Comments on: The Social Media Trap: What’s the Next Big Thing? http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/ Social Media Consulting, Public Speaking and Education Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shottie Work » The Social Media Trap. http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1996 Shottie Work » The Social Media Trap. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:00:51 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-1996 [...] Social Media Explorer has a thoughtful discussion of this issue. [...] [...] Social Media Explorer has a thoughtful discussion of this issue. [...]

]]> By: David Finch http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-33676 David Finch Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:57:50 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-33676 Glenn, great comment! I like the strategy that you've implemented for Facebook, Twitter and LInkedIn. Glenn, great comment! I like the strategy that you've implemented for Facebook, Twitter and LInkedIn.

]]> By: David Finch http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-33678 David Finch Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:55:03 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-33678 Ian, it's so easy to get caught up in all the online tools that you can easily eliminate face-to-face meetings. Personally, my strategy is to use the tools to help facilitate a face-to-face meeting if at all possible. Ian, it's so easy to get caught up in all the online tools that you can easily eliminate face-to-face meetings. Personally, my strategy is to use the tools to help facilitate a face-to-face meeting if at all possible.

]]> By: David Finch http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-3257 David Finch Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:57:50 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-3257 Glenn, great comment! I like the strategy that you've implemented for Facebook, Twitter and LInkedIn. Glenn, great comment! I like the strategy that you've implemented for Facebook, Twitter and LInkedIn.

]]> By: David Finch http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-3254 David Finch Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:55:03 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-3254 Ian, it's so easy to get caught up in all the online tools that you can easily eliminate face-to-face meetings. Personally, my strategy is to use the tools to help facilitate a face-to-face meeting if at all possible. Ian, it's so easy to get caught up in all the online tools that you can easily eliminate face-to-face meetings. Personally, my strategy is to use the tools to help facilitate a face-to-face meeting if at all possible.

]]> By: Jim Kane http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Jim Kane Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:13:01 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-3262 I really appreciated this post Jason thanks for post it. Perhaps 'focus' is now the word in social media. I really appreciated this post Jason thanks for post it. Perhaps 'focus' is now the word in social media.

]]> By: Mike McDowell http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Mike McDowell Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:44:03 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-3261 Definitely needed the reminder, David. Thank you. It's easy to get consumed with the next hot thing, and it ends up distracting you from your original strategy. Time to get back to the strategy. Definitely needed the reminder, David. Thank you. It's easy to get consumed with the next hot thing, and it ends up distracting you from your original strategy. Time to get back to the strategy.

]]> By: Women In Consulting Blog » Social Media Tips & Tricks http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1995 Women In Consulting Blog » Social Media Tips & Tricks Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:23:27 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-1995 [...] just read a great little article on Social Media Explorer by David Finch, “The Social Media Trap: What’s the Next Big Thing?” It’s great, because it reminds us to focus on what’s currently there and how we can [...] [...] just read a great little article on Social Media Explorer by David Finch, “The Social Media Trap: What’s the Next Big Thing?” It’s great, because it reminds us to focus on what’s currently there and how we can [...]

]]> By: links for 2009-02-14 | Seth Goldstein Online http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1994 links for 2009-02-14 | Seth Goldstein Online Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:01:39 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-1994 [...] The Social Media Trap: What’s the Next Big Thing? | Social Media Explorer When I was in elementary school my father took me to the most amazing display of creativity that had I ever seen. I was completely mesmerized by the lights, the acting and the way stories were made to come alive. As a young boy, what intrigued me the most was watching what I thought was impossible become possible with a few words or gestures. What I had experienced was my first magic show. (tags: marketing RSS socialnetworking facebook socialmedia socialnetworks social-media strategy) [...] [...] The Social Media Trap: What’s the Next Big Thing? | Social Media Explorer When I was in elementary school my father took me to the most amazing display of creativity that had I ever seen. I was completely mesmerized by the lights, the acting and the way stories were made to come alive. As a young boy, what intrigued me the most was watching what I thought was impossible become possible with a few words or gestures. What I had experienced was my first magic show. (tags: marketing RSS socialnetworking facebook socialmedia socialnetworks social-media strategy) [...]

]]> By: AveryHorzewski http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-3260 AveryHorzewski Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:48:18 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-3260 Great reminder! I particularly liked # 5, "people first, tools second." After all, any communication is about reaching out to people and conveying a message. So much so, that I’d put that as # 1 vs. # 5. If you keep that tip in mind, the others naturally follow. <br><br>As the methods that we're using in 2009, we (Women In Consulting) are 1) improving on what we started in late 2008 (a new blog, and a Facebook and LinkedIn presence; and 2) researching/analyzing other prominent tools based on our audience(s), what will resonate with them, our overall goals, and what we can realistically achieve given our limited resources. <br><br>The key is knowing your audience and being clear on your objectives--which should always include reaching out to your audience in the ways that work for them, not just in ways you think are "cool."<br><br>I take the same approach with my clients when making recommendations. It all starts with your audience. That's why I liked "people first, tools second." <br><br><a href="http://blog.womeninconsulting.org" rel="nofollow">blog.womeninconsulting.org</a> Great reminder! I particularly liked # 5, “people first, tools second.” After all, any communication is about reaching out to people and conveying a message. So much so, that I’d put that as # 1 vs. # 5. If you keep that tip in mind, the others naturally follow.

As the methods that we're using in 2009, we (Women In Consulting) are 1) improving on what we started in late 2008 (a new blog, and a Facebook and LinkedIn presence; and 2) researching/analyzing other prominent tools based on our audience(s), what will resonate with them, our overall goals, and what we can realistically achieve given our limited resources.

The key is knowing your audience and being clear on your objectives–which should always include reaching out to your audience in the ways that work for them, not just in ways you think are “cool.”

I take the same approach with my clients when making recommendations. It all starts with your audience. That's why I liked “people first, tools second.”

blog.womeninconsulting.org

]]> By: Daniel Greene http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/the-social-media-trap-what%e2%80%99s-the-next-big-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-3259 Daniel Greene Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:49:37 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/?p=1120#comment-3259 Good food for thought starting with a compelling hook. Thanks! Good food for thought starting with a compelling hook. Thanks!

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