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Charles Oh Hi everyone, I'm currently with a venture foundation based in Asia and heading up a potential media production company that will be aimed at featuring various social entrepreneurs throughout the ...MoreHi everyone, I'm currently with a venture foundation based in Asia and heading up a potential media production company that will be aimed at featuring various social entrepreneurs throughout the world. I'm not a marketing person by trade, but would like to bounce ideas and figure out how to implement and execute social media marketing strategies for social enterprises and foundations. If anyone has any thoughts or would like to talk more, please let me know. thanks!

14 hours ago from Social Media Marketers

Ryan Paugh Hey everybody, I will be doing a Live Video Chat this Sunday, 5PM EST, at SXSW 2010 along with my friend, and fellow Brazen member, Benn Smithee. We'll be talking about all of the new and ...MoreHey everybody, I will be doing a Live Video Chat this Sunday, 5PM EST, at SXSW 2010 along with my friend, and fellow Brazen member, Benn Smithee. We'll be talking about all of the new and innovative ideas being shared by industry leaders at SXSW. We'll also be bringing on some special guests to talk about what they found to be interesting at this year's event. Click here to register: http://bit.ly/9xkYMZ

6 days ago from 2010 SXSW Interactive Networking, Social Media Marketers, PR & New Media, Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Careerists on Twitter 3 more

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Amani Roberts: So do you have a video of this Video Chat you can share with us newcomers?
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Regina Twine: They had technical issues and were unable to do that chat. Sorry!
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Ed Barrientos I sense the time has come to create my own blog. May just have to sit in on Penelope's Blogging Bootcamp to get started MoreI sense the time has come to create my own blog. May just have to sit in on Penelope's Blogging Bootcamp to get started http://bit.ly/aX20Uz

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Social Media Marketers and Venture Capital 1 more

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Pamela Selle: Posterous! Posterous! It converted me from a non-public-blogger to having a public blog (my lj still lies close to my heart though - and is ...MorePosterous! Posterous! It converted me from a non-public-blogger to having a public blog (my lj still lies close to my heart though - and is friends only) and @Jillian: I'm a firm believer in now joining something (being twitter/blogging) unless you WANT to, and don't do it because you feel like you OUGHT to.
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Jennifer Koren: Thanks Pamela for the Posterous tip! And I too agree that joining something should be because of the WANT not the need.
3 days ago

Laura McCallum Hey all-
Looking for 3 volunteers to try a natural appetite suppressant/metabolism booster in Xchange for testimonial- EM @ MoreHey all-
Looking for 3 volunteers to try a natural appetite suppressant/metabolism booster in Xchange for testimonial- EM @ Laura@ImmuneHealthSolutions.com for details- first 3 to agree, get 'em 'emrespond agree3hemsialsl

4 days ago from Phoenix Professionals, Business Development, Entrepreneurs, Internet Marketers and Social Media Marketers 3 more

Ryan Healy Wishing I was at SXSW this year. Anyone hear an interesting talk or see some cool new products yet?

4 days ago from 2010 SXSW Interactive Networking, Social Media Marketers and Entrepreneurs 1 more

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Laura McCallum: Thanks, Ryan. I will check it out. Thanks for connecting with me. Happy to be here. I posted a top social idea today- I like how you can instantly ...MoreThanks, Ryan. I will check it out. Thanks for connecting with me. Happy to be here. I posted a top social idea today- I like how you can instantly post it to FB, Linked In and Twitter too- very cool! BC Rocks!
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Jason Evanish: If you're at SXSW you absolutely have to check out RiotVine. They've got the best event guide out there...find out about over 2,300 events and all ...MoreIf you're at SXSW you absolutely have to check out RiotVine. They've got the best event guide out there...find out about over 2,300 events and all the info you want to know (free food, free drinks, no wristbands, etc) and find out who you know that's there (it's tied to twitter and facebook). The best part is, the founder is a friend of mine that is a brazen young entrepreneur:

www.riotvine.com

4 days ago

Ed Barrientos When I was the CEO of Arc Second, I would observe how our engineers would post the most obscure technical questions to online forums. Without exception, someone, somewhere in the world would ...MoreWhen I was the CEO of Arc Second, I would observe how our engineers would post the most obscure technical questions to online forums. Without exception, someone, somewhere in the world would always have the right answer & offer a detailed & accurate response. I always thought that this process would be a great way to identify talent. Now, social media is making the identification of people based on their ideas a reality: http://bit.ly/cKq8jR

