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Date: 2009-03-08 15:37:31

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Viral Marketing Goes Mobile

by Steve Blalock Mobile devices such as cell phones and PDAs are one of the last great frontiers of viral advertisement opportunities ... like e-mail campaigns, newsletters, websites, etc. So a wireless campaign is most effective when it offers ... , a text message usually takes priority over almost any other form of communication. Why? Because [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:33:39

Maketing Budgets Continue To Shrink In Today’s Economy

by Michael Fleischner Many marketing budgets are being reviewed with a fine tooth comb. As revenues constrict, companies are reducing expenses ... the most of what you have. A business of any size needs to consider leveraging each touch point ... from your product or service. The media is the message. Communication takes many forms. When sending [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 09:34:26

Viral Goes Mobile

by Steve Blalock Mobile devices such as cell phones and PDAs are one of the last great frontiers of viral advertisement opportunities ... like e-mail campaigns, newsletters, websites, etc. So a wireless campaign is most effective when it offers ... usually takes priority over almost any other form of communication. Why? Because we haven’t yet [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:32:08

How to Captivate an Audience

A while back, one of my friends was telling me a story - the topic of the story was not particularly interesting – but the way that he told the ... to share a simple concept that can make all the difference in leading a team, attracting a woman, or building rapport with a whole group of people. Let’s get to it. Using different channels [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 02:16:32

Are You Ready For Your Close Up? How Difficult Times Provide Both Challenges — And Opportunities

Back in 1992-1993, during the last serious recession, I got laid off. I was out of work for approximately 13 weeks before being hired as a recruiter ... our skills and give ourselves greater tools as recruiters, and to further enable us to be unique ... of all that, for many roles you need to fill (such as in sales, operations, and general management [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 10:27:14

Boosting Employee Morale Increases Productivity

The question asked by executives and managers - "How can I motivate my employees?" – is sometimes difficult to answer. Since each employee is motivated by a variety of different incentives, you need to find out what is of value for each person. Research shows that people often leave an employer because they haven't received the recognition they [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 07:37:57

Digital Asset Management Nowadays Has Become A Need

cash flows While there are many types of fixed assets that companies account for in their yearly financial statements, ... of managing digital assets. It is precisely because it is such a new area of business and expertise ... either joining forces with larger competitors or simply being driven out of business. The current [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 09:05:13

Week in review, Allstate, Hartford and AIG all make the news.

As part of our new format and shows here on The Settlement Channel and Legal Broadcast Network we are going to be doing a weekend summary of any ... of business with Allstate on their non-qualified product I have to admit my own first thought when I got ... was not going to be construed as a business positive by anyone in the settlement profession. Also [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 15:48:14

Has TDD jumped the shark?

Thesis + Antithesis = Synthesis. Reading this entry by Ovid, he states: One problem I have with the testing world is that many “best practices” are backed up with anecdotes (”when I write my tests first…”). Plenty of questionable assertions (ha!) are made about tests and some of these assertions are just plain wrong [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 19:29:37

What Is Social Networking?

W e’ve heard so much good things about Social Networking. We know that Social Networking is a must if we want to thrive and be successful online ... importantly, Social Networking is an effective campaign media and a powerful way sell your products ... in the history of mankind. As such, it is more than just a medium for communication, it is a society in [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 22:00:22

Thank You for True Conspiracies

A conspiracy is a difficult activity to prove. It’s a secret, a nebulous secret, filled with info gaps and intangible truths that evade eye contact or tape recorders. There are so many conspiracy theories! From fake moon walks to putting viruses into public areas to sell stocks in pharmaceuticals, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 18:28:12

Greening Your School

Several years ago, NAIS president Patrick Bassett described a wonderful “multidimensional definition of school sustainability,” including finances, curriculum, demographics, global networking, and the environment. This multidimensional definition of sustainability is an important and helpful model for thinking holistically about school’s [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 15:48:24

Family Holidays: Tips for Peace and Harmony

What do you like to do on family holidays? Go to the beach or spend a week in the country? Maybe you like camping or visiting relatives ... out what’s going on in their lives. It’s important to keep the communication lines open ... to connect with your kids, communication problems that are already there will not automatically [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:28:36

