Social media / social networking Books
Wiley-Blackwell Marketing with Social Media
Book SynopsisIntroduce your business to the world with this essential guide to social media marketing Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to success for Businessis your step-by-step guide to using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube to promote your business. In 10 quick and easy steps, you''ll learn how to use social media effectively, establish a simple marketing plan and measure the results of your efforts. You''ll learn the basics of building profile pages, and how to create appropriate content that can be accessed by thousands of potential customers. This new edition is packed full of tips, traps to avoid and social media success stories, plus information on the newer platforms including Vine and Instagram. Social media is a low-cost marketing strategy that can be a huge bonus to small businesses. With the right technique, you can get to know your customers better, and expand your networks without breaking the bank, all while retaining ful
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Lexington Books Social Media and the Value of Truth
Book SynopsisThis volume will be of special interest to anyone concerned with modern applied ethical issues, particularly those in the areas of philosophy, communication, media studies, and journalism. This volume brings together leading experts in journalism, communication studies, and philosophy to discuss the value of truth in an age of social media.Trade ReviewIn the blizzard of work on the new social media, this learned book is indispensable. Luminary contributors from philosophy and communications know how to make an argument and clarify ideas. They judge virtual reality by the truth principle, and their smart thinking on it makes this provocative book distinctive. While lucid on social network technologies, the authors teach us that authentic living is central. -- Clifford G. Christians, University of IllinoisBerrin Beasely and Mitch Haney’s edited book, Social Media and the Value of Truth, involves existential reflection for the 21st century. This collection of essays opens our minds and bodies to think about the nature of truth, experience, the self, and the other in a fast-paced, unreflective, instantaneous, and inescapably deceptive environment of the socially mediated virtual metaverse in which we make our home. This edited volume is a must read for students and scholars interested in understanding our environment philosophically; it aims at cultivating phronesis and praxis for living in a complex world driven by social media and where we find ourselves embedded with others. -- Annette M. Holba, Plymouth State UniversityWhereas Socrates and Aristotle desired firsthand peripatetic conversations with the Athenian hoi polloi, members of the contemporary world seemingly prefer to wander the virtual meta-verse as a clandestine avatar unbound by moral or social norms. In Social Media and the Value of Truth, Beasley and Haney have gathered together an outstandingly erudite collection of essays by some of the most cerebral scholars among us. Whether it’s resistance to shedding our mortally bound coils, a celebration or denunciation of frictionless sharing, or inconspicuous consumption among members of the virtual village, contributing authors have tackled the most captivating questions of our socially mediated time. Ethicists, journalists, sociologists, psychologists, Tweeters, Pinteresters, Tumblrers, Facebook users, Google+ enthusiasts, and even those harboring disdain for all things associated with social media undoubtedly will find the content of this anthology accessible and full of provocative nuggets worthy of serious and extended reflection. -- Joseph W. Ulatowski, University of WyomingThis collection of essays addresses questions raised by social media related to issues such as self-definition and trust. Kathy Richardson argues that a blurring of front-stage and back-stage personas challenges the ability to discern appropriate behavior and information to be shared or kept private. Deni Elliott believes the "real name requirement" raises questions about responsible information distribution and confidentiality. Paul Bloomfield explores "authentic living" via participation in multiplayer online games, and concerns about subjugation of real life to the life of one's avatar. Mitchell Haney argues that the speed of social media threatens the ability of persons to engage in life reflection and deliberation about their choices. Vance Ricks argues that social media gossip contributes to information overload and "context collapse," preventing seeing information in an appropriate light or for a certain audience. Lee Wilkins discusses "liquid journalism," noting that social media users and journalists bring "emotion" back to the news. Finally, Jane Kirtley discusses "trust" issues and questions concerning the monitoring of blogs and other forms of social media. This book raises significant questions about a phenomenon--social media--that now is central to people's lives and culture. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Social Media, Speed, and Authentic Living Chapter 2: I don’t do the news: If something important happens, my friends will tell me on Facebook Chapter 3: The Real Name Requirement and Ethics of Online Identity Chapter 4: Social Media, Self-Deception, and Self-Respect Chapter 5: “It’s About Trust”: Should Government Intervene to Compel Disclosure in Social Media? Chapter 6: Front-Stage and Back-Stage Kantian Ethics: Promoting Truth and Trust in Social Media Communities Chapter 7: Gossip in the Digital Age About the Contributors
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Lexington Books Social Networking and Impression Management
Book SynopsisSocial Networking and Impression Management: Self-Presentation in the Digital Age, edited by Carolyn Cunningham, offers critical inquiry into how identity is constructed, deconstructed, performed, and perceived on social networking sites (SNSs), such as Facebook, and LinkedIn. The presentation of identity is key to success or failure in the Information Age, especially because SNSs are becoming the dominant form of communication among Internet users. The architecture of SNSs provide opportunities to ask questions such as who am I; what matters to me; and, how do I want others to perceive me? Original research studies in this collection utilize both quantitative and qualitative methods to study a range of issues related to identity management on SNSs including authenticity, professional uses of SNSs, LGBTQ identities, and psychological and cultural impacts. Together, the contributors to this volume draw on current research in the field and offer new theoretical frameworks and research methods to further the conversation on impression management and SNSs, making this text essential for both students and scholars of social media.Trade ReviewAn extremely useful collection of meticulous and well-chosen cases, encompassing a range of theoretical and practical issues. -- David J. Phillips, University of TorontoTable of ContentsIntroduction, Carolyn Cunningham Part 1. Impression Management Strategies Chapter 1. Comparing Identity Management Strategies Across Social Media Platforms, Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff Chapter 2. "Looking the Part" and "Staying True": Balancing Impression Managment on Facebook, Judith Rosenbaum, Benjamin Johnson, Peter Stepman, and Koos Nuijten Chapter 3. Face-Off: Different Ways Identity is Privileged Through Facebook, Daniel C. Davis, Jessica A. Tougas, Margaeux B. Lippman, and Timothy W. Morris Part 2. Identity in Professional Contexts Chapter 4. Compressed Crystals: A Metaphor for Mediated Identity Expression, Bree McEwan and Jennifer J. Mease Chapter 5. Branding as Social Discourse: Identity Construction on Social and Professional Networking Sites, Corey Jay Liberman Chapter 6. Like Us on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter: Corporate Identity Management Across Social Media Platforms, Binod Sundararajan and Malavika Sundararajan Part 3. Managing Intersectionality Chapter 7. Virtual Closets: Strategic Identity Construction and Social Media, Bruce E. Drushel Chapter 8. The Performative Possibilities of Social Media: Antoine Johnson, Amber Johnson Chapter 9. Using Social Media to Develop a Transgender Identity in a Virtual Community, Sara Green-Hamann and John C. Sherblom Part 4. The Light and Dark Side of Impression Management Chapter 10. Face Threatening Messages and Attraction in Social Networking Sites: Reconciling Strategic Self-Presentation with Negative Online Perceptions, Nicholas Brody and Jorge Peña Chapter 11. Psychological Benefits and Costs: A Self-Affirmation Framework for Understanding the Effects of Facebook Self-Presentation, Catalina Toma Chapter 12. What You Can Really Know about Someone from Their Facebook Profile (And Where You Should Look to Find Out), Jeffrey A. Hall and Natalie Pennington
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Ebury Publishing The Facebook Effect
Book SynopsisDavid Kirkpatrick was for many years the senior editor for internet and technology at Fortune magazine. While at Fortune he wrote cover stories about Apple, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Sun, and numerous other technology subjects. More recently he organized the Techonomy conference on the centrality of technology innovation for all human activity. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and appears frequently on television, radio, and the Internet as an expert on technology. He lives in New York.Trade ReviewDavid Kirkpatrick was handed the keys to the Facebook kingdom - the result is the definitive account of its phenomenal rise * Observer *Leaves you with a deep understanding of Facebook, its philosophies and, most startlingly, its power. You come away with a creepy new awareness of how a directory of college students is fast becoming a directory of all humanity * Scotsman *A well-reported account of the first six years of one of the most important companies on earth * Financial Times *Mr. Kirkpatrick provides some intriguing insights into the psyche of Mr. Zuckerberg * The Economist *A compelling account of the origins and prospects of the social networking giant * The Week *
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Ebury Publishing Extremely Online
Book Synopsis''A terrific history of the online creator economy.'' The New York Times''This book is about a revolution. It has radically upended how we''ve understood and interacted with our world. It has demolished traditional barriers and empowered millions who were previously marginalized. It has created vast new sectors of our economy, while devastating legacy institutions. It is often dismissed by traditionalists as a vacant fad, when in fact it is the greatest and most disruptive change in modern capitalism.''Acclaimed Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz presents a groundbreaking social history of the internet-revealing how online influence and the creators who amass it have reshaped our world, online and off.For over a decade, Taylor Lorenz has been the authority on internet culture, documenting its far-reaching effects on all corners of our lives. Her reporting is serious yet entertaining and illuminates deep truths about ourselves and the Trade ReviewThis astute debut from Lorenz, a Washington Post technology columnist, traces the tumultuous history of social media from the early 2000s to the present.... Lorenz accomplishes the difficult feat of wrangling a cogent narrative out of the unruliness of social media, while offering smart insight into how platforms affect their users.... It's a powerful assessment of how logging on has changed the world. * Publishers Weekly *An expansive look at how social platforms have radically altered literally every aspect of our lives. * Dazed *A terrific history of the online creator economy. * The New York Times *If you want to understand what is happening on the internet, you start by reading Taylor Lorenz. * Bloomberg *A leading voice on social-media trends and internet culture. * The Economist *
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University Press of America Misbehavior in Cyber Places
Book SynopsisThis book studies computer-mediated, interpersonal Internet activity up to the turn of the century, examining virtual misbehavior across a wide range of online environments. It also lays out the theoretical framework and fundamental ideas of media ecology, a branch of communication scholarship, highly relevant for understanding digital technology.Trade ReviewTo be programmed or to program? That is the question. For media ecology scholars, it is time to examine digital media from a new perspective. Janet Sternberg gives her answer to the above question in the book Misbehavior in Cyber Places: The Regulation of Online Conduct in Virtual Communities on the Internet. In comparison with monographs on digital media or human behavior, the book is intriguing because it revisits media ecology both from social and human behavioral perspectives and acts as an important call for scholarship on studies involving situationist-based medium theory. * International Journal of Communication *[This book] is a foundational work on the new senses of place that are arising with digital media. Sternberg catalogues and analyzes the new genres of mischief and mayhem, nuisances and nastiness, and crimes and creative activism that have emerged in online communities. In so doing, Sternberg creatively reveals the social construction of new conceptions of normative behavior in virtual interactions and the development of the mechanisms to enforce the boundaries of what is seen as ‘acceptable.’ Sternberg is a lucid writer and clear thinker. Her book holds significant long-term theoretical value as a major advance in situationist-based medium theory. -- Joshua Meyrowitz, professor of communication, University of New Hampshire, Durham, author of No Sense of PlaceThe next real generation of media theorists in the spirit of McLuhan, Ong, and Innis has finally arrived as Janet Sternberg. She revisits media ecology in the social and behavioral landscape of the net, upscaling the study of media onto an altogether new playing field: human misbehavior. From cheaters to spoilsports to shamans, this is not your mother’s media analysis. -- Douglas Rushkoff, author of Program or Be ProgrammedThis study represents an important contribution to the research on computer communication. Sternberg makes it clear that we cannot fully comprehend behavior online unless we first examine misbehavior, that rules and roles are most visible when they are violated. The media ecology approach that Sternberg employs, especially when incorporating symbolic interactional, relational, and situational perspectives, is essential to a comprehensive understanding of our new electronic environments. -- Lance Strate, professor of communication and media studies, Fordham University, author of On the Binding Biases of Time and Echoes and ReflectionsEveryone who has ever used the Internet has experienced online misbehavior first hand. So why haven’t scholars written more about it? Janet Sternberg’s book Misbehavior in Cyber Places is one of the few comprehensive treatments of the issue. -- Amy Bruckman, associate professor in the School of Interactive Computing, Georgia Institute of TechnologyA useful inventory of types of social and criminal online misbehavior, understood within a media ecology framework. Flamers, spammers, pranksters, virtual rapists, hackers—Sternberg captures the running battles between the Athenians and Visigoths of virtual communities, and shows us how netizens can control and police their cyber places. She examines digital skirmishes filtered through media ecology’s understandings of environment, space, place, and situation, allowing her broad generalizations about the Internet as medium as well as concrete assessments of particular online misbehavior occurring in concrete contexts. The prerogatives and limitations of the Internet’s rule-makers, rule-enforcers, and community pressures are illustrated with clear examples and envisioned with sensitive, pragmatic, ethical guidelines. Her award-winning research on and visions of cyber relationships is now available to all netizens. Bravo! -- Bruce Gronbeck, A. Craig Baird Distinguished Professor of Public Address, University of IowaTable of ContentsPreface: The Internet at the Turn of the Century Acknowledgments Introduction: Athenians and Visigoths in Cyberspace 1 The Research Objective Rationale for the Study The Research Problem Definitions Delimitations Method Chapter Summary 2 The Context of the Study Media Ecology: The Study of Media Environments Media as Environments Environments as Media Space and Place Situations, Rules, and Rule-Breaking Mediated Interpersonal Communication Computer-Mediated Communication in Online Environments Virtual Communities 3 Trouble Brewing in Cyberspace An Infamous Triad of Troublesome Online Behavior Flaming: Digital Debates and Virtual Vitriol Spamming: Electronic Junk Mail and Other Cyber Debris Virtual Rape: Sexual Harassment in Online Gathering Places A Frontier Mentality: The Internet Besieged Two Approaches: External Laws Versus Internal Rules 4 Cybercrime: Law-Breaking on the Internet The 1994 Denning and Lin Report Cybercrime and Cyberlaw Online Security, Attacks, and Viruses Hackers and Other Denizens of the Cyberspace Underground First Amendment Follies: Dissent, Free Speech, and Censorship Online Definition Schizophrenia: Malevolent Criminal or Mischievous Prankster? The Jurisdiction Circus: No Ringmaster in Cyberspace 5 Misbehavior: Rule-Breaking in Virtual Communities The 1994 Bruckman Abstract Misbehavior and its Aliases: Negligent, Naughty, Nasty, and Beyond Rules and Norms in Virtual Gatherings Netiquette and Other Codes of Civilized Cyber Conduct Behavior Management and Social Control in Online Environments The Status Quo: Theories and Analyses in Search of a Paradigm 6 The Regulation of Online Conduct in Cyber Places Breaking, Making, and Enforcing Rules Online Breaking the Rules: Varieties of Virtual Misbehavior Rule-Breakers: Netiquette Newbies, Packet Pranksters, and Modem Miscreants Making the Rules: Behavioral Standards for Online Gatherings Rule-Makers: Netizens Against Digital Misconduct Enforcing the Rules: Strategies and Techniques for Handling Online Troublemakers Rule-Enforcers: Moderators, Sysops, Wizards, and Gods on Cyber Patrol 7 Conclusion: A New Sense of Place From Physical to Behavioral Boundaries Growing Interest in Local Regulatory Approaches Misbehavior Offline: Athenians and Visigoths in Everyday Life References About the Author
