Social Media - Where to set up shop?

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	Social Media - Where to set up shop?

ericeggertson

3-14-2007 8:26 PM

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social media, platforms, channels, publishing, youtube, membership

ericeggertson says:

Ed Lee looks at the three options for reaching an audience with social media. Rather than joining a community, he suggests growing your own.

Problem is, if everyone grows their own publishing platforms, will the tools be in place to allow consistent access and easy promotion?

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