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1SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCATE
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@SkeeterHarris
 
William “Skeeter” Harris founded Mac VillageProductions (Upstate NY’s premiere full service provider  for innovative Web 2.0 website design work) in 2008. His production team of graphic designers, developers, and innovators push the envelope of creativity to deliver more value with minimal investment.http://www.socialnetworkswork.com http://www.macvillagepro.com/  
NerdBoyTV:
TwitterVIEW starting: Please follow @SkeeterHarris & @NerdBoyTV and let'sbegin. Talking today with sponsor of "Social Networks Work!"
NerdBoyTV:
Are you there, buddy? Ready when you are...
SkeeterHarris:
Absolutely It is a great place to connect with people.
NerdBoyTV:
Thanks for joining me on this TwitterVIEW; what exactly is the "SocialNetworks Work!" Seminar?
SkeeterHarris:
Well, this seminar focuses on Social Networking and how to leverage thesemediums to increase your brand and reach your customer.
NerdBoyTV:
What do you think is the biggest misconception about social media for thenewbie who has yet to take the plunge?
SkeeterHarris:
I would say (the biggest misconception) is that these media outlets are just forhanging out, sharing goofy pictures and that there is no real biz value.
NerdBoyTV:
Was just trying to explain to co-worker this morning; total confusion. Howwould you explain the benefit of say Twitter to a business?
SkeeterHarris:
I hear you and have had that conversation a lot! The benefit is this — it allowsyou to reach and establish a relationship with…
“I would say (thebiggest misconception)is that these mediaoutlets are just forhanging out, sharinggoofy pictures and thatthere is no realbiz value.”
 
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SkeeterHarris:
…someone that you may never have the ability to speak or interact with. Forexample: I had never met @AuctionDirect, yet thru…
SkeeterHarris:
…Twitter, I was able to tweet with Eric (AD) and discuss how Mac VillageProductions might help them and was able to start a new biz opportunity!
NerdBoyTV:
You and I met in a similar fashion; you're obviously East coast and I'm Westcoast. Living proof <g>.
NerdBoyTV:
Why do you think so much of the public is STILL resistant to available socialmedia? I hear even Oprah has tired of Twitter.
SkeeterHarris:
I think there are two perceptions out there: 1. This Social Media stuff takestoo much time with little benefit. 2. People try…
SkeeterHarris:
…Twitter for say 30 days and think it’s a waste of time. They never have the"aha" moment of its real power!
NerdBoyTV:
@oliver12 just said that people don't like change either. What does yourseminar do for those new & unfamiliar?
SkeeterHarris:
What my seminar is going to do is cover the big Social Media sites and givepeople real solid take away best practices…
SkeeterHarris:
…on how to use these sites to both market themselves and their brand(s).Then attendees are going to get to hear how Rochester comp…
SkeeterHarris:
…like Kodak, Brian Nuedorff (News 8) and Techrigy are using thesetechnologies to be leaders in their industries!
NerdBoyTV:
Can you share your observations on businesses that use the new socialmedia WELL and those who just plain out use it WRONG?
SkeeterHarris:
The best example I see locally is Kodak — they are using Twitter andFacebook to get instant feedback from their customers…
“People try Twitterfor say 30 days andthink it’s a waste of time. They never havethe ‘aha’ moment of its real power!” “What my seminar isgoing to do is coverthe big Social Mediasites and give peoplereal solid take awaybest practices on howto use these sites toboth marketthemselves and theirbrand(s).”
 
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SkeeterHarris:
…allowing two-way communication and doing a great job on re-brandingthemselves as a digital company! In terms of bad examples...
SkeeterHarris:
…sorry but I only focus on the positives! :-)
NerdBoyTV:
Okay, I'll take the bait then...hehe. I really don't like how some don't take thetime to build a relationship here.
NerdBoyTV:
Some forget the simple courtesies that work in person ALSO work in thesocial media world. I do get tired of sending…
NerdBoyTV:
…replies or direct messages that just get ignored. Reminds me of being acustomer in a store and being ignored by the salespeople.
NerdBoyTV:
I think biggest problem is thinking social media somehow allows one tominimize human interaction; I have found the opposite.
SkeeterHarris:
I will give you one comment on that topic.
SkeeterHarris:
A bad example is the Tweeters that only promote products on every tweet —basically spam for Twitter!
NerdBoyTV:
Ok...stepping off soapbox ;-) How about giving the specifics on your terrificworkshop? Date/Time/Place/Format/Cost/Line-up ;-)
SkeeterHarris:
LOL Sounds good! Here goes... Social Networks Work! on May 20th at theBrio, in Pittsford NY 8am–4pm.
SkeeterHarris:
Guest speakers are Kodak, Brian Neudorff (News 8), Techrigy — includesbreakfast, great hot lunch and lots of social networking!!
SkeeterHarris:
You can also see me interviewed by @brianneudorffon 5/13 at noon aboutthis event! You can learn more athttp://socialnetworkswork.com/ .
NerdBoyTV:
BTW, Tweeple, if you wanna checkout Skeeter's brochure, you can downloadHEREhttp://bit.ly/HTs2j. Has ALL the specifics <g>
“A bad example is theTweeters that onlypromote products onevery tweet—basically spam forTwitter!”“Guest speakers areKodak, BrianNeudorff (News 8),Techrigy — includesbreakfast, great hotlunch and lots of social networking!!”
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