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Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: News Anchor Loses it Over Swimming Cat
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Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: The Hidden Costs of Facebook
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March 07th, 2013 (11:47AM) Rose Duggan 0 Comments
While reporting on Holly, the 13 year-old North Virginia swimming cat, news anchor, Susan Bahorich couldn't keep her composure. She struggled through the report and finally gave in to laughter as she put her head down, unable to control her mirth. Holly, outfitted in a kitty life vest, paddles around the pool as part of her exercise routine to lose about 8 pounds. Amazing that she enjoys the water! There have been several animals taking to water of late, including a rabbit featured this morning on GMA wearing a life vest as well and with the addition of a red scrunchy holding back the ears.
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February 28th, 2013 (11:24AM) Teri Kojetin 0 Comments
Here's the latest viral video featuring the Harlem Shake. Watch Daytona 500 Champion Jimmie Johnson No. 48 team as they do the Harlem shake after the big win at the Daytona International Speedway. According to YouTube, the Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos. The announcers at the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of “Al B” (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the “albee” in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake.
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February 21th, 2013 (15:00AM) Rose Duggan 0 Comments
The latest viral video that has folks on the 'web cracking up comes to us from the Amazon Rain Forest.   This is one sloth who's bucking the stigma of being slow.  And what better way to do that by speeding past the world on this super fast boat? Animal viral videos have long been a staple of Internet culture.  Whether you enjoy them for their sweetness, hilarity, absurdness, or what have you - we can all appreciate a couple minutes of simple and silly fun.
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February 13th, 2013 (17:03AM) Rose Duggan 0 Comments
This may be kinda controversial compared to our usual fare.  At ICUC we love all forms of social media, but we're realistic: SoMe doesn't exits in a vacuum.  This interesting series has analyzed some of the other "costs" associated with social media, this video is specific to Facebook.  What do you think?  Is their assessment fair? What about the hidden perks of social media?  They've talked about costs, but as we all know there are so many benefits to social media... for businesses, brands, and people alike.  In your experience, do the costs outweigh the benefits? (The site that posted these videos is undergoing a revamp and has asked that we take down the links for the time being - when we are given new links, we will repost them.  Thanks, RD on 6.May.2013).
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By ICUC Moderation Service Inc.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here at ICUC we have a lot of  employment opportunities, especially for experienced social media moderators that can work in more than one language, however we appreciate every candidate who applies and reaches out for a position with us.  If you're interested in working with us, click here.
Due to the high volume of applicants and interest in ICUC,  only those qualified for current vacancies will be contacted. We will keep your information on file for future openings and will contact you, via email or Skype, if we have opportunities that match your skills.
We love your interest in joining our team and we value the time spent in submitting your application. Thank you once again for your interest in pursuing opportunities with ICUC.
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June 2013
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June 18th, 2013 (09:49AM) Teri Kojetin 0 Comments
Managing an online community is much like creating the perfect dinner party. Each element needs to be in place to have a well-managed event. It's the same with your online community. Careful orchestration of all the elements will result in an inviting, entertaining, and engaging place for your followers to gather. A community is a place where people gather to communicate, interact with fellow members, learn and have an enjoyable experience. It's a place where they belong and feel welcomed. Because of the anonymous aspect of online communities, it can also be a place where some users feel no risk in being rude, demeaning or disrespectful. This is why it is so important for businesses to manage their online communities. Let's use the analogy of the dinner party to list the steps businesses should take to manage and maintain healthy online communities. The Host Being "the hostess with the mostess" may sound a little corny, but it's actually a good model to follow. Online communities need to be managed, monitored, and maintained. As the company, that's your responsibility. How your community is handled will be a direct reflection on your business, so make it the best it can be. Quality in appearance, presentation, content, and your engagement will go a long way in growing your community and keep members coming back. The Invitation How do you get people to come and join your online community? Your invitation needs to grab their attention and speak to their emotions. You inform people about what you are offering and why they should come. As with all invitations, they need to know who is inviting them, what the invite is for, and where they need to go. Both clear and enticing information is important. The Theme Sometimes dinner parties are centered around a theme such as an ethnic-based meal or a special event. People need to know what your online community is all about. What does it center around? What's its purpose? Who is it for? You need to define the community. The page on which your community takes place is also important. It should reflect the company, the community, be easy to navigate, and be visually appealing. The Menu What you're serving at your party should bring enjoyment to your guests. Meals are made up of several courses. Your online community should serve up a variety of offerings: education, calls-to-action, information, promotions, images, etc. Don't be