Thursday, June 30, 2011

Why Using Twitter Ads Is Essential To Marketing Your Business- Click here http://bit.ly/lB630E for full article

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Why Using Twitter Ads Is Essential To Marketing Your Business- Click here http://bit.ly/lB630E for full article

With an ever-growing level of competition in today's business market, the value of innovative ideas and productive business tactics is on the rise as companies continually jockey for better financial position. Business owners and CEOs everywhere are looking for new and different ways to get in front of consumers, even if just for a few moments.

With more and more people fast forwarding commercials, canceling cable and passing on the Sunday newspaper, which is jam-packed full of ads, the marketing tactics of old just aren't cutting it. Consumers are now accessing the internet for almost all of their entertainment and communication needs, which means something has to change.

Cue the innovative idea and productive business tactic: use Twitter Ads to market your business.

Twitter, which is currently one of the most used and visited social media outlets on the web, initiated a program that will allow businesses to effectively and creatively advertise on their site. Essentially the program works as follows:

1. Businesses create a specific message or text advertisement.

For example, if Coca-Cola wanted to advertise a brand new flavor of cola they would create a specific advertisement that Twitter would publish to its site for users to see under specified guidelines.

2. Businesses then buy specific key words that relate to their advertisement.

If we follow the given example above, Coca-Cola would then purchase key words like: Coke, cola, perhaps the name of the flavor like vanilla, etc.

3. Users log onto Twitter to post, converse and search -- potentially coming across your business' key words.

If a user tweets, "Just had a terrific Coke and I'm feeling satisfied," Twitter would insert the advertisement into the user's feed. Secondly, if a user searched for any of the words that Coca-Cola purchased their advertisement would appear at the top of the users search query. Finally, if the people that a user follows on Twitter are talking about Coke or using the purchased words frequently the advertisement that Coke created will generate into the user's feed.

So, as more consumers move to websites like Twitter, using their advertisement program is essential to marketing your business. And with Twitter having over 200 million users while yielding over 1.6 billion search queries a day, just think, your business might be a few words away from millions of new consumers.

Can your business afford to pass on Twitter Ads? Unequivocally -- No.

Empire Avenue Lets You Own Your Friends- Click here http://bit.ly/lA6Kwy for full article

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Empire Avenue Lets You Own Your Friends- Click here http://bit.ly/lA6Kwy for full article

Is your online net worth more than your real life net worth? Empire Avenue may help further increase your virtual net worth. Many people use the internet to boost their public image, sometimes exaggerating many aspects of their personal and business lives. Online games have also become a popular past time that many people have a hard time breaking away from. The trend in increased online gaming and social networking has led to the introduction of an already popular new tool for both increasing web presence and learning social media skills.


Online games may not sound like a viable method for business owners to boost sales and increase profits, but when used properly, some of these sites can increase social media followers. The goal of the online application is to teach business professionals how to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, while increasing web presence.

At the same time, the game itself can become quickly addicting, as players seek to increase their worth. Each member can buy their friends, invest in other brands, and expand their virtual portfolio. Success is measured in the form of a virtual currency referred to as Eaves. Earn more Eaves by investing in other people and companies through the virtual marketplace.


The Empire Avenue application determines the value of each member's Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and LinkedIn social media accounts based on followers, links shared, and influence. In addition, business owners and contract professionals can connect with others through communities devoted to specific topics or specialties. There are two ways to win: as an influencer or as an investor. The application allows you to decide which one you are based on a preliminary quiz.


As an investor, the goal is to find the people in your networks that produce the most content or are the most active in their online communities. In other words, think of the people that you know that share the most links, write the most blog posts, or uploads the most videos for sharing. These are the biggest influencers, and investors can earn Eaves by purchasing them on Empire Avenue.

Wiki Love- Click here http://bit.ly/kMkSNR for full article

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Wiki Love- Click here http://bit.ly/kMkSNR for full article

Wikipedia has recognized the need for positive reinforcement in the community. Wikipedia has decided to launch a “Love” button for contributors and users of Wikipedia to comment on each other’s work. This method of appreciation encourages more involvement and better quality of work. Users may send each other virtual beers, cats and numerous other signs of encouragement.


Experts at Wikipedia hope that through this reinforcement a community will form to provide more accurate and up-to-date information on the website. Constructive criticism and encouragement will help contributors feel better about the time invested in the Wikipedia articles. WikiLove supports whimsical notes, trophies, invitations to the community or welcome letters to a new team member.

WikiLove is also a positive way to edit an article without offending the original writer. The information remains accurate while friendships and networks are formed. Virtual gifts will allow the person to know that the edit is not in malice but in the good of the community. This also encourages accurate information and a community of experts and specialists.

Currently, the Wikipedia community largely consists of very few editors. The longevity of Wikipedia depends upon the willingness of editors to participate in the editing process, as well as, article creation. The articles involve significant research and editing. Great author’s works often go unrecognized. WikiLove will give these editors and authors to continue writing to provide this valuable resource to the public. As long as the information remains accurate, the web community will see the value in this informative site.

WikiLove is scheduled to release in the near future. However, only time will tell if this new addition will prompt users to contribute more to the site. Investors hope this contribution will spark interest. More interest will encourage donations to Wikipedia. As the company raises more money, the website can offer more to the web browsing community and keep the idea of information sharing alive.

Many people that cannot physically make it to a library may have access to the Internet. Wikipedia allows those individuals access to information at their fingertips. WikiLove is an encouragement tool that is part of the Wikimedia prototype site that will keep contributors motivated. New and old users of Wikipedia should test WikiLove to spread the love and encouragement throughout the community. Send your favorite Wikipedia contributor a beer or kitten today.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Mu Sigma Helps Raise $25 Million- Click here http://bit.ly/m1Y5Cp for full article

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Mu Sigma Helps Raise $25 Million- Click here http://bit.ly/m1Y5Cp for full article

In the corporate business world, it is all about numbers. The better the numbers or the bottom line, then the better business is. In order to get the numbers to look right, it requires knowing your market and making the right decision at the right time.

It appears that MU Sigma has done just that. Mu Sigma is a company that helps to analyze business probems and help to create solutions. In order to better do this, Mu Sigma has helped to rais an astounding $25 million through series C financing.

According to a press statement, Mu Sigma currently has 1200 employees and plans to hire even more. The very interesting part of this is that most of the employees of this company are from India. In addition, the company is trying to build the largest math lab in the world in order to analyze data. Therein lies the secret to their sucess.

Mu Sigma ' Big Data' is a term used by the company to talk about this process. Mu Sigma 'Big Data' simply means that they take quite a bit of data an analyze it in order to extract information which can be used by companie in order to determine probabilities of certain situations. Then, these companies can make the best decisions based upon science in order to help their company succeed.

According to the managing director at Sequoia named Shailendra Singh, their company can meet any demands of any type of company simply by performing the analytic service. Of course, in addition to Singh, the enthusiastic their enthusiastic employees can also extol the virtues of using "big data".

The best thing about this service provided by Mu Sigma is that it is not only using theoretical knowledge in a vacuum, but it is using actual information provided by the companies. In this way, it reduces the risk that decisions made using a coporate think tank won't actually have any relevance in the real world.

They prefer to use applied math for analyzing business problems, anticipating supply chain issues, and most importantly, in order to forecast of market demand. With these huge amounts of data it becomes a lot easier for companies to make a good decision. Many companies have been making decisions for their businesses in this way for years.

