How the U.S. Navy Uses Social Media

We all know that social media is a great tool for informal sharing of news, views, photos and video. However this sensation has also changed how the US Navy communicates to people. A few ways include YouTube for interesting videos Flickr for sharing important still imagery Twitter to break important stories on their official site… Continue reading How the U.S. Navy Uses Social Media

How Social Media Helps Journalists Break News

Social media is the newest tool for journalists to break important news to readers. It has taken over other methods such as email primarily because News comes to readers rather than the other way round Sharing with social media helps news go viral This dramatically increases page views If you have suggestions/questions and advice to… Continue reading How Social Media Helps Journalists Break News

Social Media Club Chennai August 2011 Meetup :ABC’s & PR in SOcial Media

Ms Suganthi from Digi Spread (@digispread) will talk about ABC’s of Social Media, followed by a session by Mr.K.Srinivasan from Prime Point (@prpoint) on Social Media PR. Agenda 11.00 AM – Welcome Address by SMC Chennai Team 11.15 AM: Introduction of Speakers 11.20 AM: Ms. Suganthi’s session on ABC’s of Social Media 11:50 AM: Question… Continue reading Social Media Club Chennai August 2011 Meetup :ABC’s & PR in SOcial Media

What cultural characteristic(s) do/did you perceive as an obstacle in using social media for business purposes?

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