Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., This page was last modified on 4 June 2008, at 16:28. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. See Copyrights for details.) registered 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit charity. Privacy policy. About Wikipedia. Disclaimers.

Wikipedia 278

Wikipedia Wiki Repository Wikimedia 278

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 8, 2013

Image by Emiichann (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons. (The screen’s been going blank at random intervals, and since it’s still under the protection plan, I decided to listen to my friends and get the pros to look at it. Too cool for school.

Wikimedia 250

Wikimedia iPad Apple Public Domain 250

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

Image: Jonas Bergsten [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons. Instead, it’s every piece of marketing jargon imaginable, slapped into one convoluted list, then followed up with a fairly unhelpful statement on ideal clients, market cap, expertise, specialization, or anything else. It’s Swiss Army Knife marketing. It can open bottles.

Marketing 261

Marketing Wikimedia Startup Public Domain 261

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 13, 2012

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.

Wikimedia 224

Wikimedia How To Banking Wireless 224

Janet Fouts

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Here’s a definition on Wikimedia of a troll war. It wouldn’t have been fun to poke at Shel if he hadn’t responded the way he did and it would have probably fizzled. Was Loren really a troll or just a slightly obnoxious satirist who saw an opportunity? You decide. Ignore them. Trolls exist for the spotlight.

Feedly 192

Feedly Feed Wikimedia Forums 192

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2013

Image: Wikimedia Commons ( public domain ). And as far as I can tell, it disappeared when the organizers were having so much trouble with the many moving parts of the conference, that they decided to remove said moving parts that weren’t important enough. Of course, I was extremely irritated when it happened.

Wikimedia 229

Wikimedia Public Domain Conference Consultant 229

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

Image: Tony Crescibene via Wikimedia Commons, CC 2.0. That said, my team came away from this with a new understanding about social media and media relations. Although they may function very differently, both require two critical elements for success — creative thinking and a good story to tell.

Social Media 128

Social Media Wikimedia Real Estate Case Study 128

Writtent Blog

MARCH 17, 2014

The official Creative Commons website lets users search websites for free-to-use images from a variety of sources, including Google Images, Flickr and the Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons Search. Obviously, it’s become one of the top places to search for free images as a result.

Wikimedia 105

Wikimedia Creative Commons Flickr Yahoo 105

Ari Herzog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

For the third year in a row, I donated a little something to the Wikimedia Foundation as my way of saying thanks for developing Wikipedia which I frequently link and cite in these blog posts. I also donated small micro-payments to an assortment of WordPress plugin developers who enable this blog to be seen by all and increase our sociability.

WordPress 98

WordPress Wikimedia Wikipedia RSS 98

Bill Hartzer

MARCH 27, 2009

Wikimedia Foundation Sites 848 33.6% Wikimedia Foundation Sites 1 5.0 Top Internet Properties in Singapore Based on Unique Visitors February 2009 Total Singapore Internet Audience*, Age 15+ - Home & Work Locations Source: comScore World Metrix Total Unique Visitors (000) % Reach Total Internet 2,523 100.0% Google Sites 2,009 79.6%

comScore 92

comScore Report Wikimedia Instant Messaging 92

Danny WhatMough

JUNE 21, 2012

So the CIPR and PRCA have both made efforts over the last few months to engage with Wikimedia and begin to develop a series of guidelines to help the industry. The consultation process is on a Wiki on the Wikimedia site and the initial phase will end this Sunday. Time and time again, PRs and PR agencies have become unstuck.

Wikipedia 63

Wikipedia Wikimedia Committee Wiki 63

Bill Hartzer

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Wikimedia Foundation Sites 77,773,000. 114,484,000. Ask Network 92,369,000. Glam Media 89,864,000. CBS Interactive 88,017,000. Turner Digital 86,452,000. Amazon Sites 83,875,000. Viacom Digital 81,710,000. New York Times Digital 72,280,000. 69,896,000. Fox Interactive Media 69,184,000. eBay 68,441,000. Demand Media 64,831,000.

comScore 101

comScore Wikimedia Yahoo Technorati 101

The Realtime Report

APRIL 13, 2018

A new MIT working paper released and featured on Wikimedia Monthly Research Showcase demonstrates the surprising scientific power of Wikipedia. YouTube with Wikimedia Monthly Research Showcase streamed on YouTube the morning of Wednesday, September 20. New Study shows the Surprising Power of Wikipedia in Science.