The reaility is that the Mu Sigma ' Big Data' project has helped companies to raise $25 million. That is no small sum of money! Don't you think it is time you took a look into the company to see what it can do for your business?

Facebook Explores With Comment Ads- Click here http://bit.ly/kxk9vr for full article

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Facebook Explores With Comment Ads- Click here http://bit.ly/kxk9vr for full article

Facebook has announced a new ad service called Comments. It's called Comments because it mimics the conversations users can have on their walls, even though the conversation is actually started by a company.

Here's how it works. First, the brand poses a question through the service. The question then appears as a traditional Facebook display ad on the right side of the screen. When a user clicks on the link, they are directed to answer the question. If they do so, then the question and their response to it will appear on their news feed. The user's Facebook friends can then add to the conversation.

Several major corporations have already signed up for the service. Hallmark plans to ask consumers, "How do you make summertime a special occasion?" Allstate will ask multiple questions as part of its ongoing "Mayhem" ad campaign, including “What’s the worst thing your kid’s ever done in the car?” The unit will initially be available only to premium Facebook advertising accounts, and will not be accessible from the "a la carte" advertising options.

Comments is the eighth ad service available on Facebook. Others include Like, Event, Sampling, Application, and Video Comment. However, it's the first Facebook ad program designed by an ad agency. Specifically, it was designed by Leo Burnett, the Chicago-based agency responsible for many famous advertising characters such as Tony the Tiger and for Canon's latest Photo 5 campaign.

"Unlike in other advertising, we're not telling people how to think about the brand," said Leo Burnett's chief innovation officer, Mark Renshaw. "We're just asking them to participate in the conversation." The service represents an interesting new branding strategy. Instead of paying large amounts of money to ad agencies and multimedia specialists to help guess what image consumers will respond to, participating companies are encouraging consumers to paint their company's brand with images from their own lives.

This announcement Facebook's innovative advertising service comes in the same week that semi-rival Twitter announced it would include sponsored messages in user's timelines. It's also the same week that Google announced Google+, its competitor to Facebook. The social media market is certainly heating up.

The Latest Tech IPO: Fusion-IO- Click here http://bit.ly/jw8ynv for full article

The Latest Tech IPO: Fusion-IO- Click here http://bit.ly/jw8ynv for full article 

Every day, technology companies are started in hopes of one day reaching an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Most of those companies never realize this dream, but a few have been getting a lot of attention lately. Fusion-IO is the latest in line to offer up shares to the public, and the company appears confident that the public will like what they see.

Fusion-IO is a flash-based storage drive company that specializes in storage on smaller devices. Flash memory is known for being faster than traditional storage media.

Fusion-IO has raised $110 million in funding, and initially priced their IPO in the $13 to $15 range. Today that price value range was moved up to $16 to $18. This puts the company's total valuation at $1.4 billion. For comparison, the recent LinkedIn IPO valued the company at $4.3 billion. After a few weeks on the market, that valuation has risen to over $7 billion. Facebook has its sights set on an IPO valuation near the $100 mark.Fusion-IO cannot claim that lofty price value range, but it can claim Facebook as one of its customers. In fact, Facebook accounts for around 50% of Fusion-IO's revenue.

Fusion-IO's IPO is set for this Thursday, June 16. In the past 9 months, the company's gross profits quadrupled to $65.7 million, catching the eye of investors everywhere. Investors will certainly want to keep an eye on the IPO Thursday, as Fusion-IO begins trading under the symbol FIO. LinkedIn rose from the $45 price value range to over $90 at one point during its first day of trading. Investors will certainly have similar hopes for the Fusion-IO stock price Thursday.

Technology stocks have been getting many headlines over the past few months for the valuations they are receiving by investors. Fusion-IO is the latest in that line of companies with a large valuation attached to its name. Investors will have to wait for Thursday to see how the IPO performs once it is released to the public. Many will certainly be hoping for a similar situation to LinkedIn, skyrocketing on its first day. Rise or fall, the wait ends for the public on Thursday June 9.

The Latest Tech IPO: Fusion-IO- Click here http://bit.ly/jw8ynv for full article

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The Latest Tech IPO: Fusion-IO- Click here http://bit.ly/jw8ynv for full article 

Every day, technology companies are started in hopes of one day reaching an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Most of those companies never realize this dream, but a few have been getting a lot of attention lately. Fusion-IO is the latest in line to offer up shares to the public, and the company appears confident that the public will like what they see.

Fusion-IO is a flash-based storage drive company that specializes in storage on smaller devices. Flash memory is known for being faster than traditional storage media.

Fusion-IO has raised $110 million in funding, and initially priced their IPO in the $13 to $15 range. Today that price value range was moved up to $16 to $18. This puts the company's total valuation at $1.4 billion. For comparison, the recent LinkedIn IPO valued the company at $4.3 billion. After a few weeks on the market, that valuation has risen to over $7 billion. Facebook has its sights set on an IPO valuation near the $100 mark.Fusion-IO cannot claim that lofty price value range, but it can claim Facebook as one of its customers. In fact, Facebook accounts for around 50% of Fusion-IO's revenue.

Fusion-IO's IPO is set for this Thursday, June 16. In the past 9 months, the company's gross profits quadrupled to $65.7 million, catching the eye of investors everywhere. Investors will certainly want to keep an eye on the IPO Thursday, as Fusion-IO begins trading under the symbol FIO. LinkedIn rose from the $45 price value range to over $90 at one point during its first day of trading. Investors will certainly have similar hopes for the Fusion-IO stock price Thursday.

Technology stocks have been getting many headlines over the past few months for the valuations they are receiving by investors. Fusion-IO is the latest in that line of companies with a large valuation attached to its name. Investors will have to wait for Thursday to see how the IPO performs once it is released to the public. Many will certainly be hoping for a similar situation to LinkedIn, skyrocketing on its first day. Rise or fall, the wait ends for the public on Thursday June 9.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Social Media Nearly Doubles As Users Grow Older- Click here http://bit.ly/kALNnV for full article

Social Media Nearly Doubles As Users Grow Older- Click here http://bit.ly/kALNnV for full article

Social networking sites continue to bear significant presences in American lives. A recent report from the Pew Research Center shows that Facebook still remains the dominating social network site, used by 92 percent of respondents. MySpace followed with 29 percent, then LinkedIn at 18 percent and Twitter at 13 percent.

The Pew Center's Internet & American Life Social Network Site survey threw results from a sample of 2,255 adults above the age of 18. The report had a confidence level of 95 percent with a margin of error 2.5 percent plus or minus. It sought to explain the role of digital technology in people's lives, how "trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement" were affected from the use of social networking sites.

The number of adults using the Internet was 79 percent, and 59 percent of these used at least one social networking site (SNS), doubling the 2008 SNS figures of 26 percent. Over 50 percent of the SNS users were 35 or over, and 56 percent were female.

Ten percent of the Facebook users sent private messages and 15 percent updated their status. Around one-fifth to one-quarter of the Facebook users commented on others’ status, photos, or content.

Trust pervaded among users on Facebook, with Facebook users averaging two friends in whom they engaged in confident relationships. Social support figures were high. Three-quarters of Facebook users were genuinely involved in expressing emotional support, companionship and instrumental aid.

The Facebook users demonstrated participation in civic affairs. The survey took place during the November 2010 elections and 66 percent of the respondents reported they had intended to vote. Around 78 percent said they would "try and influence someone's vote," and 28 percent responded that they had done so.

