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Re: Boost your Buzz… introducing Minglestream

Lgsakane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:26:48 -0000

trying my best to hook up with you and melonie, rob... email me when possible...

Re: In-house vs Outsourcing a Social Media Presence

SEO Outsourcing Company — Tue, 10 May 2011 03:09:57 -0000

I completely agreed with your blog content. Really this social media plays a vital role today in evrybody's life.Thanks for sharing your valuable blog with us.

Re: Thread Show’s Pop-Up Holiday Shop Nov 28

jennifer b — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:10:00 -0000

I hate shopping, but I like Thread.

Re: Join me on my balcony for a sunset view

lauren scheff — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:12:32 -0000

AMAZING bro.. amazing

Re: In-house vs Outsourcing a Social Media Presence

Infinit-O — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:40:42 -0000

Thanks for the great read. I would just like to point out that although it would be preferable for companies to maintain conversations in the social media sphere within the company, most of the time, this does not happen. It could be because of lack of time, manpower, etc. Would that then mean that the company can just forget about engaging their community through conversations? It shouldn't. Social media engagement, although not a primary requirement for a business to function, is also very beneficial. Thus, in cases where companies are not able to manage their own conversations, this is where outsourcing can come in. It is not the idea of outsourcing that would be an issue. Outsourcing to someone several miles away versus someone else with in your company is still not you. What is vital is exercising proper guidelines and maintaining effective communication to ensure that your social media engagement remains effective. For us (we are an outsourcing company: Infinit-O), the question is not whether you should outsource, but who should be your outsourcing partner. That's just my two cents on that. Kudos!

Re: Thread Show is this weekend!

Sugar Jones — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:35:45 -0000

Thanks for the reminder... can't wait!

Re: Love… it’s all you need (Review)

Melonie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:31:45 -0000

The show was jaw dropping, full of surprises. I was having a hard time with the characters too but it didn't matter in the end it was all about the love ;-)

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk excited for Nov 4th tWineUp in San Diego!

Joe DiLullo — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:41:14 -0000

Gary, I will see you in SD but before that I plan to see you in Pasadena on the 22nd of October. I hear you will also be at Tom Ferry's event in La Jolla.

I am deeply involved in the Temecula Valley, Southern California Wine Country. I will be developing several new wineries. I will want to pick your brain.

Re: In-house vs Outsourcing a Social Media Presence

Global Patriot — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:00:55 -0000

Like most business decisions, in-house vs. out-sourcing often comes down to ROI. I continue to see companies that keep work in-house even though they don't have the skill set to do the job properly, which lowers the ROI. Problem is, if they don't know what's possible, they tend to be satisfied by what they get.

Re: In-house vs Outsourcing a Social Media Presence

@DowntownRob — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:32:28 -0000

Thank you ladies. Outsourcing is def a good way to get a jump on social media, but it needs to be done the right way - represent the deep brand and company knowledge, keep it authentic, live the passion, ensure the engagement.

Agencies are hired to live and breath the brand, and most do great jobs. For those companies that can't afford an agency, there are people like me that they can turn to for social media help.

Re: In-house vs Outsourcing a Social Media Presence

Ginger Anderson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:47:44 -0000

Interesting perspectives.... As an in-house person responsible for my company's online & social media presence, I am amazed at the number of questions and comments I receive about the brand (very detailed questions). Questions that are easy for me to answer, since I live & breathe this company every day. If our social media activities were outsourced, I feel you lose that deep knowledge/connection with the brand, which will be reflected in the online personality that reflects your organization. Yes, it can be done, but it takes a long time to truly understand the brand enough to fully represent them online.

Re: In-house vs Outsourcing a Social Media Presence

Melonie Gallegos — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:24:49 -0000

Nice perspective on outsourcing there is not a lot of discussion around outsourcing Internationally I think it will become more of a focus as big brands venture into enterprise social. I like the point you brought out about resourcing in-house by layering responsibilities onto existing employees who may not have the time or the passion for it. Key take aways = relationships, passion, being close enough to the brand to emulate it through human interactions. Oh - and having the time and expertise, why we outsource in the first place.

Re: Protected: Evolution of Dance 2 Starring @interactivem and myself

@DowntownRob — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:31:28 -0000

haha well I didn't have the greatest pic to use... ;-)

Re: Protected: Evolution of Dance 2 Starring @interactivem and myself

Melonie Gallegos — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:11:30 -0000

LOL Why don't I have a neck?

Re: Bikiniweeksd.com: Day 2 at Stingaree

Maria Palma — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:27:22 -0000

Hey, Rob!

Looks like you're having a blast!! BTW - thanks for the mention on Twitter ;)

Re: “Homeless Fantasy” comment/post

clearlii — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:17:35 -0000

Thanks for reading, Rob! Great comment! It's interesting how other people's lives are so self-contained, yet so impressive upon ours... even from the dark corners.

Re: Interested in saying something, but is it interesting to say?

nomatophobia — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:12:38 -0000

I was also wholeheartedly against blogging as well. I thought of it as giving away writing for free, publishing thoughts in public that no one gave a shit about, selling your soul, putting holes in the ozone layer and so on and so forth. Then I read some of these beautiful, amazing and funny blogs out there and it gave me the inspiration to get over myself and maybe write a bit here and there. It keeps a writer's blood flowing and can open the doors to new ideas, by having assholes comment on your thoughts. Sometimes those assholes have some good suggestions. Just weed out the "you're gay" ninjas, and you might see a new perspective or two.