Wikipedia 70

Wikipedia Study Wikimedia Repository 70

Forbes Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The government of Pakistan has blocked access to Wikipedia from within the country over so-called “sacrilegious content,” according to the Wikimedia Foundation.

Wikipedia 64

Wikipedia Wikimedia Content Social Media 64

Convince & Convert

MAY 23, 2012

Image source: Wikimedia Commons. If you determine these elements conflict with your current business objectives or message, work to remove them from your website, blog, social networks and the search engine indices. Does your company or client have content archipelagos adrift at sea? About the Chris Sietsema: Follow @sietsema.

Issues 118

Issues Content Wikimedia Tumblr 118

Navolutions

JANUARY 29, 2014

By David Shankbone (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0 ([link] via Wikimedia Commons There are plenty of blogs that get links from HuffPo on a daily basis, but this was a first for us. This is how we got it. A couple weeks ago, I was browsing Reddit on my lunch break and saw a post that caught my attention.

Wikimedia 100

Wikimedia Reddit SEO RSS 100

Devumi

JULY 31, 2014

Flock of birds from Wikimedia Commons. Nest from Wikimedia Commons. They may not be the engaged and relevant followers you want, but the social proof you gain by having higher numbers will prove to be invaluable! Single bird flying away by Kaptiv8. ‘Follow me’ bird by luchovelez.

Wikimedia 74

Wikimedia Twitter How To Comparison 74

Devumi

OCTOBER 15, 2014

YouTube logo from Wikimedia Commons. Keep track of your stats by looking at the All Video Campaigns on the left hand side that will have added itself since you started your YouTube Remarketing. For a (nauseatingly) detailed guide, visit Google’s support site for more. Y ouTube Generation image by Jonsson.

Adwords 113

Adwords YouTube Campaign Google 113

Devumi

AUGUST 1, 2014

Money image from Wikimedia Commons. Beyonce photo from Wikimedia commons. Be sure to come back next week for Part 2 of our “Improving your YouTube Adsense Revenue” series, and feel free to check out our own YouTube views service to help get your channel some traction.

Adsense 79

Adsense YouTube Video Wikimedia 79

Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 30, 2015

When you search on Every Stock Photo it pulls images from dozens of sources across the web”), and Wikimedia Commons. Getty’s New Free Stock Photos Come With a Price by HubSpot. Premium photography provider Getty Images got lots of attention last spring when they announced they were offering free images.

Public Domain 100

Public Domain Wikimedia Creative Commons Hubspot 100

Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 16, 2022

In our experience, it can help to think of this in terms of the marketing funnel: Image source: BronHiggs, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. And once you’ve identified them, you can find ways to close them. Bringing in tons of new followers but not seeing the impact on your bottom line?

Social Media 130

Social Media Wikimedia Metrics Instagram 130

Devumi

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Feature image from Wikimedia Commons. Are you getting what you wanted? If yes – keep the course steady. If not, you have nine steps to go through again! Now check out the Devumi Pinterest Board for more tips! The post How to Establish a Pinterest Marketing Strategy in 9 Easy Steps (With Pictures) appeared first on Devumi Blog.

Strategy 113

Strategy Wikimedia Marketing How To 113

Hootsuite

JUNE 23, 2020

Source: Wikimedia. Use the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds is a basic principle in photography. It refers to the idea that the human eye is naturally drawn to four points in an image. When you compose an image for your thumbnail, you’ll want to keep the most important aspect of it in one of those four points.

YouTube 145

YouTube Engagement HootSuite Collaboration 145

Bill Hartzer

MAY 15, 2009

Sites 149,118 3 Microsoft Sites 126,452 4 AOL LLC 107,469 5 Fox Interactive Media 87,830 6 Ask Network 73,491 7 eBay 72,899 8 FACEBOOK.COM 67,481 9 Wikimedia Foundation Sites 65,461 10 Amazon Sites 62,730 11 Apple Inc.

comScore 104

comScore Wikia Yahoo Wikimedia 104

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 24, 2015

Image via Wikimedia Commons. Image via Wikimedia Commons. That culture erosion coincided with a change in C-level mentality that can be illustrated in the following story. Elephants Verses Penguins: Stories Reveal Truth. The stories the C-Suite tells—and those frequently repeated down the food chain—reflect values.

