by Matthew Brennan | Oct 18, 2011 | Featured, social media strategy
I recently had someone ask me how I obtained my 1,700 plus Twitter followers. I answered his question and gave him a few tips as well. First, I want to say that in the Twitter world, 1,700 is not extremely high for followers. It’s a valuable, but also obtainable...
by Matthew Brennan | Sep 29, 2011 | Featured, social media strategy
In a few weeks, we will see all the clever cartoons and graphics complaining about Facebook changes yet again. We all know the graphics—the ones begging the service we’ve all grown to know and love (for free) not to change its design and most popular features. Because...
by Matthew Brennan | Sep 20, 2011 | Featured, social media strategy
After a LONG invite only period, Google Plus is finally open to everyone. If you do not have an account yet, you should probably set one up. The biggest question I hear with Google Plus is what does it offer me that Facebook doesn’t? Right now, Google Plus does more...
by Matthew Brennan | Aug 24, 2011 | Featured, social media strategy
I recently came across a social media post asking for favorite methods to stir up a conversation. This question seemed interesting enough to warrant a post. For business-related conversations, LinkedIn questions, and LinkedIn groups still seem to be the best path to...
by Matthew Brennan | Jul 27, 2011 | Featured, social media strategy
When we think social media, we think the wave of the future. We think of the interconnectivity that it will provide over the years to come. Ironically, one lasting effect is that it returns us to the small-town atmosphere that was common in the 50s and 60s. Social...
by Matthew Brennan | Jul 9, 2011 | Featured, social media strategy
I’ve been playing around with Google+ for about 24 hours now, and have a few preliminary thoughts. First, Google’s invitation system is arbitrary and frustrating. I managed to squeeze in at some point Thursday evening but I’m still not quite sure how. I signed in with...
