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Post by Maria Ogneva, Director of Community, FashionablyMarketing.MeAs I am learning the art of community management (it’s not the kind of thing you can learn in the classroom, so it’s a bit of a baptism by fire), I’m trying to crystallize what community management means to me. Working with different clients from different industries and at different stages in development, I hope to bring you a more complete view.On the one hand, community management is easy to define, because the end result is
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Twitter How-Tos in the Fashion Industry

My first day at #SXSW, I had the distinct pleasure of bumping into Chris Brogan, one of my favorite social media experts and all round marketing “good guy.” We were discussing fashion marketing and Twitter and he reminded me of his post, "50 Ways To Use Twitter For Business". Brogan’s article is a great starting point for any fashion blogger, brand or retailer who wants to get a better grasp on Twitter, I’ve also added a few of my own:Twitter Basics* Open a twitter account and use Twitter Search
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The Princess Phenomenon

Disney Princesses have caused parents of little girls everywhere to stand up and take notice. The sheer volume of Princess products insures that even the most oblivious parent will have heard of them.

And, as with any big money-maker, the Princess movement has many enemies. Bloggers cite racism, traditional gender roles, and unrealistic expectations as some of their reasons for hating Disney Princesses.

Interestingly, I recently heard a different spin on the Princess Phenomenon. In a thoughtful se
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THIS YEAR, GIVE THEM GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING.

CLOAK has gift ideas for everyone on your list. This year, why not give gifts that keep on giving? They'll love our designer tees and accessories + everyone can feel good about partnering with a company whose mission is to give. CLOAK your loved ones for the holidays.We also offer raw edge off-the-shoulder tees in any design. Please indicate that you want your shirt specially cut when you place your order. Call or email customer service for additional information.Place your orders as soon as pos
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"The landscape on the web is undergoing a deep and vast transformation because of social media, and it is affecting the way we market what we do, says Web Worker Daily blogger Aliza Sherman. "Public relations will never be the same." (read more...)And we couldn't agree more! For this reason, Buzzflikr has launched a new web friendly agency with a robust online platform and trend hub that is the fashion industry's first "online publicist."We conceived Buzzflikr as an invaluable resource for the m
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Until recently, traditional PR has been out of reach for young, startup brands but is now a reality with Buzzflikr’s affordable “online publicist” concept.The LA-based team of young professionals behind Buzzflikr has launched what is possibly the first “online publicist” in the fashion industry. Their mission is simple: revolutionize the public relations role with web 2.0 technology, up-to-the-minute trend insight and targeted editorial expertise.Just at a time when apparel firms are cutting bud
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Hello Everyone,I'm proud to announce the official launch of my new freelance website, www.tierramwilson.com.WHAT DO I DO?A lot of people wanna know what I do for a living and it’s hard to explain, but I can say I am living my dream. I work from home full time as a Freelance Fashion Blogger and Freelance Stylist Assistant… I focus on fashion, jewelry, style, and luxury items such as jewelry and accessories. I also help clients with blog design, fashion brand building, and social media marketing.
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Calling All Fashion and Technology Bloggers!

Polyvore is a web-based application that lets people mix and match images from anywhere on the web to create fashion outfits and collages. It's a community of trendsetters, tastemakers and fashionistas!We've recently localized Polyvore for several international languages, creating an amazing user experience for our fashionistas worldwide. This was all made possible by the Polyvore community itself, who actually contributed 100% of the translations.We're also planning to launch some really cool f
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