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Author Archives: Tim Burrows
8 of the Best Police Songs
I was going through one of my play lists this morning and noticed that I have a lot of police related music. Surprisingly, none by the band The Police (I was never a fan). Just lots of songs with law, … Continue reading
Twitter Promoted Ads and You
Have you ever talked about a brand, asked questions or mad statement using a brand name? Well, if you live in the United States, Twitter has some great news for your! You may just be targeted with promoted ads. According … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Resources, Tips
Tagged account settings, promoted ads, promoted content, twitter ads
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Are you adding value or misery
I was just looking at my Twitter stream and a Tweet from a friend of mine in the media popped up. I read the post, sighed, felt sad and then put my cursor over the ReTweet button and clicked. Next … Continue reading
Posted in Communication
Tagged doom and gloom, information sharing, retweet, share, social responsibility, tim burrows
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Top 8 Independence Day Songs
When I started looking at my favourite Independence Day songs I quickly realized that there is no such thing as a top 5, 6 or even top 10 list. There are way too many songs out there that really grab … Continue reading
Other People’s Photos
Ever wondered about using other people’s content? Here is a piece about just that. Best take away?? ASK! Other People’s Photos.
Posted in Communication, Reputation Management
Tagged attribution, content sharing, copyright, creative commons
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Just because you can…
I’ve said many times, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” I can’t take credit for. I’ve heard it dozens of times from other people, not to mention it was a regular statement my parents would make ( to … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Reputation Management
Tagged communication, george zimmerman trial, skype, social media, tim burrows, trayvon martin
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Vine vs Instagram Part II
I don’t like making any decisions based purely on like / don’t like. I prefer to play with things, experiment, read and really rate the pros and cons before I make a preferential choice for one thing over another. I will tell … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged instagram, police and law enforcement, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows, video, vine, youtube
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Social Currency for safety
One of the major stumbling blocks of social media use by police and law enforcement is how we talk or provide advice, information and or warnings. We talk to the public like we talk to each other or in court … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged law enforcement, LESM, police, SMEM, social currency, social media for law enforcement, tim burrows
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Twitter Jail (is social media reliable in an emergency)
From the onset of the flood warnings in Alberta I have had search terms and monitoring in place to follow along from a safe, dry distance. From the beginning, the Calgary Police Service has been nothing short of awesome to … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged alberta floods, calgary police, twitter jail, twitter tips
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Vine or Instagram?
“Who has time for both?” I read that earlier today and I was blown away. I suppose if you are just going about your business using social media as a passive observer, or a passionate consumer you could very well … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Strategy, Tips
Tagged audience, authentic, choices, commitment, instagram, time, vine
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