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Things We Love 4/1

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Debbie loves Chuck, the cute nerdy (not) guy that comes on NBC every Monday at 8:00 p.m. and makes me laugh out loud for an hour – Zachary Levi stars as Chuck and he’s constantly getting in and out of close calls with super secret spy pal/love interest Sarah. I rarely get this attached to TV characters, but this is one of the few programs that I schedule my evening around. I’ve become a fan on Facebook and I’ve checked out their website a time or two. I usually post something about the show on Twitter or Facebook before or after tuning in. Sigh. I have a TV crush. Sorry dear.

Holly loves parents on Facebook – I know it sounds a little crazy, but I honestly love that my parents and their friends are starting to hop on the Facebook train. My Facebook profile has become such a personal, important component of my life over the last four years, and it’s nice that now my parents are able to take part in it. I no longer have to describe in detail the events I went to or the pictures I took, because all of that is for their viewing pleasure on my page. I’m excited we are learning how to use social media to stay connected as a family - I just hope they keep the stalking to a minimum.

Kelly loves the Wilmington Azalea Festival. By far the best party every year in the South, the Azalea Festival is a five-day celebration of local artwork, tours of amazing gardens, rich history and southern culture. With concerts, fairs and pageantry, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. I first attended the Azalea Festival shortly after moving to this beautiful coastal town five years ago and I have not missed one yet!

Kirsty loves “Living Social” is social cataloging for Books, Movies, TV Shows, Albums, Video Games, Beer, Restaurants and more. Its “Pick Five” is also the hottest trend on Facebook. The site touts itself as the the most comprehensive interest-based online community, helping more than 7.5 million users catalogue their interests, seamlessly integrating with Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, hi5, and Orkut. That’s for sure. Facebook friends across the nation have been bonding over the top five movies they grew up on, the top five albums of all time and the top five TV shows they’ve seen every episode of.

Nathan loves delicious – No, not tasty snacks, though he does love those, too, but what is considered a social bookmarking site. In other words, in the same way you can “bookmark” a page in your browser for viewing later, with delicious you can bookmark it online, allowing you to access it from anywhere that has an internet connection. What’s more, you can also share all of your bookmarks easily with your friends! For example, check out what Nathan has bookmarked recently.

Susan loves Clever design – Some people go through life plotting out stories based on random actions they see. Some notice smells wherever they go. Others see designs and patterns in even the most innocuous settings. And then I see pictures like this, where the latter of those types saw something and took the time to make it a reality simply because they could, and I just sit in awe a few minutes.

Tags: Events, Facebook, Graphic Design, humor, Social media
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Social media for non-profits

Friday, March 27th, 2009

In these difficult economic times, non-profit organizations have taken a greater hit than most. Donations are down, volunteerism is sliding, grant money is tight and banks aren’t lending. Although the forecast looks grim, there is a silver lining for non-profits in the form of social media, a resource that many have yet to tap despite the affordable price tag of free to pretty darn cheap. Non-profits can use social media to achieve goals like increasing involvement, finding and keeping loyal donators, publicizing events and communicating a positive message their communities. Below are just a few of the many possibilities of social media for non-profits and examples of great organizations that are using these resources.

Facebook causes page
Facebook makes it really easy to get your friends involved in your non-profit with a customized causes page. Put your missions, values, logo, fundraising goal, and links on the page, then send invites to your Facebook friends. Anyone who joins can donate to the cause, invite their friends and post discussions and comments. This creates a place for your non-profit to communicate with the people who care the most about what’s going on and keep them up-to-date on fundraising goals and successes. Check out the causes page for Project Pet Project for an example.

Blogging
Non-profits do so many wonderful things for a community, and most of us are often unaware of all that they are doing. A blog is a great way to connect with your audience to share success stories, event details and new initiatives without waiting for these stories to get picked up by the media. The blog for Carolina Canines for Service is an excellent example of non-profit blog.

Firstgiving.com
Fundraisers are often a major source of income for non-profits, and these days even solicitations for a good cause go unnoticed or unwanted. Firstgiving.com is a much easier, less invasive way to get donations or pledges to your fundraiser through personalized webpages for fundraisers or teams within a fundraiser. Participants can send their webpage link to friends and family or post it on other social media sites like Facebook or a blog. This makes donating super easy and accessible to anyone with a few bucks to spare for a good cause. To give Firstgiving a try, donate to Talk’s team page for the Walk for Those Who Can’t.

Tags: blogging, Carolina Canines, Facebook, Social media
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Networking tips for the professional

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Networking can be intimidating, especially in a room full of accomplished professionals who already seem to know each other. However, in a time when the economy is putting a strain on everyone’s finances and resources, networking is one of the best and most cost effective tools any business or professional has. Here are some tips on building a network of contacts that can help push your company or career ahead of the pack.

When you have made a new contact, make written notes of what you learned about that person. For example, their children’s names, hobbies or upcoming events they are planning or attending. This will allow you to personalize the conversation during your next meeting which not only shows that you are a good listener, but also that you genuinely care about forming a relationship with them.

If you are not already involved in online social networking, now is the time to dive in. At any given time there are multiple people looking online for the services or skills you have to offer and you should capitalize on this opportunity by joining the conversation. A good place to start is by joining Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

For those of you that already are signed up, be sure to stay active by keeping your profiles updated, regularly letting people know what your doing, and engaging people in conversation. To take your social networking one step further consider attending social and business gatherings with people you communicate with frequently.

Volunteering is a great alternative to traditional professional networking opportunities. People from a diverse set of occupations choose to volunteer, and these acquaintances can make great additions to your network. By choosing a volunteer project you are passionate about you will already have a common interest with your new contacts.

Finally, it is important to build a strong rapport with your contacts by getting in touch with them regularly, not just when you’re in need of a favor. Take the time to see how they are doing, offer your services if needed or share your contacts when appropriate. Being proactive in building these relationships can only position you for better success when the time comes to ask for help.

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Tags: Facebook, LinkedIn, Networking, twitter
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Whopper Mistake for Facebook

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Burger King just launched a new Whopper Sacrifice promotion on Facebook in which you can receive a free Whopper- but only if you sacrifice 10 of your Facebook friends first. The bad news is that these 10 friends will be notified that you sacrificied them for a $2.99 sandwich. Ouch.