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ARCHIVE: February 2010
BLOG POSTS FROM THE NMSOPHERE
Checking In With Hyper-Local Marketing on Foursquare
Don’t look now but your favorite restaurant may be stalking you. Or at least that’s certainly the feeling I got when I checked into a local DC movie theater on foursquare and saw an unusual asset on the top-right corner of the screen.
Real-Time Search: Brands Must Take Responsibility for Their Digital Presences
If you’ve conducted an Internet search recently, you might have noticed some changes in the results page. Search for “Obama” and you’ll see a new section in the middle of the page called “Latest Results” that list messages web users have shared on sites such as Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook. Now, more than ever before, organizations need to be aware of their digital presence to effectively manage reputations.
Cultivating the 3121 Community
One of the greatest things about social media is that it not only accelerates real world connections, but it also adds a human and authentic layer to online activity. In that spirit, NMS is proud to be working on National Journal's 3121.
New Media Strategies Attends Blogs with Balls
New Media Strategies Entertainment practice member Kyle Scriven attended Blogs With Balls last weekend, a social sports blogger and new media gathering featuring speakers and panelists specifically focused on sports fans, writers, sites, teams, athletes and companies; and their ability to maximize new media outlets for promotion and advancement. Here's his recap of his experience.
Twitter Makes the 2009 NFL Draft A Sports Holiday to Remember
The NFL Draft is one of the most important dates on every serious football fan’s radar. No event offers a better reward for staying on top of breaking news and in-depth analysis than the NFL Draft. However, this year’s NFL Draft was different. For the first time, the most important stories weren’t the ones written leading up to the draft – they were the ones during the draft. The emergence of Twitter gave sports fans a chance to make the draft interactive, and they pounced on the opportunity.
ThinkB4YouSpeak Launches Social Media Campaign
Join me the NMS team as we help GLSEN to promote ThinkB4YouSpeak.com and let the online world know that it's not OK to say "That's so gay."
Network vs. Cable TV and the Developing Social Media Storyline
There’s definitely still “must-see” TV on the big networks...But I still believe the riskiest, most interesting television remains the providence of the cable channels. They often rival production values of more established network series. Furthermore, with the advent of streaming video, cable properties are more accessible to the general public than ever.
Ovechkin Learns Twitter
Alexander Ovechkin might be the best hockey player in the world, but learning to use Twitter was a challenge for the face of the Washington Capitals.
Social Marketing’s Value in a Meltdown
The recognition that delivery and response aren’t the be-all and end-all of marketing is the first step in saving the industry, and here’s hoping that it comes from our industry in not too long.
Are You Ready to Party in the Latino Social Media Lounge?
Have you ever been at a party with Latinos before? Do you think they are loud? Well, get your ear plugs because in 2009 the Social Media party will be louder than ever.
CONTRIBUTORS
The Challenge: Promote and generate online buzz for The Cheesecake Factory’s upcoming promotions; “Reunion of a Lifetime”, Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake and National Cheesecake Day.
The Challenge: Promote and generate buzz online for JCPenney’s Diamond Jewelry Sales and “Beware of the Doghouse” campaign
