Entries by Garvey Communication

Facebook Changes: Subscribe, Lists, Ticker and More!

If you logged on to Facebook this morning then you know the whole layout of the site has been redesigned. We all know that Facebook changes on a regular basis, but this recent update is only the first of many to come according to this article from Mashable, Facebook to Launch “Major” Profile Redesign at […]

7 Tips to Boost Your Twitter Followers

The more Twitter followers the better. The more followers you have, the more likely your tweets will be seen. These 7 tips will help you gain followers on Twitter: 1. Post engaging content, such as links to articles, videos, photos, etc. The world does not care what you had for lunch or when you are […]

Will You Be In My Circle? Google+ Mashup

Google+ debuted as a private beta platform on June 28 and only select people received invites to join. Now three weeks later, I finally managed to get a hold of a Google+ invite only to find out that “Google+ About To Hit 10 Million Users” according to Mashable. This number should be taken with a […]

Tornado’s Winds Whip Up Volcanic Search Results

By John J. Garvey Who would have thought that my digital “15 minutes of fame” would come because of a tornado passing right by my 24th floor window?  Tornadoes just don’t happen in western Massachusetts.  In fact, it took my co-worker Mary Fallon and I a few seconds to realize what it was despite its […]

How Twitter is Becoming Part of TV on #TheVoice

Although I’m not normally a fan of reality TV or singing competitions, The Voice on NBC has gotten my attention because of its use of social media, and Twitter in particular. When I watch the show, instead of a bowl of popcorn in my lap, I have my Macbook open to Twitter so I can […]

Local Media Teams Up to Help Tornado Relief Effort

TODAY- Tuesday June 7, from 6:00 am-7:00 pm WHYN NewsTalk 560 is working with CBS3 Springfield to collect cash and check donations at multiple locations in the area. All donations will benefit the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. WHYN NewsTalk 560 – Monarch Place in Springfield (corner of […]

Key Points From The PRSA 2011 Digital Impact Conference

Recently John and Mary attended the PRSA 2011 Digital Impact Conference, “Building Knowledge, Skills and Value for the New Decade”. A couple presentations in particular resonated with us and we wanted to share a few key points from each. “Read it! Grab it! Share it!: Optimize Content for Curators” Presenter: Rachelle Spero, director, Brunswick Group […]