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Running Press,U.S. We Only Dated for 11 Instagrams
Book SynopsisFrom the hugely popular @OverheardLA Instagram account comes this illustrated collection of the entertaining, absurd, sometimes even poignant snippets of conversation overheard on the streets of Los Angeles. Oh, Los Angeles: where kids with lemonade stands accept Venmo, where your Uber driver moonlights as a spiritual adviser. Whether you love L.A. or love to hate it, you''ll delight in this comical tribute to the one and only La La Land -- a world all its own, yet also a microcosm of 21st century American culture in so many ways. The book features illustrations from Emmet Truxes, creator of the popular @brooklyncartoons Instagram account, and a foreword from L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti. It''s the perfect gift for millennials and everyone who loves to (gently) mock them. Prepare to laugh, to face-palm, to cringe, and to delight in such gems as, Timing is everything, whether it''s sex, drugs, or avocados. Why are the older generations so ju
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Styling Beyond Instagram
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to the nitty-gritty of prop styling from a top professional!Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface: Why I Wrote This Book Introduction About Me & How I Became a Prop Stylist SECTION 1: GETTING THERE What Is Prop Styling? • Prop Styling Is… • Media Outlets • Why is Prop Styling so Appealing? How does one become a Prop Stylist? What Type of Person Becomes a Prop Stylist? • Developing your Personal Style • What are you good at? • Assess your Creative Skills • Lifestyle Considerations Professional Prop Styling Niches • Food stylist Spotlight: [name to come] Prop Styling for Events and Experiences Professional Stylist, Content Creator, Influencer, Photographer + examples • Stylists on Social media • Infographic • Maker, Seller, Shop Owner SECTION 2: THE JOB EXPLAINED A Day in the Life of a Prop Stylist Possible Prop Styling Roles What is a Creative Brief? Creative Direction • Client Questionnaire • Mood Boards How to Plan a Kick Ass Photo Shoot – A Timeline Photo Shoot Logistics and Worksheet Intro • Photoshoot planning/brainstorming worksheet • Merchandise Shopping list • Pickups and Deliveries • Photo shoot Call Sheet • Credits for Items Photographed • Job Estimating Worksheet Renting vs. Buying vs. Borrowing Props • Prop House spotlight: [name to come] Essential Prop, Surface and Backdrop Collection • Props to Own • Surfaces • Backdrops • Aquiring, Procuring and Collecting Props Packing and Transporting Props Styling Assistants • Styling Assistant Duties • Styling Assistant Etiquette • Stylist Assistant Spotlight: [name to come] Being on Set • Working with Clients: It’s All About Them. SECTION 3: THE BUSINESS What are Your Goals? Presenting Your Work Define Your Brand But Avoid Being Too Nichey Should you Fake it till you Make It? What Do I Charge? • Sample Budget or Estimate • Making/Preparing Your Invoice Styled Shoots, Test Shoots or “Credit Only” Shoots Agency Representation Where the Work is or Finding Work • Styling on Staff • Styling for Freelance or Part Time Gigs • How do Clients Find You? SECTION 5: WRAP UP Styling Myths Opportunities for Stylists In Closing • The Prop Styling Experience • Where to Go Next SECTION 6: APPENDIX Styling Resource Guide: What you need to know to find things in your area The Styling Kit • Styling Kit Items Planning Worksheets Intro • Photoshoot planning/brainstorming worksheet • Merchandise Shopping list • Pickups and Deliveries • Photo shoot Call Sheet • Credits for Items Photographed • Job Estimating Worksheet Glossary CREATIVE RESOURCES What are you shooting? 4 essential elements Photo Orientation Placement and Arranging Working with Color and texture Storytelling: establishing the theme and style Other assorted tips Sketching and using thumbnails Moodboards how-to Photo frames
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Pearson Education My Internet for Seniors
Book SynopsisMichael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of more than 150 nonfiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include My Social Media for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, My Samsung Galaxy S6 for Seniors, My Google Chromebook, Easy Computer Basics, and Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1 million copies. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Choosing an Internet Service Provider for Your Home 3 What the Internet Is--And How It Works 4 Understanding Internet Service Providers 4 Connecting to Your ISP 5 Examining Different Types of Internet Connections 6 DSL 7 Cable 7 Fiber Optic 8 Satellite 8 Dial-Up 9 Comparing Different Types of Connections 9 Installing Internet Service 11 Install with a Modem and Wireless Router 12 Install with an Internet Gateway 13 Chapter 2: Connecting to the Internet--At Home or Away 17 Connecting to a Home Network 17 Connect with a Windows 10 Computer 18 Connect with a Windows 8/8.1 Computer 20 Connect with a Windows 7 Computer 22 Connect with a Mac Computer 23 Connect with an Apple iPhone or iPad 24 Connect with an Android Smartphone or Tablet 25 Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot 26 Connect with a Windows 10 Computer 26 Connect with a Windows 8/8.1 Computer 28 Connect with a Windows 7 Computer 30 Connect with a Mac Computer 31 Connect with an Apple iPhone or iPad 31 Connect with an Android Smartphone or Tablet 33 Chapter 3: Choosing and Using a Web Browser 37 Comparing Web Browsers 38 Using Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 39 Go to a New Web Page 39 Work with Tabs 40 Save Favorite Pages 41 Return to a Favorite Page 41 Browse in Private 42 Browse in Reading View 43 Configure Browser Settings 44 Using Internet Explorer 45 Go to a New Web Page 45 Work with Tabs 46 Save Favorite Pages 46 Return to a Favorite Page 47 Browse in Private 48 Configure Browser Settings 48 Using Google Chrome 49 Open and Browse Web Pages 50 Work with Tabs 51 Bookmark Favorite Pages 52 Return to a Bookmarked Page 53 Browse Anonymously in Incognito Mode 54 Configure Browser Settings 54 Using Mozilla Firefox 55 Open and Browse Web Pages 55 Work with Tabs 56 Bookmark Favorite Pages 57 Return to a Bookmarked Page 57 Browse Anonymously in Private Mode 58 Configure Browser Settings 59 Using Apple Safari 59 Open and Browse Web Pages 60 Work with Tabs 61 Bookmark Favorite Pages 61 Return to a Bookmarked Page 62 Browse Anonymously in Private Mode 62 Configure Browser Settings 63 Chapter 4: Browsing and Searching the Web 65 How the Web Works 65 Browsing the Web 68 Enter a Web Address 69 Follow a Link 70 Searching the Web 70 How Search Engines Work 71 How Web Searches Work 71 Constructing an Effective Query 72 Searching with Google 73 Conduct a Basic Search 74 Fine-Tune Your Search Results 75 Search for Images 76 Searching with Bing 77 Conduct a Basic Search 78 Fine-Tune Your Search 78 Search for Images 79 Researching Online with Wikipedia 80 Search Wikipedia 80 Read an Article 81 Chapter 5: Shopping Safely Online 85 Making a Purchase Online 85 Discover Online Retailers 86 Search or Browse for Merchandise 87 Examine the Product 88 Make a Purchase 89 Check Out and Pay 90 How to Shop Safely Online 92 Shop Safely 92 Buying and Selling on eBay 94 Bid in an eBay Auction 95 Buy a Fixed Price Item 97 Sell an Item 99 Buying and Selling on Craigslist 102 Buy an Item on Craigslist 102 Sell an Item on Craigslist 104 Chapter 6: Using Facebook and Other Social Media 109 Using Facebook 109 Discover Friends on Facebook 110 Post a Status Update 112 Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To 115 Explore Your Friends’ Timelines 117 Using LinkedIn 118 Edit Your Profile 119 Find New Connections 120 Receive and Reply to Private Messages 122 Compose a New Message 123 Post a Status Update 124 Using Pinterest 125 Create New Pinboards 125 Find and Repin Interesting Items 126 Pin an Item from a Web Page 127 Find People to Follow 129 Using Twitter 130 Find Tweeters to Follow 131 View Tweets 132 Post a Tweet 134 Chapter 7: Finding Old Friends--And Making New Ones 137 Discovering Old Friends on Social Media 138 Find Friends on Facebook 138 Find Colleagues on LinkedIn 141 Searching for Friends on Google and Bing 143 Finding Friends on People Finder Sites 145 AnyWho 145 PeekYou 145 Spokeo 146 That’sThem 146 White Pages 147 Zabasearch 147 Making New Friends on Online Dating Sites 149 eHarmony Senior Dating 150 Match.com 150 OKCupid 151 OurTime 152 SeniorPeopleMeet 153 Chapter 8: Finding News, Sports, and Weather Online 157 Reading the News Online 157 National and International News 158 Local News 160 Keeping Up with Your Favorite Sports Online 161 Sports Portals 162 Major League Sports Sites 163 Getting Weather Forecasts Online 165 Weather Portals 165 Chapter 9: Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Videos Online 169 Watching Movies and TV on Netflix 170 Watch a Program on Netflix 170 Watching TV Shows on Hulu 173 Watch TV Programs on Hulu 173 Viewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube 175 View a Video 175 Upload Your Own Video 177 Chapter 10: Listening to Music Online 181 Listening to Streaming Music Services 182 Listen to Pandora 182 Listen to Spotify 184 Listening to Local Radio Stations Online 186 Listen to iHeartRadio 186 Listen to TuneIn 188 Chapter 11: Getting Productive Online 193 Using Microsoft Office Online 194 Create or Open a File 195 Use Word Online for Word Processing 196 Use Excel Online for Spreadsheets 198 Use PowerPoint Online for Presentations 200 Using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 202 Create or Open a File 202 Use Google Docs for Word Processing 204 Use Google Sheets for Spreadsheets 205 Use Google Slides for Presentations 207 Storing Your Files Online 209 Use Google Drive 210 Use Microsoft OneDrive 211 Chapter 12: Sharing Your Photos Online 215 Sharing Photos with Google Photos 216 Upload Photos from Your PC 217 View Photos 218 Share Photos with Others 219 Download Photos to Your PC 221 Use the Google Photos Mobile App 222 Sharing Photos on Flickr 225 Upload Photos from Your PC 225 View Photos 227 Download Photos to Your PC 228 Share Photos with Others 229 Sharing Photos on Shutterfly 231 Upload Photos from Your PC 232 View Your Photos 233 Share Photos with Others 234 Print Photos 235 Chapter 13: Exploring Your Genealogy Online 239 Using Ancestry.com 239 Start Your Family Tree 240 View Your Family Tree 242 Using FamilySearch 244 Create a Family Tree 244 Search for Additional Information 246 Chapter 14: Managing Your Finances Online 249 Banking Online 249 Do Online Banking 250 Pay Your Bills Online 251 Tracking Your Investments 252 View Financial Information Online 252 Chapter 15: Tracking Your Health Online 255 Finding Medical Information Online 255 Search Online Health Sites 256 Searching for Physicians Online 258 Find a Doctor 258 Ordering Prescription Drugs Online 259 Shop Online Pharmacies 260 Chapter 16: Playing Games Online 263 Exploring Different Types of Games 263 Arcade Games 264 Board Games 264 Brain Training Games 265 Card Games 266 Casino Games 266 Puzzle and Matching Games 267 Simulation Games 268 Sports Games 268 Trivia Games 269 Word Games 270 Finding Online Games 271 Discover Multigame Websites 272 Find Other Games Online 273 Chapter 17: Emailing Friends and Family 277 Understanding How Email Works 277 Email Addresses 278 POP/IMAP Email 278 Web-Based Email 279 Emailing with Gmail 280 Receive and Reply to Messages 280 Send a New Message 282 Send a File as an Attachment 283 Emailing with Yahoo! Mail 284 Receive and Reply to Messages 284 Send a New Message 285 Send a File as an Attachment 286 Chapter 18: Video Chatting with Friends and Family 289 Video Calling with Skype 290 Add a Contact 290 Make a Video Call 292 Make a Voice Call 293 Video Calling with Google Hangouts 294 Start a Video Hangout 294 Make a Voice Call 296 Chapter 19: Exploring the Mobile Internet with Your Smartphone or Tablet 299 Connecting and Browsing on an iPhone or iPad 299 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 300 Browse the Web with Safari 303 Connecting and Browsing on an Android Phone or Tablet 305 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 305 Browse the Web with Chrome 308 Discovering Essential Mobile Apps 310 Email Apps 311 Social Media Apps 312 Video Chat Apps 313 Streaming Video Apps 315 Streaming Music Apps 316 Shopping Apps 317 Other Useful Apps 319 Chapter 20: Staying Safe Online 323 Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Scams 324 Avoid Phishing Scams 325 Keep Your Private Information Private 327 Hide Personal Information on Facebook 329 Make Your Facebook Posts Private 330 Protecting Against Online Fraud 331 Identify Online Scams 331 Avoid Online Fraud 333 Avoid Offline Fraud 333 Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware 336 Identify a Malware Infection 336 Protect Against Malware Infection 338 Use Anti-Malware Software 339 Protecting Against Online Attacks and Intrusions 340 Employ a Firewall 340 Glossary 343Index 351
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Cornell University Press The Breakup 2.0
Book SynopsisA few generations ago, college students showed their romantic commitments by exchanging special objects: rings, pins, varsity letter jackets. Pins and rings were handy, telling everyone in local communities that you were spoken for, and when you broke up, the absence of a ring let everyone know you were available again. Is being Facebook official really more complicated, or are status updates just a new version of these old tokens?Many people are now fascinated by how new media has affected the intricacies of relationships and their dissolution. People often talk about Facebook and Twitter as platforms that have led to a seismic shift in transparency and (over)sharing. What are the new rules for breaking up? These rules are argued over and mocked in venues from the New York Times to lamebook.com, but well-thought-out and informed considerations of the topic are rare.Ilana Gershon was intrigued by the degree to which her students used new media to communicate important Trade ReviewBreaking up is hard to do, and, as Ilana Gershon observes, it can be even harder when technology is brought into the mix. Gershon interviewed over 70 people (many of them college students) to examine how they used chatting, email, texting, and social networking websites in conjunction with their relationships and found that opinions and social rules governing the intersection of romance and technology are still highly variable. Why would some people rather break up through email, while others prefer instant messaging? What kind of problems arise when a couple has different ideas about how to digitally negotiate the end of their relationship? How do the social and public aspects of sites like Facebook affect one's actions during a relationship and after its dissolution? Mindful of the complicated nature of the topic, Gershon never attempts to define which behaviors are right or wrong but instead concentrates on exploring the ways people think about these tools and what their beliefs show about society's responses to technology. Though written with an academic focus, this is an intriguing read for anyone interested in how social conventions for new media develop and the ways that technology is changing romantic relationships. * Library Journal *In her surprisingly gripping first book, Gershon argues that Facebook and other forms of new media social networking have radically changed the playing field of accepted interactions. Generations navigate these new forms differently and a whole new set of norms is being developed to judge behavior. No subject has dominated the discussion more than the ways in which we handle romantic relationships: when they begin, when to go public, and how to bring them to an end. Do people really break up via text message? The answer is yes, and Gershon asserts that in this case 'the medium is at odds with the message.' A professor of communications, the author takes a distinctly academic approach, lending legitimacy to what might otherwise be easily dismissed. She understands how new media shapes social communications and addresses its constant evolution. Readers interested in communication theory and new media evolution will appreciate the author's excellent balance of analysis, anecdote, and readability. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover: Media Ideologies and Idioms of Practice2 E-mail My Heart: The Structure of Technology and Heartache3 Remediation and Heartache4 How Do You Know?5 Breaking Up in a PublicConclusion Bibliography Index
