The Future of the Embargo

• November 3, 2009
• 30 Comments

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In media and blogger relations, PR typically wields two powerful tools to help boost the effectiveness of pitching and potential placement of news: the embargo and the exclusive.

The Future of the Social Web

• October 30, 2009
• 125 Comments

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Prior to leaving Forrester to join Altimeter Group, Jeremiah Owyang, along with Josh Bernoff, Cynthia N. Pflaum, and Emily Bowen, published a report that attempted to bring the future of the Social Web into focus. If we viewed the content of his research as a social object, the conversations that would transpire could in fact expedite the development and implementation of the most valuable predictions and observations contained within.

Social Media Accounts for 18% of Information Search Market

• October 28, 2009
• 78 Comments

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As consumers, I think you’ll agree, prior to making any decision purchase, most of the time, our journey begins with a combination of online search and real world conversations with friends, family and peers. As the Web matures, a greater volume of our attention and focus continues to shift from other mediums to the Web for not only purchase considerations but also for content discovery.

It’s how we learn.

It’s how we stay connected.

Teens Adopting Twitter

• October 26, 2009
• 20 Comments

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As recently as August 2009, blogs and media outlets reported that teens are just not taking to the Twitterverse, instead opting for text messaging, social networks such as Facebook and Myspace, and other communications tools such as IM. The reasons for not using Twitter ranged from privacy concerns to the devices they used to communicate.

Nielsen published a report that surveyed over 250,000 US Internet users to confirm everyone’s suspicions. Teens were among the smallest demographic using Twitter

The Science of Retweets on Twitter

• October 23, 2009
• 313 Comments

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Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with “Viral Marketing Scientist” Dan Zarrella on special projects related to Twitter. His focus on social science and psychology as it relates to new media and online interaction and behavior is in line with my philosophy and approach to understanding and documenting socialized media.

Putting the Public Back in Public Relations: Crooked Monkey Style

• October 21, 2009
• 11 Comments

Guest Post by Dr. Mark Drapeau – read his blog, follow him on Twitter

I hadn’t heard of the popular t-shirt company Crooked Monkey until I was invited to an exclusive party they recently held. You see, even though they get great press from actors wearing their shirts in movies and magazines talking about their fashion styles, Crooked Monkey is based in Washington, DC not widely known as the fashion capital of the country. And they wanted to do some local brand building.

Twitter Celebrity Hotlist: August 2009

• October 20, 2009
• 46 Comments

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The power to analyze behavior and sentiment on Twitter and translate it into trends and direction is limited only by our powers of observation and imagination. As you may or may not know, I have assumed the role of data analyst at PeopleBrowsr, in addition to the other ventures I’m running or advising. Recently, I published The State of the Airline Industry on Twitter, the first in an ongoing series of Twitter-centric reports. Soon, I will roll out additional reports covering various industries on a monthly basis. If you would like a custom report and analysis generated, please let me know.

3 Realities of Social Media

• October 19, 2009
• 57 Comments

Guest post by Michael Brito. Follow him on Twitter, add him on Facebook or read his blog.

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This post is a reflection of my personal experiences working in the enterprise and does not reflect the point of view of previous or current employer.

Reality #1: Consumers already get it; brands are still trying to figure it out

We’re Spending More Time with Social Media: Advertisers Follow

• October 16, 2009
• 23 Comments

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The attention dashboard is rapidly emerging as the online hub for sharing and discovering information, connecting us to people, content, and events in real-time. According to research, we’re already spending more time in social networks than we are in email. New studies are only fortifying these findings, documenting an increase time spent specifically in Social Media and blogs.

Attention Companies: Your Next Big Idea Will Come from Us

• October 15, 2009
• 33 Comments

Guest post by Corvida Raven (Oprah of the Web). Read her on She Geeks | Follow her on Twitter

Using social media isn’t just important, it’s life changing

Do you realize that we are the reason you “make” a living?