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A Brief History of the Evolution of Social Technology

Social Media Marketing

To truly appreciate social media and the ubiquitous nature of the Internet, the consumer must first remember the wireless networks' distant and humble beginnings. Piggybacking on Herz' radio wave, Marchese Guglielmo Marconi translated the wave into a wireless signal that would make short-distance radio transmissions possible.

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The 5 Commandments of How to Raise $1Million on Kickstarter

Waxing UnLyrical

Image by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung (Flickr: Kick-Tipp) [ CC-BY-SA-2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons. Five years ago, any method of raising capital for a project would generally require a substantial profit share once the product came to fruition. That’s no longer the case. Show your face in the video. Dress nicely and smile.

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Why 2 Days Later is 2 Days Late

Ari Herzog

Tweeting back and forth with a Verizon Wireless customer support representative last night, I learned data-only monthly plans for the Blackberry are only eligible for hearing-impaired customers. I could have googled the information or called the company’s hotline but I turned to Twitter and received an answer quickly.

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The Motorola XOOM: A Revolutionary Tool

Waxing UnLyrical

I was recently given the opportunity to use a Motorola XOOM for almost 3 months by my good friend Mark Farnen , whose client is Verizon Wireless (Verizon is the carrier providing 3G/4G service for the XOOM). Image: brandon shigeta via Flickr, CC 2.0. XOOMing in. How about you? Let the XOOM vs. iPad debate begin.

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Top 100 Most Innovative and Influential People in the Web 2.0 World

Bill Hartzer

Wireless & Gadgets. Caterina Fake, Founder, Flickr. 5) Wireless & Gadgets. Internet Evolution has narrowed down the list into 10 different categories, which include the most innovative and influential people in each category: Social Networking. Enterprise & Cloud Computing. News/Media. E-Commerce. NYSE: IBM).

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The Social Cost of Unpaid Tweetup Teams

Bare Feet Studios

Words, deeds, and intentions travel quickly on the coconut wireless as well as on social media. Photo Credit: Mannequin Clique by quinn.anya on Flickr. Influencers get freebies and possibly a chance to build their own influence, by association. Here in Hawaii community, is not just a buzz word, it is a really big deal.

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Aloha Summit Links: Overview of Online Video

Bare Feet Studios

Be sure the camera you buy has “mic input&# jack and then use either a lavalier or handheld mic, wired or wireless, depending on your location requirements. We use and love the Sennheiser wireless mic , and it has been a real workhorse in our high-stress windy and salty ocean environment.