The number of friends the average Facebook user had was 229, of whom 22 percent were from high school, 10 percent were coworkers, eight percent immediate family and 12 percent extended family. Friends from voluntary groups rated seven percent; neighbors rated two percent.

Groups of users were not defined explicitly by like-minded interests. The study identified "perspective taking" as not overall significant. Adults were at least 64 percent able to tolerate different or discordant views.

The study shows that SNS continues to grow significantly in the lives of Americans. Business marketers will do well to understand and appreciate internet social networking as a real force with bearings on the world of commerce.

Social Media Nearly Doubles As Users Grow Older- Click here http://bit.ly/kALNnV for full article

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Social Media Nearly Doubles As Users Grow Older- Click here http://bit.ly/kALNnV for full article

Social networking sites continue to bear significant presences in American lives. A recent report from the Pew Research Center shows that Facebook still remains the dominating social network site, used by 92 percent of respondents. MySpace followed with 29 percent, then LinkedIn at 18 percent and Twitter at 13 percent.

The Pew Center's Internet & American Life Social Network Site survey threw results from a sample of 2,255 adults above the age of 18. The report had a confidence level of 95 percent with a margin of error 2.5 percent plus or minus. It sought to explain the role of digital technology in people's lives, how "trust, personal relationships, and civic and political involvement" were affected from the use of social networking sites.

The number of adults using the Internet was 79 percent, and 59 percent of these used at least one social networking site (SNS), doubling the 2008 SNS figures of 26 percent. Over 50 percent of the SNS users were 35 or over, and 56 percent were female.

Ten percent of the Facebook users sent private messages and 15 percent updated their status. Around one-fifth to one-quarter of the Facebook users commented on others’ status, photos, or content.

Trust pervaded among users on Facebook, with Facebook users averaging two friends in whom they engaged in confident relationships. Social support figures were high. Three-quarters of Facebook users were genuinely involved in expressing emotional support, companionship and instrumental aid.

The Facebook users demonstrated participation in civic affairs. The survey took place during the November 2010 elections and 66 percent of the respondents reported they had intended to vote. Around 78 percent said they would "try and influence someone's vote," and 28 percent responded that they had done so.

The number of friends the average Facebook user had was 229, of whom 22 percent were from high school, 10 percent were coworkers, eight percent immediate family and 12 percent extended family. Friends from voluntary groups rated seven percent; neighbors rated two percent.

Groups of users were not defined explicitly by like-minded interests. The study identified "perspective taking" as not overall significant. Adults were at least 64 percent able to tolerate different or discordant views.

The study shows that SNS continues to grow significantly in the lives of Americans. Business marketers will do well to understand and appreciate internet social networking as a real force with bearings on the world of commerce.

IBM Expands Social Networking- Click here http://bit.ly/kK1345 for full article

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IBM Expands Social Networking- Click here http://bit.ly/kK1345 for full article

IBM is embracing social media with a new option known as IBM Connections. It is the industry's first social networking platform featuring real-time compliance capabilities. The purpose of the new option is to help businesses embrace the potential of a new era of so-called social business, referring to using social media to reach customers.

The new software lets businesses track and trace all social data going on throughout their organization. The information is then analyzed and presented in real-time offering an alternative to waiting for a final analysis at the end of the day. The main reason for such an effort by IBM is the increasing prevalence of social media in all aspects of our lives. The marketing opportunities available via social platforms are expected to increase to more than two billion on a global level by 2014.

The accompanying software to IBM Connections is IBM Connections 3.01 software. The software accesses various online communities, blogs, micro-blogs, wiki sources and other online social sources and presents the information to clients, employees and partners. The software gives businesses the ability to monitor social traffic, retrieve relevant data from conversations and posts and upload related files in real-time.

Alistair Rennie of IBM sums it up by acknowledging that the benefits of social business are "too great to ignore." The software allows businesses to swiftly keep up with new advancements in social business and use the emerging media to their advantage. Rennie contends that keep real-time tabs on social business connections can also spur creativity and accelerate innovation.

In the world of social communications it doesn't take long for a message to get out. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be the wrong message. Up until now, the only recourse businesses had was to wait until the next business day and use traditional methods to try to correct an image or impression that may not be what was intended. A carefully worded statement or strategic PR or marketing campaign is not as effective when social sources are not incorporated into such efforts.

IBM has developed a reputation as a leader in the world of business. Social communication has previously been thought of as a frivolous trend. Recent research shows that a growing number of people get their information on a business through social sources. IBM Connections is a way for businesses and organizations to monitor social communications and use the new media to their advantage.

Pandora Raises IPO- Click here http://bit.ly/imCdl8 for full article

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Pandora Raises IPO- Click here http://bit.ly/imCdl8 for full article

The IPO market is booming for tech companies. Pandora, one of the leading Internet radio companies in the world is taking full advantage of current market conditions by raising their IPO target price range from $7 to $9 per share to a target price range of $10 to $12 per share. That such a high-profile company in the tech world should be raising its initial public offering price is a sign that it is a good time for other tech companies to go public, as well.

The announcement about Pandora’s IPO price range came on Friday June 10. In the same announcement, Pandora declared they expect to raise as much as $200 million when the company goes public. More the 16 million shares will be offered according to the public documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Although Pandora has a 50 percent of the market among the top 20 Internet radio stations, the company has yet to turn a profit.

Pandora’s initial filing to become a publicly-owned corporation came last February. At that time, the company only expected to bring in $100 million from the IPO. On June 2, the company raised its target price range to $7 to $9 per share, which put their expected initial offering at an estimated $142 million.


Pandora’s IPO is being underwritten by all the heavy hitters. Among the underwriters are Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan Chase. The underwriters would not allow the increase unless they held a strong belief that demand would be strong to buy up the shares.

It was only last month when two of Pandora’s IPO underwriters were heavily criticized for their IPO pricing strategy for another technology company. At that time, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan Chase set the IPO of LinkedIn at $45 per share. When trading opened on the market, share prices went quickly to $90, causing a heavy initial loss for LinkedIn.

The criticism from the LinkedIn IPO accounts for the timely increases of the Pandora IPO, as the underwriters do want to draw the same criticism.

Pandora, based in Oakland, California, is rapidly growing. Their growth averages about one new user per second. Last February, the company had 80 million users, and in April, that number rose to 90 million. Pandora was founded in 2000 under the name Music Genome Project.

With the major underwriters paying close attention to their tech companies, and raising IPOs accordingly, any other tech company can benefit from the current atmosphere by going public now instead of waiting for later, when it may cool.

Monday, June 27, 2011

A Win For Twitter- Click here http://bit.ly/ldvRvF for full article

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A Win For Twitter- Click here http://bit.ly/ldvRvF for full article

A new online fashion statement has reached the social market. That social media icon is known as Twitter. People of all walks of life are using Twitter to better their personal lives and their businesses. How can a business benefit from something like Twitter? Using this social media tool to expand the knowledge of their business is a huge way lots of people are grabbing customers. There is no better way to reach the public than meeting them in their market field.

A lot of people are using social media to expand their businesses but how are they successful? Creating an account for your business makes the most sense. Customers can tweet right at you and make requests or ask about a product. Also, if a customer is highly satisfied they may just tweet about you. Tweeting allows for a large group of people to see your business name and the satisfaction of the businesses customers.

This way of socially communicating has changed the way we view social network marketing. People are using social media with their smart phones and most smart phones have the application built in. Many companies are looking to get the best bang for their buck. What a better way than FREE advertising. Spending a little time developing your followers and customers will gain the company an outstanding reputation.

