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The #5 Way to Sell More By Using Social Media - Twitter

BY Craig EliasSun Nov 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM

I recently blogged about "The #5 Way to Sell More by Using Social Media" - http://bit.ly/40xGYE - Twitter.In that blog post I offer $2,000 worth of sales training or coaching or advisory services to the person who provides the most ...READ»

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All Free DatingNetworkUSA.com Offers Complete Social Networking and Online Dating Experience

BY Mike NorrisThu Nov 19, 2009 at 1:08 PM

With no credit card required, DatingNetworkUSA.com has become the next dating and social networking Internet sensation. With features ranging from dating profiles to music to in-person group activities, DatingNetworkUSA.com is an all-encompassing social network site with a unique "Friends First" approach to online dating.READ»

ECO-ENTREPRENEUR | 1 comment

How Your Small Business Can Grab the Green Business Spotlight

BY Glenn CrostonThu Nov 19, 2009 at 3:02 AM

The green entrepreneurs I speak with every day have great stories to tell about their phenomenal work saving resources, cleaning our energy, and creating a better world. These stories do more than entertain; they get attention ...READ»

TWITTER | 5 comments

Does Your Company Need a Dedicated Tweeter?

BY Chris DannenTue Nov 17, 2009 at 5:24 PM

A new study says that big companies just don't get Twitter (PDF file). Of course they don't: They're not paying anyone to get it. The study, performed by Weber Shandwick, says that only about three-quarters of Fortune 100 ...READ»

FACEBOOK | Comment

Twucked Up Twit in Social Media

BY Mary McKnightTue Nov 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM

With over 6K people calling themselves everything from “Social Media Guru” to ” Social Media Super Hero” I’m just gonna call it like it is. 90% of you are full of crap and have no idea what social media is or where it’s place is in an overall marketing plan and are generally spouting personal dogma and there is a high likelihood you are socially retarded.READ»

FAKE AP STYLEBOOK | 1 comment

Will Tweet for a Book Deal

BY Lydia DishmanMon Nov 16, 2009 at 12:22 PM

Aspiring authors check your Twitter feed. Are you witty? Are you providing a fresh perspective on something that's hot right now? Can you make your 140 characters sing with all the abbreviated elegance of a budding Bard? If so, you ...READ»

DATA MINING | 3 comments

How Rapleaf Is Data-Mining Your Friend Lists to Predict Your Credit Risk

BY Lucas ConleyMon Nov 16, 2009 at 7:40 AM

By now, you probably already know your behavior on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook can get you fired, evicted, and even arrested--but what about your friends' behavior? READ»

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Follow Fast Company - Here's How

Thu Nov 12, 2009 at 5:55 PM

@fastcompany on Twitter, m.fastcompany.com on mobile, daily or weekly newsletters, and more...READ»

VIDEO GAMES | 2 comments

Facebook and Twitter Come to Xbox Live This Tuesday

BY Kevin OhannessianThu Nov 12, 2009 at 6:00 AM

The next update to the Xbox Live network will bring social networking support and new media opportunities to users.READ»

TWITTER | 5 comments

Twitter's New Retweet Feature Is Not the Apocalypse

BY Dan MacsaiWed Nov 11, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Hey, have you heard? Twitter is changing its Retweet feature, and everyone is complaining about it. Hubspot's Dan Zarella says the feature "could completely eviscerate most of the value out of Retweets." PC Mag's Lance Ulanoff calls ...READ»

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Will Video Tweets Finally Put Our Webcams to Use?

