Tag Archives: Mark Schaefer

Blogs that a Student of SMM should Follow…

I suggest that my new social media marketing class start following some blogs immediately. Below is my current list – any suggestions for improvement? Continue reading

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My Social Media Reading List

I have benefited from reading some wonderful books on social media. Take a look at the books I list and most importantly let me know ones that you think I omitted! Continue reading

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A presentation lasts FOREVER!

Today when you step up to the podium at a conference you must realize that your talk may well last FOREVER! Will it affect your presentations? Continue reading

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What is your Klout score today?

Even after carefully reading Mark Schaefer’s excellent book Return on Influence, I am still one of those unrepentant Klout-bashers that Mark has referred to in several of his recent posts. I believe that a Klout score has little value and … Continue reading

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Professor Klout

A class project in which the final grade earned is solely determined by a student’s Klout score! Klout becomes harmful to social media as participants game their scores under pressure from imbecile employers who screen with Klout… Continue reading

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Klout, Kred, and PeerIndex are influencing social media!

I have been and continue to be a skeptic of influence measuring, as performed by Klout, PeerIndex, and Kred. I fear the tactics of SEO will come to social media. Continue reading

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Reflections on two years of tweeting

Benefits from two years on twitter! Continue reading

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