Facebook (Finally) Buys MySpace; Plans Future Growth
Big news from Palo Alto, California. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the acquisition of longtime rival MySpace from News Corp. Purchased in 2005 for $580 million, MySpace’s continual decrease in traffic “is not acceptable or sustainable” according to a News Corp spokesperson. Terms of the Facebook acquisition have not been released, but are speculated to [...]
Social Media Personality Profile – Top 10 Traits
Shouldn’t everyone be a social media expert by now? Seriously, why are some people perplexed by Twitter while others have created dynamic personal and corporate brands seemingly overnight? Why do some people just “get” Facebook, YouTube and blogging as others sit on the sidelines?
Based on my highly unscientific pondering, I’ve developed the following Top 10 personality [...]
SXSW 2010 Recap: Austintatious
Yes, I know – it’s a horrible pun. But it’s true. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference is over the top in every regard. The 15,000+ attendees, crowded sessions and who’s who list of presenters makes for an ostentatious spectacle. Not to mention the parties — the crown jewel of the [...]
iPad Prediction: Your Newest Kitchen Appliance
Like millions of other geeks, I watched/listened/read along as Steve Jobs did his best Billy Mays impression introducing the Apple iPad. Positioned as the new mobile device that’s “between” the iPhone and laptops, the iPad is basically a giant iPod Touch. It looks gorgeous and is probably a joy to hold — which [...]
Your Social Media Marketing Linch Pin: Branding
Ever watch your grandmother sort through her (postal) mail? If your granny is anything like mine, she carefully inspects and opens piece after piece. You just want to scream, “Just scan and throw it out – it’s all junk!” Having grown up in the era of bulk postage rates, we’ve developed a ninja-fast ability [...]
