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Tweet, network and gather with fans of GablesHomePage.com, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables.
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Politicians are figuring out what social media technologies like blogs, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter have to offer: direct access to voters. More than ever before, they can bypass the professional press and deliver an uncensored, unfiltered — and unchecked — message.
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The Miami New Times hosts an excited Tweetup to show support for MNT Twitter and Facebook friends.
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Social media, specifically focusing on the social networking sites, is rapidly becoming the staple form of content online – user generated content is also some of the most valuable, as it is the honest voice of the public. Read More

Meet the South Florida Twitter community and Miami Herald reporters and editors Thursday at The Miami Herald Tweetup.

Learn how to use social media to build a brand – the brand that is You – and pull business and opportunities to you. And do it quickly, easily and using only free online tools.
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How to Earn Respect in Social Media
Both of my grandmothers always told me, “God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason.” I never understood why until later in life. This saying becomes more poignant when dealing with social media communities, although our ears in this case are our eyes because of the mode of communication that drives social media communities. Read More