by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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The sun is starting to rise later and set earlier. School Zone lights are flashing first thing in the morning and mid-afternoon. Kids must be back in school and spending more time than ever online. Today's students are required to send personal information over the Internet in order to use academic online tools. Today's students are also incredibly active social network users. With all that in mind, some thoughts about privacy are in order. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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A few months ago we wrote about how the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are trying to adapt its regulations to the social media world. Today, we'd like to expand on that and discuss how you can probably participate in LinkedIn without incurring the wrath of compliance. To do this, you must follow a few easy, and likely familiar, rules. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media |
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In spite of the fact I often tell people I am a “Recovering Attorney,” I remain very interested in how the courts are ruling on social media issues. Call it intellectually stimulating. There was a case in Pennsylvania in May that caught my eye. In this case, Zimmerman v. Weiss Markets, Inc., Judge Charles H. Saylor of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, Pa. issued a ruling analyzing the world of social media. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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In Part 1 we discussed how changes in technology have changed the way prospects look for professional service providers. In Part 2 we looked at the strategies and social media tools prospects are using to find and hire professional service providers. In Part 3, we focused on Facebook and Twitter. These are two tools you should be using to market yourself and your practice. Here in Part 4, We'll focus on LinkedIn and its ability to help you with business development. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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In Part 1 we discussed how changes in technology have changed the way prospects look for professional service providers. In Part 2 we looked at the strategies and social media tools prospects are using to find and hire professional service providers. Here in Part 3, we'll focus on some of the tools you should be using to market yourself and your practice. Keep in mind, these tools change constantly, so you have to find ways to keep up. Once you do you'll find it was worth it. (more…)