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Black Cat Information Wars How We Lost the Global Battle
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Faith and Fake News
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Louisiana State University Press Politics for the Love of Fandom
Book SynopsisExamines what Ashley Hinck calls “fan-based citizenship”: civic action that blends with and arises from participation in fandom and commitment to a fan-object. Hinck argues that fan-based citizenship has created new civic practices wherein popular culture may play a large role in generating social action.
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Teachers' College Press Curating a Literacy Life StudentCentered
Book SynopsisSpotlights the idea of curation as a process for inspiring student-centered learning with digital media. Young people need to learn to become purposeful collectors and, thus, curators of their own learning. In this book, Kist shows educators how to empower students as they make sense of all the books, videos, websites, and social media they access.
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John Wiley & Sons Curating a Literacy Life StudentCentered
Book SynopsisSpotlights the idea of curation as a process for inspiring student-centered learning with digital media. Young people need to learn to become purposeful collectors and, thus, curators of their own learning. In this book, Kist shows educators how to empower students as they make sense of all the books, videos, websites, and social media they access.
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Scarecrow Press Privacy
Book SynopsisMatters of privacy have profoundly changed since electronic storage of information has become the norm. Consequently, policy-makers and legislators are trying to keep up with privacy challenges in the workplace, in healthcare, in surveillance, and on social networking sites. With Privacy: Defending an Illusion, Martin Dowding fills a very important gap in policy analysis and the teaching of privacy issues at the senior undergraduate and early graduate student level. In the first section of this book, Dowding recounts historical interpretations of privacy in a wide variety of socio-cultural circumstances. In the second section, the author addresses how information and communication technologies have changed our conceptions about privacy and redirected our focus from keeping information private to sharing it with many more people than we would have even a few years ago. Dowding also examines a variety of possible options for the future of privacy. The appendixes include seminal readingsTrade ReviewMartin Dowding’s Privacy: Defending an Illusion fills a gap in the literature by reflecting on the complexities of privacy, which might seem straightforward at first glance. Dowding succeeds in helping his readers have a wider understanding of the issues by portraying the views expressed by various experts. . . . It is recommended as a useful text. * Online Information Review *
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Scarecrow Press Privacy in America
Book SynopsisArranged in three sections—Law and Policy, Information Technology, and Other Perspectives—this collection of essays by respected scholars address a number of privacy issues.Trade ReviewThe chapters are all well-written, thought-provoking pieces with extensive lists of references. It includes an adequate index. This work is recommended as stimulating reading for postgraduate students interested in privacy from an American perspective. * Online Information Review *
£75.60
Scarecrow Press Social Networking
Book SynopsisSocial networking is now an entrenched activity for nearly every teen in the country. A recent study showed that nearly 75% of American teens use an online social network, a percentage that continues to rise. Librarians, such as the author herself, are often asked by young adults for help and advice on social networking, but teens also turn to their friends for information, which can be inaccurate or incomplete. Social Networking: The Ultimate Teen Guide helps young adults make the most of their online experience, giving them a complete understanding of social networking while also addressing online safety. Author Jennifer Obee helps teens navigate through the challenging intricacies of social networks, covering such topics as:FacebookYouTubeTwitternetspeakblogsprivacycyberbullyingvideochatsmartphones. With quotes from teenagers about their favorite sites and personal stories, Social Networking is the perfect resource for teens trying to gain a better understanding of the vast onlineTrade ReviewGr 7 Up–Obee provides a sweeping look at the various possible forms of online networking. The book covers a mountain of material, but does so in a cursory manner. The author takes a mellow, conversational tone that encourages teens to communicate with their parents in setting online usage expectations and in discussing safety. Chatrooms and the likely accompanying bullying are discussed with an open-minded treatment of online access for children. Obee promotes self-regulation with respect to what’s out there and provides resources for online support in the face of bullying....It is a great read for parents who are seeking to better understand their children’s online world and bring themselves up to speed. * School Library Journal *While it is subtitled The Ultimate Teen Guide, this incredibly substantial and user-friendly manual is just as beneficial and appropriate for adults who wish to learn about social media and the Internet as it is for teens. This thorough guidebook provides practical information, constructive advice, and riveting facts about everything Internet related. It is not simply a book to be read but to be used and implemented. ... Share this treasure trove of computer wisdom with every adult, teen, parent, teacher, and colleague who crosses your path. * VOYA *Table of ContentsChapter 1: This Ain’t Your Parents' Internet Chapter 2: Stay Safe and Be Smart Chapter 3: Stick up for Yourself: Cyberbullying Chapter 4: If You're Friendly and You Know It: Keeping up with Friends Chapter 5: Other Ways to Socialize With Friends Online Chapter 6: The Mobile World Chapter 7: How to Save the World Chapter 8: Home-made Movies: Manage your Videos Chapter 9: Attune to the Tunes: Managing your Music Chapter 10: Say Cheese!: Manage your Photos Chapter 11: Love Them, May as Well Follow Them: Celebrities Chapter 12: Get those A's: Doing School Chapter 13: Have Fun, Play Games, Avoid Boredom Chapter 14: Kicking the Habit: When and How to Quit Chapter 15: The Internet: The Final Frontier? Suggested Reading List
£43.20
Scarecrow Press Digital Media
Book SynopsisDigital media has exploded over the past quarter century, and in particular the past decade. As varieties of digital media multiply, scholars are beginning to examine its origins, organization, and preservation, which present new challenges compared to traditional media. To examine issues from multiple perspectives, experts were invited to an invitation-only workshop on digital media. The participants were carefully chosen to represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from humanities and fine arts to communication theory. The papers collected here are the results of that workshop. Digital Media: Technological and Social Challenges of the Interactive World is organized in four parts, each representing a different perspective on digital media: preservation, humanities, organizational, and historical. The section on preservation considers the problems of archiving digital media for long-term preservation; the humanities section offers a human-centered view of digital mTrade Review... Brimming with ideas and differing perspectives on its very broad topic. ... The editors of Digital Media say that it is suitable for use as a graduate textbook. That seems fair; ... individual chapters will certainly be of interest to many readers, particularly students starting to explore these concepts in library and information science courses. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *This volume brings together nine chapters authored by nine practitioners, scholars, and students, focusing on the changes digital media are impacting in library and archival works. Organized into four parts, the work addresses preserving digital media, describing documents, the personal nature of digital media, and the interactions between technology and culture. These papers are edited versions of presentations made at an invitation-only workshop on digital media held at the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin in 2009. This content is good for students and practitioners working with archives, digital media, taxonomy, and human-computer interactions. The introductory chapter helps the reader to locate desired information, and provides a comprehensive overview of the book as a whole. This is a valuable addition to anyone considering how digital media is impacting today’s information-rich world and the preserving of such materials. * American Reference Books Annual *Intended ‘for use as a graduate textbook’, this publication treads a delicate path between theory and practice. . . . This work documents from multiple perspectives a view in time that may increase in value, especially if we pause to wonder what it was like at the beginning of the digital torrent. The editors are to be thanked for bringing us a comprehensive situation report. * The Australian Library Journal *
£63.90
Scarecrow Press Using Social Media in Libraries Best Practices
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEight librarian contributors share their experiences blogging, pinning, and tweeting from public, academic, and special libraries. Case studies range from relatively simple (new-book displays on Pinterest) to labor-intensive (overlaying social-browsing features on a library catalog). Authors emphasize not jumping on the newest, shiniest services without considering staff time and commitment, and they discuss how each tool fits with the library’s mission and community. Project-specific WordPress scripts and Drupal settings benefit readers. Overall, the studies provide practical, tested advice from a range of library types. * Booklist *This book explores successful strategies in using all types of social media. The eight best practices presented will help your library actually do social media in a way that matters and do it well. The strategies presented include the innovative use of Twitter, blogs, Facebook, Pinterest, and social catalogs. Social media provides creative ways to reach teens and others who were not using the library, so librarians at all levels would find this valuable. Information on the adoption of a social media policy is included. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of Contents• Foreword by Laura Solomon, Ohio Public Library Information Network • Introduction by Walt Crawford, Author of Successful Social Networking in Public Libraries • “The Library in the Social Network: Twitter at the Vancouver Public Library” by Kay Cahill, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, Canada • “Beyond the Teen Space: Reaching Teens through Social Media” by Laura Horn, Farmington Public Libraries, Farmington, Connecticut • “Blogging for Readers” by Robin Hastings, Missouri River Regional Library, Jefferson City, Missouri • “Successful Blogging Strategy & Design” by Jason Paul Michel, Miami University Libraries, Oxford, Ohio • “Navigating the Virtual Horizon: Finding Our Way Using Social Media in Hospital Libraries” by Yongtao Lin and Kathryn M.E. Ranjit, Tom Baker Cancer Knowledge Centre, University of Calgary Libraries, Calgary, Canada • “Visualizing Information with Pinterest” by Cynthia Dudenhoffer, Smiley Library, Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri • “The United Nations Library is Seriously Social” by Angelinah C. Boniface, Dag Hammarskjöld Library, The United Nations, New York • “Social Catalogs: Implementing an Online Social Community as an Extension to Our Physical Libraries” by Laurel Tarulli, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
£53.10
University of Pennsylvania Press Digital Media and Democratic Futures Democracy
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A substantial, unique, and much needed contribution to our understanding of media, politics, and policy. Inspired and comprehensive in its approach, Digital Media and Democratic Futures offers a set of fresh and original questions answered by innovative thinkers." * Zizi Papacharissi, University of Illinois, Chicago *"Digital Media and Democratic Futures forges new lines of interdisciplinary research. Editor Michael X. Delli Carpini and the book's contributors identify the stakes in digital politics and describe the relationships between disparate phenomena, from the Internet of Things to Black Lives Matter." * David Karpf, George Washington University *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Digital Media and the Future(s) of Democracy —Michael X. Delli Carpini PART I. DESIGNING DIGITAL DEMOCRACIES 1. Programming the Rules of Engagement: Social Media Design and the Nonprofit System —Rena Bivens 2. Digital Opportunity Structures: Explaining Variation in Digital Mobilization During the 2016 Democratic Primaries —Daniel Kreiss 3. Kids These Days: Supply and Demand for Youth Online Political Engagement —Thomas Elliott and Jennifer Earl PART II. RETHINKING EXPERTISE IN DIGITAL DEMOCRACIES 4. Why Dewey Was Wrong —Beth Simone Noveck 5. Counting the Uncounted: What the Absence of Data on Police Killings Reveals —Kelly Gates 6. Digital Peripheries and the Politics of Expertise in Nairobi, Kenya —Lisa Poggiali PART III. DIGITAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC VOICES 7. Authoritarian Deliberation 2.0: Lurking and Discussing Politics in Chinese Social Media —Daniela Stockmann and Ting Luo 8. How the Market for Social Media Shapes Strategies of Internet Censorship —Jennifer Pan 9. The Measure of a Movement: Quantifying Black Lives Matter's Social Media Power —Deen Freelon PART IV. REGULATING DIGITAL DEMOCRACIES 10. Must Privacy Give Way to Use Regulation? —Helen Nissenbaum 11. Democratic Futures and the Internet of Things: How Information Infrastructure Will Become a Political Constitution —Philip N. Howard Contributors Index Acknowledgments
£59.40
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. Facebook and Philosophy
Book Synopsis Facebook and Philosophy is an entertaining, multi-faceted exploration of what Facebook means for us and for our relationships. With discussions ranging from the nature of friendship and its relationship to friending, to the (debatable) efficacy of online activism, this book is the most extensive and systematic attempt to understand Facebook yet. And with plenty of new perspectives on Twitter and Web 2.0 along the way, this fun, thought-provoking book is a serious and significant contribution for anyone working with social media, whether in academia, journalism, public relations, activism, or business. Exploring far-reaching questions Can our interactions on Facebook help us care about each other more? Does Facebook signal the death of privacy, or (perhaps worse yet) the death of our desire for privacy? Facebook and Philosophy is vital reading for anyone involved in social networks today.
