Shameless Promotion: 4 New Websites Launched
2009-10-15 15:30:00 Since we haven’t done this in a while, and because we have a few sites to announce, we thought it was time to blow our own horn a bit with some of our latest web launches. 1. Tasty eCommerce: Coffaros Baking Co. Through our friends at CommerceV3, we redesigned the online storefront for Auburn Washington based Coffaros ...
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Swift.fm Offers Swifter Music Sharing On Twitter
2009-09-23 23:01:00 Do you share music via Twitter? Want more flexibility and functionality in how you share your music with your Twitter followers? Swift.fm can turn your MP3s into a custom radio station for your tweeps, and swiftlisting is reciprocal.
Ashton Kutcher, King Of All Social Media!
2009-09-23 18:12:00 A battle with CNN proved he was 'King of the Hill' on Twitter (with now over 3.6 million followers), and an updated version of 'Candid Camera' called 'Punk'd," were some of the initiatives Ashton Kutcher accomplished after starting his own social media company called "Katalyst Media."
Could The Fiefdom Of Foursquare Become The New Twittersphere?
2009-09-20 22:21:00 Many people have been talking about the next Google (including myself) for the last ten years. Yet they still remain king of the hill. Similarly isn't it daunting to think that in a little over 3 years the microblogging darling of the investment world recently valued at one billion dollars could possibly be supplanted by a location-based game, the likes of Foursquare? Yet, there are those that have jumped on that band wagon.
Google's Desktop Search To Synch With Mobiles, But When?
2009-09-20 15:45:00 Mobile Search is growing faster than Desktop Search and in some countries its the primary means for people to search today. However when originating a search at home or in office wouldn't it be great if you could transfer that search query to your mobile to obtain updates when you're on the go?
Could Tag Technology Replace Google Search?
2009-09-19 16:06:00 There are several stand-alone augmented reality apps that have been developed for our mobiles, but similar to our cellphone being Internet-enabled, when will technology advance our smartphones to become totally integrated with Augmented reality? Is Tag Technology the answer?
Bing Mobile Seeks Coup D'Etat!
2009-09-18 16:53:00 While Google's hold on "traditional" search on PCs far exceeds its competition, Microsoft is hoping its new search engine, Bing will soon dominate the burgeoning marketplace of mobile search. Can the little-engine-that-could score a coup d'etat?
TV's Going To Pot - Cannabis Planet Launches!
2009-09-17 19:41:00 When someone tells you that TV is "going to pot," you can now take them literally, because "all things marijuana" has found a TV channel it can call its own! It's the latest in a new wave of niche marketing where TV programming is devoted to one topic!
Habitat Turning Hashtag Spam Into 'Green Eggs & Ham'?
2009-09-16 19:09:00 The power of social media and real-time search can turn on anyone in a moment's notice when misconduct online takes the spotlight. As evidenced recently by Kanye West, Joe Wilson, United Airlines and countless others, there are no "get out of jail free cards," when individuals and brands misbehave badly. The immediacy and the transparency of social media will catch you every time.
Plum Crazy About Social Networking!
2009-09-15 15:04:00 How does a social network that has been around since 2006, with limited social media cred make an impact in today's Web 2.0 world? Well, perhaps if a well known mobile phone company with the resources of Nokia was will willing to invest in it!
NEW Mafia Wars -The Lehman Family vs The Bear Stearns Family!
2009-09-14 00:53:00 While the widely popular Mafia Wars is chewing up the digital landscape by trying to recruit everyone on Twitter one tweet at a time, there are two other nefarious families making the social networking scene. These families, just as ruthless and similar in style to the mafioso have the makings for a great new Mafia Wars game.
Joe "You Lie" Wilson Under A DDoS Attack!
2009-09-13 19:30:00 "Sticks and stones may break my bones," but will "name calling" define Joe Wilson? This South Carolina's congressman knows how to call presidents liars but does he know how to defend himself against a DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack?
Top Ten Augmented Reality Devices
2009-09-13 14:15:00 Worlds Collide with the introduction of Augmented Reality. Now the latest craze for smartphones, PCs, camera, GPS systems and even eye-wear, AR merges our virtual and real worlds. Its initiated by technology that takes your existing environment and provides an overlay of extra data and information about the things you are viewing. Now us mere mortals can have some of the superpowers we thought were exclusive to the Bionic Man and the Terminator!