Now is the time to WIN big and jump on board the social media train. There has never been a better time to be updated with the internet's trends and marketing abilities. When someone takes the time to be up to date on such a growing fad, it shows their customers that they are growing with the market. Some businesses are afraid to update and change. However, change is not always bad, especially when it is FREE and can only improve the marketing for your business.

Huge companies like Apple are getting on board with social media marketing because they know it will broaden their business spectrum. If a business cannot get their customers to come to them, then why not go to the customers? Customers are the people who drive your business to success. Give something like this a try; your business will thank you!

The biggest issues business owners are faced with are finding the time to utilize social media, that is where New Media Plus can help!

LinkedIN Helping Businesses Grow: 3 Reasons to Get Your Company Page Started Today- Click here http://bit.ly/iGSUgy for full article

LinkedIN Helping Businesses Grow: 3 Reasons to Get Your Company Page Started Today- Click here http://bit.ly/iGSUgy for full article

LinkedIn has over 100+M professionals listed with profiles displaying their professions, businesses, and opportunities available by knowing who they are. Everyone has an opportunity to make a name with LinkedIn, but you first have to know someone to be able to connect with others. This is where networking leans on interpersonal skills to help your business grow effectively. With the new developments underway, sole proprietors and large corporations can expect growth in their market share as well as contacts around the world.

Tight-Knit Community

Who do you know and who do they know? Strategists have announced 100s of reasons to meet one new person per day – they may know 250 people who never heard of you. As a small business owner, you can branch out into new horizons by joining a tight-knit community based on personal relationships. Your name may not have flair at this moment, but investing a few hours per week in meeting one new person on LinkedIn can increase your network by 250 or even 2 people that will decide to do business with you in the future.

Develop Personal Contacts

Personal contacts are important in business because people love to work with people they like. If they do not like you or enjoy your company, they will not do business if possible. LinkedIn offers an opportunity to learn about others through their profiles, group participation, blogs, and other posts available online. Your market research turns into friend research – genuine friendships, partnerships, and sales have emerged from LinkedIn connection – impacting the bottom line from personal contacts.

Reach New Markets

Not only are friends important for business, but they are important to successful transitions into other markets. You will have a face to present your cause, back your ideas up, and even help you adjust to its demands. LinkedIn professionals are aware of this and treat their online relationships with care. Be wary of what you post because everyone reads information available. Knowledgeable business owners are making their way into this community to grow their networks to expand their business opportunities in less time.

If you have been fighting the urge to join this impressive networking platform, you’re wasting valuable time that could grow your business. Over 2Million companies are positioning their companies as leaders in this community – are you ready to make a stand for your success as well? Get LinkedIn for real results.

LinkedIN Helping Businesses Grow: 3 Reasons to Get Your Company Page Started Today- Click here http://bit.ly/iGSUgy for full article

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LinkedIN Helping Businesses Grow: 3 Reasons to Get Your Company Page Started Today- Click here http://bit.ly/iGSUgy for full article

LinkedIn has over 100+M professionals listed with profiles displaying their professions, businesses, and opportunities available by knowing who they are. Everyone has an opportunity to make a name with LinkedIn, but you first have to know someone to be able to connect with others. This is where networking leans on interpersonal skills to help your business grow effectively. With the new developments underway, sole proprietors and large corporations can expect growth in their market share as well as contacts around the world.

Tight-Knit Community

Who do you know and who do they know? Strategists have announced 100s of reasons to meet one new person per day – they may know 250 people who never heard of you. As a small business owner, you can branch out into new horizons by joining a tight-knit community based on personal relationships. Your name may not have flair at this moment, but investing a few hours per week in meeting one new person on LinkedIn can increase your network by 250 or even 2 people that will decide to do business with you in the future.

Develop Personal Contacts

Personal contacts are important in business because people love to work with people they like. If they do not like you or enjoy your company, they will not do business if possible. LinkedIn offers an opportunity to learn about others through their profiles, group participation, blogs, and other posts available online. Your market research turns into friend research – genuine friendships, partnerships, and sales have emerged from LinkedIn connection – impacting the bottom line from personal contacts.

Reach New Markets

Not only are friends important for business, but they are important to successful transitions into other markets. You will have a face to present your cause, back your ideas up, and even help you adjust to its demands. LinkedIn professionals are aware of this and treat their online relationships with care. Be wary of what you post because everyone reads information available. Knowledgeable business owners are making their way into this community to grow their networks to expand their business opportunities in less time.

If you have been fighting the urge to join this impressive networking platform, you’re wasting valuable time that could grow your business. Over 2Million companies are positioning their companies as leaders in this community – are you ready to make a stand for your success as well? Get LinkedIn for real results.

Watching the Game in the Digital Age- Click here http://bit.ly/iPepIg for full article

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Watching the Game in the Digital Age- Click here http://bit.ly/iPepIg for full article

I used to get together with friends and the guys in my fantasy leagues every Sunday to watch football. The guys would joke around and talk about teams and players around the league. Now, I watch the game with all the people I follow on Twitter. I still get together with the guys sometimes, but even then the twitter feed is up on my phone. After all, the comments on Twitter are funnier. The information is better. I follow journalists who know about the teams, athletes who are on the teams, and even some of those same friends that I always talked sports with. The constant updates have changed the way I watch sports.

Direct contact with athletes has changed my views as a fan. It's made me like some of the pros more, some less. Some seem smarter than I imagined, some are just idiots. Mike Tyson's more philosophical than I expected, Chad Ochocinco funnier, Gilbert Arenas even more out of control. I know the Twitter feeds don't necessarily show what these players are really like, but there's one less filter than there used to be and that's meaningful. It makes me a fan because of who they are, not just because of the uniform they were.

It's a similar feeling to when I first joined fantasy leagues. I desperately wanted touchdowns from guys on teams I used to hate. I was still watching the games, but I was looking at the computer or the phone desperate for real-time stats. It changed the way I developed allegiance as a fan. I needed numbers and I needed them now. The individual players mattered in a new way.

I like the way Twitter affects my fan experience even more than fantasy leagues. Sports is, after all, entertainment. Funny 140-character comments entertain me as they change who I cheer for. They change what I'm doing while I watch the game. Now I'm flooded with data while I'm in front of my TV. Constantly updating fantasy league numbers, comments from experts, and jokes from friends are all coming across my phone, tablet, or computer. Once I might have thought that would be a distraction. But it's not, I enjoy the games more than ever. The digital information coming to me is a part of the experience.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Should Twitter Move Over And Make Room For Tumblr?- Click here http://bit.ly/m7Io3b for full article

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Should Twitter Move Over And Make Room For Tumblr?- Click here http://bit.ly/m7Io3b for full article

In the last couple of years, Twitter has become an outlet for many professionals to promote themselves and their activities. It has also become a method for journalists such as Ben Wedeman of CNN to disseminate information quickly and succinctly. Many rely on Twitter for the latest in world news and also the scoop on their favorite artists and products. However, because of the limits of the platform, there are a number of reasons why Twitter may eventually cede promotional and journalistic favor to its rival Tumblr.

First of all, Twitter's format is too limited and awkward to deliver the kind of media-rich experiences people are beginning to expect from their web surfing. Twitter essentially only allows the posting of 140 characters of text or less. It does allow third-party services for uploading and linking to pictures and video, but these feel awkward to use compared to Tumblr's media integration. Posting a picture, video, audio excerpt, or chat log on Tumblr is just as easy as posting text. Tumblr has even integrated with SoundCloud, which is rapidly becoming the most popular way to share audio on the web. Journalists or businesses can upload a video from their camera to YouTube or directly to Tumblr and have it embedded on their Tumblr feed with perfectly customized formatting.

