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Google+ Offers a Safe Social Media Experience for the LGBT Community
Google recently launched its new social networking product, Google+, which is going head-to-head with the Facebook platform. What makes Google+ different is that it provides users with a way to connect, engage and share information with people within their network in a more easy-to-manage way. Google+ allows you to seamlessly and safely share information with … Continue reading
Some Hashtags that Kept the NY Marriage Equality Vote Alive
Earlier this month, I posted a blog that took a look at how social media was helping New York win Marriage Equality. As you know, we won, so I thought I would take a look at the final numbers of some of the hashtags that were used on Twitter for the Marriage Equality conversation. In … Continue reading
How Social Media is Helping Us Win the Fight for Gay Marriage in New York
It’s been an exciting ride in New York. We’re on the brink of winning gay marriage, or Marriage Equality, if you prefer, which would put New York as the sixth state to allow same-sex marriage and also the most populated state to honor such marriages. Estimates from 2009 show that over 42,000 same-sex couples in New … Continue reading
A Look at #NY4M and Other Social Metrics
As we head into our final days of pushing for gay marriage in New York, I wanted to take a moment to look at some of the metrics. Social media has been crucial in driving awareness and conversation around the importance of legalizing gay marriage in New York. As noted in a previous post, New … Continue reading
LGBT Social Media Ethics: Please Don’t Post That!
Try to follow me if you can. In 2003, I opened a Friendster account. In 2007, a MySpace account. In 2008, a Facebook account. In 2009, a LinkedIn account. In 2010, a Twitter account and a dot429 account. Lastly, in 2011, I opened a Friendfactor account. Needless to say, over the past 8 years, I’ve … Continue reading
My Top 5 Read and Least Read Posts of 2010
Here it is, the final installment of my look back at 2010 blog posts. Earlier, I posted my top three public relations scandals of 2010, then I brought you my five favorite gay social media interviews and now I’m bringing you my top five read and least read posts of 2010. Maybe I should have … Continue reading
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