Category Archives: social media

So What’s the Deal with Google Plus?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Phil Velez

As you may already know, there’s a lot of online talk about Google’s latest entry into the world of social networking. It’s another attempt by the Internet search giant to gain leverage in the field after failing terribly with Google … Continue reading →

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Blogs Aren’t Going Anywhere

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Phil Velez

A recent news article highlights an overall decline in blogging, but I think blogs are here to stay. Yes the explosion of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have cut into the popularity of blogs and the act of … Continue reading →

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Did Social Media Help Ford’s Sales?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Phil Velez

The Ford Motor, Co., a Fortune 500 corporation, today released financial statements showing a 13 percent increase in overall sales. TheStreet.com reports that Ford’s retail sales rose 27 percent from the same month a year earlier, led by a 35 … Continue reading →

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Latinos in Social Media Launch New Website

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Phil Velez

It’s been quite an exciting 2011 so far, for Latinos engaged in social media. Earlier this month Fox News Latino aired a segment on the incredible popularity and utilization of social media by Latinos in the U.S. The television segment … Continue reading →

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Blogging with a Smartphone

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Phil Velez

About a year ago I bought my first smartphone. As a huge Mac guy, I chose the iPhone 3GS. I thought as a blogger and member of Latinos in Social Media, I should invest in a smartphone to be able … Continue reading →

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