Tumblr has a number of additional features that make it attractive to businesses. It allows users to link to their own custom domain, which is crucial for any business or any person whose media identity is crucial to their livelihood or goals. Tumblr can be updated through a phone call or email. It also features built-in search engine optimization, which makes it easier for search engines to rank each entry favorably. Also, the theming is more extensive and customizable than Twitter's.

So, should Twitter move over and make room for Tumblr? Of course, it remains to be seen which will prove more popular in the long run, and in any case Twitter won't simply give up and let Tumblr drive it out of business. But it may want to focus on creating new ways of making its core functionality – brief text – more valuable, instead of awkwardly trying to expand to match Tumblr's functionality. In any case, Tumblr is a promising platform for journalists and businesses that desire a media-rich presence on the web.

Name Your Price!- Click here http://bit.ly/lbNw82 for full article

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Name Your Price!- Click here http://bit.ly/lbNw82 for full article

eBay BidMyWay is a brand new app created by Chicago resident John Shave, which provides an entrepreneurial new solution to drive more business toward struggling companies. Often referred to as the eBay for business promotions, BidMyWay allows companies to post online promotions offered by their businesses, and prospective clients can then place bids for how much they personally feel they would be justified to spend on the promotion.

Unlike other deal promotion sites and apps, BidMyWay has a high rate of repeat customers due to the pricing system offered by the app. With BidMyWay, a brilliant promotional scheme offered by your company will not only provide it with lots of one-time customers. This app facilitates sales turning into the long term relationships that every business craves and upon which they thrive.

A client interested in a promotion your business is offering has the option to either buy it immediately at the price you suggest or present you with the amount he or she thinks your deal is worth. Once you receive a potential client’s bid, you have the final say as to whether to reject or accept it.

Since the beginning of the small business boom in modern Western society, the daily deal has been the bread and butter of start-up companies. Having a deal of the day is a wonderful way to attract the attention of new customers and help bring in more of the income necessary to keep the business on its feet in the struggling days of its youth.

Still, some daily deals are more trouble than they are worth. Many start-up businesses are faced with the harsh reality of the majority of daily deal sites and applications where they often have to post extravagant deals that are not worth it to them just to be able to make an appearance on the site. The frustration generated by this unfair treatment was the breeding ground for the new system being promoted by eBay BidMyWay.

Although BidMyWay is currently only available in the Chicago area, its managers have plans to expand the handy little app as much as possible as soon as possible.

You can generate more business and more buzz about your business with BidMyWay’s simple marketing solutions. Create a deal that you think will catch on, set a Buy It Now price for the deal, but also set a range below that price in which you will accept bidder’s offers. When a potential client submits a bid that is within your stated range, you will receive an email confirmation to close the deal.

Foursquare: The New Word Of Mouth- Click here http://bit.ly/l5LdE0 for full article

Foursquare: The New Word Of Mouth- Click here http://bit.ly/l5LdE0 for full article

Over the past few years, social media has erupted as the most popular way for friends and family to keep abreast of what everyone in their lives is doing. No matter how far away they may live, anyone can stay connected with the people in their lives as long as they have an internet connection. Platforms such a Facebook and Twitter allow for conversation, photo sharing, games and other social interactions, but a new social media tool has emerged and is becoming increasingly popular: Foursquare.

Foursquare allows smartphone users to "check-in" at various businesses and other locations to show what they are up to. As a result of this, a Foursquare user gives wider exposure to whatever place they happen to be frequenting. This word of mouth service can become a positive boon to local and small businesses that may not have a large amount of funds to spend on traditional advertising.

Foursquare's services allow even more interactivity than simply checking in at different locations. Users can set up an online profile and earn various "badges" at the places they frequent. A newcomer badge shows a first check-in and frequent customers can end up becoming the virtual mayor of a location by virtue of having the most check-ins at that location. Because of these and other badges, users can fill up their profile with various colorful ornaments.

Businesses can get in on the fun by creating a page for their location and create badges of their own. Visitors to the business can then earn even more badges during special events or by completing certain activities. The business's page can also serve as a way to display services available and give a heads-up on special events. Some businesses have jumped on the Foursquare banner and have begin offering special services or deals to Foursquare customers as a way of thanking customer loyalty. A Foursquare page also offers a great way for customers to give feedback on any goods or services provided by a particular location.

This level of social interaction between businesses and customers creates a fun and friendly environment that can serve to increase customer satisfaction and provide an oft needed boost to local businesses. Businesses who already make use of Facebook and Twitter should look at the additional advantages a Foursquare account would bring.

Foursquare: The New Word Of Mouth- Click here http://bit.ly/l5LdE0 for full article

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Foursquare: The New Word Of Mouth- Click here http://bit.ly/l5LdE0 for full article

Over the past few years, social media has erupted as the most popular way for friends and family to keep abreast of what everyone in their lives is doing. No matter how far away they may live, anyone can stay connected with the people in their lives as long as they have an internet connection. Platforms such a Facebook and Twitter allow for conversation, photo sharing, games and other social interactions, but a new social media tool has emerged and is becoming increasingly popular: Foursquare.

Foursquare allows smartphone users to "check-in" at various businesses and other locations to show what they are up to. As a result of this, a Foursquare user gives wider exposure to whatever place they happen to be frequenting. This word of mouth service can become a positive boon to local and small businesses that may not have a large amount of funds to spend on traditional advertising.

Foursquare's services allow even more interactivity than simply checking in at different locations. Users can set up an online profile and earn various "badges" at the places they frequent. A newcomer badge shows a first check-in and frequent customers can end up becoming the virtual mayor of a location by virtue of having the most check-ins at that location. Because of these and other badges, users can fill up their profile with various colorful ornaments.

Businesses can get in on the fun by creating a page for their location and create badges of their own. Visitors to the business can then earn even more badges during special events or by completing certain activities. The business's page can also serve as a way to display services available and give a heads-up on special events. Some businesses have jumped on the Foursquare banner and have begin offering special services or deals to Foursquare customers as a way of thanking customer loyalty. A Foursquare page also offers a great way for customers to give feedback on any goods or services provided by a particular location.

This level of social interaction between businesses and customers creates a fun and friendly environment that can serve to increase customer satisfaction and provide an oft needed boost to local businesses. Businesses who already make use of Facebook and Twitter should look at the additional advantages a Foursquare account would bring.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Mobile Phone Risks?- Click here http://bit.ly/iV8Lvc for full article

Mobile Phone Risks?- Click here http://bit.ly/iV8Lvc for full article

Today’s mobile phones are a dream for users. Their advanced computing abilities make it simple to perform almost any function. But a small group of criminals are turning these tools into a nightmare.


Hackers have begun to make their way into the mobile phone department. Because of the personal information they store, mobile phones become a portal into someone’s private life. If accessed by the wrong person, accidentally or intentionally, they can become the owner’s worst nightmare.

What criminals want

Criminals are attracted to usage. SUVs are the most stolen vehicles in the country because of their usage. They are an in-demand motor vehicle, making it easy for thieves to resell them once they’ve been boosted.

Computers are hacked because they are widely used. Hacking, a form of cyber terrorism, is meant to affect the most people possible. One of the tenets of terrorism is maximum population – hit an area with the most people, the most users.

