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Re: My Remeberence UpsideTrader

genevangelist — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:40:53 -0000

Joe-
What an incredible, engaging post. Those of us who were not there will never know what it was like, but we can all do our best never to forget it. Thanks for really pouring out some personal experiences; it is always more convincing and heartfelt to repeatedly hear, year after year, personal accounts of 9/11 to keep us from plopping back into complacency. Or maybe, sadly, we are already there. This is the best way for us to never forget and always remember those who died. I am going to share this with others. It's powerful. Leslie

Re: Building Successful Long Term Relationships

genevangelist — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:24:35 -0000

Awesome post, Fred. This really hits home with me and @genevate who not only have been together for over 7 years, we also work side by side in our dev company every working minute. It's tough - but as long as you share the vision/values and communicate - it truly is the MOST rewarding experience - in our case, building a life together as well as being partner entrepreneurs in a fast-paced tech world! I could not see myself doing anything else with anyone else. Thanks for this, a post that really hits every part of the two of us and makes me feel ever more lucky and grateful to be with him. ;-)

And Happy Anniversary!!!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:05:52 -0000

Thanks, Holly!

I am sure some will find it helpful.
Definitely always enjoy the input from people on some tools that can help! ;-)

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:04:22 -0000

Points well taken, Joy. Sorry you had issues from a company who is usually on the ball.

My biggest concern is always not about if something bad happens - rest assured it will - even companies make mistakes. But the bigger thing here is always how someone/company comes out of the adversity. Will they be better after the problem by addressing it or will they ignore and add to the brand damage?

Thanks!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:01:27 -0000

Thanks, Teris!

Definitely - BE REAL - define yourself. Use good etiquette. And be involved. ;-)

Re: Hashtags 101: How-To Use Hashtags - Share YOUR #hashtagtip

genevangelist — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:44:46 -0000

Great post, Corvida!

While there are many great posts like this about why hashtags are a great way of tracking trending topics, there are some that say in the wholeness of it all, they do absolutely nothing for search. Here is a great article with that point in mind. http://bit.ly/fiSvh

I personally think the best use of hashtags is StockTwits - http://www.stocktwits.com They came up with the idea for using " $$ " at the end of the tweet to stream on the StockTwits community , or use $ in front of the stock ticker symbol you are talking about such as $AAPL for Apple and $GOOG for Google and so on when talking about a trade. StockTwits is by far the most progressive community using such a streamlined search. They even have a Firefox plugin which is pretty awesome that really makes things interesting. I would highly recommend reading more on how they do it here and just checking out how they do it. http://stocktwits.com/help

You know you have a great app when traders join Twitter JUST to use StockTwits!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:51:06 -0000

Perfect example of a company with great online customer service. I love hearing these stories because it does work. Now we just need every company to have an online customer service plan! Thanks for sharing, Peggy!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:21:19 -0000

Awesome! Thanks Stefan - good luck with the paper!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:49:39 -0000

Thanks Donna!

It certainly speeds up the process of resolving issues if there is a problem. Companies can literally pull a Superman and reverse an issue in a single bound. I think it provides a tremendous opportunity for businesses to be heard as well as ask for suggestions and pro-active as well. On social media, if you bomb, literally the whole world can see it. But if you shine, well then, the whole world can see that too! It's just amazing the amount of potential out there for companies these days to not only do the right thing, but do it faster!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:17:10 -0000

Yeah, amazing how "real-time" has changed everything! Such an important thing to keep glued to search and comments on your brand, as you never know when they are happening or what people are saying. Mistakes will continue to happen - I can promise that - it's the reaction time that is most important these days. Thanks!

Re: 8 Tips To Help Companies Avoid Image Fiascoes On Twitter - Share YOUR tips!

genevangelist — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:14:06 -0000

Thanks, Katie. Dell has totally changed and I believe learned from that, as have many companies who were caught in the switch to online customer service. Dell has been extremely responsive on Twitter and continues to engage the customer. Brands will always be given a second chance when they start using more efficient methods as technology changes. Keeping up with the Joneses. Great point!

Re: OMG – John Tesh just tweeted me…

genevangelist — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:42:00 -0000

Oh so awesome! ;-)

Re: OMG – John Tesh just tweeted me…

genevangelist — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:41:40 -0000

True Story: I waited on Skid Row in the early '90's after a concert when I was waitressing tables at night time in Providence at a Mediterranean restaurant. I think they were opening for White Snake or some other long-hair dude band. So funny! ;-)

Re: Upsidetrader and Alphatrends Premium on StockTwits

genevangelist — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:54:49 -0000

Just to serve as the unofficial ombudsman here, StockTwits said after the CNBC spot that the StockTwits service that was free would remain free:

"First, the report falsely suggested that the service we now provide will become a paid service. This is untrue. Every feature that exists free now will remain free."