Company 60

Company Wikimedia Engagement Newsletter 60

Devumi

AUGUST 15, 2014

Marketing image from Commons Wikimedia. If you’re already using Twitter Promoted tweets, really let it work for you with a little bit of coding, and some excellent automated data tracking. Feature image by Open Clips. The post Twitter Remarketing: Stay on the Mind of your Important Fans appeared first on Devumi Blog.

Twitter 84

Twitter Wikimedia WordPress Campaign 84

Devumi

AUGUST 22, 2014

As promised, my favorite photo on Instagram from the past week by @DALeast : Header image from Commons Wikimedia. If marketers choose to use the same tactics as they do on TV and in print magazines, don’t be surprised if Instagram users make their way off the platform and on to one which won’t do this to them. Insta-graffiti by JAM Project.

Analytics 74

Analytics Instagram Tools Wikimedia 74

Devumi

AUGUST 29, 2014

Pinterest icon from Wikimedia Commons. Focus on sharing value added content, and you will be ready to go. And, while we’re on the subject, check out our new Pinterest account ! Postcard by quaddles. Sticky note by Nemo. Target by meticulous. The post Pinterest Message Marketing for your Business appeared first on Devumi Blog.

Wikimedia 68

Wikimedia Marketing Collaboration YouTube 68

Hootsuite

JULY 5, 2023

Open APIs Source: Camwilliams96 , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Open APIs are publicly available interfaces. It’s intended for apps that allow professional Instagram accounts to manage their entire Instagram presence — like Hootsuite. What are the different types of social media APIs?

API 112

API Social Media HootSuite Reddit 112

Devumi

AUGUST 12, 2014

Cash register from Wikimedia Commons. Here’s an example of a store keeping it real and relatable during an instore sale at their own store via a tweet: Our minecraft event here in store @frenchgate is in full swing, whole lot lotta fun AND prizes to be won! pic.twitter.com/U34B6xC9B4. GAME Doncaster (@GAMEDoncaster) August 12, 2014.

Social Media 74

Social Media Wikimedia Hashtag Retail 74

Devumi

JULY 18, 2014

Audience image from Wikimedia Commons. This strategy will see your Twitter promoted ad in front of more relevant people, while not actually costing you much more than what a bid at the exact suggested price. Feature image by Geralt. The post Strategy for your Next Twitter Promoted Ad Campaign appeared first on Devumi Blog.

Campaign 60

Campaign Twitter Strategy Wikimedia 60

Devumi

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Pinteret board image from Wikimedia Commons. This can lead to more interaction with your fellows pinners, higher brand awareness, and will allow you the chance to take your social media into your store as you build social proof all over. The post How to Create Better Pinterest Promoted Pins for your Business appeared first on Devumi Blog.

Wikimedia 74

Wikimedia How To Price Widget 74

Devumi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Crowd image from Wikimedia Commons. Don’t worry if you don’t have “Guest starring Snoop Dogg” money or influence, you can still find people in your industry to work with who want to increase their YouTube subscribers as you both will get more YouTube subscribers as you work together and share audiences. appeared first on Devumi Blog.

YouTube 84

YouTube Tips Widget Wikimedia 84

Devumi

JANUARY 7, 2015

Pinterest shark from Wikimedia Commons. For all those reading out there – I like comic books, basketball and tasty deserts. My Pinterest board reflects this, and so do the Pinterest Promoted Pins I’m shown! Basketball pin found here. I am Iron Man. Oreo pin from here.

Wikimedia 60

Wikimedia Small Business Advertising Campaign 60

Devumi

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Singing in neon (my title) from Wikimedia Commons. And now, as promised, here’s my current favorite track on SoundCloud: Feature image by Sauermaul on pixabay. Annoyed cat by mysteriousfantasy. The post Getting More SoundCloud Plays: 5 Dos & 5 Don’ts to get More Plays! appeared first on Devumi Blog.

Wikimedia 79

Wikimedia URL Tumblr Buy 79

Devumi

JULY 4, 2014

Space selfie from Commons Wikimedia. To really get those ideas flowing, here are two articles on Twitter selfie campaigns. A little creativity is all you need – your selfie obsessed fans will take care of the rest! Girl selfie from Marketing Facts.

Curation 60

Curation Twitter Content Wikimedia 60

ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Thanks to sites like Flickr, morgueFile, Wikimedia, and Pixabay (just to name a few), thousands of free images are at your fingertips. Example: Wikimedia uses this license and it is recommended for all similar sites that share and incorporate various bits of information. Enter: the world of Creative Commons licenses.

Remix 52

Remix Creative Commons Wikimedia Blogger 52