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Social Media

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• The Ultimate March Madness Social Media GuideEverything you need to keep up with “The Big Dance” on the social web is in here. Check it out, and secretly adjust your brackets as needed.
• How Musicians Are Using Social Media to Connect with FansMusic sharing and distribution on the web is nothing new. But some artists, bands, and labels are going the extra social mile to get their music heard. Here’s how they’re doing it.
• 6 Ways Law Enforcement Uses Social Media to Fight CrimeDick Tracy’s gadgets have nothing on today’s socially-savvy police departments. Find out how they’re using social networks to catch criminals, prevent crime, and keep the public informed.
• Why User Competency Matters in Social DesignWhen building a website or social platform, never forget to ask yourself, “What is the user good at?” It’s often key to success or failure.
• 4 Easy Ways to Engage Your Facebook FansIs you Facebook Fan Page lacking a little engagement “oomph?” Has your fan growth leveled off? Try these four dead-simple ways to get folks sharing your brand again.

Mobile

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• 9 Killer Tips for Location-Based MarketingIf your business is thinking about jumping into the location game, now is the time to do it. This post has everything you need to get started.
• 12 iPhone Apps for Surviving Conference SeasonIf you’re currently at SXSW, or headed to any number of big conferences this year, keep your iPhone close, and these handy apps even closer.
• 5 Things You Need to Know About Location-Based Social MediaLocation-based social media is still relatively young, but the future is bright for users, marketers, and businesses alike. Here are 5 important lessons to take away from the current LBS landscape.

Business

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• 14 Essential iPhone Apps for Small Business UsersThe iPhone probably wasn’t originally made for business, but it can crunch a mean spreadsheet and more with these indispensable apps.
• 10 Essential Social Media Tips for B2B MarketersThe B2B potential of social media is often overlooked. If you sell to fellow business owners and you’re looking for an in on the social media action, don’t miss this post.
• 4 Ways to Effectively Use Social Media as a CatalystSocial media is not the beginning or end of a marketing effort. It should be woven into every aspect of your business plan. Take in these four tips on how to make that happen.
• The Small Business Guide to Google AppsIs your business ready to make the leap into the cloud? Smart integration of Google Apps for Business can really benefit your team and workflow. See how in this post.

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