Comments on: Are You Spamming Your Company’s Online Press?

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:27:59 +0000

So glad to see this article. I am somewhat new to this but even as a new person I get annoyed when this happens. It is a good lesson for all of us to learn so we don’t hurt our own company’s credibility.

Thank you for helping to educate all of us!

By: Martha McBride

Martha McBride — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:28:13 +0000

Jennifer,

This is great. I’m gonna RT, FB status it, and forward the link to friends. You’re doing a great service for our industry. We need these tips!

Thank you!
Martha

By: Helen Onulak

Helen Onulak — Sat, 01 May 2010 05:43:34 +0000

Great article – too bad the consultants of a DS company who held an opportunity TweetChat didn’t know this. The TweetChat was held with the CEO of the company and individuals could ask any question they wanted. At the very beginning, someone asked the cost for the starter kit and…POUNCE! There were so many consultants who were bombarding this person with offers to be their sponsor!

Key learning for any company doing this type of TweetChat – educate your consultants on how to participate to engage others in conversation and build relationships.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:31:16 +0000

I read a blog and this apparently happened there as well, it’s unfortunate that people don’t understand online etiquette. Thank you for writing this and educating a few, I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts!

By: Kimberley Maharaj

Kimberley Maharaj — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:08:54 +0000

Great Advice. I will admit I am extremely GREEN when it comes to social media and one of the reasons I have stayed a bit clear of using it for business is for this exact reason. However, there is true value in using social media for business provided you are using it correctly. I love this blog as the tips are great for those venturing into this realm. Please continue with all the great DO’s and DON’Ts!

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By: Jennifer Fong

Jennifer Fong — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:41:25 +0000

If you know them, I certainly would say something. But not on the blog…do it privately. As for how to do this publicly…well, here’s a blog post you can forward.

By: Pat Zahn

Pat Zahn — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:50:31 +0000

Amen, sister! I visibly cringe when I see this. Not only does it look desperate for the offender, it makes us all look bad…Here’s a question: should we take it upon ourselves to educate these misinformed individuals?

By: Sharon O'Nan

Sharon O'Nan — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:29:57 +0000

You are so right, it is very irritating, not only for the blogger but the reader and consultants of the highlighted company! Thanks for sharing this!

By: Jennifer Fong

Jennifer Fong — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:30:24 +0000

Hi Traci,
Thanks for asking! It is not appropriate to self-promote your business in any way within the comments of a blog. Save the samples for YOUR contacts that you’ve developed. A 3rd party article arranged by your company is not the place to offer samples or contact the commenter.

Jennifer