£21.24
HarperCollins Focus Going Social Excite Customers Generate Buzz and
Book Synopsis If you’re not social, it’s like you’re not even there. That’s how critical social media marketing has become. Businesses everywhere are struggling to adapt, but transitioning from traditional marketing to online engagement is fraught with questions, such as: How much is a Facebook “like” worth? How can you effectively engage online influencers? What are the best dashboards for monitoring multiple social channels simutaneously? How do you keep it all going around the clock? For more than a decade, author Jeremy Goldman has helped companies inject “social” into their processes. In Going Social, he explains the ins-and-outs of platforms such as Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, Instagram, Pinterest, and others—and shows readers how to: • FormTable of Contents Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Social Marketing: Even More Important Than You Think 2. Devising Your Strategy and Getting Started 3. Engagement 101: Determine Your Voice and Personality 4. How to Develop Content That Promotes Engagement 5. Become Truly Customer-Centric—and Reap the Advantages 6. How to Avoid Pitfalls, Deal with Crises, and Keep Your Brand’s Reputation Intact 7. How to Staff Your Social Team and Organize for More Effective Engagement 8. Tools for Producing More Relevant, Targeted Engagement 9. How to Identify Influencers, Work with VIPs, and Grow Word of Mouth Substantially 10. How to Build Strong Relationships with Bloggers and Work with Online Personalities 11. Increase Engagement by Turning Your Employees into Marketers 12. How to Engage with ROI in Mind 13. Going Social in Real Life 14. Final Word Notes Index
£15.19
Rizzoli International Publications AntiGlossy Fashion Photography Now
Book SynopsisCapturing contemporary trends and forecasting the look of the future, this dazzling anthology collects the work of the most cutting-edge photographers working today, this volume is an essential compilation of the most important photographic trends of the age of social media and digital publication.The interaction between photography and fashion has always been compelling--how can artists balance commercial viability against their own creative vision? Anti-Glossy collects some of the most innovative photographers working in the field of fashion, exploring the way new media is influencing the direction of photography for print.As the notion of the fashion photographer becomes less distinct, the industry is benefitting from the talents of artists whose influence leads the genre into a multitude of surprising, often shocking, directions. In this collection of new fashion photography, full-page color and black-and-white photographs represent an incredible range of Trade Review"Anyone guilty of hoarding issues of Vogue, Dazed, or W will want to bookmark Anti Glossy, a curated anthology of fashion spreads from over 20 photographers who have made their name in creating fiercely cutting-edge editorials, including household names like Juergen Teller and emerging female talents like Charlotte Wales." —NEW YORK MAGAZINE
£33.25
Tracytrends Publishing Youtube Seo Ranking Checklists Targeted Traffic Using Online Video Marketing
£10.35
Cambridge University Press A Connected World
Book SynopsisThis Element provides an innovative angle for understanding organizational social networks, engaging in empirical network research, and nurturing further theoretical development on the role of social interactions and connectedness in modern organizations.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Distinctiveness of social network research; 3. Theoretical developments; 4. Social network research methods; 5. Current debates; 6. Future research; 7. Conclusion.
£17.00
Headline Publishing Group The Glow
Book Synopsis''Jane Austen on steroids. It''s that sharp, that wicked, that laceratingly true'' Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours''Intoxicating . . . A wellness tonic for people who like to make fun of the wellness industry'' Leigh Stein, author of Self Care____________Jane Dorner has two modes:PR Jane is twenty-five, breezy, clever in a non-threatening way and eager to sell you a feminist vibrator.Actual Jane is twenty-nine, drifting through mediocre workdays and lackluster dates while paralysed by her crushing mountain of overdue bills. Enter the impossibly gorgeous Cass, whom Jane discovers scrolling through Instagram - the guru of a ''wellness retreat'' based out of a ramshackle country house that may or may not be giving off cult vibes. Suddenly Jane realises she might have found the one ladder she can climb.But inner peace and glowing skin will always come at a price...Trade ReviewJessie Gaynor's wildly funny, laser-eyed novel is Jane Austen on steroids. It's that sharp, that wicked, that laceratingly true -- Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prize?winning author of The HoursFunny and satirical, Gaynor totally nails self-care as a personality type * Grazia *Wryly funny . . . Jessie Gaynor's fabulous debut novel, The Glow, is a deft sendup of wellness culture that delves a few levels deeper * New York Times *Jessie Gaynor's plot is breezy and hilarious, but where she really shines is the character of Jane herself, a self-centered and image-obsessed nightmare whose observations about NYC Millennial culture made me LOL more than once. You'll never look at wellness PR pitches the same way again once you've heard Jane's commentary on the entire endeavour * Glamour, The Best Books of 2023 *A welcome dose of satire for anyone who's been duped by yoni eggs, vagina scented candles or TikTok tarot readers * i-D *The Glow is the first truly dead-on satire of wellness culture, understanding it as not just a consumer trend, but a way of thinking and speaking. With terrifying wit, Jessie Gaynor shreds the overrated virtues of prosperity and healthy moisture barriers, and extols the underrated virtues of irony and sanity -- Tony Tulathimutte, author of Private CitizensDeliciously tart, fizzy, and absolutely intoxicating, The Glow is like a slim can of hard kombucha: a wellness tonic for people who like to make fun of the wellness industry -- Leigh Stein, author of Self CareGaynor's sharpened blades are out for the wellness industry and its cult-like devotion to personal brands, but The Glow is more than just incisive observation and pitch-perfect satire. There's a deep well of human ambition and desire at the root of this story, not to mention a sharp plot that bounds ahead with the assurance of the best thrillers. Gaynor builds layer on layer of mystery out of everyday human yearning, creating a whole that's deeply satisfying and always surprising * CrimeReads *Jessie Gaynor's writing is wickedly funny and sly in its observations, pairing human truths with a setting that can only belong to our present moment. The Glow manages to be both savvy in its sendup of the social-media-influencing world and empathic in its portrayal of the millions who flock to it. I tore through the book in a state of pure delight, pining to return to it whenever trivialities like 'work' or 'sleep' so rudely interrupted -- Julia Pierpont, author of Among the Ten Thousand ThingsSparkling like dewy skin and laugh-out-loud funny, The Glow announces Jessie Gaynor as a compelling new novelist -- Anna Dorn, author of ExaltedRazor-sharp satire * Irish Examiner *Hilariously deadpan * SHEmazing *Hilarious and razor sharp about the aspects of the wellness industry that aren't all that well, this satire could kill "Eat, Pray, Love" on sight * Woo *
£19.00
Headline Publishing Group The Glow
Book SynopsisInner peaceGlowing skinThe perfect bodyHow far would you go?Jane Dorner has two modes:PR Jane is twenty-five, breezy, clever in a non-threatening way and eager to sell you a feminist vibrator.Actual Jane is twenty-nine, drifting through mediocre workdays and lackluster dates while paralysed by her crushing mountain of overdue bills. Enter the impossibly gorgeous Cass, whom Jane discovers scrolling through Instagram - proprietor of a ''wellness retreat'' based out of a ramshackle country house that may or may not be giving off cult vibes. Suddenly Jane realizes she might have found the one ladder she can climb.But inner peace, shiny hair and glowing skin always comes at a price . . . ________''Jane Austen on steroids. It''s that sharp, that wicked, that laceratingly true'' Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours''Money, influence, and perfect skin do not always make for good chemistry'' Elle''A welcome dose of satire for anyone who''s been duped by yoni eggs, vagina scented candles, or TikTok tarot readers'' i-D
£10.44
John Wiley & Sons Inc Social Change Anytime Everywhe
Book SynopsisStrategies for advocacy, fundraising, and engaging the community Social Change Anytime Everywhere was written for nonprofit staff who say themselves or are asked by others, Email communications, social media, and mobile are important, but how will they help our nonprofit and the issues we work on? Most importantly, how the heck do we integrate and utilize these tools successfully? The book will help answer these questions, and is organized to guide readers through the planning and implementation of online multi-channel strategies that will spark advocacy, raise money and promote deeper community engagement in order to achieve social change in real time. It also serves as a resource to help nonprofit staff and their boards quickly understand the evolving online landscape and identify and implement the best online channels, strategies, tools, and tactics to help their organizations achieve their missions.Table of ContentsFigures and Tables ix Foreword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xxi The Authors xxiii ONE Why Are Online and Mobile Channels So Important to Nonprofits Today? 1 TWO Guiding Principles for Anytime Everywhere 7 THREE Advocacy Anytime Everywhere 37 FOUR Fundraising Anytime Everywhere 77 FIVE Community Building Anytime Everywhere 115 SIX Multichannel Strategies in Action 141 SEVEN Equipping Your Organization for Anytime Everywhere 161 EIGHT Transitioning to Anytime Everywhere 185 Conclusion: Disrupting the Nonprofit Sector 201 Notes 211 Index 219
£25.64
John Wiley & Sons Inc Social Media Sociality and Survey Research
Book SynopsisThe first book to address how social media is revolutionizing the field of survey research, Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research equips readers with a new ideology for conducting data collection and analysis in the face of emerging technologies.Trade Review“This book is a must read for any researcher who wants to make use of social media data; it is incisive, instructive, easy to read and, above all, fascinating.” (Social Research Association, 1 June 2014)Table of ContentsList of Figures xiii List of Tables xvii Contributors xix Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxv 1. Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research 1 Joe Murphy, Craig A. Hill, and Elizabeth Dean What Is Social Media? 2 Social Media Origins 6 Social Networking Sites and Platforms 6 Blogs 8 Twitter 8 Facebook 9 LinkedIn 9 Second Life 9 Other Social Networking Platforms and Functionalities 10 Why Should Survey Researchers Be Interested in Social Media? 11 The Current State of Survey Research 11 Falling Response Rates 11 Frame Coverage Errors 13 The Coming Age of Ubiquity 14 Public vs. Private Data 17 Social Media Interaction: Next Wave (or Subwave)? 18 Adding Social Media to the Survey Research Toolbox 21 Toward Using the Concept of Sociality in Survey Research of the Future 22 How Can Survey Researchers Use Social Media Data? 26 References 28 2. Sentiment Analysis: Providing Categorical Insight into Unstructured Textual Data 35 Carol Haney Describing Emotional or Subjective Feeling in Textual Data 36 Definition of Machine-Augmented Sentiment Analysis 37 How Sentiment Analysis Is Used with Text Data 38 Different Ways of Representing Sentiment 42 Ordinal Scales 42 Nominal Emotion Classification 43 Neutral Sentiment 44 Techniques for Determining Sentiment 44 Precursors to Analysis 44 Harvesting 46 Structure and Understand 50 Approaches to Determining Sentiment 51 Machine-Coded Sentiment Analysis 51 Human-Coded Sentiment Analysis 53 Sentiment Analysis as a Subset of Text Analytics 54 Current Limitations of Sentiment Analysis 57 References 59 3. Can Tweets Replace Polls? A U.S. Health-Care Reform Case Study 61 Annice Kim, Joe Murphy, Ashley Richards, Heather Hansen, Rebecca Powell, and Carol Haney Methods 64 Twitter Data 64 Public Opinion About Health-Care Reform: Kaiser Health Tracking Poll 70 Analysis 70 Results 71 RQ1: To What Extent Was Health-Care Reform Discussed on Twitter? 71 RQ2: What Is the Distribution of Sentiment of Health-Care Reform Tweets? 74 RQ3. Do Trends in the Sentiment of Tweets About Health-Care Reform Correlate with Observed Trends in Public Opinion About Health-Care Reform from Nationally Representative Probability-Based Surveys? 75 KFF Trends 75 Comparison 77 RQ4. What Are the Key Topics Discussed in Health-Care Reform Tweets? 