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When is Brand Evangelism a Crime? Exploring the Royal Caribbean.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Exploring the Royal Caribbean Promotional Marketing Strategy by Tamar Weinberg on March 12, 2009 Share My husband Brian , who knows firsthand how much I eat, drink, and sleep social media, pointed me to an interesting critique by ExpertCruiser on a 2007 social media marketing campaign by Royal Caribbean.

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Ethics in Social Media: A Glossary | Bare Feet Blog

Bare Feet Studios

Second – Conflicts of Interest As bloggers, podcasters, marketers and PR professionals adopt social media tools and tactics, they are often caught in the middle of problematic situations. Blogola – like it’s sister payola , it refers to bloggers receiving products and services in exchange for media coverage.

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Is it easy to tell if you are a scammer or straight-shooter?

Bare Feet Studios

When all I can find about you on Google search are things like message board postings or a one-off weight loss blog offer, then you are not a serious business person IMO. Has no verifiable bio or resume to be found online, nor any links on reputable sites with biographical details.

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Get Your Social Media Story Straight | Blogging and Content.

Convince & Convert

The team’s record for the last five years: 2009-10 (14-60) so far 2008-09 (24-58) 2007-08 (22-60) 2006-07 (32-50) 2005-06 (33-49) In fact, the Timberwolves have won a playoff series only one time in their 21 years of existence. I got hooked on the Star Tribune Twolves message board in 2002 and haven’t looked back.

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50 Habits of a Highly Effective Blogger " EdithYeung.com

Buzz Marketing for Technology

9 Essential Tips to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows, Conferences & Seminars (Podcast) » Tuesday 13 Nov 2007. 50 Habits of a Highly Effective Blogger. Their presentation made be stop and think and start evaluating myself as to if I am really doing everything I am supposed to as a good blogger. Here you goâ?¦

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How to Become a Niche Rockstar: The Guide

Viper Chill

It happened to me in 2007 and it’s just happened to tech blogger Louis Gray who, this week, announced he is now managing the social team for Google+. Some people ask me why my Twitter bio, for the last six months, has read “Z-List Blogger with 21 readers&#. Bloggers : Bloggers are busy.

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An Open Letter to Facebook

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

million members, and I’ve asked her to contribute her thoughts as she’s gathered from Facebook’s message boards and discussions. After being the little darling of the media and bloggers for soooooo long, they have become way too arrogant and definitely a little dastardly. Release the number Facebook!

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