DISQUS

introspective snapshots: On Social Media, Are You a Type X or Type Y Thinker?

  • Rahsheen · 9 months ago
    I'd say I'm definitely more of a Type Y. Whether it be money or social change or whatever, if you engage and interact with people, your goals will eventually be met. The key is actually being social and making real connections. Most people miss this entirely and, even if they do see it, they're too lazy to follow through.
  • banane · 9 months ago
    Shey I can't see Rahsheen's comments above...
  • Shey · 9 months ago
    weird -- try reloading?
  • banane · 9 months ago
    OK, see it now
  • Shey · 9 months ago
    I agree with you - but money talks, to a certain extent. Lots of executive folks wanna see hard numbers that social media is a risk worth investing in.

    Personally, I think that any company can use SM to for PR, Cust. Service, etc. The challenge is converting your SM activities into revenue or cost savings and being able to measure efficiency/effectiveness.
  • Rahsheen · 9 months ago
    I guess I kinda see both sides as far as money goes. It IS a risk. It's new and ever-changing. On the flip side of that, I think it is quite possible to gather stats and whatever numbers are necessary to get some type of estimate on ROI.

    Then again...what's really being invested? Time? One guy could possibly be the voice of an entire corporation. I'm sure most companies spend more cash on other marketing methods than they ever would in giving SM a shot.
  • Shey · 9 months ago
    True, but time = money + time-that-could-have-been-spent-on-something-else
  • crowdadmin · 9 months ago
    Type X, but slowly converting
  • Shey · 9 months ago
    What would you say is your biggest criticism of Social Media?
  • dcfemella · 9 months ago
    I'm totally a Type Y. I'm all about the kool-aid
  • Shey · 9 months ago
    Nothing wrong with that, keep on drinking :)
  • Mary · 9 months ago
    I love Twitter but suck at it
  • Shey · 9 months ago
    Why do you say that? I guess it depends on what you're trying to get out of Twitter.

    I'm sure you'll understand it the more you use it.
  • MediaMarc · 9 months ago
    Good post Man, I am a type Y person all the way, it is funny how social media is being a huge part of or personal and professional lives. Sometimes it scares me