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Choice of Form: Two Legal Seminars As Social Media

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

A seminar is different from a regular course in that it necessarily involves interaction with the students — a seminar is to a regular lecture course as web 2.0 is to web 1.0. Professor Daniel Jutras’ classes begin with him and/or students covering some current events relating to the seminar’s topic.

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

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Using market intelligence, Royal Caribbean identified supporters of the cruise line via social networking sites and took the opportunity to give fifty of the most ardent supporters, called Royal Champions, special privileges, including free paid cruises and invitations to special events with company executives.

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How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

The word of mouth has traveled, because Pamela Slim learned about the hotel from Jonathan. I’ve learned that Roger Smith Hotel is a boutique hotel with event rooms suitable for parties and workshops. If you’re constantly broadcasting and not building bridges, your social media engagement will only travel so far.

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Is Social Media the Final Frontier of Marketing?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Then and Now In the good old days, say from the 1850s onwards, marketing was mostly a one way “communication&# : companies advertized their wares via local media like newspapers, magazines, and traveling salespeople. Simply put, the new mass media helped organize, and influence, large numbers of consumers.

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

Convince & Convert

That is the value to me of Web 2.0 That is the value to me of Web 2.0 That is the value to me of Web 2.0 j Deborah L Maue Social media = Web 2.0. Deborah L Maue Social media = Web 2.0. Deborah L Maue Social media = Web 2.0. Two of my friends were too.

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What Chris Brogan and Gary Vaynerchuk Have in Common, and What You.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Both are incredibly popular public facing success stories with very strong brands, traveling often to make public appearances at a variety of conferences and venues. It’s no surprise that both are asked to speak at events on a very regular basis. It’s in the way that both Chris and Gary got there that is important.

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How to Use Facebook for Business and Marketing

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

You may find opportunities to host real life events, be them at conferences or whatever else. Why not invite your Facebook fans to a special event at your venue? I plan to provide travel services and while many will find my articles and posts interesting most will probably not use my services. Growth can be a good thing.

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