This article was written by Ravit Lichtenberg.

“This time last year, I wrote about the 10 ways social media will change 2009, and while all predictions have materialized or are on their way, it has only become clear in recent months how significant of a change we’ve seen this year. 2009 will go down as the year in which the shroud of uncertainty was lifted off of social media and mainstream adoption began at the speed of light. Barack Obama’s campaign proved that social media can mobilize millions into action, and Iran’s election protests demonstrated its importance to the freedom of speech.”

Read this article from Read Write Web.

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This article was written by Denis Pombriant.

“New research indicates that most of the largest social networking and social media Web sites are frequented by more women than men. With that in mind, you must conclude that if you think you can market in cyberspace as if you are selling car batteries at half-time, think again and again.”

Read this article from ECommerceTimes.

This article was written by Sheryl Sisk.

“If you’re ready to take your Twitter use to the next level, but aren’t sure where to start, well — wait one day, because tomorrow’s the day we unveil Res Ipsa Tweet — the only Twitter ebook a lawyer will ever need.

Need something to tide you over ’til then? Look no further — we’ve scoured the web for a sampling of the best advice, resources, lists, how-tos and sites about Twitter.”

Read this article from The Inspired Solo.

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The source for this report is “Engaging Small Businesses Through Social Media.”

“The latest research report from Business.com shows that small business owners are still trying to figure out Twitter … but those who have mastered it are seeing an advantage.

The expansive report covering 1,711 small business decision makers showed that of all the social media channels, Twitter was the least-used. Just 27 percent of the respondents were active on the micro-blogging site.

But even that figure may be deceptively high – the survey sample was of business leaders already using some form of the social web.  Translation: This is why you are still getting blank stares when you talk to most small business decision makers about Twitter.”

Read this article from Business Grow.

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This article was written by Matt Silverman.

“Over the past year, Mashable has written extensively on the value of social media to small businesses. We have also contributed regularly on this topic to the American Express Open Forum

From the fundamentals of Twitter branding, to the importance of blogging, to getting work done with some great online tools, small businesses face many challenges when trying to understand how to use social media. However, taking the time to learn how to leverage social media and technology to benefit your business will pay big dividends in the long run.

Whether you’re just signing up, or primed for some advanced social marketing, the posts below have all the tips, tricks, and wisdom you’ll need to take your brand to the next level.”

Read this article from Mashable.

This article is form Jason Ankeny.

“The buzzed-about social media platform presents a direct channel to customers, a launching pad for new projects and a sounding board for innovation.

Laura Fitton was a self-described “homebound mom with two kids under 2″ when she signed up for Twitter in 2007. Two years later, she’s at the vanguard of a new wave of Twitter-inspired entrepreneurs.

“There was no decision to make Twitter the focus of my career,” Fitton says. “Twitter decided for me. Somehow I became a Twitter-for-business consultant without ever calling myself that.”

Fitton’s enthusiasm for the possibilities of what she calls “enterprise microsharing” motivated her to revive her Pistachio Consulting business in September 2008 to connect clients to new ideas and innovation in social media. Since then, she has co-authored the book Twitter for Dummies and launched oneforty.com, an online storefront that aggregates the sprawling Twitter application ecosystem in a central, user-friendly repository. Her Twitter feed, which combines personal musings with insight on Twitter’s role in business collaboration, attracts about 40,000 followers.”

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This article was written by Rhys Wynne.

“On Twitter, you have 140 characters to play with. Most people stick to the 26 letters, 10 numbers, half a dozen punctuation marks and currency signs. Fact is, underneath your fingers there are a treasure trove of characters to make your tweets more interesting, shorter & more colourful.

By making your tweets stand out, you will get more people actively reading them because subconsciously your eyes are drawn to them. If your tweets are useful (and I’ve no reason to doubt why they should be), you should end up with more clicks on links, more retweets and generally more twitter love.

Here’s a few of my favourite special characters that I like to put in Tweets…”

Read this article from Twitip.

This article was written by Mercedes Bunz.

“In digital media, as in fortune-telling, the future is pretty much treated as part of the present. “What is the next big thing?” is a question everyone who works with the internet asks continually. But after several years of boom, the question of what comes after social platforms is no longer so remote.

Luckily, some experts just gave us answers. On Monday evening, the Said Business School in Oxford had invited some very bright and successful entrepreneurs who spoke in front of a packed alumni audience as Silicon Valley came to Oxford for the ninth year. The event was chaired by the very lively and assertive Frances Cairncross, rector of Exeter college.”

Read this article from The Guardian.

This article was written by Amanda Brooke.

“Social media is a force to be reckoned with in today’s society, and Twitter is one of the most powerful social media forces around at the moment.
If you intent to use Tweets and Twitter for social media marketing, read on for a few handy pointers on how to go viral…”

Read this article from Drop Ship Access.

This article was written by Jeremy Victor.

“Recently in my travels I’ve had several conversations with people about Twitter for business. Most of the people that I have spoken with aren’t yet on Twitter. It’s been a mixture of curiosity and skepticism.  When we approach the topic of social media as part of their B2B marketing strategy, almost immediately the conversation turns to the “how-to” of tweeting and if there are benefits for their business. Here are seven points people have been most surprised to hear me say.”

Read this article from BtoB Bloggers.