Comments on: Listening Posts: The Six Free Listening Tools You Cannot Do Without http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:32:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-906 Anonymous Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-906 Awesome concept.volume control doesn’t give you much room for subtle music. I normally keep it on 1 or 2. Volume is electronic with a momentary up-down control via a shuttle knob (on the left) <a href="http://www.reputationmanagementkings.com" rel="nofollow">reputation management</a> Awesome concept.volume control doesn’t give you much room for subtle music. I normally keep it on 1 or 2. Volume is electronic with a momentary up-down control via a shuttle knob (on the left)

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]]> By: e.politics: online advocacy tools & tactics » Quick Hits — January 14, 2009 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-905 e.politics: online advocacy tools & tactics » Quick Hits — January 14, 2009 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:32:17 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-905 [...] Listening Posts: The Six Free Listening Tools You Cannot Do Without. [...] [...] Listening Posts: The Six Free Listening Tools You Cannot Do Without. [...]

]]> By: Melinda Lewis http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-904 Melinda Lewis Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:51:46 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-904 I haven't gotten too far in thinking about it, but I'm thinking, instead of starting additional boards, more of helping activists to think about their bulletin board participation as an outlet for their advocacy, and doing some targeted outreach to boards dealing with specific topics (most seem to have moderators who could be approached without violating the sphere of those relationships, initially) when there's an advocacy angle. I agree that the connection between online and "real-world" is powerful, but I've also been a part of some parenting and infertility boards where incredibly strong relationships (and, even, some advocacy) happened without any face-to-face contact. I'm going to play around with Boardtracker some; let me know what you find, and I'll do the same. Happy New Year! I haven’t gotten too far in thinking about it, but I’m thinking, instead of starting additional boards, more of helping activists to think about their bulletin board participation as an outlet for their advocacy, and doing some targeted outreach to boards dealing with specific topics (most seem to have moderators who could be approached without violating the sphere of those relationships, initially) when there’s an advocacy angle. I agree that the connection between online and “real-world” is powerful, but I’ve also been a part of some parenting and infertility boards where incredibly strong relationships (and, even, some advocacy) happened without any face-to-face contact. I’m going to play around with Boardtracker some; let me know what you find, and I’ll do the same. Happy New Year!

]]> By: Melinda Lewis http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-911 Melinda Lewis Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:51:00 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-911 I haven't gotten too far in thinking about it, but I'm thinking, instead of starting additional boards, more of helping activists to think about their bulletin board participation as an outlet for their advocacy, and doing some targeted outreach to boards dealing with specific topics (most seem to have moderators who could be approached without violating the sphere of those relationships, initially) when there's an advocacy angle. I agree that the connection between online and "real-world" is powerful, but I've also been a part of some parenting and infertility boards where incredibly strong relationships (and, even, some advocacy) happened without any face-to-face contact. I'm going to play around with Boardtracker some; let me know what you find, and I'll do the same. Happy New Year! I haven’t gotten too far in thinking about it, but I’m thinking, instead of starting additional boards, more of helping activists to think about their bulletin board participation as an outlet for their advocacy, and doing some targeted outreach to boards dealing with specific topics (most seem to have moderators who could be approached without violating the sphere of those relationships, initially) when there’s an advocacy angle. I agree that the connection between online and “real-world” is powerful, but I’ve also been a part of some parenting and infertility boards where incredibly strong relationships (and, even, some advocacy) happened without any face-to-face contact. I’m going to play around with Boardtracker some; let me know what you find, and I’ll do the same. Happy New Year!

]]> By: Debra Askanase http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-903 Debra Askanase Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:44:56 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-903 Hi Melinda, I've set up a Boardtracker alert for my company and my name, just as a test. I set it up about 6 months ago, with an RSS feed in case there are any mentions, and I've yet to receive a notification. Now, I'm not surprised, since I doubt many people are speaking about my companies on lists, but that also means I haven't tested it properly. I've just set up notifications for a client of mine, and should have a better sense of how it is working in about a month. I agree that there are some very strong relationships that build in "old-fashioned" message boards. I'm involved in two that are foster strong relationships. I agree that you are thinking along the right track- these relationships are strong and can be used for advocacy purposes. Will you set up special groups for advocacy? The most successful ones that I've seen emerge around local issues where the local angle+web means that there is a strong combination of virtal plus online ties. Let me know what you do! Hi Melinda,
I’ve set up a Boardtracker alert for my company and my name, just as a test. I set it up about 6 months ago, with an RSS feed in case there are any mentions, and I’ve yet to receive a notification. Now, I’m not surprised, since I doubt many people are speaking about my companies on lists, but that also means I haven’t tested it properly. I’ve just set up notifications for a client of mine, and should have a better sense of how it is working in about a month.

