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== 1. Building an Audience (Using Ping.fm and the Following Tools) ==
== 1. Building an Audience (Using Ping.fm and the Following Tools) ==


[www.ping.fm]
* http://www.ping.fm
[www.facebook.com]
* http://www.facebook.com
[www.twitter.com]
* http://www.twitter.com
[www.upcoming.com]
* http://www.upcoming.com
[www.ning.com]
* http://www.ning.com


Using Ping.fm users will be able to post to multiple social networks simultaneously.  
Using Ping.fm users will be able to post to multiple social networks simultaneously.  
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== 2.Optimize the event for social media sharing ==
== 2.Optimize the event for social media sharing ==


[www.ustream.tv]
* http://www.ustream.tv
[www.qik.com]
* http://www.qik.com
[www.polleverywhere.com]
* http://www.polleverywhere.com


With smartphones, users are able to stream key portions of events, keeping in mind that users don’t have to stream everything – just the good stuff. Live services like qik.com make this possible, and, if not, users can always use www.youtube.com. One can also do live-polling with a tool like www.polleverywhere.com.
With smartphones, users are able to stream key portions of events, keeping in mind that users don’t have to stream everything – just the good stuff. Live services like qik.com make this possible, and, if not, users can always use www.youtube.com. One can also do live-polling with a tool like www.polleverywhere.com.
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== 3. Post-event social media communication ==
== 3. Post-event social media communication ==


[www.youtube.com]
* http://www.youtube.com
[www.flickr.com]
* http://www.flickr.com
[www.facebook.com]
* http://www.facebook.com


To ensure that your event leaves a lasting impression, users are able to upload photos to Flickr and post videos on YouTube.
To ensure that your event leaves a lasting impression, users are able to upload photos to Flickr and post videos on YouTube.


[[Category:Social media]]
[[Category:Social media]]