DISQUS

10e20: Beyond ‘Breaking’: How To Maximize Current Events For Social Media

  • Chris Hooley · 1 year ago
    Awesome post. It's all in in the angle, and all in the title! And it's all in Boston!!! (sorry had to do it)
  • Chris Winfield · 1 year ago
    @Chris -- ha! I knew that the Boston peeps would love this one :)
  • Eric Lander · 1 year ago
    You know I submitted one of the lame headlines that got buried too, right? A Celtics fan who's been dying for a moment like that just *had* to try.

    This is a great resource though Chris, and it's only strengthened by the fact that you know in your heart that NY is trash and all Boston sports teams are wonderful.

    And props to Captain TC for commenting before I even had a chance to.
  • Chris Winfield · 1 year ago
    "This is a great resource though Chris, and it’s only strengthened by the fact that you know in your heart that NY is trash and all Boston sports teams are wonderful."

    Ha! First of all -- I didn't write it. AND I certainly don't know that about NY teams. Super Bowl champs anyone?? ;)

    Glad you liked it and congrats on the championship...
  • SEO Survivor · 1 year ago
    Nice post! I'm still struggling with Reddit, but the thing is with some many social media sites out there, it's hard to stay active everywhere... Anyway, good content.
  • Chris Winfield · 1 year ago
    @SEO Survivor

    "it’s hard to stay active everywhere"

    Definitely is. That's why its good to pick the communities you enjoy the most and think you can get the most out of.
  • GranolaJoe · 1 year ago
    Awesome post with very insightful tips.

    However, while using interesting angles in headlines *should* give an edge in theory, it's important to recognize that a top Digger with a huge list can still trounce all other dupes, regardless of creativity.

    That's not to say their headline wasn't creative as well :)
  • Thomson · 1 year ago
    Great post. Actually I came to this blog post through a Digg done by Maki from DoshDosh the Heading "Sometimes 'Breaking' News Just Isn't Good Enough on Digg.." tempted me to come here.

    Thanks for sharing.
  • Andrew · 1 year ago
    Good post! Thanks.
  • Anon · 1 year ago
    Ugh, sites like Digg shouldn't be competitions for who can submit the best-titled story. They should be about delivering news - cold hard facts. Not speculation, opinion, and BS to get the most "diggs" for the submitter's e-penis.
  • Jimmy Cece · 1 year ago
    Social media it seems is getting a bit carried away lately.
  • Anon · 1 year ago
    You're all morons. You do all the work while the scammers that run these sites cash the checks.
  • Internet Marketing Joy · 1 year ago
    Thanks for sharing this article..^^ anyways social media is a great way to promote your contents...you just have to think of fresh techniques and ideas to succeed on it..^^
  • Social Marketing Journal · 1 year ago
    Great post -- as Boston fans, we do like the example you used! :)
  • Mexabet · 9 months ago
    Nice post! At least I've learned here to not to worry if I'm not the first to break any news, but to go beyond "breaking news" and spin relevant breaking news into stories that relate to my niche. Thanks for the tips.