78 Discussion 80 Conclusions 84 References 85 4. The Facebook Platform and the Future of Social Research 87 Adam Sage The Changing Web: From Searchable to Social 88 Digital and Digitized Data 93 The Case for Facebook Integration 94 Data and the Graph API 97 Facebook Applications 99 Social Plugins 103 The Future, Mobile Apps, and the Ever Increasing Complexity of the Social Graph 104 References 104 5. Virtual Cognitive Interviewing Using Skype and Second Life 107 Elizabeth Dean, Brian Head, and Jodi Swicegood Brief Background on Cognitive Interviews 108 Cognitive Interviewing Current Practice 109 Practitioners’ Techniques 109 Cognitive Interviews in Practice: Present and Future 112 Second Life for Survey Research 114 Methods 115 Recruitment 115 Screening 117 Incentive 118 Think-Aloud and Probes 118 Results 118 Overall Participant Characteristics 118 Feasibility of Pilot Study 120 Quality of Cognitive Interviews by Mode 121 Participant Disengagement 122 Nonverbal Cues 125 Total Problems 126 Type and Severity of Problems 126 Conclusions 127 Discussion and Future Research 128 References 129 6. Second Life as a Survey Lab: Exploring the Randomized Response Technique in a Virtual Setting 133 Ashley Richards and Elizabeth Dean Overview of Second Life 134 Research in Second Life 134 The Randomized Response Technique 136 Study Design 137 Results 142 Discussion 144 References 146 7. Decisions, Observations, and Considerations for Developing a Mobile Survey App and Panel 149 David Roe, Yuying Zhang, and Michael Keating Impact of the Evolution of Technology on Data Collection 150 Telephone Interviewing 151 Web Interviewing 151 Cell Phones 152 Smartphones 153 Building an App 156 Goals 157 Preliminary Findings 168 Recruitment 170 Respondent Communication 170 Survey Topics 172 Respondent Impressions on Incentives, Survey Length, and Frequency 175 Next Steps 175 References 176 8. Crowdsourcing: A Flexible Method for Innovation, Data Collection, and Analysis in Social Science Research 179 Michael Keating, Bryan Rhodes, and Ashley Richards What Is Crowdsourcing? 180 Open Innovation 181 Cisco Systems I-Prize Challenge 182 RTI International’s 2012 Research Challenge 183 Options for Hosting Your Own Challenges 185 Legal Considerations 186 Data Collection 187 Crowdsourcing Survey Response on Mechanical Turk 187 Targeted Data Collection 190 Cost Considerations 194 MyHeartMap Challenge 195 Analysis by Crowdsourcing 197 Sentiment Analysis 197 Challenge-Based Data Analysis 198 Conclusion 199 References 200 9. Collecting Diary Data on Twitter 203 Ashley Richards, Elizabeth Dean, and Sarah Cook Background 204 Twitter 204 Diaries 204 Methods 206 Recruitment 208 Data Collection 210 Results 211 Nonresponse 212 Data Quality 216 Incentive Preference 221 Participant Feedback 222 Discussion 227 References 229 10. Recruiting Participants with Chronic Conditions in Second Life 231 Saira N. Haque and Jodi Swicegood Background 233 Methods 234 Instrument Development 235 Recruitment Methods 235 Survey Administration 244 Results 244 Discussion 247 Communities 247 Using Existing Second Life Resources 248 Other Effective Methods 249 The Importance of the Recruitment Avatar 249 Conclusion 250 References 251 11. Gamification of Market Research 253 Jon Puleston Significance of Gamification in Market Research 254 Apply Gamification to Market Research 256 Gamification in Survey Design 259 Apply Rules to Question Design 265 Add the Competitive Element 269 Add Reward Mechanics 271 Give Feedback 272 Make Tasks More Involving 273 Ensure the Challenge Can Be Accomplished 275 How to Design Questions To Be More Game-Like 275 Common Questions About Gamification 284 Who Responds to Gamification? 284 What Impact Does Gamification Have on the Data? 285 How Do These Techniques Work in Different Cultures? 289 Conclusions 291 References 292 12. The Future of Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research 295 Craig A. Hill and Jill Dever Statistical Challenges with Social Media Data 296 Quality and Representativeness 297 Sampling from Social Media Sources 298 Population Estimation from Social Media Data 303 Future Opportunities 306 What Does the Future Hold? 307 Sociality Hierarchy Level 1: Broadcast 308 Sociality Hierarchy Level 2: Conversation 311 Sociality Hierarchy Level 3: Community 312 Final Thoughts 314 References 315 Index 319
£58.46
John Wiley & Sons Inc Pinterest Marketing
Book SynopsisDevelop and implement a Pinterest marketing strategy with this step-by-step guide Pinterest is the fastest-growing social media platform, with more than 80 percent of its users women between the ages of 25 and 54. Learn to reach this desirable market by following the advice in this step-by-step, task-based guide! It explains Pinterest''s unique appeal and fundamentals, then shows how to develop a strategic marketing plan, set up an account, curate winning content, find followers, and track and monitor Pinterest traffic. The popular An Hour a Day format uses a detailed how-to approach with case studies, tips, interviews, and more. Learn how craft, implement, measure, and optimize a successful Pinterest marketing plan Explore the factors behind Pinterest''s appeal and learn how to develop a plan based on your business''s core goals, then implement it and monitor the results Review case studies and interviews with successful Pinterest marketTable of ContentsIntroduction xxvii Chapter 1 Understanding Pinterest 1 What is Pinterest? 2 Visual Bookmarking 2 Visual Idea Searching 4 The History of Pinterest 5 Pinterest’s Quietly Explosive Growth 6 An Organically Formed Community 6 Demographics 6 How Pinterest Makes Money 7 Affiliate Links 8 Ad Platform Potential 8 Premium Account Potential 9 Pinterest’s Long-Term Potential 9 Early-to-Market Advantage 9 Third-Party Integration 10 Sustainability for Users 11 Chapter 2 Who Uses Pinterest for Marketing and Why? 13 Why Are Companies Using Pinterest? 14 To Drive Traffic 14 To Generate (and Track) Loyalty 16 To Demonstrate Product Potential 18 To Better Understand Consumers 20 To Establish Brand Personality 22 What Types of Companies Can Benefit from Using Pinterest? 24 Bloggers 24 Retail Stores 26 Online Publications 30 Big Brands 32 Small Business 34 Nonprofits 36 Chapter 3 What Makes Pinterest Valuable? 39 Pinterest Plays Off the Impact of Imagery 40 Visual Bookmarking 42 Saved Images for Later Exploration 43 Driven by Impulse Clicks 44 Pinterest Has a Low Barrier to Entry 45 Easy Account Setup 45 Minimal Account Management 46 Freedom from Publishing Schedules 46 Pinterest Provides an Outlet for Content Curators 47 Users and Businesses Can Share without Flooding Streams 47 Provides Businesses with Freedom to Share More Content 48 Pinterest Offers Content Segmentation to Users 49 Pinterest Serves as a Gateway Rather Than a Destination 50 Better Than Bookmarks for Users and Businesses 51 Pinterest Works Off Latent Click Conversions 52 Increased Opportunity for Traffic 53 Pinterest Puts All Users on an Equal Playing Field 53 Both Big and Small Companies Have Equal Leverage Potential 53 How Pins Get Fed into the Stream 54 Potential Benefit of More Traffic with Followers 55 Equality in Ultimate Pins Based on Size of Posting Account 55 Chapter 4 Week 1—Set Up a Pinterest Account 57 Monday: Create an Account 58 Registering for an Account 58 Setting Up Your Profile 61 Personal Name vs Company Name 63 Setting up a Business Account 63 Tuesday: Understand the Category System 66 What Are the Pinterest Categories? 67 Why Do You Need to Use Pinterest’s Categories? 68 Browsing Categories 68 Wednesday: Understand the Search System 69 Searching for Pins 70 Searching for People 71 Searching for Boards 72 Thursday: Create and Organize Your Boards 72 How to Create a Pinboard 72 Naming and Categorizing Pinboards 75 Organizing Pinboard Display 76 Friday: Start Pinning! 78 Chapter 5 Week 2—Curating Content with Pinterest 79 Monday: Repinning Content from Pinterest 80 How to Repin Content 80 Repinning Content from Your Friend’s Feeds 80 Repinning Content from Category Feeds 81 Tuesday: Pinning New Content with the Pin It Button and Bookmarklet 82 Spotting the Pin It Button on Websites 82 Installing and Using the Pinterest Bookmarklet 84 Using the Pin It Pop-Up Window 85 Wednesday: Uploading Original Pins to Pinterest 86 Why Upload an Original Pin? 86 Editing an Original Pin to Include a URL 87 Thursday: Pinning Products 88 How to Trigger a Product Listing 88 How Pinterest Displays and Categorizes Products 89 Friday: Pinning Content Using a Smartphone 90 Using the iPhone App 90 Using the Mobile Version of Pinterest 91 Chapter 6 Week 3—Find and Attract Followers 93 Monday: Understand Followers and Following 94 Why Following Users is Important 94 Why Gaining Followers is Important 95 Understanding the Exponential Reach of Pinterest 95 Tuesday: Find People to Follow 96 Finding People You Know 96 People by Association 98 People by Category 98 Wednesday: Selectively Follow Users’ Boards 99 The Problem with Following a User 99 Follow One (or Many) Boards 101 Refi ne Your Follow Strategy over Time 102 Thursday: Understand Commenting and Liking 102 Liking a Pin 102 Commenting on a Pin 104 Friday: Recategorize Pins over Time 105 Creating Multiple Boards for the Same Topic 106 The Value in Recategorizing 107 Deleting Pins 108 Chapter 7 Week 4—Purposely Propagating Pins on Pinterest 111 Monday: Getting Your Pins into the Stream 112 How Pins Enter the Topical Stream 112 The “Popular” Stream 114 Getting into the Product Stream 115 Tuesday: Building Momentum by Timing Pins 115 Testing the Impact of Pins by Time of Day 116 Giving Pins a Boost 116 The Cycle of Popular Pins 117 Wednesday: Controlling How Pins Are Posted 117 Influencing the Images a Pinner Shares 117 Influencing the Description of a Pin 118 Disallowing Pinning from Your Site 119 Thursday: Understanding the Impact of a Good Image 120 Pins vs Repins: The Difference is in the Drive 120 Types of Images That Capture Interest 121 Why Teaser Images Work So Well 122 The Question of Watermarks 123 Friday: Creating Pinterest-Specific Image Collages 123 Using Step-by-Step Collages 124 Using Before-and-After Images 125 Using a Magazine-Style Captioned Image 125 Chapter 8 Week 5—Track and Monitor Pinterest Traffic 127 Monday: Finding Out What Content Has Been Pinned from Your Site 128 Searching Pinterest for Pins from a Specific Website 128 Quick-Click Access to Other Pinned Images 129 What to Look for in the Listings 131 Tuesday: Understanding the Value of Pins vs Repins 132 What Does a High Number of Pins Mean? 132 What Do Pins Mean for Your Marketing Efforts? 133 What Does a High Number of Repins Mean? 133 What Do Repins Mean to Your Marketing Efforts? 134 Wednesday: Tracking the Traffic Generated by Pins 135 Checking Your Analytics for Traffic Increases 135 Measuring Pinterest Traffic 136 Identifying Traffic from Individual Pins 137 Which Pins Create the Most Value 138 Thursday: Understanding Why Pinterest Traffic Arrives over Time 139 The Pinterest Wave 140 Impulse Pins and Latent Click-Throughs 140 Why Traffic Doesn’t Always Match Pin Numbers 141 Friday: Using Third-Party Tools for Pinterest Analytics 142 PinAlerts 143 Curalate 144 Repinly 145 Chapter 9 Week 6—Developing a Successful Pinterest Strategy 149 Monday: Learning How Your Target Market Uses Pinterest 150 Mining Pinterest Search for Consumer Insight 150 Identifying Potentially Influential Pinners 153 Tuesday: Discovering Patterns in Topical Pins 155 What Concepts or Ideas Are Pinned Repeatedly 155 What Images Are Being Selected 155 What Are the Board Names Being Used for Pins? 156 Wednesday: Recruiting Evangelists and Fans for the Effort 157 Letting Influencers and Evangelists Curate Your Boards 158 A Warning Regarding Group Boards 160 Pinning and Featuring Fan Content 161 Thursday: Finding Tie-ins to Other Social Media Channels 162 Promoting Involvement on Facebook 162 The Twitter Connection 164 Video Sites (YouTube and Vimeo) 164 Friday: Understanding Your Staffing Availability 165 Determining Staff Needs 165 How Much Time to Spend on Pinterest 165 Regular Hours or Scattered Hours 166 Chapter 10 Week 7—Leveraging Boards for Better Reach 167 Monday: Creating a Strategic Pinboard Structure 168 What Are Your Goals for Pinterest? 168 Tuesday: Categorizing Boards 174 When to Add New Boards 174 Determining Board Names 176 Wednesday: Organizing and Reorganizing Boards 178 Moving and Removing Pins Over Time 178 The Value of Reordering Board Displays 181 Thursday: Creating Boards with Multiple Curators 183 The Value of Multiple Curators 183 Finding and Adding Curators 184 Friday: Creating Short-Term Boards for Marketing Purposes 185 Seasonal Boards 185 Event-Driven Boards 186 Campaign-Driven Boards 187 Chapter 11 Week 8—Using Pinterest to Attract Traffic 189 Monday: Promoting Your Own Content 190 When to Pin Your Own Content 190 Joining or Creating a Cooperative 192 Tuesday: Creating Pinterest-Focused Content 192 The Most Popular Topics on Pinterest 193 The Most Popular Types of Pins on Pinterest 194 Wednesday: Leverage Your Team 198 Taking Stock of Team Interests 198 Focused vs General Staff Involvement 201 One Account or Multiple Accounts? 201 When Your Team Consists of a Single Person 203 Thursday: Developing a Resource Board 204 Pinning Content That Educates Your Audience 204 Pinning Content That Inspires Your Audience 205 Pinning Content That Supports Your Brand 206 Pinning Content That Displays Your Brand in Use 207 Friday: Pinterest Best Practices 208 Individual Pin Best Practices 208 Pinboard Best Practices 209 Pinterest Marketing Best Practices 210 Chapter 12 Week 9—Using Pinterest to Engage with Fans 211 Monday: Play to the Interests of Your Audience 212 Look for Natural Brand Tie-ins 212 Offer Activity-Inspired Discounts 214 Measure Response to Test Boards 215 Tuesday: Featuring Content That Highlights Your Brand 216 Inspirational Content and Quotes 216 Educational Content and How-tos 217 Your Products in Action 219 Wednesday: Promoting Other Sites’ Content 220 The Value of Promoting Third-Party Content 220 Pin the Content of Evangelists 221 Promote Other Pinners and Bloggers 222 Thursday: Creating Crowd-Sourced Boards 223 Curating from Hashtags and Mentions 224 Leveraging Content from Other Channels 225 Leveraging Third-Party Pinners 227 Friday: The Value of Cross-Channel Integration 229 Highlighting a Featured Pinner 229 Promoting Pinterest Content on Other Channels 230 Chapter 13 Week 10—Pinterest Marketing Through Contests 233 Monday: Understanding Pinterest Contests 234 Pinterest TOS 234 Why Run Contests Through Pinterest? 