Twihotels Helps Guests Book & Hoteliers Sell Hotel Rooms
2009-09-09 23:52:00 Twihotels, the unique Twitter app that offers post-your-hotel-queries in a tweet format has expanded their hotel solutions for both hoteliers and hotel guests. Known as the first social networking hotel-finder, Twihotels is already enhancing their feature offerings after their recent debut launch in August.
'The Good Web' Uses Social Media To Advance Causes
2009-09-09 12:27:00 Something is afoot when people begin to distinguish something that is familiar as 'good.' Not inferring that everything that went before it was 'bad,' "The Good Web" looks at the Internet and Social Media with new eyes and places value on using the tools of the Digital Age to create a groundswell of activation for causes.
10 Best Websites To Download Free EBooks
2009-09-08 18:04:00 1. Sony eBook Library Sony library allow you to import files or download them directly from the online store. The eBook Store has over 100,000 titles for sale, with classics starting at $1.99 and new release and bestseller ebooks for $9.99. One of the key features making this free ebook software appealing is the collection ...
HuffPost Social News + Facebook = Strange Bedfellows?
2009-09-06 15:46:00 Can online journalism become a social network? With legacy newspapers continuing to look for new ways to reinvent themselves, transforming into online blogs was just the first step. As a result of the Huffington Post's collaboration with Facebook, the next phase in the morphing process appears to be news blog sites melding into social media networks.
Kutano, The Super-charged Twitter Search Engine
2009-09-06 14:05:00 How many times do you research online content, and wish you could do a Twitter search to check out what the 'wisdom of crowds' is saying about that same topic? Well, searching by Kutano, with its browser add-on virtually brings those tweets to you without you even leaving those Web pages (sort of like having your digital pie and eating it too!)
Facebook, So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good-bye!
2009-09-05 14:03:00 Do you hear those 'Sound of Music' lyrics emanating from the hallowed halls of Socialgraphica sending out our early good-byes to Facebook? The NY Times might be right when it talks about its imminent demise. In an article titled "Facebook Exodus" they refer to things falling apart when the center cannot hold the weight. Is Facebook about to implode at the hands of its own critical mass?
Top 6 Free Safety Poster Websites
2009-09-05 00:51:00 Safety signs and safety posters play the same role. They remind people inside chemical plant to the potential hazards, which may risk their safety. They do it with simple communication, without million of words. It will be more simple and effective than long training session in classroom. Safety posters are attractive visually with limitless creativity that ...
YouTube's "All the Kremlin, All The Time" Launches
2009-09-03 13:56:00 Joining the likes of the Dalai Lama, Barack Obama, the Pope, and the five million pageviews of Dave Carroll's "United Breaks Guitars", Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has launched his own channel on YouTube to grab the attention of the youthful Digerati in his country.
Twitnsaps Rewards Users $50 In Happy Hour Contest
2009-09-01 21:02:00 Twitsnaps is the leading photo-sharing app on Twitter. Its advanced search, ratings program and 'Hall of Fame' are just a few of the unique features that attracts users to Twitsnaps, over Twitpic and some of the other competitive APIs in this field. Now with its Happy Hour Contest promo rolling out, it will once again distinguish itself from the pack by rewarding users for sharing their photos online via Twitter.
Backhanded Tweets From US Open
2009-09-01 15:45:00 Twitter, like death and taxes is sort like the "great leveler." Sport figures, celebs and the average Joe's of this world can all co-exist in an environment as equals and communicate with each other in a non-threatening and open way. Well, maybe not at the US Open?
Digital Criminals Preying On Social Networks
2009-08-31 18:44:00 Its important to be aware of your surroundings and suspicious activity at all times,whether you are crossing a highly trafficked street in Manhattan or posting your profile to a social network. All the same rules apply and then some. Letting our guard down online creates greater risks as an alarmingly high proportion of users are prepared to be 'friends' on social networks with people they don't really know.
Cookie Trail & Social Network Identifiers Can Leak Private Data!
2009-08-31 00:44:00 What if Santa Claus' identity was revealed when his cookie trail exposed his exact whereabouts on Christmas Eve? This would not only take all the fun and wonderment out of Christmas, it would be providing too much information for too many inquiring minds.
Cookie Trail & Social Network Identifiers Can Leak Private Data!
2009-08-31 00:44:00 What if Santa Claus' identity was revealed when his cookie trail exposed his exact whereabouts on Christmas Eve? This would not only take all the fun and wonderment out of Christmas, it would be providing too much information for too many inquiring minds.
