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The POWER of Social Media...do you get it yet?

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Real Estate Agent with Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group)

 

The POWER of Social Media

 

We’ve all heard it before.  The Power of Social Media.  A great majority of us do get it, but oh so many still don’t.

 

Many Active Rain members share a friendship with a fellow member, Clint Miller@Therealclint on Twitter and Clint Miller on Facebook.

 

                                         

 

As many of you know by now, Clint was recently diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that has spread into his lungs and liver. As you can imagine, this daunting prognosis could keep anyone down, but together with his family by his side, Clint is fighting this horrible disease with the same tenacity that he is known for.

On Friday, Clint posted on his FB group page and on Twitter the following: ";I have a new goal...Im trying to get the The Ellen Show (@TheEllenShow) on twitter to get me to meet Lance Armstrong. We have the same disease and I would love to have it happen. If you can retweet the #helpclintmeetlance tag to @TheEllenShow on twitter as much as possible, I would be most appreciative.";

Here is just one tweet that someone wrote for Clint: Hey @lancearmstrong, I'd like you to meet my buddy (Yeah he's fighting the big C) @TheRealClint cc: @TheEllenShow #HelpClintMeetLance

And THIS is what happened a few hours later:

 

The POWER of Social Media...do you get it yet?

 

 

 

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Courtesy of Elizabeth Cooper-Golden  Huntsville AL Realtor (R)

Broker/Owner @ Homes Realty Group

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Huntsville, AL  35806

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Comments(53)

Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks for posting this Coop.  I haven't been around here much or on other social media sites so I totally missed this.  This is just too awesome.  I'll bet a meeting is being planning right now.

Mar 21, 2011 12:46 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Elizabeth  - Well, if people still don't get it after reading this, I wonder if they ever will.

Mar 21, 2011 02:39 PM
Virginia Dean
Keller Williams Tulare County - Visalia, CA
Real Estate Done Your Way

Absolutely amazing!!! People do care and social networking gives all of us access to the entire world.

Bravo to Lance Armstrong and God Bless Clint!!

Mar 21, 2011 02:40 PM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Hi Elizabeth...I saw this on Facebook and thought it was amazing...good post!

Mar 21, 2011 02:51 PM
Dawn Maloney
RE/MAX Trinity Northeast Ohio Real Estate Specialist - Hudson, OH
330-990-4236 Hudson & Northeastern Ohio

Social Media been berry berry good to me...I love this tale and I am glad I get it. Way to go Lance!! And Clint, we are all praying for you, please stay strong.

Mar 21, 2011 03:00 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

It was really great that Lance took a few minutes to send a message to Clint. Social media was only the vehicle; it was the small efforts of so many who made this large gesture happen.

Mar 21, 2011 03:08 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

That was so awesome, Elizabeth!!!   Very cool!    The ones who don't get social media are not even exposed to this, so how will they ever get it?

Get well Clint - we do miss you.

Mar 21, 2011 03:59 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

This is quintessential Social Media and more than that, it is the humanity of social media - that a famous person would reach out to someone who is in need with a message of encouragement and acknowledgement that they are important. Wow! Praying for Clint. He was one of the first people I followed on Twitter.

Mar 21, 2011 04:28 PM
Ashley Spencer
Ala-Tenn Realty - Huntsville, AL
The Mogul Mommy

Wooooooow!!!!!! We get it now!!! :)

Mar 21, 2011 04:31 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

The power of social media indeed.  Good job brining this to our attention, Elizabeth.  I sent my Tweet.

Mar 21, 2011 06:26 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

WOW, WOW,WOW !!!!! Social Media really does reduce this to a very small world !!!!!!!!!

Mar 21, 2011 10:27 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

You are right, The power of social media is strong. . it brought an Egyptian leader down.

I wrote about Lance and Clint on my blog too as well. .amazing 

Mar 21, 2011 11:32 PM
Donald Reich
Madison Specs - New Rochelle, NY
Cost Segregation Specialist

Great Article! Thanks for sharing!!

Mar 22, 2011 12:28 AM
Shirin Sarikhani
Seattle Staged To Sell www.seattlestagedtosell.com - Seattle, WA
RESA-Pro

THANK YOU for posting this blog. I met Clint here at AR and he soon became one of mentors. I Am so glad that Lance responded back. I do believe in social media big time. We individuals have a stronger voice together. 

Mar 22, 2011 03:37 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Elizabeth - Wow, that is AWESOME!!!  Social Media is definitely a powerful tool.

Mar 22, 2011 01:48 PM
John Doe
Erie, PA

In today's world Social Media is at the table as one of the most used and effective communication tools. Use it wisely and win big. Use it unwisely and be ready to dig yourself out of a mess. I will add an extra prayer for Clint today. Thank you for this post. 

Mar 22, 2011 07:46 PM
Tim Peterson
Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes - Madison, WI
Realtor Safety Training Classes

Hi Elizabeth-wow that is amazing-heres to hoping he gets better soon

Mar 23, 2011 08:41 PM
Scott Petersen
Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI - Canton, MI

WOW. That is amazing that Armstrong received the message and responded so quickly, Says a lot about him as a person. Thanks for sharing I will be praying for Clint.

Mar 25, 2011 06:06 AM
Mel Wagner
Knipe Realty - Salem, OR
Principal Broker/Agent Salem Oregon Real Estate

Amazing... choked me up to be truthful.  Clint and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mar 26, 2011 07:32 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Missed this when it was posted.. an awesome video.  How is Clint doing now.. I found this blog post doing a search to see how he's doing..

Apr 09, 2011 03:07 PM