Sean Jones: “I Still Haven’t Met Mangini”

We briefly reported yesterday that strong safety Sean Jones agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles ... , this is also just another item to point out in terms of Mangini’s infamous lack of communication skills ... as of late regarding what communication is necessary versus what is not. Shaun Rogers felt disrespected [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 18:30:49

Lies, Damn Lies, and ‘Integrative Medicine’

Last week, two events took place in Washington that ought to inspire trepidation in the minds of all who value ethical, rational, science-based medicine and ethical, rational, biomedical research. One was the Senate Panel titled Integrative Care: A Pathway to a Healthier Nation , previously discussed by my fellow bloggers David Gorski , [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 06:00:57

Why bother with a PR agency if you have an in-house staff?

Most organizations—and particularly those funded by taxpayers (whether an essential government agency or a bank that received bailout money)—are under increasing pressure to cut unnecessary expenses. With most people feeling the effects of the recession, ire rises when they see what appears to be profligate spending [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 18:11:54

Retrospectacle - The Sarah Silverman Of Skepticism

Because recently an article was published in Salon - “Women aren’t funny, redux” in response to an article that Germaine Greer wrote - well, ... do this again over the coming weeks with a few fave posts, due to taking a break to work. Enjoy ... its doors for the first time on May 19th, 1979. Alexi Sayle, a little-known Liverpudlian comedian [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 02:14:19

Spotlight on Ted Monachino

Ted Monachino, for those that don't know is the Jaguars Defensive Line coach who was promoted from assistant when Ray Hamilton left for ... responsibility. Good coaches can organize and teach. Look up the offensive performance of any team ... execution offensive machine in action. Building that machine in terms of players, techniques, timing [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 04:10:41

SEC Starts Internal Review of Enforcement Procedure

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it’s beginning an internal review of its process of recognizing valuable whistleblower complaints and tips for potential enforcement actions “This comprehensive review will help us identify and improve areas within the agency where gaps or lack of communication may cause [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 18:08:03

Bozell Column: A Low-Tech Lent?

Lent is a season of sacrifice and repentance. Most commonly, the discussion of Lenten commitments revolves around our obesity problem, sounding like a recommitment to already dissolved New Year's resolutions about a better diet or more exercise. Sometimes, we can sound like we're more focused on Jenny Craig than Jesus Christ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 04:12:36

Tweet Business: 3 Apps to Help with Twitter Analytics

Written by Darrell Etherington . It can be hard convincing anyone that Twitter is a worthwhile business tool, even yourself ... more effective and meaningful. Effective management of these two things can massively increase ... to know when the best time is to contact them to guarantee meaningful communication. Even when cold calling [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 15:00:55

Sticky Business Contest Winners: Congrats!

In November, we asked readers if they ever wanted to get unstuck from where they were. The resounding answer came back, and it was, “Yes! ... to do it on their own. Jared wins: 20 weeks access to the New Business Coaching Program ... ” Our Sticky Business Contest received fantastic response, and nearly two hundred people [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 10:00:55

Rules Being Changed to Spur Clean Energy Transmission, Profit

There's been lots of talk about the smart grid lately, and all that it can do for improving energy efficiency and increasing our use of renewables. From smart meters to real-time two-way communication with utilities, smart grid technologies are shaping up to be integral parts of a futuristic grid--a much needed makeover for our quickly aging [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 10:22:22

Can African-Americans Find Their Voice in Cyberspace?: A Conversation With Dayna Cunningham (Part Two of Four)

Henry Jenkins: Thanks for this really rich provocation, Dayna. These are questions which we need to be discussing as a society and they should be central to our understanding of "civic media," "social media," whatever we want to call it. As a media scholar, my first response to any request to develop new "tools" [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 13:01:07

Excellent Analytics Tip #15: Brand Evangelists Index

Often we present data without thinking about it too much. We might actively think about the metrics we are computing ( ... . This one was specifically about a day long conference / training / marketing event for current and prospective ... for this page." In those cases you would analyze performance of content or the website. The Data [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 09:17:13

