http://socialnomics.net/2009/08/11/statistics-show-social-media-is-bigger-than-you-think/
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
neglect
I have neglected my blog. While visiting on facebook, reading blogs for work ( and some for fun), tweeting on twitter, my blog has been neglected. I decided to enter this social media world as a communication test and have as a result been sucked in by it all.
If you believe the trends, then you believe people are receiving information via the web, only. People are socializing and educating themselves via websites. bloggers and social communities. Traditional media ( tv, radio, newspapers) are a thing of the past. Advertisers and marketers are are looking to social communities to be their saving grace.
This is what I think: There will always be a place and need for real journalist. News is not what we choose to read or find interesting in someone's blog. News is important information to keep us safe, informed, engaged and involved in matters that might not be our choice of topics, but necessary none the less. I also believe just as many people are tuning in and opening up newspapers as they are reading status post on social sites. But since advertisers are funneling their money in web, traditional media can't financially survive. Real news outlets are what we will turn to in time of crisis.
I am your basic work at home, thirty-something Mom, living in the suburbs driving a mini van with three children and a loving husband. My day dream escapes range from life in the big city to home on the range. I think I am normal. I engage in social communities but it doesn't have an impact on me like opening up the Sunday morning paper. I don't hold bloggers to the same standard as journalists.
I am not calling social media a passing trend. It is not and it will continue to evolve. I am also not ready to call it quits on traditional media.
For the time being I will try to experience it all. I want to take note of this society shift and being able to refer to it someday.
Oh Shoot! It has been an hour since I checked my facebook... better sign off!
If you believe the trends, then you believe people are receiving information via the web, only. People are socializing and educating themselves via websites. bloggers and social communities. Traditional media ( tv, radio, newspapers) are a thing of the past. Advertisers and marketers are are looking to social communities to be their saving grace.
This is what I think: There will always be a place and need for real journalist. News is not what we choose to read or find interesting in someone's blog. News is important information to keep us safe, informed, engaged and involved in matters that might not be our choice of topics, but necessary none the less. I also believe just as many people are tuning in and opening up newspapers as they are reading status post on social sites. But since advertisers are funneling their money in web, traditional media can't financially survive. Real news outlets are what we will turn to in time of crisis.
I am your basic work at home, thirty-something Mom, living in the suburbs driving a mini van with three children and a loving husband. My day dream escapes range from life in the big city to home on the range. I think I am normal. I engage in social communities but it doesn't have an impact on me like opening up the Sunday morning paper. I don't hold bloggers to the same standard as journalists.
I am not calling social media a passing trend. It is not and it will continue to evolve. I am also not ready to call it quits on traditional media.
For the time being I will try to experience it all. I want to take note of this society shift and being able to refer to it someday.
Oh Shoot! It has been an hour since I checked my facebook... better sign off!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Little Girls, Little Girls... All Around Me All I see isssssss Littttle Girls...
"...Some women are dripping with diamonds, some women are dripping with pearls, lucky me, lucky me, look at what I am dripping with......... little girllllllllllllllls. " -- Ms. Hannigan in "Annie"
Ms Hannigan and I share the same theme song ... only it is all in the way you sing it that changes the meaning.
This past weekend Brian and I celebrated Valentines Day and Brian's 38th birthday in St. Louis. Molly danced in the St. Louis feis and earned herself another medal. Maureen is anxiously awaiting the day she can pin on a number, throw on a wig and dance herself.
On Sunday we played an adult sized "Shoots and Ladders" game at the STL City Museum...even watched a mini circus featuring some amazing circus students... check out our video.
Ms Hannigan and I share the same theme song ... only it is all in the way you sing it that changes the meaning.
This past weekend Brian and I celebrated Valentines Day and Brian's 38th birthday in St. Louis. Molly danced in the St. Louis feis and earned herself another medal. Maureen is anxiously awaiting the day she can pin on a number, throw on a wig and dance herself.
On Sunday we played an adult sized "Shoots and Ladders" game at the STL City Museum...even watched a mini circus featuring some amazing circus students... check out our video.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Happy 2009
Since my last post, we had a date with Mickey in Orlando, we learned about a rare immune disorder compliments of Maeve, we celebrated Christmas with the Mooney's and the Burns', we are struggling with the news our good friend has stage 4 Glioblastoma, we rung in the new year with old friends, we gave thanksgiving for our blessings and look forward to positive experiences in 2009.
In the spirit of my motto, "You might as well dance," enjoy our girls dance clips below.
In the spirit of my motto, "You might as well dance," enjoy our girls dance clips below.
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