1 week ago from Washington D.C., Location Independent, Social Media Marketers, Upstarts! and Brazen Careerists on Twitter 3 more

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paulmacp: I don't agree with the premise that you can't be dynamic without loosing resiliency, that you can't be creative and knowledgeable ...MoreI don't agree with the premise that you can't be dynamic without loosing resiliency, that you can't be creative and knowledgeable simultaneously.

The key is experience and earning the right to participate. Gen-Y is in a rush, and feel entitled to be invited to the table and share their opinions when there is no experience to back their assumptions. Gen-Y are educated, and opinionated. So was when I was in my 20tys, but what sets Gen-Y apart from Gen-X is we had no expectation of being herd until we had earned the right to be heard. True some Gen-X got impatient and they broke out on their own to blaze their own trails, but for the most part we paid our dues.

One of the first things I was told out of University by my first supervisor was… You know nothing, if you knew you knew nothing that would be something.

Looking back, those words stung, and at the time I disagreed with every fibre that composed my 20ty nothing existence... looking back, he was right. I had so much more to learn.
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subrot0: Paul, I agree with your Gen Y analysis. I like the fact Gen Y has very little patience and is highly educated. My biggest concern is how do you ...MorePaul, I agree with your Gen Y analysis. I like the fact Gen Y has very little patience and is highly educated. My biggest concern is how do you meld the best of Gen X and Gen Y. If you do that you get a very powerful social network that will rival anything else in the world.

What does this network look like? I don't have the slightest idea but it will be absolutely earthshaking. The qualities of this network that it will be dynamic, creative and resilient. It will have the best qualities of Gen X and Gen Y.
5 days ago

TOP IDEA: Daniel Sunshine I'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech ...MoreI'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech trends and will collaborate to create blog posts on the subjects. This is a great way to focus on topics that interest you and feature your insights to a broader audience. I used to head National Geographic's Gen Y Trends Group and love analyzing the impact of innovation. Post a comment if interested.

1 week ago from New Media Marketing, Blogging Ideas, Green Social Media, PR & New Media and Social Media Marketers 3 more

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Sara Cope: Awesome!
6 days ago

Daniel Sunshine: I've started the group Innovation and Trends. The first step is for us all to join that group. Once there, share some ideas about what you would ...MoreI've started the group Innovation and Trends. The first step is for us all to join that group. Once there, share some ideas about what you would be passionate about creating a trend report on (blog post or presentation or both). I'll have a few ideas and next steps waiting.
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Lindsey M. Donner Hi all! I have a question for you market whizzes about promoting online contests. I work for a great company called iGrad. (Beta website at MoreHi all! I have a question for you market whizzes about promoting online contests. I work for a great company called iGrad. (Beta website at http://myigrad.com ) We plan to run a big, fun video contest for recent college grads and students that will offer $ and exposure. But I really want to get people jazzed - and interested- now. Being new, the company is just now beginning to engage in branding via social media. What are some creative ways to promote a contest, other than the "usual" suspects?

1 week ago from Social Media Marketers

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Ryan Paugh: Connecting w/ people is what being a Community Manager is all about. You should come join our Community Manager's network on Brazen: MoreConnecting w/ people is what being a Community Manager is all about. You should come join our Community Manager's network on Brazen: http://bit.ly/5zCnNo
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Stephen Debruyn: Lindsey: Do you know where your audience tends to be online? That's where I think your focus should be...
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Timothy Johnson III I just read this article on Arstechnia on the perils of ad-blocking software and its unintended impact on website revenue. What do you think? Thoughts welcome. Here's the link: MoreI just read this article on Arstechnia on the perils of ad-blocking software and its unintended impact on website revenue. What do you think? Thoughts welcome. Here's the link: http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2010/03/why-ad-blocking-is-devastat...

