but future blog posts in the series will include them as well, as much as I can gather from the media sources. Thanks for keeping me on my toes.

Re: The Media & Social Media: Follow Up With Cincinnati Enquirer

firestar9s — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:15:41 -0000

Wow. What a great response from Jackson!

I'm already a believer, but, when it comes to 'proving' something, well... That's a tall order. Saying (and I'm not putting these words in your mouth) that you've proved with certainty that social media can save the media biz is like saying that botox injections are 100% safe and healthy. Sure- tell me that in 20 years.

Like most any data, the more you have of it, the more reliable your findings, so it would be nice to have similar responses from the other examples you cited to show that Cinci Enquirer isn't just an outlier. Also, seeing how these results fare over time will be interesting. Will Cinci's success continue? How/when might they have to adapt their model?

I agree that this is supportive of your theory, but if you really wanna build the case, more will be better. :)

Re: The Bonsai Method of Social Media Management

firestar9s — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:59:58 -0000

Excellent analogy. Inspired by comments @ SMCLou. August meeting? [For non-attendees, I ask b/c of related comments/questions at the end of Jason's talk at the Social Media Club Louisville meeting on Monday.]

You got-a pictcha? Good - now make-a like-a pictcha.

<3 Karate Kid.

Re: http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/08/13/a-twitter-told-tale/

firestar9s — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:01:46 -0000

Love it. ;) More Katco!

Re: Is It Time To Rethink Email Marketing?

JasonFalls — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:24:31 -0000

Amen, Erin. Excellent perspectives and thanks for the Yankelovich link!

Re: Social Media In Two Words Or Less

firestar9s — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:40:14 -0000

Participate. Reciprocate.

Re: Is It Time To Rethink Email Marketing?

firestar9s — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:41:11 -0000

Jason Falls, I concur with you. I fight email battles regularly, lose and have seen decreasing metrics as a result.

The online climate has changed. (Anyone heard of iPriority? Check out this Yankelovich Monitor Minute: http://www.yankelovich.com/products/sample_minu... for a tip-of-the-iceberg definition.) Social media gives someone so much more of it whereas email gives a lot less.

While, yes, a really talented email marketer can 'personalize' the communication to offer a feeling of customization and "about me"-ness, there will always be that 'third dimension' missing.

My 2cents. Email won't ever die as a medium, but it will have to go through some changes or wait for social media to plateau.

Conversing two-ways is so much more fun than being talked at. ;)

- Erin McMahon