Pinterest

Yesterday, we looked at the basics of how to use Pinterest.  At the end of 2011, it sprung into the top ten social media sites based on usage and it seems poised to see continued growth this year.  The format is simple.  You share the things (pictures and videos) you think are cool by pinning them to a virtual bulletin board.  And since organizations and businesses are a part of people’s lives, brands are already starting to embrace Pinterest.   

OPEN Forum recently wrote about how...

Social media newbie Pinterest ended 2011 strong.  Rapid growth pushed it into the top 10 social media sites based on usage. And now, like anything popular the business and non-profit world is trying to figure out how to use Pinterest as a marketing tool.  Since Pinterest wants to connect people based on their similar interests, brands and organizations, who are interesting to a lot of people, want to be in the fold.

If you’re not familiar with Pinterest, here’s a basic rundown.  The idea is...