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Apple Gets More Serious About Using Twitter, but Why it Doesn't Matter

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I think Microsoft would be more receptive to user feedback. I’ve seen this on Microsoft’s PR depts. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca But I don’t consider it smart to try to convert new buyers. What about keeping their current customers happy?

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The gamification generation

The Way of the Web

And I’m not alone: Xbox Live: 23 million members (Feb 2010) 61% male, 39% female 70% 18-34 20% 35-44 37% household income over $100,000 Playstation network: 50 million members (June 2010) Stats from Wikipedia and Microsoft Advertising. 1925 radio image with thanks to Ylvas on Flickr (CC Licence).

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Gov 2.0 Jobs, Moves, and Opportunities

Social Media Strategery

Moves and Promotions Congratulations also go out to the following #gov20 champions and I wish them the best of luck in their new positions: Mark Drapeau joined Microsoft as Director of Innovative Social Engagement for the company’s U.S. Image Courtesy of Flickr User Ben Zvan. Home About Me Speaking Legal-ese My Team Gov 2.0

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4 WordPress Alternatives: the What, Where, and Why

ProBlogger

Just like in the 90’s when Microsoft seemed like the only choice, but then we found alternatives like Mac or Linux, there are alternatives to WordPress too. support for a wide variety of media, including Viddler and Flickr. Disqus integration for commenting. But is it necessarily the best choice? modern theme support.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

It use to be that Apple was the scrappy underdog and white knight to Microsoft's evil empire. link] James Windrow Apple used to be the scrappy underdog and white knight to Microsofts evil empire. – [link] blog comments powered by Disqus Subscribe to Convince & Convert Jay Baer Greetings. Thats convenience!

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Why Social Media is Scary | Social Media Strategery

Social Media Strategery

Image Courtesy of Flickr user Ack Ook* buy-in , leadership , scary , social media , web 2.0 An example is a blog called ‘Mini-Microsoft’ where some dude just voices his opinion about life inside Microsoft. link] sradick Partha – great example of the Mini-Microsoft blog. It’s scary. The Whole. :

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The Unfortunate Investment of Social Media (and its Consequences)

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Reply BrettFromTibet February 2, 2008 at 4:20 pm I knew the shark had been jumped when they made Microsoft their ad partner and displayed crappy banners for M$ products alongside stories about Ubuntu’s domination and Apple’s PWNing. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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