Q&A: Blogging and LATISM
I did a Q&A for FH Hispania Plaza, which was published yesterday. They were interested in Latinos In Social Media and blogging. MF: How much Latino presence do you think there is currently on the blogosphere? (…)With all the hype about Twitter and Facebook in the news these days I see little attention given to blogs as opposed to a few short years ago when blogs were... Read More
Video Lives
Social media opens up more doors than any other medium that I know, especially when blended with traditional networking, such as picking up the phone and live interaction. As a matter of fact, I built most of my success online by building bridges offline. These days, I’m all about networking and connecting. One great connection I made was with Miguel (@cumba), who’s... Read More
Vote for Latino Topics on SXSW 2010
Vote on SXSW Panel Picker Latin Panels “IF Latinos supported and networked with one another more, then…” I’ve heard this plenty of times, and time and time again I’ve seen these words fall flat on the floor. Why? Non-action. Worst than making a mistake is not making a mistake at all through non-action. I’d rather fail 1,000 times over than... Read More
Social Media Link Haze
I’ve been so busy with the upcoming Latinos In Social Media ‘Heritage Tour’ that I’ve been hard pressed for time to throw up a post. While I have a few more involved posts that I’m working on, I’ve decided to put together a link-haze share. Below is a collection of recent news and links, as well as some super savory links that I keep saved to... Read More
Get You Banner #LATISM
Feel free to use the below banners on your website or blog and point it back to our site: Latism Latinos In Scoial Media 'Heritage Tour' Latinos In Social Media 'Heritage Tour' Latinos In Social Media 'Heritage Tour' AKPC_IDS += "309,";Popularity: 2% [?] Read More
Interview With Creator of Twitteros, Matt Reyes
I’ve had the pleasure of bouncing some questions of Matt Reyes, creator of Twitteros. If you’re not familiar with Twitteros, think of it being an extension of Twitter, but Latino based. Matt is an Austin-based digital media strategist and founder of the Department of Influence, the company behind Twitteros. 1. What is Twitteros? Twitteros.net has two purposes:... Read More
Latinos Chillaxing at #latism Twitter Party
#LatISM Twitter party This pic is awesome. Special thnaks to @tiabel (her blog). And if want to know how to throw a great #latism Twitter party then follow these 10 tips. Click on the pic to view some of the leaders that are bringing you these great parties giveaways and networking opportunities, and the Latinos In Social Media ‘Heritage Tour’ : @anarc @urbanjibaro... Read More
Latino Rebranded
Latino Rebranded is the subtitle of this blog. Please, check the ‘About’ for more. AKPC_IDS += "266,";Popularity: 1% [?] Read More
Of Social Media Gurus And Oinks
You’re a guru, when you can deliver messages and engage audiences without redirecting them off social media platforms. This is the destinction I’ve noticed between the effective social media pros and the amateurs. The real professional has the ability to interact with users on their platform of choice be it Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc., and drop their message... Read More
NY Meetup
Despite my busy schedule, I’m thinking of having a very relaxed and unofficial LatISM NY Meetup later next month. If you’re in NY, come check us out (the Meetup logo is in the RT hand column with a countdown). More details later. I’m going to check with the NY local partner – George Torres (@urbanjibaro) – to see if we can do something together. AKPC_IDS... Read More
Social Media Hangout Spots
Social media is not a Ginsu – think of it as a Swiss Army knife. There are many situations that call for different tools when reaching a certain market. Below is a very original and insightful post on this matter. From my buddy Julio: “Twitter is the Bar, FB Your Home, & LinkedIn Ur Office.” Unless you truly live under a rock, everyone knows that Twitter... Read More
The Want Of Latinos In Social Media PII
Latinos In Social Media is alive. Both real and figuratively speaking. We are pushing a 2-day seminar in 3 states (NY-TX-FL), during Hispanic Heritage month. Wow! The first national tour taking place in three states – NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th). This two-day event will provide a networking opportunity and conference... Read More
Social Media In Domincan Republic (On Vacation)
I am social media. I feel like I’m chanting some mystic truth when I say that. Wherever I am, there I go. Another. =) When you read this I’ll be away. We are taking a much needed vacation to DR. I’ve scheduled posts for the week and tweets, as my access will be spotty, so this blog and other’s will not get to sip Coronas on the beach. Believe... Read More
Results Of #LatISM Twitter Party
Latinos In Social Media If you missed it, you missed a unique event. Thursday night, my partners and I kicked off the first Latinos In Social Media Twitter Party. We gave away about $500 in prizes. It was a nice way to introduce ourselves and promote out event – The Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour. Most of us used TweetChat (using the hashtag #latism) to follow the... Read More
LatISM Twitter Party
Part of our Latinos In Social Media Initiative. Dear Friends, It’s a great honor to invite you to our first #Latism Party to launch our LatISM Heritage Tour! It will take place tonight at 9:00 pm EST on Twitter. Please join us to meet the event organizers: Nancy at @nancyperez – for LATISM-FL George at @urbanjibaro – for LATISM-NY Juan at @juantornoe – for... Read More
