by Brad Friedman | Social Media
A recent Denver Post article touches on a subject I've been grappling with for several years. It boggles my mind that people think an e-mail, text or tweet has tone. It's true. What we write and post in some fashion on the Internet, has a tone. Once we make peace with this concept it's important to consider this fact, every time we communicate with anyone. By now, I hope you've realized the Internet, and social media, is here and a force to be reckoned with. The article provides some good tips for better communication. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media |
Take four minutes out of your day to have a look at this video describing the power of social media. This is why we formed The Friedman Group, but more importantly, it's why we need to stop thinking social media is a fad. It's time we took social media seriously. It's time we took advantage of all it has to offer, while recognizing there are things we need to be aware of, like guarding our privacy. Watch the video, then leave a comment letting me know your initial reaction to what you saw. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
This Guest Post is written by Sheldon Friedman, an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. Presently a member of the mediation and arbitration panel of JAMS, Denver, CO, he specializes in the mediation and arbitration of complex business litigation. In active practice, he handled complex business disputes, including but not limited to Securities arbitration, real estate matters, trade-secret issues and general business matters. He also participated in the marketing efforts of his former law firm. He is a former adjunct professor, having taught at the University of Colorado School of Law, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law and Daniels School of Business. He is the author of The Litigator’s Guide to Electronic Evidence and Technology, Bradford Publishing Co., 2005. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
It was reported this morning that outside investors have put money into LinkedIn and boosted its value to over $2 Billion. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
LinkedIn is rolling out some major upgrades to its Groups feature. The upgrades will make creating and following conversations in Groups more convenient and enticing. (more…)