1 week ago from Tech Gurus, Social Media Marketers, New Media Marketing and Generation Y Marketers 2 more

paulmacp: I think it is odd how they say ... blocking with malice ... I hate pop up adds and think it is an awful way to monetize a website. It hurts the ...More I think it is odd how they say ... blocking with malice ... I hate pop up adds and think it is an awful way to monetize a website. It hurts the ...MoreI think it is odd how they say ... blocking with malice ... I hate pop up adds and think it is an awful way to monetize a website. It hurts the credibility of the brand of the blog or website. To me they ooze of money grab and desperation. I have no problem with a website trying to sell me something, but the website/blog needs to build a relationship with me and earn the right... first
1 week ago

Ryan Healy Mark Andreesen tells old media to burn the boats and shut down their print editions. http://tcrn.ch/8WWAe2 Sounds ...MoreMark Andreesen tells old media to burn the boats and shut down their print editions. http://tcrn.ch/8WWAe2 Sounds a bit drastic to me, but he may have a point. Sometimes you have to take drastic measures. I have a feeling they aren't listening...

1 week ago from Social Media and Social Media Marketers

Ryan Healy Rebuzz is trying to be the tweetmeme for Google Buzz http://tcrn.ch/9tEjIk Kind of interesting. Think we're going ...MoreRebuzz is trying to be the tweetmeme for Google Buzz http://tcrn.ch/9tEjIk Kind of interesting. Think we're going to see Re-Buzz's everywhere?

1 week ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Entrepreneurs 1 more

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Halibut: The terrifying aspect of social media marketers is a case in point: ASD. Two years ago, genius entrepreneur Andy Bowdoin came up with a ...MoreThe terrifying aspect of social media marketers is a case in point: ASD. Two years ago, genius entrepreneur Andy Bowdoin came up with a brilliant idea to market internet advertising. It was set up in a multi-level marketing platform to give incentives to grow quickly. And grow quickly it did. In the space of 6 months it grew to 120,000 members with $50 mil in the coffers. There were many reasons this company waved red flags to the feds, but within 6 months of my joining, the feds had moved in and removed ASD lock stock n barrel, including all equipment and seizing the $50 mil as "forfeiture" on the grounds that it was a ponzi scheme. I lost everything. I had an art gallery at the time which was dependent on word of mouth. ASD had enabled a growing number of local entrepreneurs to view each other's websites and get paid for it. When they shut down ASD they shut down my income and my own personal marketing niche. Poor Andy lost everything and is facing criminal charges.

So beware your approach to media marketing and how you earn your dollars doing it.
1 week ago

Kelsey Balcaitis From the NYT: Article on FB Ads and how odd some of them are. I agree with most of the article, some of the ads are just weird- like the baby ones, and some are misleading- like the "try a free ...MoreFrom the NYT: Article on FB Ads and how odd some of them are. I agree with most of the article, some of the ads are just weird- like the baby ones, and some are misleading- like the "try a free iPad" ones. The article talks about people who wonder if their information is being used appropriately. It'll be interesting to see if FB cracks down on these types of ads. I doubt they will, they make a lot of money from their ads.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/technology/04facebook.html?th&emc=th

1 week ago from Social Media Marketers

Ryan Healy Looks like there are efforts underway to link @names and @replies in buzz and share them across platforms MoreLooks like there are efforts underway to link @names and @replies in buzz and share them across platforms http://bit.ly/chpZ0V. Could be interesting.

1 week ago from Social Media Marketers and Entrepreneurs

John Barber Meaning of ExactTarget's acquisition of CoTweet http://om.ly/gIyu (Disclosure: @GuyKawasaki advises CoTweet and ...MoreMeaning of ExactTarget's acquisition of CoTweet http://om.ly/gIyu (Disclosure: @GuyKawasaki advises CoTweet and Objective). (via @GuyKawasaki)

1 week ago from Social Media Marketers

Ed Barrientos Very excited to have the State Department on Brazen! Has anyone ever considered a job with State? What would be your ideal country to be stationed in? Mine would be France!