235 Tuesday: Exploring Contest Examples 236 bmi Pinterest Lottery 236 Homes.com Spring into the Dream Contest 238 Wednesday: “Pin It to Win It” and Board Curation Contests 239 How It Works 239 Why It Benefits Your Brand 239 Measuring Value 240 Thursday: Pinterest Scavenger Hunts 241 How It Works 241 Why It Benefits Your Brand 242 Measuring Value 242 Friday: Pinterest Product Feature Contests 242 How It Works 242 Why It Benefits Your Brand 243 Measuring Value 244 Chapter 14 Week 11—Measure and Refine Your Strategy 247 Monday: Setting Pinterest-Related Goals 248 Setting a Business Goal 248 Letting Your Goals Define Your Tactics 249 Putting It All Together 250 Tuesday: Analyzing Your Campaigns 251 Matching Metrics to Campaigns 251 Analyzing Campaign Details for Consumer Insight 253 Wednesday: Understanding Common Pinterest Problems and Their Solutions 254 Lack of Repins 254 Lack of Followers 256 Lack of Traffic 258 Thursday: Continually Testing Your Approach 258 Test Topics and Concepts 259 Test Descriptions and Calls to Action 260 Test the Best Time to Pin 261 Friday: Learning from a Pinterest Case Study 261 Chapter 15 The Future of Pinterest Marketing 267 Pinterest Will Change the Web 268 Beyond Browsing: Content Curation 268 Potential for Buyouts or Partnerships 269 The Archival System: Changing the Way We Engage with Content 270 Pinterest’s Effect on Search 271 A Future Pinterest API 272 The Potential of a Pinterest API 272 Speculation on the API Delay 273 API Discussions for Developers 273 Understanding the Pinterest Effect 274 The Impact of Social Channels Over Time 274 Pinterest and the Future of Social Media Marketing 275 Appendix A: Pinterest Marketing Resources 277 Pinterest Marketing: An Hour a Day Pinboard 278 97th Floor Blog 278 Pinboard from PinnableBusiness.com 278 Marketing Land 278 Pinboard from Team MarketingProfs 278 Social Media Examiner 278 Pinterest Marketing Articles Pinboard 279 Entrepreneur 279 Pinterest for Marketing Pinboard 279 Mashable 279 Appendix B: Appendix: Pinterest Tips from Top Marketers 281 Ryan Sammy 282 Prafull Sharma 282 Matt Siltala 283 Carrie Hill 283 Amanda Nelson 284 Katie Laird 284 Dirk Singer 285 Megan Rivas 286 Jamie Grove 286 Glossary 287 Index 289
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Facebook AllinOne For Dummies
Book SynopsisThe A to Z Facebook guide for users, marketers, and developers alike Facebook has more than a billion users worldwide. Whether you enjoy spending time on Facebook every day, use it to advertise and market your product, or develop Facebook apps, this go-to guide has something you need.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book I: Creating a Timeline 5 Chapter 1: Deciding to Join 7 Chapter 2: Creating Your Account 15 Chapter 3: Touring the Interface 49 Chapter 4: Customizing Your Privacy Settings 63 Chapter 5: Finding Help 83 Book II: Connecting with Others 91 Chapter 1: Creating Your Social Media Persona 93 Chapter 2: Posting and Interacting 105 Chapter 3: Sharing Photos 117 Chapter 4: Sharing Videos 133 Chapter 5: Participating in Groups 145 Chapter 6: Going Mobile 157 Chapter 7: Keeping Up with Events 171 Chapter 8: Having Private Conversations 187 Chapter 9: Games and Gifts 197 Chapter 10: Professional Networking 209 Chapter 11: Managing Connections Gone Awry 221 Book III: Connecting to Other Social Media 233 Chapter 1: What Is Social Media? 235 Chapter 2: Connecting Facebook to Everything Else 245 Chapter 3: Flying on Autopilot 259 Book IV: Building a Business Page 267 Chapter 1: Creating a Business Page 269 Chapter 2: Customizing Your Business Page 283 Chapter 3: Touring Your Business Page 295 Chapter 4: Building Your Community 319 Book V: Marketing Your Business 337 Chapter 1: Building a Network of Influence 339 Chapter 2: Running a Social Marketing Campaign 349 Chapter 3: Using Insights to Track Your Success 363 Chapter 4: Ads, Promotions, and Offers 377 Chapter 5: Identifying Your Target Audience 407 Book VI: Developing Facebook Apps 415 Chapter 1: Custom Apps for Business Pages 417 Chapter 2: Building Canvas Apps and Page Tabs 429 Chapter 3: Creating Your Own Apps 445 Chapter 4: Tour of the Facebook API 459 Index 475
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Facebook For Dummies
Book SynopsisBe a new face on Facebook! If you're new to the Facebook user community, don't be shy: you're joining around 2.7 billion users (roughly two-and-a-half Chinas) worldwide, so you'll want to make sure you're being as sociable as possible. And with more functionality and ways to say hellolike 3-D photos and Video Chat roomsthan ever before, Facebook For Dummies is the perfect, informative companion to get and new and inexperienced users acquainted with the main features of the platform and comfortable with sharing posts, pictures (or whatever else you find interesting) with friends, family, and the world beyond! In a chatty, straightforward style, your friendly hosts, Carolyn Abram and Amy Karasavasboth former Facebook employeeshelp you get settled in with the basics, like setting up your profile and adding content, as well as protecting your privacy when you want to decide who can and can't see your posts. They then show you how to get involved as you add new friends, toggle your newsfeed, shape your timeline story, join groups, and more. They even let you in on ways to go pro and use Facebook for work, such as building a promo page and showing off your business to the world. Once you come out of your virtual shell, there'll be no stopping you! Build your profile and start adding friendsSend private messages and instant notesShare your memoriesTell stories about your daySet your privacy and curate your news feed Don't be a wallflower: with this book you have the ideal icebreaker to get the party started so you can join in with all the fun!Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started 5 Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook 7 Chapter 2: Adding Your Face 23 Chapter 3: Finding Your Way Around 35 Part 2: Day-to-Day Facebook 49 Chapter 4: Reading News Feed and Posting 51 Chapter 5: Timeline: The Story of You 83 Chapter 6: Understanding Privacy and Safety 109 Chapter 7: Facebook on the Go 157 Part 3: Connecting with Friends 197 Chapter 8: Finding Facebook Friends 199 Chapter 9: Just between You and Me: Facebook Messenger 211 Chapter 10: Sharing with Facebook Groups 231 Part 4: Getting the Most from Facebook 257 Chapter 11: Filling Facebook with Photos and Videos 259 Chapter 12: Buying, Selling, and Fundraising 285 Chapter 13: Scheduling Your Life with Events 307 Chapter 14: Creating a Page for Promotion 319 Chapter 15: Using Facebook with Games, Websites, and Apps 355 Part 5: The Part of Tens 373 Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Make the Most of Your Facebook Content 375 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Be Politically Active on Facebook 383 Chapter 18: Ten Frequently Asked Questions 389 Index 397
£17.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guide
Book SynopsisBecome a LinkedIn power user and harness the potential of social selling With the impact of COVID, remote working has become big, and so has the use of digital/virtual sales tools. More sales teams want and need to understand how to use social media platforms like LinkedIn to sell, and most do not use it properly.The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guideis the go-to book and guide for utilizing LinkedIn to sell. It coversall aspects of social and digital selling,includingbuilding the ultimate LinkedIn profile, using the searching functions to find customers, sending effective LinkedIn messages (written, audio & video), creating great content that generates sales,andall the latest tips and tricks,strategiesand tools.With the right LinkedIn knowledge, you can attract customers and generate leads, improving your sales numbers from the comfort and safety of your computer. No matter what you are selling, LinkedIn can connect you to buyers. If you're savvy, you can stay in touch with clients and generate more repeat sales, build trust, and create engaging content that will spread by word-of-mouththe most powerful sales strategy around. This book will teach you how to do all that and more. InTheUltimate LinkedIn Sales Guideyou will learnhow to: Use theproven4 Pillars of Social Selling Successto improve your existing LinkedIn activities or get started on a firm footingCreatethe Ultimate LinkedIn Profile, complete with a strong personal brand that could catapult you to industry leader statusGenerate leadsusingLinkedIn, then build and manage relationships with connected accounts to turn those leads into customersUtilize little-known LinkedIn power tools to grow your network, send effective messages, and write successful LinkedIn articlesAnd so much more! The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guideis a must read for anyone wishing to utilise LinkedIn to improve sales.Table of ContentsForeword xiii About the Author xvii Introduction xxiii Part 1 About LinkedIn 1 Chapter 1 The History of LinkedIn 3 Chapter 2 LinkedIn Free versus Premium/Sales Navigator 7 Chapter 3 The Pillars of LinkedIn Success 13 Part 2 The Perfect Profile 19 Chapter 4 Creating a Fully Optimised LinkedIn Profile 21 Chapter 5 Your Digital Suit or Dress… 29 Chapter 6 Common LinkedIn Profile Mistakes 37 Chapter 7 Building the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile 43 Part 3 Growing Your Network 73 Chapter 8 Using LinkedIn Searches 75 Chapter 9 Growing Your LinkedIn Network 87 Chapter 10 Sending Personalised Connection Requests 97 Part 4 Messaging 107 Chapter 11 LinkedIn Messaging 109 Chapter 12 LinkedIn Message Templates 119 Chapter 13 LinkedIn Audio and Video Messages 127 Part 5 Content 155 Chapter 14 Sharing Content on LinkedIn 157 Chapter 15 Creating Content on LinkedIn 173 Chapter 16 Writing Articles on LinkedIn 221 Chapter 17 Creating Viral Content on LinkedIn 237 Part 6 Personal Branding 245 Chapter 18 Building an Industry-Leading Personal Brand 247 Chapter 19 Generating Leads from LinkedIn 259 Part 7 Sales Strategy 265 Chapter 20 Account-Based Marketing, Managing Accounts & Building Digital Relationships 267 Chapter 21 Multi-Touch Selling 271 Chapter 22 Linked In Tools, Technology & Software 275 Chapter 23 Measuring Results on LinkedIn & Your SSI Score 281 Chapter 24 LinkedIn Sales Navigator Tips 285 Chapter 25 The Future of Social & Digital Selling 293 Chapter 26 The Prospecting Maze 299 Working with Daniel Disney 311 Acknowledgements 323 Index 329
£18.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc TikTok For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Getting Started with Tiktok — The Movie Studio in Your Pocket 7 Chapter 1: Using TikTok for the First Time 9 Downloading TikTok for Your Mobile Device 10 Creating Your Account 11 Exploring Your Settings 14 Updating your profile 15 Updating your profile and privacy settings 17 Creating Your First TikTok Video 19 Chapter 2: Browsing TikTok 25 Browsing on the Home Screen 25 Liking and Commenting 27 Sharing Videos 30 Listening to Your Audience: Direct Messages and Inbox Notifications 33 Responding to comments and mentions 35 You’ve got mail! Checking your DMs 37 Discovering Users and Content 38 Chapter 3: Diving Deeper: Creating TikTok Videos 41 Starting a Recording 42 Picking Sounds for Your Video 47 Choosing Effects for Your Video 50 Selecting a Filter for Your Video 53 Recording in TikTok versus Uploading 55 Using Templates to Show Off Your Photos 57 Chapter 4: Publishing Your TikTok Video 61 Adjusting Clip Size after Recording 62 Adding Filters and Effects to Recorded Videos 65 Adding filters after recording 65 Adding effects after recording 65 Adding Sound to Recorded Videos 68 Using sounds from TikTok 68 Adding voiceover and narration 70 Adding voice effects 72 Adding Text and Stickers to Recorded Videos 73 Adding text 73 Adding stickers and emojis 76 Pinning stickers, emojis, and text 78 Publishing Your Video 79 Creating a description and tagging 79 Editing the cover image 81 Setting privacy and sharing 83 Chapter 5: Acclimating to TikTok Etiquette and Culture 85 Becoming Familiar with TikTok Culture 86 Speaking TikTok Jargon 88 Knowing When to Like, Follow, or Share 90 Winning Friends and Influencing People 92 Catching the attention of major influencers 93 Helping other TikTokers 93 Understanding TikTok’s Rules 95 Chapter 6: Staying Safe on TikTok 99 Setting Up Your Account Privacy 99 Keeping Your Children Safe 104 Protecting kids under 13 104 Family pairing for teens 13 to 17 104 Dealing with Bullies and Trolls 107 Part 2: Building Your Tiktok Following 109 Chapter 7: Looking at Your Profile Stats 111 Understanding the Value of Followers 111 Breaking Down Your Following, Followers, Likes, and Views 113 Looking at Detailed Account Analytics 114 Chapter 8: Creating Viral Content 119 Understanding the TikTok Algorithm 119 Identifying Trending Content 124 