relationships and social media
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The latest trends and best practices in social media and relationships as well as the best digital tools to connect with others and protect your privacy. Presented by Social Media Club Sacramento.TRANSCRIPT
Social Media Club Presents:
Relationships and Social MediaFebruary 15, 2011
Tweet with us! Use the hashtag #SMCSac
Speakers
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Paul Ardoin, Independent Marketing Consultant
Lanette Capellas, Staffing Director, The Agate Group
Amar Dhariwal, CEO and Founder, Metrospark.net
Laura Good, Director of Programs &Operations, SARTA
There’s an App for That!
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Mobile apps take romance on the moveBy Suzanne Phan, News 10, Sacramentohttp://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=121978
What kind of Facebook user are you?
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What do you use Facebook for?
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Stopping ID Theft
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•Full birthdate and birthplace•Vacation plans•Home address•Confessionals•Security questions
Sharing Your Info
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Account > Privacy Settings > Sharing
Who can connect with you?
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Account > Privacy Settings > Connecting on Facebook
What can others see?
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Account > Privacy Settings > Apps and Websites > Info accessible through your friends
How can I set up lists?
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Account > Privacy Settings > Apps and Websites > Info accessible through your friends
Searchable Facebook Info
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Account > Privacy Settings > Apps and Websites > Public Search
Articles and Resources
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• Mashable’s Facebook Privacy Guide:http://mashable.com/2011/02/07/facebook-privacy-guide/
• The 6 Things You Should Never Reveal on Facebook:http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/110674/6-things-you-should-never-reveal-on-facebook
• Seven Things To Stop Doing Now on Facebook: http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/109538/7-things-to-stop-doing-now-on-facebook
• The 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check:http://www.nytimes.com/external/readwriteweb/2010/01/20/20readwriteweb-the-3-facebook-settings-every-user-should-c-29287.html?em
• How to Go Completely Invisible on Facebook:http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-privacy-settings-2011-1?slop=1
Sharing on Social Media: An HR Perspective
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Lanette CapellasStaffing Director, The Agate Group
From an HR Perspective
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Some things don’t change!
• A threat is still a threat whether it’s written or spoken
• Sexual Harassment is still considered such, even in print• Discrimination doesn’t hide just
because it’s on your wall
From an HR Perspective
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Let’s review a few cases:
• 11/08 - Patriots Cheerleader Fired After Facebook Swastika Photo
• 8/10 - Teacher Fired Over Facebook Comments
From an HR Perspective
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Review con’t:
• 8/09 – Facebook Friend Your Boss? Think Again…
• 10/10 – Employees Fired For Facebook Comments
(Car dealership)
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Most recent ruling:
• 2/11 – Ruling by NLRB on AMR Employee
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From an HR Perspective
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Helpful Pre-Posting Tips:1. Think before you post2. Be picky about who you friend3. Do it on your own time and computer4. Watch what you post at home5. Keep the dialogue positive6. Figure out privacy settings7. Learn your employee rights
Friendship and Social Media
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Laura GoodSocial Media Junkie@goodlaura
Friendship and Social Media
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Strangers are friends waiting to happen
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“How rare and wonderful is that flash of a moment when we realize we have discovered a friend.”
~William Rotsler
“Social Media doesn’t create friends; it’s a tool you can use to cultivate and nurture friendships.”
~ @goodlaura
Facebook – Your Friendship Rolodex
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Who is in your rolodex? Current friends, classmates, relatives, childhood friends, co-workers ???
Connecting with friends and coworkers from your past can blossom into new or renewed friendships.
Facebook – Your Friendship Rolodex
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People are increasingly connecting on Facebook with people they’d like to get to know.
Mutual friends“Like” same Page Attending Same EventFollow Each other on TwitterRead each other’s Blogs
Facebook – Your Friendship Rolodex
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Friending Tip: When sending a friend request to someone you don’t know well (or not at all) always include a personal message explaining how you know them or why you’d like to connect.
Example: Hey, we follow each other on Twitter. I’m @goodlaura! Would you like to connect on Facebook?
Other Sites to Connect with Friends
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MeetUp.com – Helps groups of people with shared interests plan meetings and form offline clubs in local communities around the world. Usually free to participate but organizers pay dues, starting at $12/month.
CouchSurfing.org-- A volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travelers with members of local communities, who offer free accommodation and/or advice.
Twitter --Saving the best for last!
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•The Cocktail Party without the calories or uncomfortable shoes!
•Sacramento is the #4 Twitter town in U.S.A. – great way to connect with our community
•New to town? Twitter opens a lot of doors both professionally and personally.
Starting Friendships on Twitter
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•Engage….start and join conversations on Twitter. •Follow local people who tweet about topics that interest you – hobbies, sports, TV shows, parenting
•Follow Hashtags for local events#gokings #sactomofo #sacbeerweek
• Participate in Organized Chats#SacTweetChat #GardenChat
Where’s the party?
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•Many fabulous Sacramento events are organized and promoted on social media.
•Great for singles because you don’t feel weird coming alone and you can connect with new friends before the event begins via Twitter & Facebook.
Where ever two or more are gathered…it’s a #tweetup!
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Definition: An event organized via Twitter
Recurring Sacramento TweetUps: #SacTweetUp #FolsomTweetUp #PlacerBizTweetUp
Others: WineTweetUp, ZooTweetUp, HikeTweetUp, TRONTweetUp, GeezerTweetUp and more!
Want to go to the Ballet but don’t have a date? Organize a #BalletTweetUp!
Crawls – a mobile party!
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•Old Sacramento Pub Crawl (Sacramento Beer Week 2/25-3/6)•St Patrick’s Day Ultra Pub Crawl (March 12) organized by www.CalpubCrawl.com•Grubcrawlusa.com•Stilleto Crawl•SacTowns Phinest Club Crawl•Geezer Crawl – bring your walker!
Take the Friendship Challenge!
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Meet at least one new friend tonight and start engaging with them on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Follow up with a “face-to-face”--coffee or lunch--in a couple of weeks and see what happens!
Dating and Social Media
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Amar DhariwalCEO and Founder, Metrospark.net
Dating and Social Media
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• Traditional Dating Sites
• Non Traditional Sites used for Dating
• Applications
• Best Practices
Traditional Websites
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• match.com
• eharmony
• Plenty of Fish
• metrospark.net
Match.com
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Match.com Services – search, message, matching, advice, mobile accessCost – $34.99 for one month with no commitment
eHarmony
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eHarmonyServices – matching, messagingCost – $59.95 for one month with no commitment
Plenty of Fish
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Plenty of FishServices – search, messagingCost – FREE
Metrospark.net
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Metrospark.netServices – search, messaging, events, classes, blogs Cost – $19.99 per month with no commitment
Non-Traditional Websites
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• myspace
• AOL Instant Messenger
• Skype
Applications
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• Skout
• Grindr
• Scruff
SKOUT
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SKOUTServices – GEO Locator, messaging Cost – FREE
Best Practices
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• Choose a reputable site • Honesty• Details • Judgment• Pace• Google• Public Setting• Alcohol• Cell Phone
Thank you
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We are grateful for the support of our sponsors.
The Urban HiveChick-Fil-A Arden FairThe Sacramento Press
Thank you
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