BY Chris DannenTue Nov 10, 2009 at 4:15 PM

Almost any computer on sale today will come with an embedded Webcam. But how many of us actually use them? New services that enable video tweets on Twitter might be the democratizing force that drags Webcam use--and by extension, ...READ»

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Razorfish's FEED Study: Brands Are the New Celebrity

BY Stephanie SchomerMon Nov 9, 2009 at 1:20 PM

We may sign up to a brand's Twitter feed for the deals, but we're staying for fun.READ»

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How can Twitter Lists help Job Seekers? Top 400 job posters on Twitter

BY Phil RosenbergSun Nov 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Learn how to find and use lists of top job posters, top recruiters, top hiring managers, and get listed as a top job seeker on Twitter.READ»

SOCIAL NETWORKING | 3 comments

U.S. and U.K.'s Individuality Is Depressing, but Social Nets May Help

BY Kit EatonFri Nov 6, 2009 at 11:56 AM

Western society's habits, according to a new survey, are resulting in overly individualistic behavior that makes us depressed. But before that news makes you sad, a different piece of research says the social networking boom may be ...READ»

VIRAL LOOP | 2 comments

How Gary Vee Crushed His Way to a Bestseller

BY Adam PenenbergWed Nov 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM

How can you assure yourself a bestseller? Become a celebrity. [Viral Loop Chronicles Part 3]READ»

TWITTER | 2 comments

Product Review: The Five #Fails of Twitter Peek

BY Dan MacsaiTue Nov 3, 2009 at 10:50 AM

Twitter Peek is slick on paper. It's the first device designed in part by Twitter, for Twitter-ers. And of course it lets you Tweet anywhere, anytime, even without a wi-fi connection. And it comes from the folks behind Peek Pronto, an ...READ»

PIP.IO | 2 comments

A Better Contender in the Quest for Aggregation: Pip.io

BY Chris DannenMon Nov 2, 2009 at 2:18 PM

Ever since social media data started growing like bathroom flora, there have been aggregation tools to make managing your stuff easier. Some are limited in scope; FriendFeed, for example, pulls together just a few services, but does ...READ»

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Halloween happenings at Fluid Studio!

BY John DyeSat Oct 31, 2009 at 9:57 PM

Halloween happenings at Fluid Studio! Fluid Studio pumpkins Want to know how we spend some of our staff meeting time in October? Carving pumpkins! At Fluid, we are nothing if we are not creative. So when we are ...READ»

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AutoTweet Info

BY Richie AutoTweetFri Oct 30, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Pardon the intrusiveness of my post. I just need to get this out - and then I'll shut up!READ»

GEO LOCATION | 2 comments

Facebook Plans to Geotag Your Life

BY Kit EatonFri Oct 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Even as we busily plug our personal information into Facebook, the powerhouse social network is about to get a whole lot more personal. It's getting ready to link geo-location information to your actions on the social site. The ...READ»

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HashCeratops Makes Twitter's Search Relevant for Local Biz

BY Chris DannenWed Oct 28, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Twitter is great for tracking trending topics, but not so hot for trending places. A new service attempts to change all that by creating standardized #hashtags for businesses, bars, and restaurants. HashCeratops, as the service is ...READ»

GOOGLE | 11 comments

The iPhone's Cool, but Android 2.0's Convenience May Blow It Away

BY Chris DannenTue Oct 27, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Everyone loves the iPhone--today. It does two things extremely well: calling and email. To date, no other device can top it. But by this time next year, that may not be enough. And Android will be waiting in the wings. Google and ...READ»

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Should businesses and human resources departments create social media policies for employees? If so, how?

BY John DyeFri Oct 23, 2009 at 1:12 AM

Should businesses and human resources departments create social media policies for employees? If so, how? Comments (0) April 15, 2009 is a day that will go down in the annals of Domino’s Pizza history. The day started out ...READ»

VIRAL LOOP CHRONICLES | 5 comments

Forget Everything You've Heard About Book Publishing

BY Adam PenenbergThu Oct 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Most people have a vision of publishing that ceased to exist years ago: writers of yore traipsing bookstore to bookstore across America to offer readings and scrawl inscriptions to the handful of strangers who bothered to show up. It sounds so quaint. Alas, today's publishers have little patience for such low-yield marketing efforts. [Viral Loop Chronicles Part 1]READ»

BING | 3 comments

Bing Adds Real-Time Twitter and Facebook Updates. When Will Google Step Up? [Update: Google Stepped Up!]

BY Chris DannenWed Oct 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Update: Marissa Mayer, Google's Vice President of Search Products and User Experience, has just announced that the search giant has "reached an agreement with Twitter to include their updates in our search results." Bing has won what ...READ»