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Surgeon General Wants Social Media Labeled Like Cigarettes, for Mental Health Concerns

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“Mom, can I get a phone? Dad, can I get social media?” Furthermore, should social media be regulated? Vivek Murthy, who wrote an op-ed piece in The New York Times in June, concerning social media and its impact on users thinks so. Additionally, two-thirds of teenagers use social media every day.

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Crush Your Social Media Game with These Authentic Post Ideas for September

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But before you get swept away in sweater weather and Target’s fall decor section, let’s talk about something important—your social media. It’s that word everyone loves to throw around, but if we’re being honest, it’s the one thing that’s going to make or break your social media presence. Let’s get real.

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Social Media: Use It or Lose It

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At this point, you should know that using social media to grow your business and/or brand is a smart move. Too often I see misguided businesses and organizations create a social media profile, page or account that might as well be collecting dust. Social Media Isn’t A Magic Carpet. If you use it.

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Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource—Don’t Waste It

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They are extremely valuable to you, to marketers and to social media platforms. Your phone, the apps you use and every website you visit are designed to capture and hold your attention. Start by asking yourself a simple question: Do you use your phone as a tool to advance your goals and make money, or is your phone using you?

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Want to Reduce Digital Distractions? Brain Coach Jim Kwik Shares Strategies for Better Focus

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When the first thing you do is grab for your phone, you’re rewiring your brain for two things that are hurting your productivity or performance.” With social media, texts and emails, it’s easy for our brains to suddenly switch into defense mode to fight fires. Technology is a tool for us to use.

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Does Cold Calling Even Work Anymore? The Answer May Surprise You

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Originally written for in-person sales calls, the advent of the telephone made it possible for cold calls to take place over the phone. The term “cold calling” was coined because the phone call was unsolicited, or “cold.” They include cold calling, direct mail, LinkedIn, SEO, referrals, social media and advertising.”

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

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Be fun but be professional when using Social Media. But it is still worth reiterating every year that social media should be used responsibly, especially as more and more people are using the various platforms. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015.