Monthly Archives: June 2009

Google Translator Kit: Automated Translation Meets Crowdsourcing

Via Tech Crunch by Robin Wauters Only a handful of blogs picked up on Google’s fresh Translator Toolkit, which the company launched yesterday by means of a blog post, but this new service really deserves a second look, if only … Continue reading

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Modeling The True Value Of Social Networks: 2009 Edition

Via Tech Crunch by Michael Arrington on June 4, 2009 A year ago we modeled out the true value of various social networks based on the idea that users in high-value online advertising markets like Japan, the UK and the … Continue reading

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5 Unique Stories of Social Media Saving the Day

via Mashable by David Spark David Spark (@dspark) is the founder of Spark Media Solutions, an organization that helps companies build industry voice through storytelling and social media. He blogs at The Spark Minute and can be seen and heard … Continue reading

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Emotion doesn’t trump reality

Via Dave Fleet.com by Dave Fleet In recent months I, along with many other people, have voiced concern about the influx of “social media experts” with no real background in communications but a strong enthusiasm for social media tools. We’ve … Continue reading

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10 Must-Haves for Your Social Media Policy

Via Mashable by Sharlyn Lauby Sharlyn Lauby is the president of Internal Talent Management (ITM) which specializes in employee training and human resources consulting. She authors a blog at hrbartender.com. A few weeks ago, I wrote that your organization should … Continue reading

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Journalists Should Customize Social Networks to Maximize Experience

Via Media Shift by Roland Legrand Online social networks are essential tools for journalists. They make it possible to build extended networks, search for story ideas, build contacts and dig up information. But even more important, they help to shake … Continue reading

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YouTube Brands: 5 Outstanding Leaders in YouTube Marketing

Via Mashable by Catherine-Gail Reinhard Catherine-Gail Reinhard is creative director at Videasa, an agency that focuses on creating video infotainment for the web and emerging media platforms. You can follow her on Twitter. As YouTube () has grown into the … Continue reading

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