Mashable just did a write-up on Friday about the Celtics leading the pack of sports teams who’ve jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon. The also talked to the New York Giants, fresh off their Super Bowl win, and Dan Harbison from the Portland Trail Blazers. Much like we try to be at the Celtics, Harbison and…
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Is Your Mac Becoming an iOS Device?
I’ve been using Macs since I first knew what a computer was, but with each passing OS update, the lines are blurring. Today’s announcement that OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion will include iMessage functionality means that your desktop is slowly merging with iOS. At some point, they’ll probably be the same operating system. Mashable has…
Why a Google+ Brand Page Could Be More Important Than Your Facebook Page
If you think Google+ will never be able to compete with Facebook in social networking, guess what? You’re right. Google is more interested in owning the search engine results market. And that’s what Google+ brand pages are really all about. In fact, for brands that sell their products directly, I’d bet Google+ brand pages could…
What Is the Value of a Facebook Fan?
I’ve done a bunch of social media panels, and a favorite query at these events goes something like this: “How much is a Facebook fan worth?†Depending on which study you read, you’ll see estimates ranging from a few dollars each to $120 dollars a head. And I always tell people, if the answer is…
WWE – Slamming the Competition in Social TV
Like most red-blooded American males, I grew up spending my Saturday mornings in the 80s watching the cartoonish gladiators of the WWE – it was WWF back in my day – battle in the name of good vs. evil. If you talk to your generational counterparts, they likely remember more than they’d care to admit…