How To Pick Up Girls In A Night Club

by Joseph Matthews Let me just be clear - night clubs are NOT my favorite place to meet women. It’s really simple. The odds are against you in a night club. It’s better to take a date there, as opposed to trying to meet a girl in one. Now, with that disclaimer, I realize a lot of men like to go out to night clubs because they are fun, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 14:09:49

Junk food marketers rediscover the Crockus

The following is from a recent New York Times article on how snack food company Frito-Lay have based their latest women-focused campaign on ... . Her research suggested that the communication center in women’s brains was more developed, leading ... on a minute. Communication centre larger in women? She doesn't mean... the crockus by any chance [more...]

Date: 2009-03-01 08:00:00

From the Thunguri Auction Lot in Kenya

Ah, the signs of spring — Turbotax, Daylight Saving Time and warmer weather. What better time to jump-start a moribund blog? I’ve been kicking around some ideas for posts. For example, I am really grooving on the new Kindle for iPhone application. It is amazing to be reading a book on one device then have the phone call the same text up to the [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 18:40:03

TenantTxt.com - Messaging Made Supple

In their own words “Our website is 'The 1st Email and Text Message' mass alert and reminder system in the multifamily industry. Tenant Txt is a simple but extremely effective website which allows you to maintain an unlimited ... with your subscription , too. As a conclusion, this solution simplifies multifamily communication [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 17:30:00

The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov

The greatness of a novel depends on the reader. Any novel you read that you heavily identify with increases its chance at being a gripping yarn. The Naked Sun was a page turner for me because I have a touch of agoraphobia . Asimov imagines a future Earth of 5022 AD of being so overcrowded that people live underground and this conditions our [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 16:35:59

Global Frequency

Global Frequency was a group of 1001 individuals (”freaks, geeks, and security risks”) from around the world ... by Steve Dillon “Hundred”, about an Australian cult threatening to blow up an office building ... , the special cellphone resembles a Tivo remote more than any modern communication device. And the phones stay [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 12:20:27

Dear Senator Specter: Just how much did your “bipartisanship” get you?

Remember Senator Arlen Specter (RINO-PA), who betrayed the people’s trust and whose vote allowed the ridiculous Porkulus Plan to be passed? Well, it seems that bucking his party and supporting President Obama’s terrible plan didn’t gain ... for change, not for a whitewash of crimes of the past. What’s worse is Specter knows Bush broke [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 12:31:55

How to Recession Proof Your Family and Develop Kids Strengths

Too many CDs taking up space and not enough time transfer them to an iPod? If your child can work an iPod, he can offer this service to others. By: Jenifer Fox Remember the movie Karate Kid? Wax on, wax off? The zen master prepares the boy for Karate championship by having him repeat endless chores that seem meaningless like rubbing the [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 08:29:53

What Is Medical Coding?

by Luke Joiner Medical coding can be called the process in which alphanumerical codes are assigned to the many procedures that come in the category ... skills along with speech communication might be the other two subjects which might make up a part ... for these schools, you will have to have a high school graduation. IT skills are viewed as essential [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 08:58:09

Is It Easy To Develop Telepathy?

by George J Dexon Telepathy refers to a form of direct mind-to-mind communication between two people. Thoughts and feelings can be exchanged, using only the minds of the communicants. The telepathic ability is one that all humans possess to some degree, but have lost the means by which to control it on a conscious level [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 14:42:55

Obama Machine targets Limbaugh - who will be next?

I've only mentioned once the undignified posture of the White House in singling out and attacking Rush Limbaugh - as though after years of the Mainstream media heaping contempt on Bush and him bearing it like a gentleman, His Obamaness cannot tolerate even one man promoting the conservative point of view. It's gotten worse [more...]