Checking the discover page 124 Finding content through search 127 Grabbing Your Viewers’ Attention 128 Stay positive 129 Keep your content clean 129 Invoke emotion 131 Use a ring light and microphone 131 Clarify and organize your message 132 Consider third-party tools 132 Chapter 9: Reaching New Audiences with Advanced Features 137 Duetting with Your Favorite Videos 138 Stitching the End of a Video 141 Livestreaming When You’re TikTok Famous 142 Part 3: Using Tiktok as a Business Tool 147 Chapter 10: Using TikTok to Grow Your Business 149 Understanding How Your Business Fits with TikTok 150 Knowing Your Audience and Competition 151 Integrating TikTok into Your Funnel 155 Creating Content That Sells 157 Chapter 11: Understanding TikTok Analytics for Your Business 159 Knowing Which Data Is Important 160 Understanding TikTok Analytics 161 Getting Data from Third-Party Tools 164 Part 4: the Part of Tens 165 Chapter 12: My Ten Favorite TikTok Accounts 167 Learning about ADHD with Catieosaurus 168 Drawing with Dan Povenmire 168 Following the Journey with Lexi McDonald 169 Dancing with Bao Tran 169 Interacting with Cheech & Chong 170 Making Money with Trevin Peterson 171 Sharing Pride with Josh Helfgott 171 Getting Inspired with Shontez Davis 172 Anchoring the News with Marcus DiPaola 172 Learning about TikTok Trends with Jera Bean 173 Chapter 13: Ten TikTok Business Accounts Doing It Right 175 Sharing the News with The Washington Post 176 Knowing Your Audience with Taco Bell 177 Partnering with Dunkin’ 178 Dancing with Break the Floor 179 Placing Product with Pop Sockets 179 Playing Sports with the Utah Jazz Bear 180 Recruiting Influencers with Bang Energy 181 Entertaining with The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 182 Being Prepared with the American Red Cross 184 Engaging Your Audience with Chipotle 185 Chapter 14: Ten Ways to Grow Your Following 187 Be Transparent and Vulnerable 187 Stay Consistent 188 Know Your Audience 188 Include Your Community 188 Build Up and Promote Others 188 Engage Your Audience 189 Be Entertaining 189 Join Other Influencers 189 Follow Similar Accounts 190 Go Live 190 Index 191
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Digital Etiquette For Dummies
Book SynopsisMind your online P's and Q's with this expert digital manners guide Conducting yourself online can be challenging. It sometimes seems like the web and social media is tailor-made to cause upset and anger. But, with the right guide, anyone can learn how to be a beacon of civility and politeness online. In Digital Etiquette For Dummies, a team of online communication experts share their combined insights into improving your presence on social media, writing emails that exude positivity and clarity, behaving correctly in virtual meetings, and much more. You'll become a paragon of politeness as you learn to apply the timeless rules of etiquette to the unique environment of the web, social media, email, Zoom, and smartphones. In this book, you'll also: Learn near-universal etiquette rules for email, social media, cellphones, and moreDiscover ways to make sure that your polite attitude isn't being lost in the text-only context of a business emailAvoid common social media pitfalls and digitalTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Etiquette Guidelines 5 Chapter 1: Defining Etiquette in the Digital Age 7 Chapter 2: The Legal Ins and Outs of Etiquette 23 Chapter 3: Minding Your Online Manners at Any Age 51 Part 2: Social Media Etiquette 63 Chapter 4: Learning the Language of Social Media 65 Chapter 5: Sharing Your Thoughts in Posts and Comments 81 Chapter 6: Handling Negative Comments and Reviews 101 Chapter 7: Going Viral: The Good, the Bad, and the Unintended 115 Chapter 8: Group Decorum 129 Chapter 9: Being Likeable During Livestreaming 143 Part 3: Email Courtesies 157 Chapter 10: Email Best Practices That Won’t Let You Down 159 Chapter 11: Spam, the Law, and You 169 Part 4: Virtual Meeting Manners 187 Chapter 12: The Basics of Virtual Meetings 189 Chapter 13: Leading a Virtual Meeting 201 Chapter 14: Making an Appearance at a Virtual Meeting 215 Chapter 15: Webinar and Online Event Proprieties 229 Part 5: Mobile Mien 245 Chapter 16: Context in Messaging and SMS 247 Chapter 17: No One Wants to Hear Your Phone 257 Chapter 18: When and How to Use Text Messaging SMS 269 Chapter 19: Pleasant Direct Messaging 283 Part 6: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 20: Ten Good Manners to Follow 305 Chapter 21: Ten Bad Behaviors to Avoid 313 Index 321 ntroduction 1 Part 1: Etiquette Guidelines 5 Chapter 1: Defining Etiquette in the Digital Age 7 Chapter 2: The Legal Ins and Outs of Etiquette 23 Chapter 3: Minding Your Online Manners at Any Age 51 Part 2: Social Media Etiquette 63 Chapter 4: Learning the Language of Social Media 65 Chapter 5: Sharing Your Thoughts in Posts and Comments 81 Chapter 6: Handling Negative Comments and Reviews 101 Chapter 7: Going Viral: The Good, the Bad, and the Unintended 115 Chapter 8: Group Decorum 129 Chapter 9: Being Likeable During Livestreaming 143 Part 3: Email Courtesies 157 Chapter 10: Email Best Practices That Won’t Let You Down 159 Chapter 11: Spam, the Law, and You 169 Part 4: Virtual Meeting Manners 187 Chapter 12: The Basics of Virtual Meetings 189 Chapter 13: Leading a Virtual Meeting 201 Chapter 14: Making an Appearance at a Virtual Meeting 215 Chapter 15: Webinar and Online Event Proprieties 229 Part 5: Mobile Mien 245 Chapter 16: Context in Messaging and SMS 247 Chapter 17: No One Wants to Hear Your Phone 257 Chapter 18: When and How to Use Text Messaging SMS 269 Chapter 19: Pleasant Direct Messaging 283 Part 6: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 20: Ten Good Manners to Follow 305 Chapter 21: Ten Bad Behaviors to Avoid 313 Index 321
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Weibo Feminism
Book SynopsisOn China's biggest social media platform, Weibo, feminists are staying one step ahead of the censors. Weibo Feminism is the first book to explore in-depth the connections and forms of resistance that feminist activists in China are making in online spaces despite increasing crackdowns on free speech and public expression.Aviva Wei Xue and Kate Rose explore the many forms of contemporary feminism in China, from activist campaigns against sexual harassment and domestic violence, through to Weibo Reading groups of feminist texts and subversive online novels published on the platform. The book includes an in-depth case study of feminist support networks for overwhelmingly female frontline medical staff that have sprung up on social media in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Weibo Feminism goes on to asks what lessons are being learned in contemporary China for the cause of social justice for women around the world.Trade ReviewWeibo Feminism shares Chinese feminists’ creative and effective strategies for exercising power with dignity. It exemplifies global feminism’s transcendence of geopolitics, nationalism, and neoliberalism. It is essential reading for all who care about the rights and humanity of women everywhere. * Robin Visser, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *The liberation struggle currently underway among the globe's largest population of women remains unknown in the English-speaking feminist world. The 'Weibo' feminism that has spread in China since the time of #MeToo is an unprecedented development in the history of East Asia and the world. This book brings its history, politics, real-world activities, online art and rhetoric, and culture, as well as details of its repression, to English-speaking readers. It conveys the radical spirit of Weibo Feminism in the movement's rejection of marriage, surrogacy, and the male literary world, as well as its heroic actions during the Corona pandemic, funny internet memes, and resistance to both Chinese Confucian patriarchy and Western liberalism. The Megalia feminism of South Korea described in a number of books complements this important account of uprising in contemporary China, and both literatures alert the world to East Asia's central place in feminism today. Authors Aviva Xue and Kate Rose document Weibo Feminism from the inside, and describe its theoretical principles, political tactics, and aims for the liberation of Chinese women with vivid clarity and in astounding detail. * Caroline Norma, RMIT University, author of The Japanese Comfort Women (Bloomsbury, 2015) *At a time of China’s rise to global superpower, what do we know about Chinese women’s aspirations, hopes and dreams? Weibo Feminism begins to fill this gap. In thousands of Blogs on Weibo, feminists promote an autonomous Chinese vision of the world by drawing on the past (history, language and forgotten women) as much as the present (literature, violence against women, prostitution, pornography and surrogacy). This brilliant book by Kate Rose and Aviva Wei Xue should be mandatory reading for people in the West as it opens our eyes to the strong, authentic and resilient voices of Chinese feminists who have much to teach us. * Dr Renate Klein, feminist health activist *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Scattered Revolutions Spark the Masses 1. Feminist Outbreaks in the Digital World 2. Spreading Feminism Online 3. Hijacking Reproductive Rights 4. Intersectionality Under the Radar 5. The Politics of Feminist Word-Play 8. Conclusion: "You Forbid Us to Gather Anywhere, So We Will Be Everywhere" - Weibo Feminism as a Global Solution Bibliography Index
£21.84
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC FLIP
Book SynopsisCall my narcissism whatever you want. And while you''re at it; like, comment, subscribe, worship - fucking bow down.Meet Carleen and Crystal. The influencers with cultural commentary that will have you in stitches. Love them or hate them, there's no stopping their fast-growing online following. Offline, Carleen has her reservations about their cyber personas, but she idolises Crystal and would follow her anywhere even to FLIP!, the new social media giant that has everyone hooked and Carleen and Crystal are no exception; especially when it seems that their videos could make them famous.Superstardom, followers, fame, influence, money: it''s all just one click away. FLIP! is the answer to everything they''ve ever dreamed of. But is it too good to be true?FLIP! is a powerful new satire from critically-acclaimed writer Racheal Ofori that probes what it means to live freely under the shadow of social media, encroaching on every aspect of our lives. How can we be our authentic
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide
Book SynopsisGet people to read, listen to, and watch your LinkedIn messages The Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide is for salespeople, businesses, recruiters, and LinkedIn users who struggle to get replies and results on the essential business platform. In this book, author Daniel Disney shows you just how powerful LinkedIn can be when you figure out how to do it right. You'll discover how to use LinkedIn messages to get noticed by employers, get attention to your business, and close deals. When you master LinkedIn messaging with the proven tips inside this book, you'll be able to start more conversations, create more opportunities and drive more sales and revenue. What you're looking for is out there if you know how to reach the people who can help. But in this age of information overload, no one will respond to a spammy message, call, or e-mail. You need to stand out and prove that you're legitimate. In this book, you'll find real examples of successful messages, as well as over 50 message templates and scripts for written, audio, video and InMail messages. There are also QR codes throughout the book that take you to recorded examples of video and audio messages so you can see and hear them in action. Learn how to send personalised connection requests and LinkedIn messages that prompt people to talk to youDiscover tips for building your network and reaching the decision makers at any companyLeverage the power of audio and video messages to connect more effectively on LinkedInFollow up and convert replies into sales, job offers, and high-value relationshipsIf you've struggled to get noticed, meet the right people, and close deals, The Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide is the tool you need to turn it around.Table of ContentsForeword About the Author Introduction Part 1: Prospecting With Messages Chapter 1 – Motivation To Message Chapter 2 – The Prospecting Maze Chapter 3 – Outbound Social Selling Part 2: Research & Personalisation Chapter 4 – Why Aren’t People Replying? Chapter 5 – Research & Personalisation Chapter 6 – The One Thing To Avoid Chapter 7 – No One Likes Spam Messages Part 3: LinkedIn Messaging Thoughts Chapter 8 – InMail VS Message Chapter 9 – When To Send Messages Chapter 10 – One Size Doesn’t Fit All Part 4: Written LinkedIn Messages Chapter 11 – The Seven-Figure LinkedIn Message Chapter 12 – 25 Written Sales Message Templates Chapter 13 – Top Tips Part 5: Audio LinkedIn Messages Chapter 14 – Audio Voice Notes On LinkedIn Chapter 15 – How & When To Send Audio Messages Chapter 16 – The Two Most Important Components Chapter 17 – Ten Audio Sales Message Scripts Part 6: Video LinkedIn Messages Chapter 18 – Video Messages On LinkedIn Chapter 19 – From Video To Sale In 24 Hours Chapter 20 – Ten Video Sales Message Scripts Part 7: InMail Messages On Sales Navigator Chapter 21 – InMail Messages On LinkedIn Chapter 22 – InMail Subject Lines Chapter 23 – Ten InMail Sales Templates Part 8: Follow Up, Replies & Converting To Sales Chapter 24 – What If They Don’t Reply? Chapter 25 – Pick Up The Phone Chapter 26 – Conversation To Opportunity Part 9: Bonus Chapters Chapter 27 – Pipeline Will Always Be King Chapter 28 – Ten Big LinkedIn & Sales Navigator Tips Chapter 29 – Social Selling Top Tips Chapter 30 – Building A Strong LinkedIn Profile Chapter 31 – Cold Calling Is Like Blockbuster Chapter 32 – Social Selling In 15 Minutes Chapter 33 – The ABC’s Of Social Selling Working with Daniel Disney Acknowledgements Index
