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Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by THESTORY

THESTORY — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:05:07 +0000

I’m just a social media lover…And a lover of social media peeps…

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Michael O'Connor Clarke

Michael O'Connor Clarke — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:08:39 +0000

FWIW, I’ve been blogging since early 2001, been on Twitter since shortly after it launched in 2006, and have actively participated in more forms of social media and social networking environment than I can even recall.

I spoke at the first big business-focused conference on blogging/social media back in 2003, and at many other events since then.

I’ve designed and run numerous successful social media-driven campaigns, spanning a host of different platforms and purposes, and I now make my living almost exclusively through social media consulting.

I’ve been described by clients, colleagues and competitors as a “social media expert”. Personally, I can’t stand the term.

The day I start thinking of myself as an “expert” is the day you can officially put me out to grass; as that will mark the day I’ve stopped learning.

OK, I”m being snarky – I know. Point is, there are lots and lots of people who know how to do stuff in this space, but the self-described “experts” are often the ones you really want to avoid. Your main argument here is well made – judge by past results, not by claims of expertise. It’s what you’ve done that matters, not what you say you can do.

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Elie

Elie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:29:16 +0000

As you say, Bryna, it’s not about what you know, or who you work for, but what you DO that defines your expertise.

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Bryna

Bryna — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:06:40 +0000

It’s a good argument, and one I’m thinking about more and more. I’m a social media manager for @EngineCom. I also tweet @brynajones. I don’t consider myself an ‘expert’ because the field is too new, and the media is constantly changing. However, as much as I don’t label myself, my job is to be better at SM management than any of my competitors, and to take my clients and Engine Communications to new levels of professionalism and ROI in the field. Some of the real ‘experts’ are people like @jaybaer @thebrandbuilder @danzarilla @josh_greenburg and @BethHarte – people who take solid marketing tools, education, and research, and implement them into their SM use. They are the ones I look up to.

Comment on Seeking the Balance. by Reado

Reado — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:38:53 +0000

Yeah I have the Eastern Body Western Mind book as well and its really good.

I haven’t finished it yet but its been great so far.

Definitely recommended!

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Elie Kochman

Elie Kochman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:59:49 +0000

Thanks Zye! The article was focusing on Twitter in particular, but you’re absolutely correct – depending on what field you’re in will determine which venue is best for distributing your message. Influence is not a factor of how many people you can reach, but how many of the right type of person you can reach and have a positive impact on their decisions.

You summed it up nicely in closing: it’s all about experience and prior accomplishments.

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Zye

Zye — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:56:39 +0000

This is a great article. I think the term Social Media expert is difficult to define precisely. You talk about reach but I don’t even think Twitter is the best tool to determine someone’s actual reach or influence. I mean I know of a ton of ways to increase my Twitter following without anyone even knowing who I am:) A person’s influence I think is based more on how much they have developed a following in ‘real’ life, be it through blogs, the media, online, etc.

And to be a Social Media expert, IMO you don’t necessarily even have to have a large social influence. Unless a business is hiring someone to be some sort of representative, there are other goals that a business could be looking for from a Social Media expert. For example, a business might be looking for lead generation or it might be looking to begin exploring different social networks. In those cases, you don’t have to be a Chris Brogran to qualify.

I think as you mentioned it does come down to the experience that you can demonstrate from your previous accomplishments and the goals that a business has in mind.

Comment on Video Phone: Beyonce & Lady Gaga… What the hell? by Nat

Nat — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:21:23 +0000

OMG so I was catching up on music videos last night and ran across this one and had to stop it part way through the first time I watched it because it was SO embarrassing. I watched it the second time through cause I was forcing Matt to endure it with me.

I love Beyonce and I think she’s uber talented and ridiculously gorgeous, but I definitely think she’s pulling a Tyra Banks aka. starting to lose a bit of her creative marbles. Or, you know, they’re just “being themselves” which really just looks a lot like going insane.

No denying Beyonce looks hot, although her Nintendo bikini gets two thumbs down.

And Lady Gaga is my new favourite thing. She’s SO eccentric and sexy (like in her latest “Bad Romance” wooo!) and was shockingly lacklustre in this one. I should really look this up, but I don’t “get” why she’s in this song at all. She adds nothing and whose career is this supposed to be benefiting? Gaga’s? Or Beyonce’s?

This ended up being a bit of an unintentional rant. Wow:)

Comment on Video Phone: Beyonce & Lady Gaga… What the hell? by karmacake

karmacake — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:21:31 +0000

haha what the hell was that response?

Sorry you feel Beyonce can’t be fierce as a black woman and that the song was better without Lady Gaga in it.

Song is sick.
Video is wack.

Comment on Video Phone: Beyonce & Lady Gaga… What the hell? by Suze

Suze — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:59:55 +0000

Just some notes:

“but I have to admit, Beyonce looks fierce as a black woman” – as a black woman… why not just woman?

Beyonce was on the “bandwagon” when her album was being produced.. BEFORE Lady Gaga even had an album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The song is on Beyonce’s album. Created BEFORE everyone loved Lady Gaga…