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Get Social During the Summer London Olympic Games #London2012
photo source: wikipedia
It’s finally happening this Friday. After what seemed like 6 months of hype, the London Summer Olympics officially begin this Friday, July 27. I think this may be the most “social” Olympics, yet. I am super excited for this because I LOVE the Summer Olympic Games!
Here are some ways to get social during the London 2012 Summer Olympics.
Official London 2012 Facebook Page
Official Team USA London 2012 Facebook Page
YouTube
Mobile
Interactive
London 2012 interactive events map
Have fun out there! Which athletes are you following?
3 Things I Liked in Social Media, Week ending May 27.
1. DonorsChoose.org Pinterest Contest – The prize? A $500 DonorsChoose.org gift card to spend on teaching essentials! Teachers are so hardworking and important for our future. Pinners are invited to post original classroom projects or other favorite projects with the hashtag #iheartteaching and a statement about why he/she loves teaching. This is a fun and easy way for pinners to not only share fun classroom projects but also have the opportunity to win $500 to make dream projects come true.
2. Watch your BAND-AID® come to life – You might feel inspired to run to your nearest CVS Pharmacy, Target or Duane Reade drug store after you read this. Johnson & Johnson launched BAND-AID® Magic Vison, where kids (and adults) can watch their bandages come to life with the help of a mobile app, of course. The company is testing this technology with its The Muppets bandages. Fun fun!
3. View reach data directly on your Facebook Brand Page posts – If you’re looking for a quick snapshot on your Brand Page post metrics, this new enhancement will accomplish that. Keep in mind, our Facebook Page Insights will still be valuable and highly considered for reporting reasons. With this Facebook enhancement, I just love the fact that we can see metrics front and center.
Photo Source: InsideFacebook.com
3 Things I Liked in Social Media, Week ending May 20. #FacebookIPO
1. Facebook IPO – ANNND, it happened. All the talk, all the hype, all the interviews and Facebook’s “coming out” day came and went…at $38 per share. It was like stock market’s version of a royal wedding. Quite exciting! Bloomberg business week quoted, “This is technology’s biggest initial public offering and history’s second-biggest IPO.” This is a great article which explains the IPO and some key factors we should be aware of now that Facebook is public. This is how Facebook HQ celebrated!
2. iPhone app for Facebook Page Managers – The fears of accidentally posting personal content on your brand Facebook Page or client’s Facebook Page are long gone. Thanks to this app, developed by Facebook! Additionally, you’ll be able to access Page Insights to keep tabs on analytics. The app is currently only available in New Zealand and hits the U.S. soon. I’m looking forward to this!
photo source: 9to5mac.com
3. Video time lapse birth to 12 years old – Oh, how time flies! A parent captured video of his daughter every week until she was a pre-teen. What an inventive and heartwarming project.
