MySpace and FriendFeed were early social platforms that grew their community and eventually found their respective suitors. But was acquisition the kiss of death to these companies? It seems that after they get their payday these companies are forgotten by their new owners for several reasons. FriendFeed was supposed to Read more
With a new social media site being announced every few days I wanted to go back to some of the sites that were abuzz a jew years ago. After the initial launch and buzz what happens to these sites if they don’t attract critical mass? I decided to look at Read more
So we know that two things are hot in business communication and marketing in 2011: mobile and video. And of course mobile video but that goes without saying since it’s a combination of the two. But with the increase of smartphones and mobile web usage, more and more people will Read more
The New York Times ran a great article about Heather Armstrong last Saturday called Queen of the Mommy Bloggers. Who is Heather Armstrong you say and why should we care? Well Heather is better known in the online world as Dooce (@dooce) and is one of the most influential women in Read more
I had the opportunity to meet and interview Steven Kent (@proteadigital) in December. Steven took me up on my offer to interview anyone that donated $50 to my Movember fund and I was glad he did. After meeting with Steven and learning about his business I found out that he really Read more