Blog posts about Social Media.

This Just In: Social Media is Kind of a Big Deal

2 years ago in Social Media

In case you were not aware, sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are garnering serious attention in marketing circles. Our friends at Socialnomics.com created the following stat-fueled beauty to get you up to speed.  We think it's spot on.  Enjoy and welcome to the importance of Social Media Marketing! More »

2011 Predictions for the Web

2 years ago in Social Media

2010 was a landmark year for design and development with the early adoption of HTML5, CSS3, webfonts, and the beginning of the war of mobile readers and devices. What can you expect in web and dev during 2011? The Rise team gives their predictions for what you might see on the horizon in the 2011. More »

Will Shustir Succeed?

2 years ago in Social Media

Did you catch the Glee reference in that title!? Great! Now, let’s get down to some business. In 2009, Shu Kim and Khanh Pham launched the beta version of Shustir, an e-commerce website that is quickly becoming known as “Facebook for small businesses.” More »

Rise at Young Women in Media Conference

2 years ago in Social Media

I was invited to speak at the Young Women in Media conference this past weekend in Fort Walton. Not only was I delighted to hear that I still qualify as "young," but I was also excited to do some public speaking. It's a hobby that I haven't had a chance to practice consistently since I was teaching at UCF. More »

Social Media Policies - What to Consider When Defining Yours

2 years ago in Social Media

When it comes to social media, many companies fail on the first go-around. The results range from poor to awful, and most often it is because the policies, guidelines, and purpose have not been established beforehand. More »

7 Tips to Get a Better Twitter Following

2 years ago in Social Media

Don’t you know about the bird? Everybody’s heard that the bird is the word! The bird here is a little blue bird cleverly known as Twitter. Maybe Twitter is a new tool for you, or maybe you’re just looking for a few tips or tricks. Whatever the case may be, here’s a few tips from the Rise vault to get a better following on this social platform. Side note: Yours truly may need to take her own advice for using her somewhat neglected Twitter account. More »

I, for one, welcome our #newtwitter overlords.

2 years ago in Social Media

#newtwitter has been a long time coming. Some fear the change; others plan to just stick with their apps; and yet still others find the new twitter to be a long-awaited godsend. #newtwitter clearly has plenty of room for advertisements and promotions, and the masses aren’t fooled. More »

A Testament Of Social Engagement

3 years ago in Social Media

Cruising, and mostly guessing our way through some of Florida’s most desolate state roads, Stephan and I arrived last Saturday to one of Central Florida’s largest exhibitions of chrome, leather, and tattoos—The 16th Annual Leesburg Bikefest. More »

Joining the Facebook Like-osphere

3 years ago in Social Media

Facebook's new social plugins, specifically the new "Like" button, make it ridiculously easy to share the web with the people you know. This is great for users of Facebook, since they'll get more exposure to what's good on the web as defined by their friends. Marketers are licking their chops as well, in anticipation of another stream of exposure for the businesses they represent. More »

Did You Know 4.0

3 years ago in Social Media

I found a great new video on facts and stats focusing on the changing media landscape. More »

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