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July 1, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

The Use and Impact of Social Media: A Blog Post

2 min read

In recent years, social media has become the staple of communication. I remember when I was only about 11 years old and I first discovered the wonder of Myspace. This tool (the first of its kind) led the way to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc. Social media opened up a whole new world of opportunity […]

June 27, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Professional Social Media: From the Eyes of a College Kid

4 min read

Social Media has been an integral part of my life ever since my Mom allowed me to create a Facebook page my freshman year of high school. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and even Webex Social, have completely changed the way I interact with others. As I make the transition from a collegiate environment to […]

May 15, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Exploring Social Media with Caution

2 min read

Today, we have never been so connected and accessible.  Information has never been that easy to get.  And we’ve never been spoiled with so many updates. I used to remember sending snail mails (from Manila) to my grandma who was living in the U.S. back then.  That took a lot of time.  I remember my […]

May 13, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Cisco Women and TechGirlsUK

1 min read

A Twitter success story Theresa Russell teaches Computing to teenagers in Lancashire, England.  We found each other on Twitter.  I was looking to better understand the newest trends in #EdTech.  She needed a female mentor for an international competition she had talked five students into joining.  We soon formed a team of teachers, mentors, and […]

March 28, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

5 Steps To Becoming a Social Media Master!

3 min read

People are becoming more media savvy than ever before. The advent of social media has resulting in people consuming and sharing more information. A by-product of this is that people have becoming adept at ignoring traditional marketing and advertising and better at spotting marketing content trying to masquerade as something else. The best way to […]

March 12, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Social Media Is Like Gelato In A Cone #CiscoSMT #SocialSavvy

3 min read

Last week I spoke at an event and the definition of social media came up. Some people refer to social networking tools when they speak of social media while others refer to the notion of engagement and content on the web. I’m more of a “gelato in a cone” kinda gal. I view social media as […]

February 28, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

How to build the future you

Most of us did not grow up sharing our private feelings with the world.  Today we are faced with the challenge of needing to build our brand.  This test can help you understand how socially connected you already are. Be as web savvy as a librarian When was the last time you visited a library? […]

February 25, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Bring a Teacher to Twitter

Have you been doing your Twitter homework? Educators are using social media to share their lesson plans and get new ideas.  If your favorite teacher is not already doing this, help them set up their Twitter account: description, photos; first tweet.

January 28, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Connecting the Customer Experience Through Social #CiscoListens

2 min read

Integrating Social Media Channels into Existing CRM Systems and Processes The year is 2024, and you just walked into a department store to return a pair of jeans. As you enter the store, the near field communication (NFC) chip in your smartphone tells the store who you are because you have enabled the privacy settings […]