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Re: This Isn’t Feminism, It’s Technology

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:00:07 -0000

I think its a little of both. There are certainly as many women out here as there are men. Maybe some of us grasp the newest shiny tool first, but the disproportionate numbers don't account for just that.

Re: Is FriendFeed for You...or Your Audience?

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:19:18 -0000

I definitely agree that FriendFeed is for fans. It provides a unified stream that they can peruse. I personally do not enjoy it very much.

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk’s GPD08 (Good People Day 08)

Geoff Livingston — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:12:02 -0000

I am honored to be included in this list. Thanks, Jane. You are a wonderful woman, and I am glad to know you, too.

Re: Now is Gone: Book Signing and Chat Part II

Geoff Livingston — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:06:43 -0000

Thanks for covering this, Jimmy!

Re: Two for the Price of One!

Geoff Livingston — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:05:52 -0000

Scott: Truly one of the reasons why I did this. I am pumped to work with you, my man! I should have included it in the list.

Re: The Herculean Effort to Stop Ignoring Customers

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:59:18 -0000

Did you scrape me? :P

Re: Sex and the Single Christian Woman

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:07:45 -0000

Hmm, I'm not a Christian. So, have at it! ;)

Re: Is Corporate Social Media Poisoning the Well?

Geoff Livingston — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:58:07 -0000

Kat: I think you are spot on. Almost every organization I talk to is doing some form of social media, albeit not well. Thus my chart. As to the rest, I've decided to listen from here on out and see where everyone else is at. Thanks for your support!

Re: PR Heading Towards Social Media or Another Buzzword?

Geoff Livingston — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:53:41 -0000

I wouldn't call any of these services PR in the truest sense.

Re: The Marketer’s Foray Into Social Media…

Geoff Livingston — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:41:29 -0000

Fascinating conversation. Shouldn't a social media agency ultimately enable to company, not stay on? But the monitoring and coaching component seems to be necessary for the long-term.

Re: Is Social Media A Marketing or PR Tool

Geoff Livingston — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:00:01 -0000

Neither. Just guys like me keep using it for those reasons.

Re: D.C. Social Media Has Blown Up, Now to Get the Entrepreneurship Going

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:47:32 -0000

If you want to create an umbrella, then you need to be inclusive. Otherwise significant majorities of the community will not support this effort. I'd also suggest cross-linking a lot more, fellas. No cross-links is inherently anti-social. See Doc Searls on this (you know, the guy that wrote the ClueTrain Manifesto).

Re: Upcoming D.C. Events

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:48:00 -0000

It's also interesting that you fail to mention major events like PodCamp DC, Bar Camp DC, BlogPotomac as well as the Social Media Club efforts underway. Ironic when your speaking requests for an event with a set line-up were turned down. Perhaps its just coincidence. Perhaps not.

Re: Who’s Right & Who’s Wrong With 1938Media?

Geoff Livingston — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:23:49 -0000

Yeah, I know Shel, and I don't think it was a ruse. He is seriously upset and humbled by this situation.

And no, Shel wasn't completely right. He shot bad video, reacted poorly when criticized, and fueled the situation, but since then he has owned his wrongs. It's time for Loren to drop the rock and do the same.

Re: Mr. Blogger Goes to Washington

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:08:21 -0000

Thanks, Dave. It was great to have you there. We appreciat eyou coming in for the event.

Re: 5 Green Initiatives Using Social Media for Good This Summer #FindingTheGood

Geoff Livingston — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:18:28 -0000

Robert:

I am not financially beholden to GM. I have never worked for them, nor am I in discussions to work for them. This was about green social media initiatives, and they were willing to share one that is forthcoming. The site links to their current effort to reinvent their image, but there is no link to the green initiative because per the post it has not launched yet. It's that simple.

The viability of the Volt itself is something that only the market can determine, but it is a different vehicle than the ones you mention because it is solely run on electricity. Dare I say, unless you have a bullet proof crystal ball, let's reserve judgment until it launches.

Re: Attack of the Social Media Gurus

Geoff Livingston — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:25:15 -0000

Strong post. With every bubble, there comes a burst, and I think the whol expert/personal brand thing is heading that way. It's communications with stakeholders, old school PR that we're talking about here...

I've been at the forefront of social media for three years and have been amazed by the past year's events and the rise of the popular expert. Very weird.

Re: Review: NOW IS GONE by Geoff Livingston

Geoff Livingston — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:11:18 -0000

Guy:

Thanks so much for the review. Glad we're starting to get to know each other via Twitter! Much obliged.

GL

Re: I don’t do Tech - I do PR with a Tech hat on

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:58:45 -0000

Thanks, Paul. We are certainly trying to make it human, but the nomenclature doesn't help. I think they key word is social, not technology...

Re: UK Social Media Case Study Wiki

Geoff Livingston — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:28:44 -0000

Metrics are so intangible. Why? Because they must be tied to the business strategy, something most social media campaigns don't do...

Re: 5 Starter Moves - Audio and Video

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:51:29 -0000

Great post, Chris... I've been wanting to play in Seesmic for a couple of weeks now. I'm looking for a seesmic invite... Anyone, Buehler, Buehler?

Re: Your Help Requested- Planning a Small Series

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:02:47 -0000

How about a series to help break through cultural barriers?

Re: Bloggers Need Errors and Omissions Insurance

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:29:16 -0000

Just a frightening concept. It's only amatter of time before the lawyers sink their teeth into this!

Re: How I Do It

Geoff Livingston — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:54:17 -0000

Thanks for the hat tip, you're a fav in my reader, too.

Cable TV is a big detriment, and not having it saves me hours upon hours. I totally agree with this, and recommend cutting it to most people.

Re: Growing Your Audience- Some Basics

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:06:56 -0000

Great post, Chris. It's really all about the audience and serving them day in, day out religiously. Too many people try to be the hero, try to be smart, and grow the biggest tribe possible. The reality is it's better to have the right tribe of 30 than one of 30,000.

Re: Jobless

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:00:18 -0000

Sounds like a good time to be home with the newborn and all. Enjoy the time for reflection, etc.!

Re: Jobless

Geoff Livingston — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:02:20 -0000

And, of course, kick ass tomorrow.

Re: The sixth question companies ask about social media

Geoff Livingston — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:27:12 -0000

I am sure you can measure sales leads and conversions resulting from social media efforts. The Internet is imminently measurable, and referrals and conversion percentages are the first clues of success. We measured Goodwill if Greater Washington's social media effort last year, and saw direct sales results.

Re: Google to NASA: Open Up

Geoff Livingston — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:23:39 -0000

Google probably wants access for GIS purposes... More maps for Google Earth and its search functions. I don't believe Google's intentions are altruistic.

Re: 200+ Internet Marketing Gurus on Twitter

Geoff Livingston — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:28:43 -0000

Mine is twitter.com/geoffliving

Re: 200+ Internet Marketing Gurus on Twitter

Geoff Livingston — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:30:21 -0000

Excuse me http://twitter.com/geoffliving for easy click through (ahem, 6:30 a.m.).

Re: Free Wall Street Journal. Mostly.

Geoff Livingston — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:11:36 -0000

It's a good move by the WSJ. The NY Times saw a huge jump in online traffic when they opened up.

GL

Re: Ways to Tell if Your Social Media Expert Is a Carpetbagger

Geoff Livingston — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:11:58 -0000

Like the Japanese automobile, this is better! Fantastic, Andrea. I must give props to Beth Harte who wrote the 25 with me in a collaborative con call yesterday! This is awesome! I think I have to add it to the original post.