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Barack Obama's use of Social Media Online - Patrick Schwerdtfeger

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Channel: Orange County Real Estate: Patrick Schwerdtfeger · 2009 · People & Blogs

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http://www.SocialMediaVictories.com/

Patrick Schwerdtfeger discusses how Barack Obama rose from virtual obscurity to the presidency in 10 short years, leveraging social media tools to engage his community, communicate his message and build a following online.  His success demonstrates the opportunity for us all.

This video was recorded on August 15, 2009 in Berkeley, CA.  It was part of a full-day workshop entitled Social Media Victories  Real Businesses, Real Campaigns, Real Results which focused on how entrepreneurs, small business owners and self-employed service professionals can leverage Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube to grow their businesses.

Patrick is the author of Webify Your Business  Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed (2009) as well as Make Yourself Useful  Marketing in the 21st Century (2008).  You can purchase the latest book on Amazon but you can also get it for free at the following website.

http://www.WebifyBook.com/

By subscribing, you will receive one chapter via email each week for a year.  You should know that the book also includes 6 chapters that are not in the email course and the book also has a step-by-step action guide at the end of each chapter.  The email course does not have those itemized to-do lists.

This video is about Barack Obama as an example of what's possible.  He participated in the conversation.  He facilitated the conversation.  He engaged his community.  And he did so in an authentic way.  He and his team were extremely savvy with respect to social media marketing and won the election as a result.  We can all learn from their experience.

Patrick is a sought-after professional speaker who has spoken in Canada, the United States, Europe and South America.  He speaks about leadership on todays social internet, small business marketing and the opportunities of our changing information economy.  Call 510-282-4115 to inquire about speaking fees and scheduling.

Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Champion of the Modern Entrepreneur

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