For many new Twitter accountholders, the other Tweeters  may as well be writing in some sort of alien language. Seriously, what is with all this ‘@’ and ‘#’ and tagging and weird links with scrambled numbers and letters business? But just like with any foreign language, the best way to become fluent quickly is by submerging yourself directly into the culture and interacting with native speakers. But without a foundation of basics to start with, you aren’t going to get anywhere. Below we’ve outlined a few essential, foundation-building Twitter tips to help you start your own conversations in the “Twittersphere” without too much fear of the language barrier. (more…)

Pictures are like the tractor beams of sci-fi films circa 1978. They grab our attention, draw us in, and (hopefully) cause us to click and explore. I think it’s all a part of our increasing desire for instant gratification – why read a poignant paragraph when you can be instantly blown away by a photo? Whatever the cause, high-graphic content is on the rise and is probably a big reason that the little photo app Instagram’s price tag featured NINE zeroes when it recently sold to Facebook.

If you aren’t familiar with Instagram, here it is in a nutshell: (more…)

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Oreo turns 100 this year and let us all join in on the celebration via a bangin’ Twitter-based promotion.  Twitter-based?  Yep, social promos don’t have to be confined to the four walls of Facebook.  And brands like the beloved icing-stuffed cookie are proving that these promos can be just as dynamic as their FB counterparts.  Exhibit A – The Oreo Pinata.  Who doesn’t love to beat the heck out of a piñata?? Oreo gave followers the chance to do so at their desks for a chance to win free Oreos.  (more…)