Socialized

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The EU Unfair Business Practices Directive technically banned astroturfing (the practice of company or paid third-party representatives posing as consumers and leaving positive comments on a blog or forum) some time ago. We’re nearing the end of the hegemony of Google Search. Even Google, a Web 1.0

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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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Bare Feet Studios

JULY 8, 2009

I hope you have set up Google Alerts for your brand! See “Astroturfing&# above for more. Here’s a good example of a PR professional (Todd Defren) who discloses when he is Twittering on behalf of a client. If not, go to KnowHow Cafe and get on our mailing list so we can help you.) The term plant is also used.

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