January 2012
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December 2011
9 posts
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Sure, Social Media is Free. Free Like a Puppy.
Every time someone asks, “what’s the ROI of social media?” A unicorn dies. So sayeth Scott Stratten, author of Unmarketing.
He’s right.
“What’s the ROI of social media?” First of all, it’s too broad a question. “What’s the ROI of high speed internet?” “What’s the ROI of our cash register?” “What’s the ROI of executive perks?” Are all similarly difficult to answer. All these things are, like...
Love the Race Bib Coaster Idea!
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How You Can Get Creative with Race Bibs
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Race bibs are one of those things that you often don’t want to throw away, but you don’t exactly know what to do with them. Here are several creative ideas from runners about what you can do with your old race bibs and race medals. Do you have a favorite? Post a comment and a photo below.
Medal Magnets
1. Magnets or...
November 2011
11 posts
“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all...”
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FOMO & The Power of Social Proof
Social Proof Is The New Marketing
AILEEN LEE
Sunday, November 27th, 2011
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Editor’s note: This guest post is written byAileen Lee, Partner at venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, where she focuses on investing in consumer internet ventures. Full disclosure: some of the companies mentioned below are KPCB-backed companies, including One Kings Lane and Plum District...
October 2011
8 posts
My thoughts exactly...
“If the day becomes the thing, then the marriage becomes little more than the byproduct. If you want a party, have a party. But if you want a marriage, worry less about the wedding and more about what makes you a couple.”
The Secret To A ‘Perfect’ Wedding
Posted: 10/7/11 04:31 PM ET
It’s not about the perfect dress or the perfect flowers or the perfect...
A Lesson in Social Media from Snoop Dogg
BY SHIRA LAZAR
In the age of social media, pop stars aren’t just burning up the song charts.
Using social media, personalities the likes of Justin Bieber, 50 Cent, Puff Daddy and Kanye West have evolved beyond the music industry into some of the biggest brands online. Through a combination of social platforms including Twitter and Facebook, they’ve been able to create a...
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September 2011
6 posts
Hello Klout. Meet 'Kred'.
Peoplebrowsr Launches New Analytics Tool To Measure Influence and Outreach
By: Porter Gale Published: September 29, 2011
As a frequent lecturer on social media, I spend a lot of time thinking about connections in the virtual world. I’ve built a modest, growing network on Twitter and Facebook, and I was an early adopter of Google+ and try out new tools whenever they’re launched....
National Coffee Day!
New Dunkin’ Donuts & CareerBuilder® Survey Reveals Which Professionals Need Coffee the Most
By Jessica Gioglio
Can’t imagine a workday without coffee? You’re not alone! According to our annual survey with CareerBuilder® on U.S. coffee consumption trends in the workplace, nearly half of all U.S. workers (46 percent) claim that they are less productive without coffee. ...
Everything On It
Shel Silverstein Comes Alive in a New Book, 12 Years After His Death
SEP 20 2011, 8:00 AM ET The author and illustrator of classics like Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree has a posthumous collection out this month, Every Thing On It
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“There’s a great myth about cartoonists, writers and people that are on TV. People are always giving you credit for really...
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August 2011
16 posts
“It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be...”
“Wasting time is not a waste
In fact, wasting time is a key part of our...”
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Yvonne, A Cow Wrapped In A Mystery Inside A Forest
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Yvonne, A Cow Wrapped In A Mystery Inside A Forest
Categories: Foreign News, Fun
02:33 pm
August 15, 2011
by BILL CHAPPELL
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A cow named Yvonne has eluded capture since escaping a German farm in May. She’s been spotted roaming a forest, but searchers haven’t been able to get close to her. Now an animal psychic has...
10 Beautiful Social Media Infographics →
What’s happening in the world of social media? That’s not a simple question to answer, as this space is quickly becoming one of the busiest, most interesting aspects of our digital lives. However, if we had to choose the best way to present the wealth of recent information on social media — …
Free Solar Charging Station to South First Street
by South First IBIZ District on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 2:28pm
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
August 8, 2011 – Austin, TX - South First IBIZ District announced their partnership with Sol Design Lab today, unveiling the installation of a solar recharging station at the South First Food Court on the Corner of South First Street and Live Oak.
SolarPump™ will allow the public to experience...
