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Cupcakes and… Social Networking: the Two Dirtiest Words in Gov 2.0

by Debbie Weil | Nov 9, 2009 | Events, Social Media, Uncategorized

Do you love cupcakes? Groove on social networking? Don’t miss the next Sweets and Tweets on Nov. 17, 2009. I’ve invited the inimitable Mark Drapeau (Washington Life calls him a Social Media Bon Vivant) to talk about social networking, the two dirtiest...

On Garbage Cans and Writing For Facebook, Twitter and Blogs

by Debbie Weil | Oct 9, 2009 | Corporate Blogging, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized, Writing

The subtle differences between how one uses Facebook, Twitter and a blog are very interesting. I’m continually trying to explain this to clients. Strategy aside, there are distinct differences in how you talk or write for the different platforms. Simply put, you...

When Gmail & Twitter Go Down: “I Thought It Was Just Me”

by Debbie Weil | Oct 8, 2009 | In the News, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized

Have you noticed this? Although we’re all “connected” 24X7 through our fave social networks, when the services go down we somehow think we’re ALL ALONE and that it’s only happening to us. That was my reaction along with many others this...

Thrilled to Guest Post For Mashable: 5 Ways to Write RT-able Tweets

by Debbie Weil | Oct 6, 2009 | Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized

I’m a huge Mashable fan so I’m delighted to link to my first post for the best everything-you-need-to-know site for all things social media and tech. Read my article: 5 Ways to Write Retweetable Tweets. Rule #1: Always include a link…...

Why Corporate Silos Are Strangling Social Media

by Debbie Weil | Sep 22, 2009 | Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized

I’ve had the opportunity to speak with communications folks at two very large organizations in the past few days: one a Fortune 500 company, the other a national nonprofit (neither is a client).  Both are eager to use more social media (especially Twitter)...

Q & A With Mashable’s Adam Hirsch on Summer of Social Good

by Debbie Weil | Aug 24, 2009 | Events, Social Media, Uncategorized

  Mashable COO Adam Hirsch has been pouring energy into the Summer of Social Good campaign since he began organizing it in January 2009 and since it launched on June 1st. In just four days this unique online fundraising effort – built around the velocity...
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