I read a disturbing article in the New York Times this weekend regarding the use of social networking to exact justice (or revenge?) on individuals. NPR’s On The Media also picked up the story. Dubbed “human-flesh search engines” or “renrou sousuo yinqing”, these tools of vigilante justice are tacitly overlooked, perhaps even encouraged, by the Chinese…
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A reminder of the power of the personal endorsement
I attended a fascinating event in Foxboro, MA last week called the Inbound Marketing Summit. Hosted by a company called New Marketing Labs (http://newmarketinglabs.com/), a self-professed team of new media “evangelists” who are nimble, proficient users, this group hosts events around the country to educate business people on effective ways to use social media for…
Maintaining momentum during tough times
It’s really hard to listen to the news these days and maintain an optimistic outlook. Times are really tough. Fear is so de-motivating. It sucks up your positive energy and can leave you feeling so helpless. But I sustain myself by understanding that life’s trials can lead to triumphs. If I maintain a view that…
Social Media – It’s all about the relationship
If you are struggling with the whole social media trend, you aren’t alone, but you might be dating yourself. While many people I talk to lament the passing of “old” ways of communicating (letter writing, the telephone call), others eat, breathe and speak all things virtual. For me, there is always a middle ground. Call…
