Boston Marathon Media Coverage: Too Much Social Media?

Blogger Monina Wagner talks about how the media covered the Boston Marathon bombing and discusses the use of social media.

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Do You Manage a Local Facebook Page? Patch Wants to Talk to You!

Community Editor Amanda Harnocz wants to interview the people behind the pages everyone in North Canton 'likes.'

Do you operate a Facebook page for a local organization, group, business or school in your community? Then I want to talk to you.  But first, a quick introduction. I'm Amanda Harnocz, a community editor for Patch. I'm a Facebook and general social media junkie and recently I was put in charge of managing social media sites for many of the Ohio Patch sites. (I know, lucky me! Right?) I'd click "like" on that sentence if I could ...  Anyway, I want to do more than share your information on our Patch Facebook pages, I want to feature the person behind that page. I want to talk the operator about why the page was started, how your audience is growing and what types of things you like to post.  I plan on doing several features like this in the …

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65+ Facebook Pages North Canton Residents Should 'Like'

Check out some of these North Canton-centric pages on Facebook

North Canton Patch asked its Facebook followers what North Canton businesses or organizations should get some limelight on Patch as part of our Facebook page roundup. We heard you loud and clear, now here's 65 of your favorite pages around the community (in no particular order) with links to each. Now "like" away! 1. Puckers Sports Pub & Grille 2. Kent State University at Stark Theatre 3. Contessa's Pizzeria 4. The Yoga Place 5. Viking Victory Run 5K and Fun Run  6. Chestnut Hill Gifts and The Green House Gallery 7. 4 Kids Clothing 8. New Berlin Pies and Cookies 9. Crowl, Montgomery & Clark 10. Main St. Modern (Tip: This page is run by a North Canton resident who gives a piece of mid-century modern furniture away each month.) 11. Corey Ann…

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Need to Brush Up on Your Social Media Skills? Attend Patch's Free Training Dec. 14

RSVP to Patch's Main Street U, to be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Growth Chart: Growing Kids, Growing Parents

What's New Under The Sun? Kids (and Adults) and Social Media, Part VII: A Voice for Facebook

"Facebook is our escape. For a few hours, we can hide behind that Mac and be whoever we want to be."

Facebook. Some people believe that it’s “of the devil.” I’m serious. I’ve actually heard those words come from their lips. And I think: Hello?!! Facebook is nothing more than an electronic medium. A neutral entity. A tool. Tools can be used for productivity or as weapons. This has always been true. It’s not Facebook that gets us in trouble; it’s our humanity. Just this week, I vented and posted. Within the hour, my words came back to bite me, in the form of a text. “Friends” aren’t necessarily our friends (don’t expect confidence!) and those whom we’ve "removed" miraculously are able to decode even the most encrypted messages. Some things are better left unsaid. Yet, I still believe in self-expression, “To thine own self be true,” and all …

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Social Media Done Right: Photographer Shares Caring Attitude and Builds Relationships

Social media is forcing businesses to look at who's important — the customer. Read how one local photographer stays connected with his market and builds credibility with the community.

Own a Business in North Canton? Sign Up for Free Social Media Training

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North Canton Goes Digital for the Election

Social media is an influencer, and not just in cyberspace; it's also a part of North Canton. Read how North Canton is part of the trend with this year's election results.