Facebook,Twitter, Flickr & YouTube Boycott Whole Foods
2009-08-29 23:18:00 Labeled A-Hole Foods by some, an army of bloggers have taken to full battle gear ever since John Mackey's op-ed appeared in the Wall Street Journal on August 12, 2009. Triggering significant backlash, Whole Foods may have a hard time overcoming a social media nightmare spurred on by their leader.
Twitter Effect, If You Can Make It There,You Can Make It Anywhere!
2009-08-29 14:57:00 There's lots of talk about the Twitter Effect and how it can make or break a movie. When it came to Bruno & GI Joe- thumbs down! In the case of Inglorious Basterds and District 9 -thumbs up! If Twitter has this effect on improving movie ticket sales, do we even need critics anymore?
8coupons & Foursquare Does A Spin On Mad Men Advertising
2009-08-29 12:21:00 Remember in the days of Mad Men, when Grandma and Mom use to cut those store coupons out of the newspaper and strategically categorize them for redemption when they went shopping. That popular form of advertising was for the cost-conscious generation that had lived through two World Wars and a Depression.
Sony Reader vs Amazon's Kindle - Battle For e-Readership!
2009-08-28 20:57:00 It all started in 2008 when Sony rolled out its "Reading Revolution," to spark the imaginations of young readers and engage the public in digital reading. However somehow along the way, Sony lost its steam and Amazon's Kindle seized the moment to become the dominate force in the burgeoning e-Reader industry. Now late in 2009, the Sony Reader is re-engaging its marketing prowess to beat down its competitor and regain prominence.
'United Breaks Guitars' Viral Video Gets Counterpunched!
2009-08-28 14:59:00 The infamous 'United Breaks Guitars' video that went viral with over 5.2 million views is now receiving some push back from an airline branding company. SimpliFlying, an international marketing firm based out of Singapore has filmed their own editorial video to provide United Airlines with some useful social media tips as to how to counter this negative publicity.
When You Drink From The Firehose...Guzzle.it!
2009-08-27 15:08:00 The definition of drinking from the firehose according to the Urban Dictionary is "being overwhelmed with information, to do something intensely, to be inundated." When drinking from the firehose, the glass is not half full - the glass is not half empty - the glass is just too damn big! We're all drowning in data overload, and need all the help we can get! Guzzle.it is one tool that can cut through the noise.
6 Degrees + 1 Game Theory = Social Network Analysis
2009-08-26 16:49:00 It took a Beautiful Mind to develop Game Theory. A Footloose actor to popularize 'Six Degrees of Separation.' Now Social Network Analysis has pushed the envelope on both these theories for security purposes. However how does this new form of analysis affect our privacy rights? Will our future innocence or guilt be based on mathematical formulas?
Woofer, The Anti-Twitter Introduces Macroblogging!
2009-08-25 22:03:00 Apparently anti-matter exists even though we're not sure what causes it or why? At an early age, one learned that antidisestablishmententarism was one of the longest words in the English language! One can be anti-climatic or anti-war! And now there's even an Anti-Twitter, a macroblogging platform that allows you to write until your tweets runneth over.
Top Ten Twitterati, A Tweet Above The Rest
2009-08-25 14:26:00 While the movers and shakers on Twitter might be just "micro" bloggers...they sure know how to create a "macro" influence. Forbes Magazine compiled a list. Every country has their own top ten ranking. The top most influential tweeps within the DC Beltway according to Politico lists Barack Obama as number 4 behind Dick Gregory, Claire McCaskill and Karl Rove. You can determine your own list by tallying a user's number of followers, their number of tweets, their number of status updates -- or an algorithm thereof.
Top Ten Drug Companies in Social Media
2009-08-24 18:15:00 What is the "social share of voice" amongst pharmaceutical companies online? While some drug companies have been reluctant to embrace social media for fear of running afoul of FDA regulations that govern the advertising and promotion of prescription drugs, others are embracing social networks to help brand and position their companies in a positive light with consumers and practitioners. Here are the TOP TEN Pharma companies that are presently useing social media to reach out to larger audiences.
Internet Rehab For NetAddicts!
2009-08-23 20:17:00 "They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said: no, no, no!" A 'rehab center' for all those socially networked, gaming addicts out there.... has opened its doors. And for the low, low cost of $14,500, your followers, contacts and friends can send you straight from your intervention to its Redmond, Washington headquarters.
Cross.tv, the Christian Spacebook FickTube Social Network
2009-08-23 18:05:00 Holy Roller, Batman, apparently social networking has gotten a little too risque for some. Since language is not censored on sites like Twitter and Facebook, Christians soldiers are marching onward in a pilgrimage to clean up the social media space, with a beta launch of Cross.tv. While the social networking space is getting a little crowded, Cross.tv is one of the first to focus on a faith-based approach to reach out to prospective network members.
