by Brad Friedman | Social Media |
When picking a jury, lawyers always try to choose people they believe will find in favor of their client. Of late, some attorneys are taking juror research to a new level. Many lawyers and their jury consultants are heavily using social media sites and other Internet sites to discover the intimate details of potential jurors' lives. In light of the information people are posting about themselves on sites like Facebook, attorneys and jury consultants are able to discover political leanings, income level, sexual orientation, family members and many other personal facts. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
We've read many articles about people losing their jobs, losing their marriage, and even getting arrested for things they've done while on any number of different social media sites. Let's explore some of the ways you can sabotage your personal online brand and ways to prevent this from happening. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media |
Writing a post with this headline seems a bit self-serving. Instead, I'd like to provide you with a link to a post written by Leyl Master Black. She says many of the things we have been telling people over the last several months. Take a few moments and read: Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts? We're curious to know if you have any comments. Let us know.
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
If you have a LinkedIn account, I'm guessing you've wondered about upgrading to a paid account. There are several options to choose from, including Business, Business Plus, Executive, Talent Basic, Talent Finder, Talent Pro, and the job-seeking plans including Job Seeker and Jobs Seeker Plus. Here are some of the added benefits you receive when you upgrade to a paid account. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Twitter has more than 200 million registered users who post more than 110 million tweets per day. If you aren't involved with Twitter you are missing an opportunity to promote your services. Whether you are a law office, CPA firm, Dentist or doctor you should be using Twitter to promote the services you offer. Remember though, promotions on Twitter takes time and effort. It's more than just tweeting about the latest breakthrough in teeth whitening. To succeed with Twitter, or any social network, you have to have a plan. It requires work to build a community and engage your followers. Here's a few tips to get you started. (more…)
