Tag Archives: YouTube

Presidents and Social Media: Reflections on President’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Happy President’s Day!  George Washington’s birthday is Wednesday, and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was on February 12, but who’s counting?  Many of us have the day off! Did you ever think about historical figures and imagine how they might have used … Continue reading →

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Nonprofits, apply now for YouTube Next Cause

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

YouTube has just announced its new program, YouTube Next Cause for nonprofits.  The program provides nonprofits with the tools they need to turn video views into donations, volunteerism and awareness. Organizations that are part of the YouTube Nonprofit Program (full … Continue reading →

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Social Media Week DC Recap, Photos, and Links to Resources

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

It was a tremendous amount of work on the part of many people, but I am happy to report that our three presentations for Social Media Week DC on Tuesday, February 14 were a resounding success! Keep reading below for … Continue reading →

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Download the Handouts for 2/14 Social Media Week DC Presentations

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

For those of you who are attending our free Social Media Week DC seminars tomorrow by watching on Livestream, and those of you who are just curious! Here are the handouts.  And would you mind responding to our 1-question poll, … Continue reading →

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How much do you know about YouTube and online video?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Here are some lesser-known recent statistics and research findings… Online video viewing increased 43% in the United States last year. YouTube views increased 25% last year. YouTube videos receive 4 billion views/day. More than 500 tweets/minute contain a YouTube link. … Continue reading →

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Question of the week: How can I make my YouTube video go viral?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Viral videos — videos that are shared and exceed 100,000 views on YouTube — have certain characteristics in common. Videos become “viral” when they are shared among people (just like the common cold).  Viewers eagerly share it via email and social … Continue reading →

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YouTube, We Need to Talk

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

There comes a point in every relationship where people just need to hash things out. Today, I am asking you, YouTube, please don’t impose the March 1 “upgrade!” on all subscribers!  We don’t want it! For those who want it, … Continue reading →

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Join me for a free seminar on YouTube, 2/14

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Do you create YouTube videos for your company or nonprofit organization?  Would you like to?  Are you getting all the views you want? Do you wish you had more search results? Optimizing YouTube videos is an important part of getting … Continue reading →

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4 Media Relations Tips from Jennifer Nycz-Conner (video)

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Jennifer Nycz-Conner,  of the Washington Business Journal, is known to local public relations practitioners for her helpful advice on the best ways to work with the news media. In this Washington Business Journal YouTube video, she presents four recommendations for … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, all you have to do is tell the story: YouTube basics

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I’d like to share a couple of examples of good B2C YouTube videos with you today, because I think they illustrate what makes for especially good YouTube content.   Not every YouTube video has to be viral, edgy or funny.  … Continue reading →

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