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Re: How You Can Use Social Media to Help the U.S. Auto Industry

Lisa Hoffmann — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:09:57 -0000

This is the best, most detailed piece I've read about the auto industry. I dugg it and will recommend it as a must-read to anyone I discuss this with. Fantastic use of social media and an excellent example to hold up to others.

Keep the faith.

Re: How To Be The Social Media Champion At Your Office

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:19:03 -0000

Best tip here in my mind: 'Solve business problems with social media tools." Not only does this provide solid proof of SM's effectiveness, it also forces you to think of new ways to solve problems through social media.

I would add: don't look down on people who don't yet use or understand social media tools. If you're patient and respectful you'll get much further with people. And they will love you for introducing them to these powerful tools. They are intimidating for some.

Thanks for getting us thinking about this, Jason.

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:43:34 -0000

I've met some great people through twitter, too. So far, I find they are very much as they portray themselves online. As for the post changing anyone's behavior, I sometimes wonder if the people who need to see this stuff would even recognize themselves.

Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:47:06 -0000

Yes, Metallica is the answer to all. I am hereby enlightened.

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:44:44 -0000

You have some great point here, Liz. As the numbers start climbing conversation becomes virtually impossible. Not sure what the answer is, but I sure would miss the conversation, which is why I keep my following list realtively low. I like to read my tweet stream.

Thanks for stopping by to comment!

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:29:53 -0000

"A vibrant community, safe from promoters" - exactly what I hope to help preserve! Thanks so much for your comment.

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:29:01 -0000

The amount of information on twitter is overwhelming for sure. Take your time and build up relationships with people you find interesting. You won't be sorry. Thanks for stopping by to comment!

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:27:19 -0000

Love the analogy, Chris. Collecting followers like baseball cards is sure to backfire, because they're not "followers" - they're people.

Thanks for stopping by!

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:24:30 -0000

Great points, all, Karen. Takes more time and effort to make real connections - but it's worth it! Thanks for your comments.

Re: Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:23:12 -0000

I find you comment to be very mature, Danny. And maybe that's why I like social media so much - the social side.

Thanks!

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:57:00 -0000

Terrific points, Ryan. All goes to the evolution of new media, yes? Traditional media outlets ignore these expectations at their own peril. You're a model for others to follow.

Thanks for stopping by here to add your insights.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:54:24 -0000

"Bright and tight." Love it! Now I can consider twittering to be "honing my copywriting skills."

Thanks, Suzanne!

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:52:41 -0000

I always say twitter is a heck of a barrier breaker. So exciting to be having conversations with people who traditionally would be insulated behind layers of gatekeepers. The best part: none of them would consider you "nobody." We're all learning together.

Thanks for stopping by!

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:48:52 -0000

It is fun, isn't it? I love the challenge. Thanks for chiming in here, Kathy.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:43:21 -0000

Fascinating. I'd love to hear more about what success you're finding promoting your cause on twitter. Thanks for stopping by, Virginia.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:42:06 -0000

Well, thanks, Darryl. I can't promise I'll be smoking cigars any time soon but I do hope to meet you in real time. Maybe we can solve a problem or two together. Thanks for stopping by, my twitter friend.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:39:47 -0000

Aww, Ann...if you're shallow so am I. It is the ultimate procrastination toy. Yet powerful indeed. Thanks for stopping by to comment!

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:37:56 -0000

Be yourself...because who else would you be, right? Everything else seems to fall into place after that. Thanks for stopping by to comment, Damien.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:30:25 -0000

All the great conversation sparks my creativity too, Stefan. Great, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:27:13 -0000

I'm fascinated and impressed by the range of answers here. So glad I asked the question!

Thanks, Lyell. See you at the next #BtynBiz tweetup :)

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:25:54 -0000

Can't imagine a better way to stay on top of new developments! I'm always amazed at the amount of information I find on twitter each day.

Thanks for stopping by, John.

Re: How tweet it is…

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:24:03 -0000

Love your point about reaching out to people in other locales. I'm discovering little niches that I would never have known about with online networking. Thanks for stopping by to comment, Jay!

Re: Be like Jim.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:34:08 -0000

Isn't this what networking has always been about? The give and take is what moves us all forward. I, too, have high hopes for the future of business. I don't see how you can go wrong by being considerate and generous.

Re: Are we headed toward the social media tipping point?

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:11:07 -0000

Lots of corporations are still in denial, bucking transparency and maintaining "control." They'll figure it out - the successful ones sooner rather than later I suspect.

Re: Be like Jim.

Lisa Hoffmann — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:08:34 -0000

Much! Thanks for stopping by, Mitch.