b2b Companies using social media

I'm always on the lookout for interesting stuff about how b2b companies are utilizing social media. Here is an interview that Shel Israel, author of Naked Conversations, did with Aneta Hall, Pittney Bowes' emerging media manager. Check out her advice for b2b companies that are starting to become interested in social media. Very practical stuff and it almost makes social media less intimidating.

Twitter

Lots of good stuff written recently about how to "spread" your Twitter network. Better yet, how to make your posts go "viral." Mack Collier had a good post on his blog a couple of days ago about how to get your tweets retweeted. These are very common sense, but it is much harder if you don't work at developing your network of people you are interested in talking to.

Ford

The love festival, not to be confused with the Cleveland Twestival, with Ford's social media efforts continues. This is a site maintained by Scott Monty and housed on the Ford Web site that has social media press releases, photos, videos, and a PDF with communications guidelines. Amazing how far ahead of the game these guys really are.

Banks Using Social Media

Since we have some bank clients I thought this was worth passing along. Some thoughts on how banks can use social media from Jesse Torres, banker, author and social media expert

What's Old is New

If you follow some of the social media "heavyweights" on Twitter you might get the impression that they were the inventors of this thing called social media. While they absolutely helped create what social media is now, they definitely didn't invent it. Check out the most recent post from Shel Holtz making the point that many of the old school concepts are just being reinvented for social media and being called "new."

One Person's Social Media System

At the risk of this becoming the Amber Naslund "re-blog" service, check out the list of social media systems that she utilizes almost every day. She gives some ideas as well on how to use the tools. By the way, check out the amount of time she spends on Twitter. Sure, her profession is social media, but she's considered one of the better tweeps out there.

Interactions

The most obvious goal of social media is interactions. Chris Brogan gives some good tips on how you can encourage participation and interaction when using social media.