£17.09
Orion Publishing Co The Anatomy of Desire
Book SynopsisA compelling and original suspense novel for fans of You, Good Me Bad Me and podcast hit Serial, written in the style of Daisy Jones and the Six.Trade ReviewA truly innovative, fantastic book . . . Reads like your favorite podcast, the hit crime doc you'll want to binge * Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box *Centered on the world of social media influencers, [this] remarkable debut takes the form of a true crime docuseries. . . With no witnesses to the murder, readers will breathlessly await the verdict. Dorn, the pen name of husband-and-wife team Matt Dorff and Suzanne Dunn, is definitely a writer to watch * Publishers Weekly *A riveting courtroom drama. It uses skilfully fashioned plot twists to gradually reveal the background and aftermath of a tragedy born of naive but simultaneously ruthless ambition, childhood damage and the ripple effects of prejudice * Morning Star *'Deliciously contemporary. A fascinating courtroom drama . . . a compelling, poignant portrait of sexual desire in our social media age' * Daily Mail *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Using Social Media for Work
Book SynopsisEssential reading for anyone who has to work with social media in a professional capacity, from using networking sites to marketing their businesses or employers.Many people use social media every day - and it can be a vital tool in professional life. Whether you''re polishing an online CV, contributing to a chat group relating to your industry sector, or using Instagram to highlight goods and services, the professional face you present needs to be strategically different to the ''social'' posts that you may make outside of work.Using Social Media at Work is an easy to read, pocket-sized guide that can be dipped into for advice, tips and guidance - perfect for reading in a lunch break or on a commute. It is the ultimate etiquette guide for anyone nervous about using social media in professional settings, including: top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of the best sources of further help.
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Orion Publishing Co Tika the Iggy
Book SynopsisTika the Iggy is the fashion model of the 21st century with millions of fans on social media. She is an Italian Greyhound from Canada, as well as a fashionista, poet, cucumber enthusiast and human rights advocate. From fashion to activism, hosting to travel, Tika the Iggy is your guide to living your best life with lessons in love, fashion and living well. Packed with adorable images of Tika in outstanding outfits, Tika the Iggy is must-have for any Tika fan, or anyone who needs more fabulousness in their life. 'A new fashion It girl'Vogue
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John Murray Press Camp Zero
Book Synopsis''A cold, hungry adventure story about the power of choice and the strength of solidarity'' SEAN MICHAELSAmerica, 2049: Summer temperatures are intolerably high, the fossil fuel industry has shut down, and humans are implanted with a ''Flick'' at birth, which allows them to remain perpetually online. The wealthy live in the newly created Floating City off the coast, while people on the mainland struggle to get by. For Rose, a job as a hostess in the city''s elite club feels like her best hope for a better future. At a Cold War-era research station, a group of highly trained women with the code name White Alice are engaged in climate surveillance. But the terms of their employment become increasingly uncertain. And in a former oil town in northern Canada called Dominion Lake, a camp is being built-Camp Zero. A rare source of fresh, clean air and cooler temperatures, it will be the beginning of a new community and a new way of life. Grant believes it wiTrade ReviewThis is a distinctive, involving slice of cli-fi about the power of solidarity that illustrates how closely utopias and their opposites are related * Daily Mail *A gripping work of speculative climate fiction . . . page-turning feminist mystery-thriller * Observer *Camp Zero is a sui generis novel, boldly imagined, intricately designed, and convincingly detailed. Though set in the near future, it resonates with a palpable sense of reality and with the deep insights into some dimensions of the human condition, such as migrations, the burden of the past, environmental destruction, gender inequality, self-recreation. Page by page, the prose shines with subtle verbal artistry. This is a groundbreaking literary work. -- Ha JinMichelle Sterling has written a big, gutsy, and clear-eyed novel of the near future that neither lurches with dread nor swoons with false hope: it's a cold, hungry adventure story about the power of choice and the strength of solidarity. You won't be able to put it down. -- Sean Michaels, Giller-Prize winning author of Us ConductorsIn an equally tantalizing and terrifying tour de force, Michelle Min Sterling boldly remixes the realities of our present world, the danger we are in, and the fates we have settled for through a mesmerizing story of loyalty, deception, and ultimately love. Camp Zero's dark twists and bright turns left me breathless, hopeful, furious, and emboldened until the very end -- Nancy Jooyoun Kim, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Story of Mina LeeSterling's stunning debut offers a glimpse into a climate change-ravaged future in which resources diminish quickly and new frontiers are hard to find . . . this cleverly constructed climate fiction mystery feels like one many readers could see within their lifetimes. This should earn a place on shelves alongside Station Eleven and Annihilation * Publishers Weekly *CAMP ZERO is the thrilling, urgent feminist climate fiction that the world needs. With extraordinary world-building, captivating characters, and sharp commentary on climate change, technology, colonialism, capitalism, and the patriarchy, Michelle Min Sterling's remarkable debut delivers its big ideas with suspense, endlessly surprising twists, and abundant heart -- JESSAMINE CHAN, NYT bestselling author of THE SCHOOL FOR BAD MOTHERSAction-packed . . . It's about how women can come together to change the world . . . incredible -- Read with Jenna * Today *The different narratives come together in a surprising and satisfying way in this absorbing novel * Guardian *A gripping story about survival, with compelling characters and frightening plot twists that will keep you riveted * Real Simple *
£15.29
John Murray Press Camp Zero
Book Synopsis**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**''A page-turning feminist mystery thriller'' Observer''Distinctive and involving'' Daily Mail''Surprising and satisfying'' GuardianRose wants a better life for herself and her mother. Taking a job as a hostess in the Floating City''s elite club feels like her best hope. It means she has a steady pay cheque, that she can stay cool as the temperatures hit new highs and when storms devastate the mainland, she is safe. And when the eccentric creator of the Flick, the universally enjoyed digital implant which allows everyone to remain perpetually online, asks for her to spy on a secretive northern building project in return for her mother''s residency, Rose agrees. But she is unprepared for the brutality of Camp Zero. And when it becomes clear that she is not the only person with an agenda, solidarity becomes as precious as fresh air.Trade ReviewThis is a distinctive, involving slice of cli-fi about the power of solidarity that illustrates how closely utopias and their opposites are related * Daily Mail *A gripping work of speculative climate fiction . . . page-turning feminist mystery-thriller * Observer *Camp Zero is a sui generis novel, boldly imagined, intricately designed, and convincingly detailed. Though set in the near future, it resonates with a palpable sense of reality and with the deep insights into some dimensions of the human condition, such as migrations, the burden of the past, environmental destruction, gender inequality, self-recreation. Page by page, the prose shines with subtle verbal artistry. This is a groundbreaking literary work. -- Ha JinMichelle Sterling has written a big, gutsy, and clear-eyed novel of the near future that neither lurches with dread nor swoons with false hope: it's a cold, hungry adventure story about the power of choice and the strength of solidarity. You won't be able to put it down. -- Sean Michaels, Giller-Prize winning author of Us ConductorsIn an equally tantalizing and terrifying tour de force, Michelle Min Sterling boldly remixes the realities of our present world, the danger we are in, and the fates we have settled for through a mesmerizing story of loyalty, deception, and ultimately love. Camp Zero's dark twists and bright turns left me breathless, hopeful, furious, and emboldened until the very end -- Nancy Jooyoun Kim, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Story of Mina LeeSterling's stunning debut offers a glimpse into a climate change-ravaged future in which resources diminish quickly and new frontiers are hard to find . . . this cleverly constructed climate fiction mystery feels like one many readers could see within their lifetimes. This should earn a place on shelves alongside Station Eleven and Annihilation * Publishers Weekly *CAMP ZERO is the thrilling, urgent feminist climate fiction that the world needs. With extraordinary world-building, captivating characters, and sharp commentary on climate change, technology, colonialism, capitalism, and the patriarchy, Michelle Min Sterling's remarkable debut delivers its big ideas with suspense, endlessly surprising twists, and abundant heart -- JESSAMINE CHAN, NYT bestselling author of THE SCHOOL FOR BAD MOTHERSAction-packed . . . It's about how women can come together to change the world . . . incredible -- Read with Jenna * Today *The different narratives come together in a surprising and satisfying way in this absorbing novel * Guardian *A gripping story about survival, with compelling characters and frightening plot twists that will keep you riveted * Real Simple *
£8.99
Orion Publishing Co The Power of Connection
Book SynopsisIn this expert-led guide, Dr Harry Barry draws on his decades of experience as a doctor to show readers how we can improve our emotional connections and transform our mental wellbeing.The Power of Connection will empower you with the fascinating science behind our existing behaviours and all the need-to-know tips and techniques for improving our skills of emotional connection. From the neuroscience behind communication to the role of verbal language, the importance of setting to the power of humour, this book gives you all the tools you need to thrive in any networking or social situation. This book will help you to: Feel less lonely Experience deeper friendships and personal relationships Be someone who makes others feel comfortable Be more effective in the workplace Experience all the positive effects of these changes on your mental and physical healthIncluding case studies and practical exercises,
£13.49
Barcharts, Inc Blogging For Business Quick Study Business
Book SynopsisBig to small businesses need customers and want to keep them. A blog can be an introduction and a continued connection to your business that can be strong, educational and personal while reaching an unlimited audience. These 6 laminated pages will show you everything you need to know to start, grow, maintain and measure your customer connections through this powerful business tool. Suggested uses: o Small Business â generate sales and build your customer base from the ground up by sharing your expertise o Big Business â add this virtual sales person that can offer expertise and help to the customer while being the face of your company that builds relationships o Marketing Firms â great tool for your employees and even better tool as a giveaway to clients o Business Majors â learn real world skills like these before an internship or job so you can excel at interviews and hit the ground running
£6.00
Barcharts, Inc Pinterest
Book SynopsisDrives more website referral traffic than Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, and Google combined. Market your business, train your team and drive sales. Or market yourself and your hobbies that could become a business. Within 6 laminated pages, our author and Pinterest guru covers all aspects of creating an active account whether for your company or yourself. Suggested uses: o Training â train your marketing team to use Pinterest with one quick and easy guide to improve or begin driving more traffic to your business o Sales â referral purchases for the 2014 holidays from Pinterest averaged about $100 per order â higher than any other social media o Yourself â create the ultimate bulletin board for family, hobbies, DIY projects, and use the power of Pinterest to connect with people, share and make friends
£6.00