June 2009
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“How the future social web will transform marketing” http://bit.ly/5DEYI #turnsocial
Coldplay / Jay-Z "Lost" →
Jay-Z - “That ain’t even the half what they might do, don’t believe me ask Michael/ see Martin, see Malcolm, see Biggie, see ‘Pac see success and it’s outcome/ see Jesus, see Judas, see Caesar see Brutus, see success is like suicide…”
Pretty relevant song considering recent events…..take a few minutes and listen to it…
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Print media - why newspapers are actually a bright...
Print media. I’m not just talking about those fancy, glossy magazines you see in the grocery aisle, or the New York Times, I’m talking about EVERYTHING PRINT. It’s not always top of mind, but the print media we encounter on a daily basis really is more than just newspapers or magazines. Let me share with you how print media affects my life.
I love when I get up in the morning,...
RT @GeoffLiving: 70% of people prefer a rich interaction online as opposed to static web pages. #fcxp09 (via @LisaTrosien) # turnsocial
It’s not about traffic. It’s conversions first -> then retention. Improve those 2 first, then go back to traffic. #metrics (via @danmartell)
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From social media to social business design - Is your business social at its’ core? It should be. http://bit.ly/13thJS #turnsocial
Take a look @ the world around us. Now more than ever, the only true constant is change. Do U embrace it or fear it? I choose to embrace it.
“Tortoise & hare” 2009 edition. Is it really better 2 be slow & steady? Not anymore - now it’s about fast & consistent. http://bit.ly/J2AX6
The Key To Developing A Social Media Strategy (or how to set your parameters of conversation) http://tinyurl.com/nhvsa5 #turnsocial
Impacts of the era of social colonization →
This is a great link to a recent post by Jeremiah Owyang. “Every web page should be a social experience.” I wholeheartedly agree - let’s make it happen!
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Create more value than you capture.
I love that quote. As best I can tell, Tim O’Reilly was the first to say it, and I think it has lasting power. Not only is it simple and to the point, it serves as an implicit answer to a variety of questions.
Q: “How can we ensure we’re headed down the right path in our product development?”
A: “Create more value than you capture.”
Q: “What’s a...
RT @RentWiki (via @jowyang) “Every webpage will be a social experience –even if brands don’t choose 2 participate” http://is.gd/13EvQ
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream...”
– Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), “Eleonora”
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A great real life tale of introducing friends 2 the value of Twitter. I bet everyone here has had a similar experience. http://bit.ly/61YSZ
RT @mbj New Nerd Post: Is Social Media Stretching You Out?: Let me preface this post by saying that I wrot.. http://tinyurl.com/npaoww
Did I really just see a NetZero commercial suggesting I switch back to dial up? Should I also turn in my iphone for a pager?
I’m not ready 4 the NBA season 2 end yet. Can we make this a best of 15 series? Alternately, I would also settle 4 the NFL starting in July.
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Discussing complementary color schemes 4 logo & web design with @zaius. Who knew that subtle shade differences were so hard to decide upon?
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13 days to go...
The National Apartment Association’s yearly convention begins on Thursday, June 25th, in Las Vegas, and that will be the same day which we finally launch our product into an invite only beta. Crazy! We’re taking the approach of introducing our product to the world slowly, getting feedback from initial customers with whom we already have existing relationships, and taking the time to...
RT @MackCollier The Five Ps of Social Media - http://tr.im/ohnu
In order for the social web to move forward, the separate ecosystems which make it up need to unite http://bit.ly/RabUc (via @mikeslone)YES
Don't be a creeper. Lurkers beware. →
(from the article) Is listening creepy? I’m seeing that word more lately. As much as we tell companies that The Right Way to do social media is to listen and engage, some people just don’t want…..
Did I just see Dr. Doom playing in the NBA Finals? Or was that Iron Man in an Orlando jersey?
RT @ericabrescia Great time presenting 2 SVASE on competition, really ended up as more of a discussion- love when that happns!(thx4 coming!)
RT @sgblank Am I a Founder? The Adventure of a Lifetime. http://www.steveblank.com see if this fits
5 Things You Should Know About Social Media ROI →
Totally relevant to what we’re working on. How do you demonstrate ROI to your customers if the results aren’t always financially tangible? Educating your customers is huge - make sure they know what to expect out of an integrated marketing campaign and its’ social media component before you start.
“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and...”
– Oprah Winfrey, 2002
Not 2 late 2 join SVASE tomorrow as we discuss “How 2 Make Sure U Beat The Competition” w/ Erica Brescia CEO of Bitrock http://bit.ly/11YUuu
Not 2 late 2 join SVASE tomorrow as we discuss “How 2 Make Sure U Beat The Competition” w/ Erica Brescia CEO of Bitrock http://bit.ly/11YUuu
88 Single Page Website Designs For Design Inspiration: http://digg.com/d1tOss?t
“Creating value vs optimizing revenue” by @andrew_chen -reminds me of a good convo I had the other night with a partner http://bit.ly/3qjOkM
“Successful people do what unsuccessful people won’t do, even when they...”
“To will is to select a goal, determine a course of action that will bring one to...”
– Michael Hanson (previously unknown)
note to self: blog early, blog often
And more specifically: Blog more! Force yourself to sit down and put your thoughts onto the page - otherwise, you end up in your current state, having procrastinated for first a day, then a week, and then three weeks. What the hell?
I know, I know - sometimes you just don’t feel like you have the topic completely formed in your mind, and you want to wait until it coalesces a bit more before...
Social Media Biz →
“It’s not about everyone else, it’s about you. Believe.”
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