Malware and viruses

Malware, short for malicious software, are apps infected with harmful code. They are designed to deny access, gather private information and affect the overall operation of the system.

One product that finds itself under harsh attack is the operating system Android. It’s estimated that nearly 90 percent of Android users have potential malware vulnerabilities. Android apps are becoming notorious for how easily they can be infected with malware. In just minutes, hackers can download a legitimate app, study the source code, enter their malware, rename the app and upload it back into the market.

Protecting your mobile phone

Protecting your phone is no different than protecting your car. You create good habits – parking in well-lit areas – and decide if you need all the things that can make it a target – expensive stereo system, fancy wheels, etc.

Keeping sensitive materials on your phone is like leaving precious objects in your car. If you leave your laptop and wallet in plain view, the odds of your vehicle being broken into increases.

Security tools like Norton and Lookout can significantly reduce mobile phones risks. But the real protection comes from the people and businesses that own them. Understand what your Android is capable of and what its vulnerabilities are, especially when it has been expanded or modified.

As always, the best prevention is human vigilance.

Mobile Phone Risks?- Click here http://bit.ly/iV8Lvc for full article

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Mobile Phone Risks?- Click here http://bit.ly/iV8Lvc for full article

Today’s mobile phones are a dream for users. Their advanced computing abilities make it simple to perform almost any function. But a small group of criminals are turning these tools into a nightmare.


Hackers have begun to make their way into the mobile phone department. Because of the personal information they store, mobile phones become a portal into someone’s private life. If accessed by the wrong person, accidentally or intentionally, they can become the owner’s worst nightmare.

What criminals want

Criminals are attracted to usage. SUVs are the most stolen vehicles in the country because of their usage. They are an in-demand motor vehicle, making it easy for thieves to resell them once they’ve been boosted.

Computers are hacked because they are widely used. Hacking, a form of cyber terrorism, is meant to affect the most people possible. One of the tenets of terrorism is maximum population – hit an area with the most people, the most users.

Malware and viruses

Malware, short for malicious software, are apps infected with harmful code. They are designed to deny access, gather private information and affect the overall operation of the system.

One product that finds itself under harsh attack is the operating system Android. It’s estimated that nearly 90 percent of Android users have potential malware vulnerabilities. Android apps are becoming notorious for how easily they can be infected with malware. In just minutes, hackers can download a legitimate app, study the source code, enter their malware, rename the app and upload it back into the market.

Protecting your mobile phone

Protecting your phone is no different than protecting your car. You create good habits – parking in well-lit areas – and decide if you need all the things that can make it a target – expensive stereo system, fancy wheels, etc.

Keeping sensitive materials on your phone is like leaving precious objects in your car. If you leave your laptop and wallet in plain view, the odds of your vehicle being broken into increases.

Security tools like Norton and Lookout can significantly reduce mobile phones risks. But the real protection comes from the people and businesses that own them. Understand what your Android is capable of and what its vulnerabilities are, especially when it has been expanded or modified.

As always, the best prevention is human vigilance.

Facebook Debates its China Conundrum- Click here http://bit.ly/ijOHPl for full article

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Facebook Debates its China Conundrum- Click here http://bit.ly/ijOHPl for full article

The ability to do what you want, when you want, with who you want, for as long as you want is a basic human desire. It is component of the psyche that cannot be suppressed, hidden or destroyed. Liberty and oxygen allow a person to survive.

For Facebook, the social networking mega-site, spreading liberty is not just a philosophy, it’s a business tactic.

A minor glitch

The billion dollar company has hit a roadblock in its quest to reach every computer user in the world: the People’s Republic of China. Currently, Facebook is banned in the eastern Asian country. China, with its 1.3 billion citizens, has slowed Facebook’s explosive growth by banning the friend-and-family sharing website. Along with Twitter and YouTube, Facebook finds itself shut out by a system that seems more machine than human.

The cause of the ban is simple: Facebook wants China because China has a lot of people. China doesn’t want Facebook because Facebook has a lot of freedom.

The cost of money

Like Google, Facebook has a choice to make. Do they hold strong to their Western beliefs in democracy and freedom by not bending to China’s demands for control and limited ability? Or do they compromise with their ideas and the functionality of their product in order to tap an enormous market?

The question exists at the intersection between commerce and humanity.

Taking business to China is not like taking it to another city, or even another country. As the world’s most populous nation and with one of the fastest growing economies on the planet, China’s potential for money making is beyond belief. But with great revenue comes great challenges.

If Facebook wants to operate in China, it will have to fall in line with all the other pieces of art and technology. The censor machine that is China’s government would dissect, scrutinize and tear apart Facebook until it no longer looked like Facebook. Facebook wants to open countries up. China wants to tighten even more.

No room left

Facebook is feeling the effects of a technology-based world. Everything is getting smaller. Communicating with someone in a different country is easier than knocking on a neighbor’s door. Despite its innovations and visionary leadership, Facebook is running out of people to sign up. American and Europe, two of the strongholds of business, have already been marketed and converted.

Growth is not sustainable forever. Facebook acquired half a billion users like they were selling cookies. With their first domestic decrease this year, Facebook is acknowledging the scary idea of business mortality. If your ability to make a profit depends on continuously recruiting new users, what will you do when there are no more users left?

Facebook's China conundrum comes down to the oldest and most fundamental business question of all: money or morals?

Digital Advertising- Click here http://bit.ly/j8ToZR for full article

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Digital Advertising- Click here http://bit.ly/j8ToZR for full article

Advertising is the science of determining what people want and then placing reminders in locations they frequent. 50 years ago that meant putting posters in office lunch rooms and newspapers on street-side stands. Today, it means creating digital ads that can be dropped into the internet for people to see from their computers and phones.

Ads sell products

Years of energy and creativity are put into creating a product. Teams of artists, scientists and businesspeople unite to build something that will appeal to the public and serve their basic needs. But without advertisement, those products sit on the store shelves and the factory tables.

Digital is coming

The world is experiencing one of the worst recessions (or depressions, depending on who you talk to) in history. Markets and businesses have been either limped or amputated by the financial crisis.

Surprisingly, one sector has managed to stay afloat through the economic tsunami: digital advertising.

The Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers have been tracking this phenomenon. They report a 13.9% growth in online advertising and predict spending for digital advertising will balloon to nearly $50 billion dollars by 2015.

If the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers are correct in their calculations, traditional print advertising may be extinct in less than a decade.

Advertising is social

Facebook, as always, is leading the way in communication. With over half a billion users, they have quickly become the first stop for advertisers.

Facebook works well for advertising because targeted buyers are already identified. Facebook tells the world who you are, where you’re from and what you like. Facebook and other social networking sites have become the new water cooler. People gather at them to share advice and traffic in gossip.

The new bosses

Digital advertising appeals to a younger generation. Historically, the ad business has been controlled by pinstripe-wearing, chain-smoking executives in their 40s and 50s, most of them male. Today, advertising is run by young, energetic men and women in t-shirts and jeans. The Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers foresee a business where fresh faces and ideas enter the market – and conquer it.

Creativity is the next step for individuals and businesses looking to capitalize on digital advertising. Everyone will be using online ads in the next 5 years. The challenge will be how to use them differently.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

New Media Plus Publishes Case Study on Social Media for Public Companies- Click here http://bit.ly/kMSLYW for full article

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New Media Plus Publishes Case Study on Social Media for Public Companies- Click here http://bit.ly/kMSLYW for full article

Press Release Source: New Media Plus, Inc. On Wednesday June 22, 2011, 8:42 am EDT

LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Media Plus, Inc. a company that develops and maintains a strong, cost-effective Internet presence for businesses through 1-on-1 interaction with its Internet Specialists, published today an in-depth case study on social media marketing titled "Social Media Opportunities for Public Companies".

