Social Media Quick Facts: Facebook
Here are some of the latest social networking and social media stats for 2011. The average Facebook user has 130 friends. More than 25 billion pieces of content (web links, news stories, blog posts, notes, photo albums, etc) is shared each month. Over 300,000 users helped translate the site through the translations application. More than 150 million people engage with Facebook on external websites…
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Social Media Marketing's Giant Hammer - Hootsuite
by James Shaw, CEO/Creative Director Social Media Marketing is a lot easier with the right tools - organize, team share, update, schedule, and generally rock n' roll your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn pages with Hootsuite. Twin Creek Media has recently partnered with Hootsuite to make life easier for Okanagan businesses that market themselves on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. It is our tool of choice…
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"Our Okanagan" Project and Twin Creek Media on TV
by James Shaw, CEO/Creative Director Last week Global Okanagan (or what some people remember as CHBC) featured a recent project that we've been heavily involved in over the past year. Called Our Okanagan, the project is a web-based local search engine and business hub that is focused on connecting local businesses and creating new opportunities for collaboration, employment, and investment. TIP: If…
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Email Marketing Meets Social Media
by James Shaw and Amelia Penner Every business has a few "raving fans". These people are usually cherished individuals who talk about our company or group in such a nice way that more people become customers. This article is all about empowering raving fans! Hook up your social media accounts into your email blasts and you'll allow more sharing, recommending and commenting. Free PR anyone? ;-)…
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Social Media Marketing for Musicians
Twin Creek Media was invited to give a presentation to musicians and band managers at a recent Music BC event in Kelowna, BC. Below is the presentation that we gave... The presentation covers: What is social media? What's the "big idea"? What are the benefits for musicians? How are others successfully using social media for marketing and promotion? What are the current trends? How do I get started?…
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