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Can Social Media really benefit companies? I say no.

When I say can social media benefit companies, I mean companies that add social media as part of their marketing strategy. The companies that set up Facebook pages or Twitter accounts are the ones that I am talking about here.

Talk to anyone who has any knowledge of …

I See What the Future of Printed Media May Bring

I was reading my copy of The Week and in a matter of a half-hour I was "caught up". I realized that this is a printed version of a RSS aggregator. Could this be how printed media survives in the next ten years? Taking the most relevant from many different sources and …

I just couldn't get inspired

Unless You're the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes

Microsoft, Verizon Gunning for Apple Marketshare with New Hardware Releases

I saw this article today and it made me think that sometimes these companies don't think about their consumer. They offer different features, but is it what the consumer wants? The answer is, …

Email Apps Will Be the Savior of RSS

You ever have one of those "Duh" moments? Thanks to a Tweet from Chris Penn of the Financial Aid Podcast and a follow up post, I finally figured out what is missing from RSS... email client integration.

Yes, I know that there are plug-ins for Outlook and Thunderbird …

Presidential Election Prediction

This is my advice to all the Presidential candidates. The one who uses social media the best will win the election. Why? Because you will engage a typically apathetic demographic to get out and vote. This could possibly swing an election.

I believe that all the current …

So Close Toys R Us, So Close

I just got an email from Toys R Us about a new microsite that they launched on safety recalls. I think that's a great idea. Providing a service for their customers, especially with the what seems daily news story about lead and such, and generating customer loyalty. But …

A Virgin's Look at Podcamp Philly

I've never been to a Podcamp before. Boy did I feel dumb. I consider myself pretty good at this stuff but some of the people I met were so much more advanced. They have passion for this new media stuff and I was in awe of their dedication.

Some of my highlights from …

Finally a Social Network that's Fun

Variety reports that T-Works, a megasite featuring the characters of Warner Bros, Hanna-Barbera and D.C. Comics, will make its debut next Spring. Why is this so cool? It will not only feature their classic cartoons, it will have a virtual world that you can interact …

More on Women as the Primo Target

Are you marketing to women? No? Then what the hell are you waiting for?

I read an article recently about Women and Word of Mouth. This is no surprise but 95% of women are influenced by word of mouth. Women are influenced by TV, and magazines more often then men. So I …

Will we see Newspapers and TV News merge on-line?

 I saw this article come through from eMarketer.com: More Newspaper Sites Add Online Video

More than 90% of the top US newspaper Web sites now have online video. While these sites may not be a threat to YouTube yet, they do feature viewers' favorite content.

It made me …

Web to Pass Papers As Key Ad Segment

This is not a surprise to me. Not that I'm some all knowing visionary of the advertising world, but this is bound to happen. Advertisers go where their audience is and if the majority of their audience/customers are on-line, well then, their advertising dollars are …

New Disney Property, Club Penguin, Grew 329% in Past Year - MarketingVOX

New Disney Property, Club Penguin, Grew 329% in Past Year - MarketingVOX

Not that many of us have visited this site. Or maybe you have you pervert!

For those who don't know what Club Penguin is, it is a website where kids can sign on as penguins and interact with …

The Rantings - Episode 013

How does Wal-mart stay in business?

Crappy is all I have to say about it.

Over sensationalizing the Minnesota bridge collapse

Why has this become big news?

RSS is back in the news again.

40% of marketers use RSS but yet my Mom has no idea what it is.

Podcamp Philly... …

I'm Going to PodCamp Philly... are you?

I getting ready to attend my first PodCamp in about a month from now. If you don't know what a PodCamp is well basically it is a free conference for podcasters and social media evangelists of all kinds. From what I've heard through other podcasters that have attended …

The Rantings - Episode 012

Newspapers on a come back?

Gannett Newspapers are leading the charge.

Cincymoms.com

Are we over socialized?

Too many networks, too many choices?

The new target demographic... Moms.

Has the podcasting audience peaked?

Your Feedback is welcome...

Email me at …

Very Cool: Bringing art to life in Second life

Click here to view in YouTube

If you love Second Life and VanGogh then you'll love this video. It's amazing what people come up with...

(Hat tip to Christopher Penn for the link.)

Tags: secondlife, vanGogh, mike bellina, youtube

It's the Same Argument 20 years later...

Hat Tip to John C. Dvorak on this one.

It's amazing that this could be played today and still be relevant. Conservative idiots blaming an industry for the corruption of youth and society. Then it was rock and roll, today it's the internet, tomorrow who knows. Enjoy.

Capitol Records Ordered to Pay Attorney Fees

Slyck News - Capitol Records Ordered to Pay Attorney Fees

Amen. Maybe, just maybe, these idiots will get a clue. Then again, I highly doubt it.

The court ordered the RIAA to pay $68,685.23 to the defendant, Debbie Foster and Amanda Foster. Of course, the RIAA will …