Will BrightFuse Fizzle As A LinkedIn Killer?
2009-08-23 15:19:00 Social Networks that connect business professionals abound on the Internet, but known have reached the comprehensive approach or critical mass of LinkedIn. While Plaxo, FastPitch and others have reached out to business professionals daily trying to woo them over, none have scaled nor held their ground as firmly as LinkedIn.
Is Twitter's Geolocation Jon Stewart's "Stalker"?
2009-08-21 23:05:00 Several months ago, Jon Stewart's parody of Twitter by his tech correspondent, Samantha Bee surfaced some of Twitter's potential new competitors. Strangely enough her prescient investigative report may have been a premonition of things to come, as she described the new social networking app of "Stalker."
The 'Obama Joker' & The Top Ten Altered Image List
2009-08-21 21:08:00 Is posting an altered image of the president to Flickr an acceptable practice? Or should copyrighted photos in general never be altered and published online or in print? If so, why are do so many contrived photos and artwork popping up daily on social networks and in magazines? Check out this TOP TEN list of altered images that have have sparked censorship controversy over the years, right up till today.
Cam Girls & The "Red Light" District In Twitterville!
2009-08-21 15:53:00 This past July, Twitter alerted the Twitterati that it would be purging 'spammy' accounts. This led to a major expulsion of pornbots and questionable auto feeds in the 1000s. For those who were not tracking their followers closely, many of us woke up one morning to witness a significant drop in one's follower count. Users soon learned that hundreds of ?friends? with questionable profiles was less valuable than connecting with a select number of people you can trust, even if you don't know them personally.
Facing Facebook's Schizophrenia?
2009-08-20 16:27:00 To grow a population larger than Brazil and slightly less than than the US does Facebook need to adapt to change? And if so, could its underlying success become its ultimate downfall? Being all things to all people normally dilutes the effectiveness of any system. If governments have failed at it is Facebook enough of a camelion to take on the challenge? Just how many faces does Facebook have?
Ten Social Media Methods To Fight Hurricane Season
2009-08-19 18:13:00 Katrina's devastation on New Orleans was BSM (before social media). It's hard to think that we lived during a period of time without social networking, but only 4 years ago Facebook was barely one year old, and Twitter was yet to be inked out on a restaurant napkin.
The Stats On Social Media Today Will Astound You!
2009-08-18 16:36:00 Since Web 2.0 is now passing its 5th year anniversary, there is enough data to assess just how much of an impact social media has had on our lives. While there are still those who believe it's nothing more than a passing fancy, a fad, the Studio 54 of our day...one cannot deny the numbers. Statistics don't lie and Kagan, Fisch, McLeod & Qualman are here to prove it so!
Mashable Launches Sociable Ad Creator For $6000
2009-08-17 21:47:00 How can a brand maximize its exposure in the social media space. Juggling one's presence and exposure with the top social networks is an arduous task that takes time and know-how, two commodities we are so often lacking in today's Attention Economy.
Graphic Novels Explode On The Mobile Comicsphere
2009-08-13 16:19:00 Remember when Comic Books fit neatly in your back pocket ...available for quick access while on the go. Well its a new millennium, and print has gone digital. Now your Comics and Graphic Novels are even more accessible on a mobile platform of your choice.
Is Facebook Lite The Latest Biggest Loser?
2009-08-12 16:59:00 Fast on the heels of acquiring FriendFeed, Facebook is about to roll-out Facebook Lite. As a quasi-Twitter platform, one can only wonder if it comes with half the calories but allows for more characters per morsel? If Twitter is your micro-blogging maincourse du jour, what could Facebook possibly be offering to alter your diet?
Whitehouse Sells Healthcare Reform To The Twitterverse And Beyond!
2009-08-11 15:22:00 Obama promised transparency during his presidential campaign. He is keeping that promise with the current push to lock up legislation on healthcare reform by using social media as his communication tool of choice. A strong proponent of social networking for the 21st Century, the Whitehouse reaches out to the 'wisdom of crowds!' to place the debate front and center.
Queerbook, What's In A Name?
2009-08-10 19:24:00 When the GLBT community launches their social network in 2010, do you think the name "Queerbook" is an appropriate handle? Reece W. Manley, the founder thinks so as he has registered trademarks for Queerbook.com and Queerbook.net, in addition to establishing their logo. |
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