Brian Sparkes

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

Our social media engagement should be translating into social capital, and ultimately social influence. Otherwise you're just socially selfish. Don't just be a part of a network, contribute. #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

I never realized how much social media has given this generation a false sense of relationships until I heard it with my own ears during class discussion. #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

Branding is the publics perception of your character. A quality that must be exercised and advertised everyday. Immersing the audience in you image. #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

The scariest idea presented this week was the awareness that our social media habits are eroding "the building blocks of intimacy, wisdom and cultural progress." #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

Why isn't character high on importance for best practices in social media usage. #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

I'm not going to start a business. I'm going to start sharing. Stupid wordplay is killing our social/emotional understanding. #Genzombie

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

@cmn174student I blasted Gillian Micheals on Facebook for promoting dangerous workouts that promoted fitspiration rather than effective exercise. Its real.

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

Follow the money

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

@afreyes8 After reading the entire paper, I don't think they're certain if there is a link. LOL

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

With so much content, and lack of self awareness and media literacy, the most ignorant will be the most vulnerable #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

Identities/ behavior are on a continuum from highly individual to collective given different social media context. #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

@TaliiBee I feel the same. If you need a study partner I'm available after class. Introduce yourself on Monday. I can't see who you are.

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

#UCDavisCMN174 I'm amazed at the fluidity of trends and trust need to be highly influential in effective social media communication.

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

@DrVHefner Music is a common language that runs deep in our souls #AlternateClassroom #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

@DrVHefner Pray! Don't allow fear to win, and ask yourself what you're most grateful for. #alternativeclassroom #UCDavisCMN174

[Brian Sparkes @sparkesucd]

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