I have had many years in mainstream Corporate Canada; primarily in the LifeSciences, Strategy and Business Transformation arena. Big words for saying “I like working with people to simplify and ideally improve what they are doing- with a little fun along the way.”I have learned a bunch of stuff. I have yet to learn a lot more. I now turn to SOCIAL MEDIA which I am loving. This is a depository of quick tips and learning in Social Media. They are random Social Tips, Reviews, News and articles tumbled your way. Welcome! Let me know you came and feel free to share your experience . [Shirley has played in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Retail, Information Technology and now more recently Social Media. She now works as an independent consultant (WilliamPearl). 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Discount sites have just grown exponentially. Sites like Cheaptweet, Coupontweet offer...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/11685842484http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/11685842484Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:59:18 -0400social media discountssocialmediapearls When commenting on social sites do:   Play nice. You can still share your perspective or...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/11685633925http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/11685633925Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:48:00 -0400social mediacommentssocialmediapearls<a href="http://www.scribbal.com/2011/08/infographic-how-social-media-has-grown-over-the-years/#.Tl6qm28ol2U.tumblr">INFOGRAPHIC: How Social Media Has Grown Over The Years</a>http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9639959343http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9639959343Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:42:10 -0400socialmediapearls http://www.geekosystem.com/facebook-facts-figures/http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9615438389http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9615438389Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:52:41 -0400Facebook factssocialmediapearls At the end of the day,  blogging is about communicating. For...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9505647404http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9505647404Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:44:00 -0400blogsocialmediasocialmediapearlsWhether online or offline, understanding your audience will help you tailor your message for the...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9402722940http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9402722940Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:33:23 -0400socialmediapearlsDo you need a social media detox?: click on graphichttp://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9402403752http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9402403752Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:24:00 -0400socialmediapearls The  social media alphabet will simplify and stop the aimless...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9179517811http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9179517811Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:39:10 -0400socialmediapearlsby Ben Parr Which social media site drives the most traffic to the rest of the web? If you think...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9149202783http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/9149202783Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:43:37 -0400socialmediapearls So whether you are an active social media convert or not, social media is  part of our...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/8977931844http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/8977931844Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:51:41 -0400socialmediasocialmediapearls#socialmedia     Media you create, where you gather and socialize.  It is:   Where you share...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/8397883386http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/8397883386Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:09:37 -0400socialmediapearlsThis will be a collection of tips to help you build your social presence both on  and off...http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/8351407453http://williampearl.tumblr.com/post/8351407453Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:13:00 -0400socialmediapearls