boring! You want people coming back for more and sharing with others because they like what they experience. The Guests Guests are the most important part of your dinner party. Your members make your community what it is. No people — no community, so treat your members like VIPs. Respond to their questions and comments, highlight them, offer special discounts, let them be the first to know about cool, new things, etc. Keep your online community a safe place for them to come by monitoring what goes on and making sure the community rules are enforced. Follow these steps to make you company's online community a welcome and safe place for your followers and customers to connect with you and with each other. "I try to greet my friends with a drink in my hand, a warm smile on my face, and great music in the background, because that's what gets a dinner party off to a fun start." - Ina Garten. In other words: create a community environment for your followers that is warm, fun and engaging; one that you as the host set the tone for and maintain.   Article originally posted on Bad Rhino Rumblings, 6.12.2013 Image credit: Dinner party Read the rest of this entry>>
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June 2013
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June 17th, 2013 (10:03AM) Nicole Kinsman 0 Comments
The Internet is a way for people to share and views things that can be found in all parts of the world. You can go shopping, get the latest news on movies, and find new recipes all without leaving your home. So what happens when you see something cool and then forget where it was that you saw the item? That is where Pinterest comes into play. This is a website that enables users to save items and other things online that they like. Businesses and consumers have begun to find that Pinterest can be an important tool in their social media arsenal Read the rest of this entry>>
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June 2013
Friday
June 14th, 2013 (09:49AM) Teri Kojetin 0 Comments
"Getting to know you, getting to know all about you..." I love musicals, and this song from The King and I, reminds me of how two people, who appear to be worlds apart, can develop a relationship that works. We are social creatures and social media gives us the opportunity to get to know about others as well as let them know more about who we are. Relationships are all about getting to know someone and relating to each other in order to enjoy each other's company, have fun, do things together, and share in each other's lives. So how can brands get in on the relationship game? Can a brand really get to know its followers and customers well enough to have a relationship that is more than just surface? The answer to that is "Yes!" It takes some effort and a genuine desire to get to know your fans, but both of you will benefit from the stronger relationship. In Paul Chaney's book, The Digital Handshake, he likens the digital handshake to "the idea that relationships tend to start with a handshake and grow from there. In the virtual world, social media is a way of extending a digital handshake." Here are questions that brands can ask in order to "shake hands" on social media and get to know their followers and fans: Who are they? Take a look at the people following your social media accounts. Find out who they are, where they come from, and what they do. Take a peek at their social profiles to get a clue. You can ask them questions, as people generally love to answer questions about themselves. What are they interested in? Discover what they enjoy doing in their free time. Are they interested in learning about your industry? You can conduct a survey to get an idea of what piques their interest. Why are they attracted to your brand? Find out what it is about your brand that got them interested in following you. Then offer more information on those products or services. You want to provide help. You can also ask them what they would like to see you develop or do with products. How do they engage? Investigate how followers are engaging on your social media pages. Are they interacting with each other? Sharing? Asking you questions? Do they like to pin images? What actions do they take on Twitter? The answers to these questions will help you learn how to best develop a relationship with them. Get to know your followers by finding out who they are, asking them questions, and engaging with them. See what causes them to respond to you or take social actions such as: sharing, liking, following, retweeting, etc. As you get to know them, they will inevitably get to know you. The results will be trust, advocacy, sharing, and loyalty. Plus your brand will have a vibrant online community. Getting to know your followers is definitely a win-win and worth the time and effort put into it. How have you discovered more about your followers? What have you found to be the best way to get to know them?   Image Credit: Handshake Read the rest of this entry>>
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June 2013
Thursday
June 13th, 2013 (09:49AM) Nicole Kinsman 0 Comments
Social media websites enable businesses to reach out to many different people in an instant. They use these outlets to educate and inform the consumer about product and services offered by the brand. But there are many companies that have experienced the negative side of putting their brand out there. There are times when comments placed on the Internet can be inflammatory due to the anonymity provided by social media. While it is important to let people express their opinions, it is also necessary to remove problematic comments from the website Read the rest of this entry>>
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June 2013
Wednesday
June 12th, 2013 (10:21AM) Teri Kojetin 0 Comments
When referring to food, snacking is eating a small amount in between meals as a pick-me-up, out of hunger or boredom, to satisfy a craving, or just because the food is there and we want to munch on something. But, when we're talking about content, snacking is reading a short piece of content, rather than a long article, white paper, etc., and still getting value from it. Of course, some snacks are pure junk with no nutritional value. Brands need to be careful that their snackable content is both short and valuable. They want to whet their followers' appetites so they will come back for more Read the rest of this entry>>