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Re: 5 Signs You’re NOT a Social Media Expert, Yet

MarcLittmann — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:42:16 -0000

So SM 'students' ought to focus developing skill in psychology, communications, logic, political science, human behavior, sales, and more. Adding yoga and thai chi, meditation and a degree in treating Restless Brain Syndrome, or RBS, might prove valuable.

Speaking of RBS, time to shut down the computer and go to sleep...oooh look--something shiny!

Marc

Re: 5 Signs You’re NOT a Social Media Expert, Yet

MarcLittmann — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:52:17 -0000

Brett,

Thanks again for another thoughtful post. Are there any distinctions made now about other rankings of social media types, below the pay grade of 'expert'? If not, I would love to see 'social media 1st Lieutenant', 'social media captain', 'social media first mate', even 'SM sous chef' or 'deputy SM rear admiral'. Perhaps we could then give something for all the rest of us to aspire to! :-)

But seriously, not everyone wants nor needs to aspire to being an 'expert' in this arena. If you agree, where do you see social media's role 5 years from now? Will SM jobs exist then that haven't been created yet today? Best ways to get equipped for the future to be a more marketable 'expert', either as an employee of a small/med/large company or as a contractor?

thanks!

marc

Re: 6 Tips for Creating “Sticky” Social Relationships

MarcLittmann — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:42:33 -0000

Brett,

Would love to get coffee sometime--I am in Boulder much of the time. I am a Boulder native who can't afford to live there anymore, hence the short trip up to Longmont.

Someone posted a while back (was it you?) about a company you could send a greeting card to after they chose to follow you in Twitter. I like the idea, but then again if it is automated, it will be no more than just an expensive autofollow responder, lacking any personal touch or interest in that other person. Are there any other companies out there offering services that do this in a positive way?

marc

Re: 6 Tips for Creating “Sticky” Social Relationships

MarcLittmann — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:38:15 -0000

Brett,

good post, as usual. it seems that SM is like the real world in some other ways, too. just like most of us would never shout an obscenity or flip off a person who cut you off while walking down a path, the minute you repeat the same interchange from behind the wheel of our cars, all bets are off. we become isolated and shielded from others and suddenly don't see the person driving the car, but only the car itself. SM is like that from where I see it. we are no longer talking face to face, but rather face to screen. flaming others or forgetting social manners becomes easy.

what if each of us spent an hour each week getting coffee with 1-2 new followers from Twitter, getting to know them as people...

marc

Re: Why You Should Create Headlines First & Content Second

MarcLittmann — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:46:20 -0000

Thanks, Brett--appreciate your help!

marc

Re: Why You Should Create Headlines First & Content Second

MarcLittmann — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:44:13 -0000

Brett--That makes sense. Seems I do it in reverse, without much structure and as the thoughts come to me. Then I do a tweet title that covers what I wrote about. Could you check out this one below and suggest something more catchy? I'd like to repost it soon for greater effect, as the post is a fun and different than what I see from other wedding photographers out there.

Here is my tweet on it:

"You May Kiss the Bride"-top 5 ways to help shoot great 1st kiss. http://bit.ly/LhdwK #boulder #wedding photographer #bride #photo

Enjoyed your post--keep up the great work!

Marc
Marc Littmann Photography
www.littmannweddings.blogsp...

Re: A Brief History Of Social Media

MarcLittmann — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:54:32 -0000

"(from the year 2029)...Brett, I remember the good old days of Twitter! I was just a young boy when mom and dad used it to stay connected with all the latest happenings. And Brightkite--they could barely live without it! But to me it seems as vintage as the Atari 2600 would to you folks over 40 back in 2009. We folks in 2029 gave up on social media right after it got to the point that no one was actually talking to each other face to face anymore. Heck, no one even talked by phone. And going over to someone's house for dinner? Out of the question back then once social media started taking the place of real-life human interaction. But our world now is so much better--we actually spend time together rather than tweeting the contents of our lunches and what we thought about the latest American Idol episode. In case you or your readers were wondering, the Lakers end up winning the 2009 NBA Finals in game 7 over the Magic by 4 points in 2 OTs...take that to Vegas, but at least take some friends along with you to celebrate in person and be with one another, and shut off those pesky mobile devices while you are at it!"

Brett--great piece! Sorry about the comments above--seems there was a tachyon particle burst that took over my DISQUS account and hacked my intended comments. Please disregard everything above claiming to be from the year 2029. And I don't know anything about a Lakers victory, either...

marc
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www.littmannweddings.blogsp...

Re: 5 Web-Based Tools That Support Real World Networking

MarcLittmann — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:52:10 -0000

still trying to understand why anyone would send a virtual gift to someone. is it free? why do I want a virtual gift? to have virtually no gift-wrapping to throw in a virtual landfill? I guess it is the virtual thought that counts...

marc

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www.littmannphoto.com

Re: Dear Web ‘Celebrity’ Who Never Follows Anyone Back,

MarcLittmann — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:18:04 -0000

Check out this RT on following tons of people effectively--helped me out as I have been getting up to speed last 2 months.

JesseNewhart@freshlar How To Effectively Follow 15000+ People On Twitter: http://bit.ly/13rmog

Marc Littmann
Marc Littmann Wedding and Portrait Photography
www.littmannweddings/blogspot.com

Re: How to Stay Near the Cutting Edge of Social Media

MarcLittmann — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:06:56 -0000

Brett--

Just checking in to see how you are recovering from your accident. Hope you are doing well.

Also just found your blog here and am greatlly enjoying your posts. But wanted to expand on your comment about neophobes doing well in conservative religions and political movements, law enforcement, military and government bureaucracies. I understand the stereotype here but have connected with many folks on Twitter and other SocMedia sites who are right on the cutting edge of tech but also embrace conservative religion (i.e. biblical Christianity).

Also, I agree with Brett Greene's blog on the value of purging (http://bit.ly/Z9VeL) in a recent post--being a lover of the new is not a sure path to happiness and can bring about the reverse effect. I believe the role of the conservative person is to evaluate both the old and the new and keep the valuable and discard the valueless, regardless of time of origin.

Keep up the great work and look fwd to reading and learning more from you!

Marc Littmann
Marc LIttmann Photography
http://www.littmannweddings...