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Is Your Company Being Social?

I signed up for Facebook my freshman year of college. When I did, never did I think that a website college students were using for clever status updates and funny (sometime terribly thought out) photo albums could have such a … Continue reading

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The New Facebook Insights. Content is King.

800 million users and 1 trillion page views per month; these are the most recent figures on the number of Facebook users and their activity. Business owners now more than ever need to understand these users and how they interact … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Being “Unliked”

Last week, I spoke to a group of business owners and area leaders about social media marketing. I usually go through my 7 Step Process for setting up a social media strategy. The last step, after doing things like creating … Continue reading

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Alan De Keyrel To Speak On Social Media

If you missed hearing Alan De Keyrel speak at the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce’s,  “Facebook Tips for Business,” seminar in December, here’s your second chance! Cumulus Radio and Charter Communications will be hosting a “Business Owners Speakers Series” on … Continue reading

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10 Reasons Social Media Isn’t Working

By now, almost everyone has jumped on the social media bandwagon. Businesses are tweeting, posting and commenting like never before. Some people are doing it well, like Charlie Sheen, and others are failing miserably. Some understand how to execute and … Continue reading

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You Are a Champion!

Last week, I attended Ragan’s Social Media Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference was packed with big speakers from companies like NASA, Southwest Airlines, and eBay. It’s hard to learn when you’re the one always doing the talking, so … Continue reading

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Ask CWS: What Social Media Tools Do You Use?

As a social media speaker, I’m often asked what tools I personally use to manage multiple profiles on social media sites. The simple answer is: HootSuite. HootSuite allows me to collaborate with others here at CWS on which networks we’re … Continue reading

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Facebook Seminar is Huge Success

Alan’s seminar, Facebook for Business: Tips and Tricks for Success, was sold out and attended by over 240 local business people. The seminar was sponsored by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce and featured opening remarks by Lee Aase, Director … Continue reading

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Connect with Customers using Facebook Deals

As business owners, we’re always looking for ways to create more enriching experiences with our customers. “Deals” are a new Facebook feature that gives your business the opportunity to reward your customers when they check in at your location. This … Continue reading

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