I agree that there are some very strong relationships that build in “old-fashioned” message boards. I’m involved in two that are foster strong relationships. I agree that you are thinking along the right track- these relationships are strong and can be used for advocacy purposes. Will you set up special groups for advocacy? The most successful ones that I’ve seen emerge around local issues where the local angle+web means that there is a strong combination of virtal plus online ties. Let me know what you do!

]]> By: Debra Askanase http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-910 Debra Askanase Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-910 Hi Melinda, I've set up a Boardtracker alert for my company and my name, just as a test. I set it up about 6 months ago, with an RSS feed in case there are any mentions, and I've yet to receive a notification. Now, I'm not surprised, since I doubt many people are speaking about my companies on lists, but that also means I haven't tested it properly. I've just set up notifications for a client of mine, and should have a better sense of how it is working in about a month. I agree that there are some very strong relationships that build in "old-fashioned" message boards. I'm involved in two that are foster strong relationships. I agree that you are thinking along the right track- these relationships are strong and can be used for advocacy purposes. Will you set up special groups for advocacy? The most successful ones that I've seen emerge around local issues where the local angle+web means that there is a strong combination of virtal plus online ties. Let me know what you do! Hi Melinda,
I’ve set up a Boardtracker alert for my company and my name, just as a test. I set it up about 6 months ago, with an RSS feed in case there are any mentions, and I’ve yet to receive a notification. Now, I’m not surprised, since I doubt many people are speaking about my companies on lists, but that also means I haven’t tested it properly. I’ve just set up notifications for a client of mine, and should have a better sense of how it is working in about a month.

I agree that there are some very strong relationships that build in “old-fashioned” message boards. I’m involved in two that are foster strong relationships. I agree that you are thinking along the right track- these relationships are strong and can be used for advocacy purposes. Will you set up special groups for advocacy? The most successful ones that I’ve seen emerge around local issues where the local angle+web means that there is a strong combination of virtal plus online ties. Let me know what you do!

]]> By: Melinda Lewis http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-902 Melinda Lewis Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-902 This is really helpful--I'm especially interested in Boardtracker Alerts, b/c I have been thinking some lately about how to harness the strong relationships that develop within some message boards for advocacy purposes, which could also add value to the message board communities by giving them additional outlets for their passions (thinking about those for people with certain medical conditions, parenting boards, etc...). Any thoughts? And happy new year! This is really helpful–I’m especially interested in Boardtracker Alerts, b/c I have been thinking some lately about how to harness the strong relationships that develop within some message boards for advocacy purposes, which could also add value to the message board communities by giving them additional outlets for their passions (thinking about those for people with certain medical conditions, parenting boards, etc…). Any thoughts? And happy new year!

]]> By: Melinda Lewis http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-909 Melinda Lewis Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-909 This is really helpful--I'm especially interested in Boardtracker Alerts, b/c I have been thinking some lately about how to harness the strong relationships that develop within some message boards for advocacy purposes, which could also add value to the message board communities by giving them additional outlets for their passions (thinking about those for people with certain medical conditions, parenting boards, etc...). Any thoughts? And happy new year! This is really helpful–I’m especially interested in Boardtracker Alerts, b/c I have been thinking some lately about how to harness the strong relationships that develop within some message boards for advocacy purposes, which could also add value to the message board communities by giving them additional outlets for their passions (thinking about those for people with certain medical conditions, parenting boards, etc…). Any thoughts? And happy new year!

]]> By: Marketers Listen Up: How to sharpen your social media skills « The Effective Marketer http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-901 Marketers Listen Up: How to sharpen your social media skills « The Effective Marketer Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:07:37 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-901 [...] The Six Free Listening Tools You Cannot Do Without, from Debra Askanase, is a great compilation of free tools that can get you started. Also, worth checking out is her recent post on “the case of 4,000 indifferent twitter followers“. [...] [...] The Six Free Listening Tools You Cannot Do Without, from Debra Askanase, is a great compilation of free tools that can get you started. Also, worth checking out is her recent post on “the case of 4,000 indifferent twitter followers“. [...]

]]> By: deralaand http://www.communityorganizer20.com/2009/12/17/listening-posts-the-six-free-listening-tools-you-cannot-do-without/#comment-900 deralaand Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:50:14 +0000 http://www.communityorganizer20.com/?p=2036#comment-900 I have found that the only way I could handle Google Alerts for popular topics, was to have them delivered to a Gmail account. (which groups them) Otherwise the inbox becomes inundated and unmanageable. I have found that the only way I could handle Google Alerts for popular topics, was to have them delivered to a Gmail account. (which groups them) Otherwise the inbox becomes inundated and unmanageable.

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