The document discusses the rise of social networking and strategies for using social networks to establish expertise and build a professional network. It provides tips on how to market oneself as an expert through platforms like newsletters, blogs, and by engaging with followers on social media. Finally, it speculates on the future of social networking and how mobility, video, and collaboration will shape the online landscape.

1. The Super-Star Phenomenon! The Social Networking Revolution – It’s All About YOU

2. Strategies for Building a Personal and Professional Competitive Advantage in the World of Social Networks

3. Why Social Networking Connects people of all different types of interest Access to knowledge, information and contacts Expands reach - Personal to Corporate to Medical Sixdegrees ->MySpace->LinkedIn->Bizmeed->Konnects->eventful

4. Top Ten Social Networking Sites 2006-Nielsen//NetRatings Yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups msn.com MSN Spaces msn.com MSN Groups AOL.com AOL Hometown Typepad.com Six Aprt Typepad Youtube.com YouTube Classmates.com Classmates Online Xanga.com Xanga Blogger.com Blogger Myspace.com MySpace URL Site

5. Top Ten Social Networking Sites 2007-Toptenreviews.com Facebook.com Facebook Tickle.com Tickle Hi5.com Hi5 Yahoo.com MyYahoo Everyonesconnected.com Everyones Connected Friendster.com Friendster AOL.com AOL People Connection Backwash.com Backwash Zorpia.cm Zorpia Myspace.com MySpace URL Site

6. Super Star Strategies for Smart Online Networking Establish yourself as a credible expert, online and off! Claim it, take it, earn it and friend it! Take inventory of your expertise: Where does your expertise come from – reading, classes, seminars, workshops, apprenticeships, on the job, research How do you communicate your expertise Is your counsel or advise sought by others

7. Super Star Strategies for Smart Online Networking You – the Super Star Assess your reputation – in your field Are you ready for the limelight and able to accept criticism – private and public The confidence to name it and take it Effective communicator able to convey even complicated information in layman terms

8. Why Online Networking has Grown The rise of “new media” outlets – cable TV, online networks, blogs, podcasts and more From magazines to bloggers, expert opinion is necessary for providing valuable content for listeners, readers & Web surfers

9. Newsletter Networks – A Great Long-term Strategy The list of people willing to hear from you on a regular basis – YOUR BEST BUSINESS ASSET A newsletter – use it to promote your expertise Learn from your target market Drive new products and services

10. Newsletter Network Tips Include tips and articles This will promote your reputation as an expert sharing knowledge “ Mention” your product and services and be sure to include a link to your site Learn from your target market Use surveys Ask for feedback Test drive new products Never stop building your list

11. Market Yourself as an Expert the New Media Way Free PR that can save you thousands Information is QUEEN The world WANTS to hear your unique perspective Experts get paid more and save people time and money CREDIBILITY as a Recognized Expert Start saying it NOW! Now’s the time to leverage the advice you are already giving away

12. Be Your Own Agent Get In Go where your market is! Follow related niches for your products & services! Fit In Create community around your brand Go interactive & create conversations and networks Meet your community where they are, find what they want and deliver it Make Friends Engage your market within your community Create interactive contests, polls, user feedback Collaborate and cooperate Give of yourself

13. The Future of Social Networking Mobility Video Googlism Blogging Web 2.0 Media Mobs Hollywood, Bollywood & Mollywood & Nollywood

14. Credits Director: Cynthia de Lorenzi – Flamingo Films Writers: Bloggers, Blabbers, Innovators, Storytellers Genre: Documentary Plot Outline: An unconventional Approach Super Stardom Plot: Blogging, Blabbing, Tagging, Networking Users: Divas, Entrepreneurs, Social Mavens Company’s: de Lorenzi Group, GoGawGaw, Success in the City, Patriot Computer Group