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How hotels can use social media to help stranded travelers

Chicago’s historic blizzard created a new kind of opportunity. Thanks to the rising popularity of social media, several local hotels were able to identify, reach out to and ultimately help stranded travelers. Here’s their advice.

Why social media was made for family-owned businesses

At its core, social media is about authenticity, transparency and community. The same can be said for family-owned businesses that go back generations.

Cyberbullying: How parents can prevent it and stop it

The age-old problem of bullying is now exacerbated by new technologies like texting, emails, instant messages, blogs and social networks.
Here’s what you need to know to recognize, prevent and stop cyber bullying.

What Threadless can teach you about social media marketing

We recently discussed Threadless’social media strategy with founder Jake Nickell and Cam Balzer, vice-president of marketing.
Here are 10 of their ideas that you can apply to your own company.

Report: Facebook to launch personal email Monday

Why would users ever log off of Facebook if they can now email friends while sharing photos, posting events, surfing the web and getting deals just be walking in the door?