The purpose of "Social Media Opportunities for Public Companies" (Case Study) is to demonstrate the power and importance of social media for publicly traded companies. In this Case Study NewMediaPlus evaluated the social strategy of Player's Network, Inc. (OTCQB:PNTV). After full review of its social media assets (profiles, channels, fan pages, etc.) and current strategy, NewMediaPlus met with PNTV to identify its goals and objectives with social media. After due diligence on the company and the company's industry, NewMediaPlus developed an in-depth social media strategy, including but not limited to: creating a campaign, establishing and developing social media assets, and establishing a social release Schedule.

To download a free copy of this Case Study or to view an interactive version online visit http://bit.ly/PNTVCaseStudy

"Most public companies understand they should be participating in social media, but they don't know where to start," said Brett H. Pojunis, CEO of NewMediaPlus. "These companies set up profiles on popular social networks without a plan, but without a social strategy, companies could have a negative experience with social media.

"The team at NewMediaPlus brought invaluable knowledge and experience in social media marketing. So much so that we coined the phrase "PNTV Connect" which has now become a part of our everyday communication with our customers and shareholders," said Mark Bradley, CEO of PNTV.

About NewMediaPlus, Inc.

NewMediaPlus provides cost-effective, real-time solutions for social media, Web development, graphic design and online advertising. NewMediaPlus delivers the highest level of customer service through 1-on-1 interaction over the phone, online or in person to help businesses develop and maintain their Internet presence. NewMediaPlus is based in Las Vegas, NV, and intends to launch additional locations throughout the United States and beyond. Please visit our corporate website at http://corp.newmediaplus.com/. To learn more about our services, visit www.NewMediaPlus.Com, and to view our Social Media Marketing blog, visit NewMediaPlus.net
The New Media Plus, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7339
About Players Network, Inc.

Players Network is a Television and Digital New Media Company that develops and owns new Channel Destinations. Players Network, Vegas on Demand, Sexy Sin City TV, which are focused on Las Vegas and Gaming Lifestyles, are the lead channels. Players Network produces and distributes original content for its own VOD Channels on television in over 29,000,000 homes over Comcast, DirecTV, AT&T, Verizon and Dish Network and its own Broadband Network, Hulu, Blinkx, Google, YouTube and Yahoo Video, for DVD Home Video, mobile platforms, and through worldwide television syndication. Players Network has a program library of over 1600 titles. Players Network has a 12-year history of providing consumers with quality Gaming and Las Vegas Lifestyle content, as well as strategic partnership services in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and throughout the worldwide gaming industry. For more information go to http://www.playersnetwork.info./

To stay in tune with PNTV information and Consumer products join PNTV Connect by clicking on this link: http://playersnetwork.info/pntv-connect/

About GLX - The Global Listing Exchange

The Global Online Investment Community - GLX provides interactive advertising, conference and event coordination, digital IR/PR, journalism, market intelligence, media/marketing, news dissemination, research, video production and ancillary specialty communications services to publicly traded companies worldwide.

Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act:

With the exception of the historical information contained in this Release, the matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters herein described, including but not limited to: the ability of the Company to increase revenues in the future due to the developing and unpredictable markets for its products, the ability to achieve a positive cash flow, the ability to obtain orders for or install its products, the ability to obtain new customers and the ability to continue to commercialize its products, which could cause actual results or revenues to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements.

RIM Q1 Earnings Are Low- Click here http://bit.ly/jKhYpq for full article

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RIM Q1 Earnings Are Low- Click here http://bit.ly/jKhYpq for full article

There was a time in the mobile phone world when all you heard about were BlackBerries. Before iPhones and Androids, there was the sleek, compact phone from Research In Motion. Everywhere you looked, people were tapping and clicking those handy devices.

Based out of Canada, Research In Motion (RIM), introduced a product so addicting and excessively used that it eventually became known as the “CrackBerry”.

Products and profits

But Research In Motion’s quarterly results present a new story. It seems the company has been unable to stay fresh, hip and addicting. They recently posted a 10 percent loss.

In a business where a single product can topple or resurrect a company, that percentage is engulfing. RIM cites announced layoffs and product delays for the decrease. Experts predict that RIM’s profit for the full fiscal year could be even more damaging.

Create, recreate

RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie has gone on record saying that “Delivering new products has proven more challenging than anticipated.” It seems RIM’s leadership just can’t keep up with the creative wizards at Apple. Steve Jobs and his army of young, stylish developers pump out one exciting product after another.

The BlackBerry has succeeded in the corporate market, but can’t duplicate its success in the larger, more profitable consumer market. Third-party applications, which Apple and Android have mastered, remain slippery to RIM. They also haven’t addressed one of the most important purchasing factors: appearance.

Founder Mike Lazaridis needs to study Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ playbook. In it, he will learn the crucial role aesthetics play in the choices customers make – shoppers buy things that are attractive.

Jobs is a scientist when it comes to merging look and performance. Apple’s products are fun to look at and easy to use.

Mapping the enemy’s territory

If RIM wants to get back in the mobile phone ring, they need to revamp the way they train. They need to duplicate Apple’s approach, which focuses on aesthetic design, inventive advertising campaigns and the most basic usability. That is the only way they will create a devoted consumer base.

RIM’s tablet computer, the PlayBook, was supposed to inject the company with some BlackBerry-like capital and popularity. It bombed. “The launch did not go as smoothly as we planned,” Balsillie said.

Balsillie needs to call Jobs and listen to what he has to say.

RIM Q1 Earnings Are Low- Click here http://bit.ly/jKhYpq for full article

RIM Q1 Earnings Are Low- Click here http://bit.ly/jKhYpq for full article

There was a time in the mobile phone world when all you heard about were BlackBerries. Before iPhones and Androids, there was the sleek, compact phone from Research In Motion. Everywhere you looked, people were tapping and clicking those handy devices.

Based out of Canada, Research In Motion (RIM), introduced a product so addicting and excessively used that it eventually became known as the “CrackBerry”.

Products and profits

But Research In Motion’s quarterly results present a new story. It seems the company has been unable to stay fresh, hip and addicting. They recently posted a 10 percent loss.

In a business where a single product can topple or resurrect a company, that percentage is engulfing. RIM cites announced layoffs and product delays for the decrease. Experts predict that RIM’s profit for the full fiscal year could be even more damaging.

Create, recreate

RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie has gone on record saying that “Delivering new products has proven more challenging than anticipated.” It seems RIM’s leadership just can’t keep up with the creative wizards at Apple. Steve Jobs and his army of young, stylish developers pump out one exciting product after another.

The BlackBerry has succeeded in the corporate market, but can’t duplicate its success in the larger, more profitable consumer market. Third-party applications, which Apple and Android have mastered, remain slippery to RIM. They also haven’t addressed one of the most important purchasing factors: appearance.

Founder Mike Lazaridis needs to study Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ playbook. In it, he will learn the crucial role aesthetics play in the choices customers make – shoppers buy things that are attractive.

Jobs is a scientist when it comes to merging look and performance. Apple’s products are fun to look at and easy to use.

