Business Cards Are Viral...
Facebook Privacy Meltdown...
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January 11, 2010 |
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ShareI wrote a status update that I think some of you read last month. I talked about the new Facebook privacy settings and how they are down right evil.
The privacy updates are so slimy, they’ve prompted me to reflect on how I use the service.
In fact, Mark Zuckerburg (Facebook’s CEO) is touting how privacy isn’t a social norm anymore.
Well Sorry Mark, I...
No Joiner is a ‘no Brainer’ ...
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ShareFor 72 hours only, they are waiving their Joiner fees. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week (12/8 – 12/10) you can sign up for the ‘Y’ for about $30- your first month’s fee. That’s a saving of anywhere from $100-$250 depending on what package you choose to enroll in.
If you haven’t considered joining the Y, it’s a ‘no...
Facebook vs. the Employee Social Network...
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November 4, 2009 |
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ShareI find it rather ironic, that the biggest social network (speaking in offline terms) within any enterprise, is comprised of the people that work for the company. Social bonds, cliques, and circles form to create relationships and a unique company culture. Yet, that culture is rarely reflected within the social sphere. And I’d like to ask why?
I think I know the answer you are...
Clay Shirky @ TED: How Social Media Can ...
Last Week In Tech: Twitter, Google, Face...
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November 2, 2009 |
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ShareLast week was an exciting week in tech. The 3 bigs, Facebook, Twitter, and Google made some very relevant announcements that will have an affect on us all.
The first major announcement was Twitter Lists, which went live to all users on Friday. I agree with Scoble, Twitter Lists are the most significant upgrade to the Twitter platform since inception. Fresh on the heels of this...
BlogWorld Takeaways 5/5: Measuring ROI i...
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October 23, 2009 |
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ShareHow do you measure the ROI for social media? Can you put a price on averting a PR disaster? Can you find an equation to measure the cumulative effect on social media? This is last post in a 5 part series documenting my takeaways from Blogworld 2009.
These were the questions the panel at the ROI smack down attempted to answer.
There was a spirited debate over quantitate metrics...
BlogWorld Takeaways 4/5: #BeatCancer rai...
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October 22, 2009 |
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ShareDon Lemon, anchor of CNN, led the social media charge to Beat Cancer last weekend at Blogworld Expo. This is part 4, in a 5 part series documenting my takeaways from Blogworld 2009.
Don Lemon and #beatcancer from What Gives.
Twitter and Facebook has enabled charities and causes to do some amazing work at healing and building spirits for those suffering. The folks and...
BlogWorld Takeaways 3/5: Real Estate New...
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October 21, 2009 |
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ShareA noticeable difference from previous Blogworld’s, and similar new media events, was the presence of Real Estate and Mortgage professionals at this show. This is part 3, in a 5 part series documenting my takeaways from Blogworld 2009.
Led in part by a dedicated track for the Real Estate industry called REBlogWorld; the track of sessions marks a series of new media events...
BlogWorld Takeaways 2/5: FTP Sponsored C...
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October 20, 2009 |
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ShareThis is part 2 in a 5 part series documenting my takeaways from Blogworld 2009.
A popular topic at Blogworld this year was the upcoming FTC regulations on sponsored conversations. Jeremiah Owyang led a passionate group of panelists discussing the repercussions of the FTC regulations.
For those of you who aren’t aware, the FTC issued very controversial guidelines for bloggers...
