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What Not to Do on Social Media

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Lessons learned from WeinerGate

With the name Weiner, you’d think a guy would be careful with his, um, wiener. But not Congressman Anthony Weiner who has been at the center of a media storm resulting from Twitter-based exchanges surrounding his patronymic appendage. Beyond the obvious jokes, you’ll find some important lessons for businesses engaged in social media. Further, you can proactively take some steps to ensure that you’re not caught with your pants down.

  • Think before you post on social media and other internet platforms.
  • Be transparent.
  • Don’t intentionally mislead or misrepresent the truth.

Heidi Cohen provides some narrative about these and several other things you shouldn’t do on Social Media.

Read the complete article at ClickZ.

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Geoff is the founding owner and the Managing Partner of Coaction Group which helps businesses utilize and leverage technology to improve customer service, increase productivity, streamline business procedures and reduce operating costs.
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