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Your Profile Could Use A FaceWash…

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Amanda Stevens

We’ve all been warned by a multitude of sources that current and new employers are continuing to comb through your social profiles to see a side of you that most likely was absent from the initial interview. Regardless of the verbal and … Continue reading →

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2013: A Social Media Odyssey

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Jon Waldman

Over the last couple years, we’ve quietly been anticipating war breaking out between Facebook and Google, and now, just a couple days into 2013, we look to be on the brink of a knockdown, dragout affair between the two brands … Continue reading →

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Social Media’s Comeback Kid?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Jon Waldman

Earlier today I was working on a presentation for a client and as part of the presentation I was looking back on the vast wasteland that are social media who expired. Friendster, Livejournal… yep, there are a bunch of social … Continue reading →

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Amanda Stevens joins Hep Communications

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jon Waldman

The Hep family has grown once again, as Amanda Stevens has joined our ranks as an Account Manager. A graduate of the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business, Amanda specializes in search engine marketing, social media and online engagement. … Continue reading →

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Facebook: One Billion Served (Not so Actively)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jon Waldman

This morning I awoke to an announcement from the empire – Facebook had cracked the one billion user mark. Co-Founder Mark Zuckerberg was undoubtedly filled with glee when he posted the following message on his own account: “This morning, there … Continue reading →

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Social Media Boom and Bust

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jon Waldman

As much as I like to embrace social media in many aspects, I was faced with a reality today as I browsed my Facebook feed – our “beloved” time-waster has surpassed its tipping point. This isn’t an entirely new concept. … Continue reading →

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Is Your Network as Big as You Think?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jon Waldman

One of the challenges that I face in my social media day is decoding just how large my social network actually is. It’s natural, of course, to have crossover between social media, depending on how strongly you use it. A … Continue reading →

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Niche Social Networks? Why Bother?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jon Waldman

I like when a news story lands in my lap and saves me from having to dream up a new blog topic all my own. Such was the case today when Mashable did my work for me and broke news … Continue reading →

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On Keeping Twitter Personal

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jon Waldman

The topic of keeping one’s personal Twitter account, well, personal, came up in one of my circles last month. It is a bit of a conundrum – your personal account may very well be generating more interest than your business … Continue reading →

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What Social Winnipeg Would Do with $1,000

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jon Waldman

I’m often amazed by how blatantly honest people feel they can be online. Continue reading →

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