This is the A2SM Link Post for May 10th through May 11th. To see more of the bookmarks we’ve found, check out our Delicious Feed.
- Social Media and Change Management: 7 Changes With Big Consequences | Serengeti Communications – In the exploding world of social media, every day seems to bring a flurry of new tools, tactics — and toys — that must be deciphered and evaluated for possible relevance/usage for the organization. And yet, comparitively less attention seems to be paid to the people, processes and systems inside an organization that can make or break even the most brilliant social media initiatives.
- Facebook’s "Evil Interfaces" | Electronic Frontier Foundation – Social networking companies don't have it easy. Advertisers covet their users' data, and in a niche that often seems to lack a clear business model, selling (or otherwise leveraging) that data is a tremendously tempting opportunity. But most users simply don't want to share as much information with marketers or other "partners" as corporations would like them to. So it's no surprise that some companies try to have it both ways.
- Facebook is Dying – Social is Not (by @baekdal) #opinion – There is one question that I hear all the time. Is Facebook going to last, or is it just a fad? My answer is always the same. If you are trying to find an excuse for not doing “social,” then Facebook is here to stay. But, if you ask “is Facebook going to last?” Then the answer is no; it’s already dying.
- Get Inspired to Update Your Blog! | Bit Rebels – Here are tips 7 to help you get inspired!
- louisgray.com: Are You Filtering Your Checkins To Enhance Your Image? – Louis Gray on Geolocation and Foursquare
- louisgray.com: Edge Theory Conversations: Location’s Impact & Cheating – Are these services here to stay, and should they be used to show all of one's comings and goings, or just major points of interest? Chris argues Foursquare should be used in a social way, while Louis is enjoying checking in from the mundane places in life. Meanwhile, we debate the true nature of "cheating", and whether it is acceptable or not.
- Why Facebook’s Community Pages Could Give Brands a Headache – Community Pages Explained