Mapping the enemy’s territory

If RIM wants to get back in the mobile phone ring, they need to revamp the way they train. They need to duplicate Apple’s approach, which focuses on aesthetic design, inventive advertising campaigns and the most basic usability. That is the only way they will create a devoted consumer base.

RIM’s tablet computer, the PlayBook, was supposed to inject the company with some BlackBerry-like capital and popularity. It bombed. “The launch did not go as smoothly as we planned,” Balsillie said.

Balsillie needs to call Jobs and listen to what he has to say.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Comcast And Skype Partner Up- Click here bit.ly/jhRC8j for full article

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Comcast And Skype Partner Up- Click here bit.ly/jhRC8j for full article

Flying cars, hover boards and personal food re-hydrators, these were the things that we were promised as children that we would have available to us in the future. While the flying sports car has yet to be delivered to us, Comcast and Skype have partnered to deliver the ability to send and receive video phone calls on your television.

Only the power of the Comcast high speed cable internet system and the video processing power of Skype can bring this technology into our homes with blazing into our homes at supersonic speed! With the combined partnership of Comcast and Skype there are no limits to possibilities available to consumers. Long distance relationships no longer have to be so challenging, grandparents can visit with their grandchildren daily and parents on business trips can now wish their children good night from hundreds of miles away.

Comcast and Skype’s partnership will redefine the business models of both companies. The integration of Skype into Comcast will allow more than simple video calling. Through Skype’s digital phone book, callers will be able to view each other’s personal contact information while video chatting. For those who are worried about missing out on their favorite television shows or movies, Comcast offers the ability to video chat and watch television at the same time! Reconnect with your college buddies while watching your Alma Matter play on tv or have a movie date with your sweetheart across the country.

The business applications of this union will make teleconferencing cheap, easy and readily available to many markets throughout the country. Comcast will offer Skype-enabled webcams to its customers, though several brands of televisions are offered on the market that are currently internet and webcam enabled. In addition to using the television as a medium to hold Skype video conversations, Comcast will allow users to transfer video calls to their laptops, tablets and other mobile devices mid-call.

The future is now, the ability to connect with your friends, loved ones and colleagues from across the country is now within the palm of your hand and the data stream connected into your televisions. The union of Comcast and Skype is bringing the thoughts and dreams of the future into our homes and businesses today. So the next time you answer your phone, think of how much more exciting it would be to see the caller on the other end of the line and remember that through Comcast and Skype it is possible!

Facebook or Google- Click here http://bit.ly/lcAOgj for full article

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Facebook or Google- Click here http://bit.ly/lcAOgj for full article

Almost everyone we know has a Facebook page and everyone we know uses Google to search for thing. How can companies like this rival each other? For as long as anyone can remember, Google, was the go to search engine for everything. However, since places like Facebook are now offering search engines and other sophisticated tools Google and Facebook are rivaling each other.

Google offers tools like email, a search engine, and maps. But since Facebook has been around, a person can simply be friends with another person, and contact them that way. A person does not have to have the email of a friend to contact them, they can simply message them.

Facebook and Google are also becoming permanent fixtures on smart phones, and are completely accessible from anywhere. Both are very successful tools to the technology world. Google is a particular tool used for people searching and emailing. Facebook is a more specific tool for those trying to network and build a business. One is not better than the other, but instead they are equally successful and important to the business and personal world.

A Business can greatly benefit from both companies. The best deal of all is that a person does not have to pay to use these services. Facebook is a great tool for many businesses, because the business can create a fan page and reach a lot of people that way. However, if a person decided to add their business to a Google search program, a potential customer can search for a particular item, and find it through searching. The times are gone when we use phone books and 411. A person can simply search a topic and find it through Google.

If a business wants to succeed, they need to meet the customer on their turf. The days when a business could sit back and let customers come to them, is gone. It is a fierce marketing world out there. Too many businesses offer the same services as others. The key to success is being proactive and finding customers. A huge business success tip is to use Google and Facebook to a your advantage.

Seasonal? Use Social Media To Be All Year-Round- Click here http://bit.ly/jtfR9i for full article

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Seasonal? Use Social Media To Be All Year-Round- Click here http://bit.ly/jtfR9i for full article

Even if you run a company that's focused specifically on a particular season, you can still use Social Media to drum up business throughout the year. That's the lesson that many small businesses and entrepreneurs are learning as sites like Twitter and Facebook evolve into mature, established web platforms. One of the best things about the Internet in general and E-commerce in particular is that they make physical locations and time frames irrelevant as far as business is concerned. Using Social Media, businesses at every level can strengthen relationships during their off-seasons and even create new customers with minimal effort.

One of the greatest challenges for largely seasonal businesses is maintaining awareness of their products and services with current and potential customers. Facebook is terrific way to remedy that problem. By setting up a free group page that followers can "like" and join, small businesses can establish an online presence that will keep them ranking highly in search results pages. When the high-revenue portion of the year rolls around, businesses that invest in a healthy online presence will have an advantage over those that don't by showing up towards the top of web search results. Using Twitter and Facebook to create an ongoing relationship or dialog with customers throughout the year is arguably the cheapest way to do that.

There are a number of different ways that Social Media can be used to enhance the visibility of a business online. Facebook can be used as an online billboard to maintain awareness of your offerings, but it can also be used quite effectively to draw in new business. One popular method is to hold free giveaways or raffles. Visitors to a Facebook page merely have to follow your page in order to be entered, and a winner selected at random gets a prize. Even if only a fraction of the new followers are converted into customers, it's worth it in the long run.

While Social Media is still in its infancy and is sure to undergo radical changes in the coming years, small business owners have already reaped serious dividends by putting time and effort into cultivating an online following. As far as ROI is concerned, it's one of the most prudent investments you can make. So even if your business is largely seasonal and experiences protracted periods of downtime, you can use Social Media to improve your bottom line throughout the year. For the price of a little effort during your off-season, you can make sure that business during your on-season is a lot more lucrative and profitable.

Monday, June 20, 2011

5 Tips for a Revenue Generating Website- Click here http://bit.ly/lRgbSm for full article

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5 Tips for a Revenue Generating Website- Click here http://bit.ly/lRgbSm for full article

A successful website is a need to have item now a days, you can create a informational gateway while at the same time being creative and incorporating new, technology-friendly strategies.


Here are 5 tips to have a successful website:

1) Be artistic.

Designing a website is as much an artistic endeavor as it is an intellectual one. The best web designers are artists first. Instead of using brushes or clay, they use computers. They have an artist’s eye, touch and sensibility.

Hone your art.

2) Be intellectual.

Once the art has been mastered, start focusing on the mental side. Websites are made up of numbers and equations. Successful designers understand all the working parts of a website.

Memorize the formulas. A website can flourish or flounder based on one set of numbers.

3) Satisfy customers.

As an artist and thinker, living up to your own standards is vital. But you have a more important person to please: the customer. Always make sure they will be able to navigate and contact you easily.

Sit down with a few of your customers and find out exactly what they would like to see in your website.

 

4) Turn websites into brands.

Brands succeed because they don’t require the customer to take a risk. They are familiar and safe. By turning an ordinary website into a well-known brand, a successful website can take your business and create a lasting revenue source.

Embrace the brand idea – search engines do.

5) Market constantly.

Business exists in two steps: 1) creation, and 2) marketing. After the website has been made, it needs to be marketed. Get the website “out there.” This involves passing out business cards, visiting forums, cold calling and returning emails and texts.

Websites become great when people know about them.


Follow these 5 tips and you will have a creative, revenue generating website.

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