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Visualizing Technology and Social Media Explosion of Our Times [Infographic]

Tracy Ready — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:53:27 +0000

Wow! This graphic timelines the technology and social media explosion we have witnessed in recent years. Gazing at this spurs memories of my own experiences with the technological advances represented. I flash on days in my life (good and bad) that involve these things and I am left to wonder:
Have we made progress as PEOPLE?

It's people that count

After all its all about YOU and ME. While much of this technology has made my life richer, it’s not the devices or the networks that accomplished that. It was the PEOPLE using them and my interactions with them, online, on the phone and yes, IN PERSON.

Top 5 of 2011 from The Social Freelancer

Tracy Ready — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:48:16 +0000

I’ve got the ham and black eyed peas on the burner as I sit here reflecting on the strangeness that was 2011. I don’t know about you but I am happy to have kicked last year to the curb! It was a difficult one on many fronts…
A BIG positive note for me was the development of this blog, The Social Freelancer ™. I have enjoyed posting regularly (a first for me!) and the interaction of people all over the world via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube).

Why Social Media Matters and How Marketing Doesn’t Change (“Old Media” vs NEW)

Tracy Ready — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:57:17 +0000

Not convinced social media matters? Watch ANY news program on television, from CNN to Fox to MSNBC – EVERY SINGLE ONE now will bombard you with invitations to connect on Facebook AND Twitter. Trust me, I have worked in television for more than twenty years. If social media wasn’t having a positive impact on their relationship with viewers, thereby driving up the value of advertising, THEY WOULDN’T BE DOING IT.

Repetitive messaging works with ALL MEDIA, whether we like it or not...

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How to Become a “Social Freelancer”

Tracy Ready — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:58:19 +0000

I’m no expert, just a freelancer trying to make my way in this world. I watch what others are doing (or not doing), implement ideas that make sense to me, and share it here. I use social media as an outlet of expression and a way to assist growth in my business.

Keep the “Social” in Social Media – Revisited!

Tracy Ready — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:01:07 +0000

Freelance Media Professional Tracy Ready discusses the analogy of social media for freelancers as going to series of parties, and outlines the relationship between social networks, a blog and small business websites.

“Groover’s Paradise” A Tribute to Doug Sahm

Tracy Ready — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:53:58 +0000

Dallas, TX (Aug. 16, 2011) A rocked up remake of Doug Sahm’s 1974 landmark track “Groover’s Paradise” has been released. The track is available at Trace Relations Band Official Site. “Groover’s Paradise” is one of four tracks released from the band in advance of their full length CD “Prosperity Street” coming in December, 2011.

Let’s Stick Together: Share to Become 1 of “My Top 5 Socially Smart Indie Musicians”

Tracy Ready — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:02:52 +0000

Let’s face it. Nothing is easy, especially trying to promote original music in a world of shrinking budgets, a stagnant live music scene and the proliferation of free online music sources. If you are trying to make music, record it and get people to listen, it’s clear you have to work a whole bunch of channels (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc…) to make anything happen.

Classic Augie Meyers Song Unearthed in Trace Relations Debut Single

Tracy Ready — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:05:42 +0000

“Sittin’ on the corner of Prosperity Street, wonderin’ where my next meal’s coming from, Yesterday I was rakin’ in the coin, today I’m just a poor old bum.” – Augie Meyers, from “Prosperity Street”

Self Employed Competing With Corporate: Why You Should Team Up

Tracy Ready — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:00:50 +0000

On the bright side, prior to this "revolution", advertising your business even through local radio, TV or print campaigns was an expensive proposition. Now, you have the ability to spread your word for free across the Internet. It's working for big business, and it can work for small ones, but going it alone makes it tough. In this video, I try to put it in perspective. My suggestion? Build your own team and help each other. It costs nothing but time, and if you are not working enough (which is the case for many freelancers these days), time is something you have to work with. Check out this short video for an example of my suggestion>>

Social Media Simple – 3 Videos

Tracy Ready — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:05:29 +0000
Having worked in "traditional" media (television) for more than 20 years, I have been astounded at the growth of social media and it's impact on how we do business as freelance media professionals. It's also apparent to me that many of my colleagues in television and music production are not taking part in this revolution, often because of a lack of understanding of how it all works.