Socialized

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Many enterprises are launching blogs on TypePad or WordPress and building social networks and communities on third-party software or developing it from the ground up using Ruby-on-Rails. We’re nearing the end of the hegemony of Google Search. Even Google, a Web 1.0 company — or Web 1.5

SocialText 250

SocialText Social Media Web 2.0 Astroturfing 250

Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here Comes Google Buzz Happy Holidays! ORM and the Dark Side: Astroturfing, Flogging and the Viral Marketing Campaign that never was Reply Irene Koehler says: September 18, 2009 at 3:32 pm You’re absolutely right. Real Life Friends Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. Is SocialShield the Answer? I Don’t Care Where.

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Social Networking Astroturfing Lijit LinkedIn 191

Bare Feet Studios

JULY 8, 2009

She didn’t last long, as the community questioned her extreme statements and Jeremiah Owyang (a Forrester Analyst) contacted Exxon directly for comment. (I I hope you have set up Google Alerts for your brand! See “Astroturfing&# above for more. Hat tip to Dave in the comments for this one.) Bad news all around.

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Social Media Astroturfing Wikipedia Upcoming 80