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What drives participation in a social network?

Direct Marketing Observations

Simply put, what we do in our communities needs to be validated. No one likes to create content in a vacuum. We become “part&# of the dynamic of the group, of the community. Blogs were and still are great because not only did it provide a forum and platform for self expression but it also provided instant feedback.

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Coca-Cola's Happiness Machine | Justin Levy

Justin Levy

Coca-Cola has been garnering a lot of applause from the social media community as of late, first, with the release of their 3 page social media policy and now with this. It ties in well with other “hidden camera&# videos making their way around the web now, like the improvisational dancing in train stations and flash mobs at museums.

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7 Traits of Highly Effective Viral Videos

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

It’s why T-Mobile succeeded with a flash mob. Humans can relate to emotional content, and laughable content is always golden. If you’re in need of viral content , you don’t have to look much farther than videos that teach users how to do something. It’s why she is now famous.

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Occupy Wall Street – The Revolution is Twittervised

Laurel Papworth

In this article, I’m looking at process vs product journalism, representational democracy falling over, the demise of capitalism, authoritarian aspects of traditional media AND online community hosts e.g. Twitter and the newly found power of Crowd Activism. Not bad for a Sunday morning in rainy Sydney!

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