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Comment on Using Your Social Media Presence as a Defensive Strategy by Terrance Blessing

Terrance Blessing — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:32:33 +0000

Great! Very excited to get going.

Comment on Social Media for RIAs in Massachusetts: The Fourth Castle by Brent Carnduff

Brent Carnduff — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:48:02 +0000

Great article! Very simple and straight forward!

Comment on How CIOs and Other IT Leaders Can Enable Social Business by Adam Cohen

Adam Cohen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:32:34 +0000

Tim, thanks again for including me. I think the challenge of teams working around IT is only going to increase as the ability to self-publish content and tools/apps become more readily available. Cloud computing makes it even more so – entire business processes could take place with nothing but an internet connection. IT departments that aren’t willing to collaborate quickly to meet demands run the risk of being left behind.

Comment on SEC Clarifies Stance on Social Media, Takes Action to Punish Social Network-Based Fraud by More On Compliance & Governance And Their Impact On Social Media In Manufacturing | AJ Sweatt Logic & Communications – Marketing Communications for Manufacturing & Industry

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:30:07 +0000

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Comment on Social Business — Navigating 2012 by victor gaxiola

victor gaxiola — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:53:22 +0000

2011 was an eventful year for financial social media, and I anticipate 2012 will be a year that sees this momentum continue as a larger share of firms and advisors adopt social tools. I also expect that early adopter testimonials and client stories of business gained through social participation will provide a catalyst to those still sitting on the fence considering a digital strategy.

I appreciate what Socialware has done to provide a platform for sharing of best practices and ideas via SocialTurns and the fine work done by Mike Langford and Stacy Yamaoka on SocBizTV every Thursday afternoon. By my account, I am their biggest fan.

Looking forward to another great year- Happy New Year!

Victor Gaxiola
@victorgaxiola

Comment on SEC Clarifies Stance on Social Media, Takes Action to Punish Social Network-Based Fraud by Timothy E. Walker

Timothy E. Walker — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:07:08 +0000

Excellent coverage and advice! It’s too bad that a few “bad eggs” make life hard for the rest of us, but that’s the old story of life, not a new story written by social media.

Comment on FINRA Opens Door for Social Media with New Rules by Tim Walker

Tim Walker — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:36:52 +0000

Good points, Scott. I’m optimistic that the FINRA proposal will be approved, but it’s a safe bet that, even if it is, the rapid evolution in this space will continue to elicit steady evolution from the regulators, too.

Comment on FINRA Opens Door for Social Media with New Rules by Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:37:55 +0000

Your post helps to clarify Investment News’s confusing initial story. It’s not so simple as “Tweet Away,” as the story proclaimed. And don’t forget that this new, more relaxed approach has not yet been approved by the SEC — it is a proposed rule. The SEC has requested comments even on this, so it still could change.

Comment on Pay attention to how your clients are using social media by victor gaxiola

victor gaxiola — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:44:26 +0000

Once again Mike you hit the nail on the head. We assume that people are not listening or paying attention to the work we do or content we provide that it is refreshing and surprising when we find out that they do. Unfortunately, people create their own roadblocks and barriers to social media in the financial service industry in something that should come natural to them- connecting with people. I agree with you and encourage others to follow along and go native! It’s fun!

Comment on Financial Firms: Social Media Lessons Shared by Victor Gaxiola

Victor Gaxiola — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:44:51 +0000

2011 has been an outstanding year for Social Media in Financial Services, and although we are only scratching the surface of opportunity, we are well beyond where we were this time last year. In my discussions with financial advisors across the country, the question of “IF” we should use social media has been replaced with “HOW.” Although barriers continue to exist in many firms, it is only a matter of time before we see growing adoption and acceptance in this industry. I trust that Socialware will continue to do its part by sharing the success stories and best practices in the field that support this growing new marketing/sales/customer service tool. Thanks!
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