Social Media and Me

So, like many of my Marketing colleagues - I began 2009 with a goal of becoming more social and more interactive on the web. I don't have set reasons of gaining business, or increasing revenue. My goal is just for me to jump in and get comfortable. To learn more about social media and try to see where it is going, and what it means for me.

So far, so good.

I have increased my Facebook use by huge numbers (=addicted... it is really sick!). I also have a myspace, although since Facebook came along - it is a chore to keep both updated. I have 122 updates on twitter (and counting), 21 followers and 22 following. I am working REALLY hard to try to blog everyday, or even every couple of days - no excuses! It will come with time, no doubt. I joined 20sb since I have something to say (working on that...see above).

Since getting the iphone, I have to say I have a more connected feeling - as I can access all of the above sites by the push of a button. I think this will help me to keep up with my goals - although it has not helped the facebook whoring that has been going on... must.sign.off.just.for.a.bit!

Also, it is one of my goals to begin learning more, so I have signed up for a couple free seminars and conferences to help me start my education. If anyone is interested, below are the first two I will be attending:

Online Seminar: Social Media is About Socializing

and

Digital Marketing World Spring 2009 Virtual Conference

I am very excited to be joining both, not only because they were free (;-) but because both are about social media! Check them out...

What do you use daily to keep connected?

Now, to go catch up on the work I really should be doing...

Oh, and Happy Tuesday!

WML.

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