Social Media News

Facebook unveils Paper; Twitter announces Dataminr

Some big announcements today from Facebook and Twitter that could change the way news junkies like me get news. First up, Facebook introduces a news-reading app on Monday called Paper. (I hope it’s a FB app that will actually work well!!)  According to FB, the app will combine users’ news feeds with stories based on…

Poehler Vortex

The one time I went viral

You may know me lately from my Mashable fame.  It’s all because I once sent a tweet that went viral in seconds. I literally think of this every time I hear #polarvortex @parksandrecnbc pic.twitter.com/9RSRJJd6KL — JenCook (@JenCook) January 7, 2014 I sent the tweet while I was on a conference call.  I honestly kept getting…

Social Media

Top 5 Social Media Tips

I was recently asked by someone I greatly respect to give them my top 5 social media tips.  I was surprised by the question, as I assume it’s common sense.  But after really thinking about it, I think most people just don’t have time or energy to really think it through.  I want to share…

Want to blog? Get on the CFLBlogCon train

Have you ever had one of those days when you felt totally inspired…in the zone…and overwhelmed all at the same time? That was my day Saturday at CFLBlogCon.  The Central Florida Blogger & Social Media Conference is an annual event gathering some of the most interesting and amazing speakers and some of the most interesting…