UPDATE: The folks at Social Media Week kept close tabs on real time social media activity during that busy week in February. From trending topics on twitter, to foursquare check-ins, there was no shortage of interaction by the attendees during the conference. Check out the stats!   Read More....

Yesterday’s Facebook Marketing Conference (fMC 2012) was held in NYC, but we tuned in via livestream to experience the excitement of the conference in real time. See the announcement video HERE. We were thrilled to hear the official news that Timeline for brand Pages has finally arrived! This enhanced version encourages brands to “express [their] identity and tell [their] stories” by providing new and iRead More....

“It's time for brands to view Facebook as a conversation channel, not a news feed.” -- Leigh Fatzinger Facebook’s Marketing Conference next week is expected to mark some exciting announcements from the social media giant, and we - along with the social media community at large - are speculating what they will throw our way next. The web has been abuzz in anticipation of the roll out of TimRead More....

by Maura Corroone Yesterday, I attended the IN-NW conference - the event was a great success! Their goal was to invoke, instigate, inform and inspire. I’d say, mission accomplished. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and 206inc produced a great range of speaking topics including sessions on New + Emerging Tools, Social Engagement, The Power of the Internet to Bring About Read More....

by Megan Montplaisir Growing up, did your mom ever tell you there is no such thing as a free lunch? Well, as an Economics major, I can confidently confirm that statement...sorry for the disappointment. I always giggle to myself when people say that social media is free, because it's not. Yes the social channels are open and free for anyone to use them, but the time that goes into the content curation, creation, publishing and audience engagement comes at a cost. Whether it is the priRead More....

by Abby Taylor Last night, the Nology crew headed out to Ballard to attend GiG Network’s fundraising event at the BalMar. For $10, attendees could purchase wristbands to enjoy happy hour prices on food and drinks all night. 100% of the proceeds from wristband sales were donated to The Moyer Foundation. For those of you unfamiliar with Read More....

Since the company's inception in January, 2010, Nology Media has been committed to providing pro bono services to nonprofit organizations in the Puget Sound Region. As a startup, small business, and as a business in a leading edge industry, we believe we have the opportunity, and obligation to give of our time and expertise to organizations and non-profits who stand to benefit. In fact, Nology Media and it's team donated approximately $200,000 of services and donations in 2011 to support our pleRead More....

There has been a lot of discussion recently around the pros and cons of outsourcing your social media management to an agency. Today, there was a great post on the Community Roundtable blog addressing the issue - and we thought we’d weigh in ourselves here. Plenty of brands manage their own social communities in house. Read More....

We’re excited to attend the IN-NW Conference presented by the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and 206Inc. If you’re in the world of social media, marketing, public relations, advertising, small business or consulting, then this is something you won't want to miss. The all day evenRead More....

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As of Friday, January 20, Congress has shelved SOPA and PIPA indefinitely - in part due to the public outcry surrounding the bills. CNN Money has the full story. Many websites have entered a black out today in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its sibling, the Read More....