May, 2009

Brian Solis' Speech At Next O9 - Hamburg

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Sun, 05/31/2009 - 19:30

Video of Brian Solis' speech on the Social Economy at Next 09 - Hamburg is posted at:
http://next.sevenload.com/watch?v=6ZXkse5

Search Journal's Mohsin Khawaja On: Google Wave Is Much Better Than Twitter

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Sun, 05/31/2009 - 19:23

Mohsin Khawaja thinks that Google Wave is much better then Twitter. His analysis is in Search Journal at:
http://search.sys-con.com/node/981854

Here's the post:

Google Wave Is Much Better Than Twitter

Wave is much better, interactive, fun and less-hectic than some of today's top social media tools
By Mohsin Khawaja

Google has just launched a new WAVE in the Social Media World and it is named "GOOGLE WAVE"

Google wave is unique in the sense that it is "both a conversation and document"

Techcrunch's MG Siegler On: Google Wave

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Sun, 05/31/2009 - 07:50

The best explanation of Google Wave that we've found is by MG Siegler on Techcrunch at:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/05/28/google-wave-drips-with-ambition-can...

Here's the post:

Google Wave Drips With Ambition. A New Communication Platform For A New Web
by MG Siegler on May 28, 2009

Bernstein Analyst Jeffrey Lindsay On: Should YouTube Charge To Host User-Generated Video?

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 08:45

Bernstein analyst Jeffrey Lindsay"s provocative suggestion about Google and YouTube is discussed on the Barrons blog at:

http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2009/05/29/should-youtube-charg...

Here's the post:

Should YouTube Charge To Host User-Generated Video?
Posted by Eric Savitz

In an eye-opening essay, Bernstien Research analyst Jeffrey Lindsay proposes a radical idea on how Google (GOOG) might address the business model problem that now afflicts YouTube: charge people listing fees for uploading video to the site.

Aliza Sherman On: 10 Golden Rules Of Social Media

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 05:18

Nice post by Web Worker Daily's Alisha Sherman of the ten golden rules of social media on the Mathaba blog at:
http://www.mathaba.net/news/?x=620467

Here's the post:

10 Golden Rules of Social Media to embrace, debate, pass around and refine...
By Aliza Sherman
WebWorkerDaily.com

Fred Wilson On: The Next Layer Of The Social Media Stack

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 05:05

Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures has a video from his presentation at Social Media Bootcamp posted on his blog at:
http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2009/05/the-next-layer-of-the-social-media-stack...

Here's the video:

http://vimeo.com/4806725

Marchese vs Mandese: Is Social Media Valuable?

Submitted by Bob Heyman on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 22:35

Last week MediaPost ran an article by Joe Mendese on research that seemed to indicate that social media was a poor marketing medium. SocialVibes Joe Marchese diagrees his MediaPost column at:
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticle&...

Report Claims Social Media Fails As Marketing Medium -- I Claim Bullshit
by Joe Marchese

Any library strong in business or computer marketing strategies needs this!, May 11, 2009 By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

Submitted by Dasith de Silva on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 20:49

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT: INTERNET MARKETING THAT CAPTURES CUSTOMERS AND BUILDS BRAND LOYALTY is for marketing managers and startup entrepreneurs who want to stay current in cyber-marketing. Tips on how to more effectively use the latest technologies come from online marketing gurus who cover everything from building the better website to keeping connected through phone screens and more. Any library strong in business or computer marketing strategies needs this!

Incredible insight into marketing through new media, April 20, 2009 By Jason Groves

Submitted by Dasith de Silva on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 20:49

Digital Engagement is well crafted and highly respected in leading areas of global commerce. It is critical in our Internet-driven marketplace to understand how to effectively leverage new media. This book hits a homerun with winning strategies for those who are just beginning on this road and also for those of us who are trying to stay ahead of the pack. This book shows that Leland is still on the cutting edge of new media and his insight can make a big difference in marketing strategies. I highly recommend this book.

Truths to Online Marketing, March 31, 2009 By Joe Darren Weir (Dallas, TX USA)

Submitted by Dasith de Silva on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 20:48

I encourage everyone to read Digital Engagement. This book sets forth a path for anyone to understand cost efficient ways to market their products and services in our digital age. This book will reveal value tools in building brand loyalty among customers that can't be missed. I commend the authors in making this an easy and fun book to read.