Date: 2009-02-28 03:54:16

What’s In A Chevy You Ask?

by Gabriel The 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Lt models include the new 17-inch diamond cut cast aluminum wheels with a chrome finish. All models have the latest version of GMs OnStar Communication system which provides both digital and analog coverage along with hands-free voice recognition facilities. These models were developed [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 17:01:33

Interview with Blogger Mark R. Prime

Playwright, poet, artist, activist and blog owner. Would you please tell us something about you and your site? I began my blog A Poetic Justice (Don’t burn the flag. Wash it! ) in protest of the occupation of Iraq. I was disturbed, or should I say, my muse was disturbed, by what, for lack of a better term, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 16:00:33

Forced marriages event in Wales

Safeguarding victims: Prevention and Protection in Practice Forced Marriage &amp; ‘Honour’ Crimes FREE Conference Open to Public &amp; ... are not a homogenous group and vary in degree of how they socially operate and integrate with the wider British society ... and expectations regulate how families should live their lives. While families are [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 03:59:23

What To Consider When Buying Two Way Radios

by Trey Flint The most noticeable traits of two way radios are their relatively smaller sizes compared to other models, as well as their compactness ... who need a communication device that provides mobility and is not cumbersome. But there are different ... in their communication devices. Normal two way radios have only one channel, but the ones used [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 08:14:50

Dental Assistant Pay

Becoming a Dental Assistant not only prepares you for a wonderful career working in the dental field, is also pays very well ... with a variety of procedures. Dental Assistants need to be alert, pay attention to detail, and have effective communication skills. They must also be able to provide patients with comfort measures both before [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:23:45

FAQ: questions from Maite Fernandez

A few months ago Uruguayan student Maite Fernandez interviewed me about online journalism. I always try to make these responses public for other students who may have the same questions, so here are the answers as transcribed by Maite: 1 ) How do you think the net affects the transmission of news? One major way lies in distribution [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:46:52

Capture Your Outlook Contacts With gwabbit

Written by Scott Blitstein . I’m often surprised by the number of people who use Microsoft Outlook as their primary email and information ... it compares with a full blown CRM system, it is certainly a capable program for maintaining contact ... or export for use in your CRM. gwabbit isn’t a life-changing application by any means, but if Outlook [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 22:30:05

How Can A Woman Improve Her Sex Drive

It is natural throughout life for a woman to experience changes in their libido. It can be like a roller coaster ride. One minute your up and can get enough. The next minute you are down. There are many influences that can affect the libido of a woman. It can be anything from a change in lifestyle to a certain medicine that has been prescribed [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 14:17:11

‘Live web’ is the big issue

The recent ‘New Media Summit’ in Sydney, Australia, largely missed what I consider to be the biggest issue facing communicators today - the ‘live web’. There were outstanding sessions on how central social media has become for today’s communication industry and on the many new tools at our fingertips, but no speakers touched [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 12:36:41

Peel suspended for breaching party protocols…

We’ve had word that Jeffrey Peel has been suspended from his role as Vice Chair Of the Conservative Party in Northern Ireland at the behest of the Party Board and its Chairman Eric Pickles, although Jeffrey will continue as an ordinary member. It’s thought that the move was made for breaches of protocol in communication. We’ll see now whether [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 19:56:53

Link Drop Contextd for the Week Ending in Friday the 6th (March 2009)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... for Financial Recovery: Radical Transparency Now! and Web-Savvy Obama Team Hits Unexpected Bumps A couple tech. infused politic posts about building from the ground up Obama style. Just makes you wonder [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 13:35:58

Today's Most Popular Stories

Washington Post: Carolyn Hax Live: How Do We Tell Our Estranged Families We're Expecting? plus Post-Cheating Trust Issues, Mismatched Communication Styles and Type-A Mom vs. Type ... : Borrowers Angry as Former Countrywide Execs Back in Business CBS News: GOP Still Looking For The Bottom [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 22:15:15

Learning to share: “Dinner at Your Door,” by Alex Davis, Diana Ellis, and Andy Remeis

Not quite two years ago, as our local meat CSA was in the works, I gathered with a few people to discuss “ The Omnivore’s Dilemma ,” the Ethicurean, CSAs, and local food in general. One person turned to me and asked how they could make time for the shopping and cooking required to get away from the fast-food, industrial-agricultural diet [more...]

Date: 2009-02-28 16:00:32

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