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MAY 5, 2010

Because you see, unlike most communities that are created based on brand affinity, and then conduct market research as an aside (if at all), JaneNation was built to tap into the minds of America’s females. link] [link] Dan Nestle Case study could herald future of ad agencies RT @jaybaer: An Online Community with a Purpose, and a Plan.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Harnessing the power of the collective (crowdsourcing for social change) is a thread woven throughout Cognitive Surplus , and its viability requires two of Shirky’s assertions to be accurate. But all is not lost, if you just commit to turning away from Starsky & Hutch, and toward the opportunities for greater good.

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JULY 6, 2010

Most recently, Target partnered with Search Institute® to develop the ‘ Turn Summer Play into Summer Learning ’ series on its Facebook page, which provides parents with fun, weekly tips to help their child’s mind stay active during the summer with research on how it makes a positive impact on child development.

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MAY 19, 2010

Let me hear about it: View Comments | Subscribe To This Blog | Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share This Post: Similar Posts That You Might Enjoy: Crowdsourcing: Beyond the Basics Why Content Marketing Matters To Me And Should To You Co-op SEO and the Future of Websites [link] Russ Henneberry Thanks for the opportunity to guest post!

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JUNE 23, 2010

What is the next generation of crowdsourcing? Crowdsourcing is evolving beyond the shiny contest model (Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” ) and into something more meaningful to the brands embracing it and the consumers contributing to it. Market research is as important to most companies as the payroll department.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 16, 2010

Despite the widespread use of the phrase “social media marketing,&# marketing is not the only business use of social media, as John Jantsch reminds us. Here he outlines five ways that sales can use these tools as well, from social CRM to teaching prospects how to solve business issues. by Cultivating Your Customers.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Imagine opting into a “crowdsourcing&# activity when you log into your local joint… &# everyone here today is working on an idea to help alleviate the litter problem downtown…want to join?&# Maybe an invite to an after school study hall – caffeine experience optional. 25 cents to the school fund.

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