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Comment on About by Karmacake « weapon of the revolution

Karmacake « weapon of the revolution — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:55:05 +0000

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Comment on It’s spelled B-L-O-G, Mom! by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:09:02 +0000

I just submitted, but did not get a confirmation. Is the form working? Also getting a ’slow script’ message.

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Elie

Elie — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:22:56 +0000

Fair enough Aleks, time will tell whether she was a good choice for the position or not.

Comment on Are YOU a Social Media Expert? by Aleksandra S

Aleksandra S — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:51:24 +0000

I really love this article because it brings up a good point: who can really call themselves “experts” in social media?

I like to think of myself as a life-long learner – the day I say I’m an expert is the day I stop learning and in a field that is constantly changing at an increasing rate, that’ll kill ya.

I think it’s also important that like any job, you need to prove you can do the work. They want some experience, some references, some examples of your work. Sure the girl may not have had many followers on Twitter but the number of followers she does/doesn’t have may not show what she can do. Let’s just wait and see…who knows! Big things might happen.

Aleks

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.