Then they went on to say:

"We will be rolling out over the next couple months, starting next week, a set of diverse premium products that we have taken great effort and time developing to make certain that they will provide uncommon value for our community."

This is from the following blog post "Addressing the Inaccuracies of CNBC Reporting of StockTwits" from April 9th. http://blog.stocktwits.com/...

The two blogs released today are the "premium trading products" that are being offered for a very nominal cost.

As you can see, the service that has always been free, has remained free. Just like they promised.

I think to compare CNBC's hatchet job on StockTwits in that piece and what StockTwits is doing is totally baseless and without merit. Much like the CNBC segment.

StockTwits has always been honest and upfront with their actions. Unlike some others.

Re: How I Manage Information Flow

genevangelist — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:47:38 -0000

Very helpful list for newcomers to @StockTwits to follow as well as those who want to learn more about tech and finance and how the two mix. Very awesome.

RE: "I want to keep an eye on my enemies, competition and businesses I like through Twitter and Tweetdeck."
Sure hope I am the last one.... I would so hate to be on the enemy list with Mahalo....

Re: Texas

genevangelist — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:20:58 -0000

Andy-

A good article about Texas - that compares Texas and California is here - "A Tale of Two States" - and how they are both polar opposites: one drives business there and has created 70% of news jobs, and the other where business is leaving in droves.

http://www.reason.org/blog/...

I love this paragraph:

"We are a very low tax state, we're a very low regulation state, and we have a very limited welfare system in our state. What that means is, individual entrepreneurs want to live in Texas because they don't pay any income tax. Businesses want to locate in Texas because they're not overly regulated. And people don't come to Texas for welfare because none exists. So people who show up in Texas show up to work, generate wealth, and contribute to the overall economy."

I live in Massachusetts - for now, not for much longer - and it amazes me how Governor Deval Patrick is on a spending mission like no other, hiking bridge toll and turnpike fees that have been paid 10 times over already. They just voted in the State Legislature to provide illegal aliens with licenses. That's right, you read it here.

Now, when private enterprise is in trouble, they lower prices to get business and revenue through the door. Government puts a tax on everything when times are bad. And people believe Capitalism is bad?

Well, I've had it. I lived in Texas, my sisters and my brother are there, and I believe I am heading back.

Unlike Massachusetts, Texas actually wants hard working entrepreneurs.

Texas does it right.

Re: The 100 Most Popular Twitter applications

genevangelist — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:28:51 -0000

Great list! I use quite a few of these daily. Just shocked http://www.StockTwits.com is not on this. They are getting so much play on Wall Street Journal, FT and others. A real Twitter web app for the financial peeps - in real time. Use stock symbols and hashtags $$

Re: The Obama Crash

genevangelist — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:02:43 -0000

Are you a felon? Is that why you can't vote? ;-)

It's not going to change. You can change the administration, but you cannot change the system. We have vanilla politics where nothing ever changes in office from left to right except the elected officials.

But the people can change it. And I think the people spoke that they want more government. Let's hope the market never has to ask permission to the government.

Free market Milton Friedman economics rule.

Re: 10 Startup Commandments

genevangelist — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:41:52 -0000

Andy-

This is a great list. Really enjoyed this post and sent it out for others who should read this. Relationships are everything when you are in the business we are in.
Thanks for the great post!

Leslie

Re: Things That I Can’t Friggin Believe!

genevangelist — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:31:26 -0000

1.) That Mahalo actually has a business plan and Jason Calcanis is not gay
2.) That Barney Frank is running a financial committee for the Govt. when he could not even run a decent brothel in Mass.
3.) That women actually listen to Rachel Ray, Oprah and Ellen
4.) That men think still women with big boobs are not intelligent
5.) That Canadian hedge fund managers still club baby seals

Re: Consider the Source

genevangelist — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:43:07 -0000

Because being negative and unappreciative is the liberal way. Everything is always bad and wrong. America is always bad and wrong. Capitalists are bad and wrong. It's not "cool" to be successful and have money because somewhere, you are screwing some poor peasant out of their entitlements - all because you worked hard, stayed clean, had initiative and are proud of your wealth and success. You should not revel in your success because you need to help that poor slob who made bad choices and you should redistribute it to him. And if you don't, you are EVIL. THAT is what is wrong with America.