Have you ever wondered how to find your Facebook User ID?
This is something I know has frustrated a lot of people, but there is a very simple way to find this information.
Type this URL into your [Read more...]
March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Can @SocialBungy Bring Sexy Back to Social Media Contest Campaigns?
Let me introduce you to SocialBungy!
This is a company that describes itself as the next generation social campaign builder for Facebook, Twitter, and micro-site campaigns. With contests and sweepstakes being such an important part of social media strategy, a new platform like this is worth taking a look at.
The space is currently dominated by [Read more...]
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Should Employers be Asking for Facebook Passwords?
Here is another crazy moment for the social media history books; some employers are asking for Facebook usernames and passwords from potential employees.
This was an eye opener as to how far ahead, yet how far behind we still are in the digital age. I do feel it is a smart practice to perform an inspection of a job candidate’s social footprint, but asking for a username and password is simply crossing the line. Instead, looking into hiring a company like [Read more...]
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Social Searching to the Beat of @SlingshotSEO and @SharleneBoodram (VIDEO)
Indianapolis might not be Silicon Valley, but the city does have a lot of cutting edge technology and social based companies making waves.
One such company is Slingshot SEO, a professional search engine optimization practice providing strategic consulting, internet, content, and social marketing services.
I was honored with a tour of their facility a few weeks ago by their Viral Media Coordinator Sharlene Boodram. I was incredibly impressed with the operation, and felt like [Read more...]
March 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
Google Testing +1 on YouTube to Replace Like/Dislike Button
In an effort to grow Google Plus, and given the fact that Google owns YouTube, it looks like they are testing out the +1 button in place of the like/dislike button for YouTube videos.
Google sources are saying this is only a test of the +1 button, and that only a very small percentage of total YouTube users have access to the +1 button for this experiment. However, we all know it is [Read more...]
March 13, 2012 By 2 Comments
Scotty’s @Brewhouse Founder Scott Wise Speaks at the PeopleMatter Launch Event
If you live in Indianapolis you have probably eaten at Scotty’s Brewhouse. They have good food, great drink, and are a social media jewel of the city.
Scotty’s Brewhouse founder, Scott Wise, has been a powerful force in the local food scene since about 1996. Indy has seen many small restaurants open and close quickly, but Wise has been able to grow and add new eateries in a time of recession. What is his secret? One could only assume he is a savvy businessman, but you can also see in his social media presence that the guy has a real passion for what he does, and the people he serves.
I was doing some research on talent management, and digitally ran into Scott Wise via a YouTube video of [Read more...]
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Social Media Demographics Case Study (Infographic)
In the ever changing world of social media, and with so many platforms hopping and popping, do you sometimes feel lost with where to hang your digital hat?
Let’s look at some numbers shared in this OnlineMBA Inforgraphic below.
The first number that jumps out is 66% of all [Read more...]
March 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
StumbleUpon Paid Discovery, Should You Use it?
The social bookmarking service StumbleUpon has launched a way to monetize their platform with Paid Discovery, but should you use it to drive traffic, generate more leads, and increase revenue?
Before we proceed, I probably should explain what all of this even is.
StumbleUpon is a discovery engine. Basically you sign up for the free service just like any other modern social platform, and then StumbleUpon finds the best of the web for you based on your unique personal preferences. It also allows you to share the great content you find with your audience.
StumbleUpon’s Paid Discovery is a way for [Read more...]
March 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
Business Training with the New York Yankees and Instagram
Spring training is here, and that brings us to the annual Photo Day!
For those of you not familiar, this is a day where players are traditionally photographed in their uniforms by professional photographers to kick off spring training. Most of you are probably picturing some huge Hollywood style photo shoot, but this year photographer Nick Laham had a different idea for the New York Yankees.
Laham took photos of the most historic team in Major League Baseball with his [Read more...]
March 4, 2012 By 4 Comments
Calculate Your Pinfluence with PinPuff. A Klout Type Score for Pinterest.
Social media has been known to create a state of inflated ego, and it can make some users crave being measured. The absurdities of folks stressing over their Klout scores have proven that, but now there is a new kid on the block I would like to share with you.
Pinterest is the fastest growing social network in history, and we knew it was only a matter of time before someone came up with an app to measure a users popularity on the platfrom.
Let me introduce you to [Read more...]
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Leap Day with @JamieCrager and Crowdshifter (PODCAST)
The time has finally come, the official Leap Day launch of the Coffee with Harrison Podcast!
Enjoy my interview with the great Jamie Crager from CROWDSHIFTER Media. We discuss some of the biggest mistakes companies make in social media, and share a few tips on how to be more successful in the space. [Read more...]
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Digitals Video – The Tweet SMS Mac Email Phone Call Facebook Ping Song!
Let’s kick off the weekend with a little fun! Check out the musical short Digitals created by filmmaker/actor Chris Crutchfield.
He was inspired after receiving an email, SMS, phone call, Facebook message and two tweets in a five second timeframe. Chris said “This video is a re-manifestation of my brain’s interpretation of that event.”
The song Live and Let Die gets stuck in my head every time I start up my Macbook Pro, the Guns & Roses version. I wonder if it really is the same note or if I just have issues?
Anyway, enjoy the video…. [Read more...]
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