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A Brief History of the Evolution of Social Technology

Social Media Marketing

To truly appreciate social media and the ubiquitous nature of the Internet, the consumer must first remember the wireless networks' distant and humble beginnings. Piggybacking on Herz' radio wave, Marchese Guglielmo Marconi translated the wave into a wireless signal that would make short-distance radio transmissions possible.

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Killing My BlackBerry Softly

Ari Herzog

I bought a BlackBerry Curve 8330 in August 2006 — with the specific intent to use the smartphone at a government technology summit I was to attend later that month. I’ve kept it through the 2-year Verizon Wireless contract but have used it less and less since the spring.

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What’s Your Mobile Marketing Strategy?

Small Business Mavericks

Before starting my own company in 2006, I worked for 16 years in the wireless industry for AT&T Wireless and Cingular, so I’ve watched mobile develop over the years with more than a casual passers-by interest. Leveraging applications such as FourSquare and Twitter with geo-targeting capabilities to target your reach.

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Hacking Skype For Better Audio

Twist Image

For over 375 episodes (since 2006), I have relied mostly on Skype to record these weekly conversations with leading business thinkers. This means no wireless networks and no wi-fi. Every application that you can. wireless network. I use Skype to record most of my audio podcasts. Bonus tip: turn off the wi-fi to be sure.

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The Top #Nifty50 Women in Technology on Twitter for 2012

Webbiquity SMM

Emily is Chief Technology Officer at Bookigee, an early-stage startup that builds online analytics and marketing applications for the Book Publishing Industry, in Miami. Splitting time between Ottawa, Canada and Naples, Florida, Lisa is owner of Parlez Wireless as well as a sought-after social media strategist and speaker. EmilysHere.

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How to Get an Influencer's Attention

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Reply Lil Peekr March 25, 2010 at 10:21 pm …yes I see your background now, it’s always been one of my faves—my wireless is dropping off—need to reboot and get to a better connection. As always useful, insightful and genuine information that has an immediate application. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg.

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Why SEO is Easier than Social Media Marketing

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

For you, this means practice and true application of acquired skill. Reply Kevin December 15, 2009 at 11:55 am Oh I agree that there are situations where it isn’t going to be applicable and as always with any project the goals of the client are going to dictate the tactics used. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg.

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