Comments by www.twitter.com/briguyblock

Comments by www.twitter.com/briguyblock

Comments by www.twitter.com/briguyblock

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I didn't realize “authenticity” and “transparency” had become buzzwords? But just because the fakes out there use them, that means we can't? Following that model, our vocabulary will become pretty limited only to lead our clients to believe the only things we can say are “me work good and honest for you. can't elaborate or others think me am fake.”

And I assume everyone's now fallen in to the trap of “if I don't have the experience, I won't get the work. If I don't have the work, I won't get the experience.” That's sort of leaves out the possibility for new talent to grow.

Also, I ask people not to call me guru or expert. I don't like giving anyone the idea that they can't learn what I've learned or become more proficient than I am. But, kick and scream all I want, people will still refer to me as an expert or guru. All I can do is remind of them why I don't prefer those terms.

I'm not trying to fuss at you because you are taking on those who actually are fake. I just don't like having SM faithfuls like most of us having to tip toe around these jerks who ruin it for the rest of us. ARRRRRG

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Nancy, phones don't always work, hence the success of @comcastcares. But also, you're more likely to attract a com/marketing dept. of a company or organization through existing relationships rather than cold-calling the zoo and letting them know what's up. Also, it's easier to get someones attention when they use the same awesome tools you use, such as BUM BUM BUM twitter!

Hooray for Sal and Fayza being the awesomeness that is Sal and Fayza.

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People probably rushed into TV, radio and print much to fast to establish how things are done right. They still get it wrong with inaccurate reporting and sensationalizing the news.

I think it's taking longer because most of us are trying to correct the mistakes as they happen and slowly build a good foundation. Patience is a virtue. (gosh I can't believe I just used that line.) Imagine if all industries were so careful to immediately correct mistakes and do everything ethically and strategically. We should be so lucky!

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Fayza. First off, way to kick “expert” in the tush. I tell people I’m a geek marketer or social media enthusiast, groupie, pusher, fanboy, etc. But you really hit the nail on the head when talking about sociology. I tell you what, we should be called Social Media Scientists. Scientists are certainly educated in what they do and use their tools to continue to learn, discover, create and cultivate.

Have a Happy New Year!

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That all sounds great and no credibility has been lost I feel. It is what it is. A paid post when fully disclosed won’t be treated the same way as an unpaid post by the reader as you’ve seen. But I wonder if the lesson for companies should be this: Work with an ethical blogger who commits to social media etiquette and transparency and the focus may shift from your product to the blogger.

Will there ever be a point when that way of thinking ends? I hope so. Maybe it comes down to whether or not the blogger is honest about his post. If he is, then it’s all good. If not, then he and the paying client may be hit by it.

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T-Mobile just told me they open early at 8 tomorrow morning to start selling the G1 in stores.

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I agree with those in the comments section about it not making a difference. What matters is the relationship and the quality of your work.

My boss just wrote a post on being visible during economic hardships. He knows a thing or two as he came to set up shop in the 80's during the downturn then. http://www.piercom.com/now-is-the-time.html

But it's true. The little you do during a hard economic time for everyone, can pay off. While others hold their PR spending, some use it.

Even still, PR firms that keep a good relationship with a client that go away during the lean times should feel confident that they'll come back when things pick up again.

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As the usual go-to person at my firm for all things social media, I couldn't agree more with this post. A few others have had real experience as well, but everyone needs some familiarity.

I try to send out examples and case studies with my thoughts to the office so that they can take away some understanding of how it all works.

That said, our company has major IR experience and expertise, but that's only for a few people. We have devisions crafted for our unique skill sets like civic engagement and graphics. At the moment, social media is another practice area we're working on. But, eventually, it will become a standard for all practice areas. Just be patient.

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Way to go! 123 comments and 12 recommends. That’s good work.

Also I like Palin’s hair from her pageant days.

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Terrific post! I can agree with all points except excessive noise. If the problem is that we can’t filter it out well enough, that’s true. But it can’t be avoided, nor should it. Some noise is spam, some is personal, and some is professional. Sounds like any other medium that already exists. A lot of shows on Bravo might just be noise, they’re not important. BUT I’d never dream of getting rid of them.

We just need a better personal filter. Noise to you, might be music to me.

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Brian, I agree that a change is coming and it could be great. I work in public affairs and civic engagement as well as social media and it's clear that a large number of people do not have the resources or know-how to do anything online. Print and broadcast are their only and familiar/friendly means of getting information. Also, in terms of money, while funds are now going towards the web,

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Brian, I agree that a change is coming and it could be great. I work in public affairs and civic engagement as well as social media and it's clear that a large number of people do not have the resources or know-how to do anything online. Print and broadcast are their only and familiar/friendly means of getting information.

Also, in terms of money, while funds are now going towards the web, print/broadcast media need to do something to encourage recruiting new participants in advertising. It's not only the money that has shifted, but the audience as well. Follow the audience, follow the medium.

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Great post, but the conversation here and in other places is a little demoralizing. I’m part of a group of genuine social media philosophical faithfuls who are still in the process of learning all there is to learn. Working with mainly B2B clients, we’re taking baby steps to ensure accountability. We get more red lights than green when proposing a social media supplement only when appropriate.

But these conversations make me think that I’m not allowed at the big boys table because I don’t have the experience that others do. I end up holding a grudge against those who abuse the glam and hype of social media to rake up costs. I don’t want to be thrown into the crowd of social media d-bags. I twitter, post comments, FB and share useful information when I can. But I feel caught in the circle of “i need XP to get the work, but i need the work to get XP.” Like you suggested, the only way to prove yourself is to show that you at least have some meaningful interaction online. Hopefully that’s enough.

Thanks,
Brian

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I've seen this conversation go on in a million different places. As mentioned above, Todd Defren discusses it as does Daniel R. I commented on Todd's blog along with several others, asking for someone to create an app that tracks it all. The need to track ideas and conversations is reflected in those old computer commercials where two people have the same idea in different buildings but no way to discover each other. Maybe, sadly, that's just how it is. Until we reach a Star Trek type way of tracking information, we may need to accept that online conversations will mirror half of real life conversations. We're all passing ships in the night that never crash into each other.

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