Episode 32: Yammer and Facebook Questions

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This week we talk about using Yammer to organize your employees, and the latest Facebook feature “Facebook Questions”. Key news stories: LeBron James could bring Chicago championships — and $2 billion, UConn Recruiting Violations, 49ers Santa Clara Stadium vote on June 8th, PGA Tour seeking to help Second-Tier Events, End of the Fighting Sioux Logo, Athlete Social Media Value Could Be Realized Through Retail.

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News

1. LeBron James could bring Chicago championships – and $2 Billion – Link
2. UConn Recruiting Violations – Link
3. 49ers Santa Clara Stadium vote on June 8th – Link
   1. Spending 3-4 million in media to influence vote
4. PGA Tour seeking to help Second Tier Events – Link
5. End of the Fighting Sioux Logo – Link
   1. 9/30/2010 deadline on production of Licensed merchandise
6. Athlete Social Media Value Could be Realized Through Retail – Link
   1. A’Mare selling Suns playoff tickets thru facebook and RazorGator
   2. LeBron shoe contract – CPA based

Quicktip – Facebook Questions – Link

1. Ask and answer questions from your circle of friends
2. Questions and answers stored and searchable
3. Will apear on side right by photos, games, etc…
4. Fans could ask questions (for you to look out for)
5. You could ask and answer common gameday and ticket questions
6. Ask fans for feedback
7. Currently Beta, launching soon, Sign up here

Quicktip – Yammer

1. Private internal Facebook/Twitter
2. Simple realtime communication
3. User Profiles
4. Secure for your staff only
5. Apps, Mobile, plugins, etc…
6. Why? – Increase awareness between departments
7. Why? – Decrease redundant projects, overhead phone calls, emails, and meetings
8. Why? – Create opportunities for collaboration
9. Free basic plan
10. Paid plans start at $3 per user, per month

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