1 week ago from Location Independent, The George Washington University School of Business Alumni Group and Social Media Marketers 1 more

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Emily Andon: Austria, Vienna is one of the best places I've ever visited.
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Ed Barrientos: Another very small, but very cool place where I spent a lot of time in the 90s is Liechtenstein. Not sure we actually have a US Consulate or ...MoreAnother very small, but very cool place where I spent a lot of time in the 90s is Liechtenstein. Not sure we actually have a US Consulate or Embassy there.
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Timothy Johnson III Hi everyone. I was curious if I could get your opinions on definite "must have" software skills for a budding marketing professional. I've noticed a lot of entry level marketing jobs seem to be ...MoreHi everyone. I was curious if I could get your opinions on definite "must have" software skills for a budding marketing professional. I've noticed a lot of entry level marketing jobs seem to be looking for a jack-of-all trades. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

1 week ago from Generation Y Marketers, New Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers and Social Media Marketing 2 more

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Halibut: Well, Tim, I'm not sure about specific software skills apart from Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Each company will have different requirements. I'm ...MoreWell, Tim, I'm not sure about specific software skills apart from Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Each company will have different requirements. I'm generally happy if they don't ask me if I mind running out for coffee or dry cleaning or dog walking on alternate Sundays. These days I throw myself on the carpet and beg, assuring everyone in the room that I am capable of anything and everything if only they will give me half a chance. Good luck with your endeavors and keep us posted on how you are doing.
1 week ago

Patrick Ambron: The marketing landscape is changing and as a young guy they want to know they can use you to help them through. I say learn all the new media ...MoreThe marketing landscape is changing and as a young guy they want to know they can use you to help them through. I say learn all the new media techniques they are struggling with. Show them you know how to:

1)Online Monitor: Social mention, twitter search, blog search, google alerts, etc

2) Social media marketing: show you know how to effectively and strategically navigate niche netowrking sites, and the big ones

3) Online Content creations: blogs, videos, podcasts, etc

4) SEO: search engine optimization

5) If you need help, we just released a comprehensive online rep platform. You can log in with promo code BRAZEN and get a free temp acct. www.brand-yourself.com
1 week ago

Ed Barrientos Great post with U of Md research showing how small biz is adopting social media http://bit.ly/93lXWB Anyone seeing ...MoreGreat post with U of Md research showing how small biz is adopting social media http://bit.ly/93lXWB Anyone seeing this in their small biz?

2 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Shotgun Startups, Venture Capital and Washington D.C.2 more

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Richard Berlin: Ed, very interesting study - but a study that doesn't go far enough. I think everyone would love to see a correlation between effort put into ...MoreEd, very interesting study - but a study that doesn't go far enough. I think everyone would love to see a correlation between effort put into social media outlets vs revenue.
As for the small company I work for, they do not participate in social media outlets.
Friends I know that have their own small business rely on Facebook and Linkden to generate new business by show casing their products. I have to say, it appears to be very helpful in doing - I can see comparing it to a cheap mans commercial on a slow cable channel.
2 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos: Richard, I agree, more data is needed. I think that the ROI of social media can indeed be difficult to measure. It also depends on what your ...MoreRichard, I agree, more data is needed. I think that the ROI of social media can indeed be difficult to measure. It also depends on what your goals are (awareness, sales, recruiting, etc.). However, as television viewership and print media circulation continue to plummet, Social Media, with its unprecedented growth over the last 36 months, appears to be here to stay as a critical if not core part of any company's (large or small) marketing/sales efforts.
2 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Broken Feedback Loops http://bit.ly/9TyP7X This is an interesting take on Google Buzz and the problems with tracking ...MoreBroken Feedback Loops http://bit.ly/9TyP7X This is an interesting take on Google Buzz and the problems with tracking links and mentions across the web via @mathowie. What do you guys think, do you have the same frustrations?

2 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers and Entrepreneurs 1 more

Mike Stenger Do you agree? "With social media, we can achieve the most when we work towards a common goal: helping others through positive engagement. Don't get caught up in the negativity. It not only looks ...MoreDo you agree? "With social media, we can achieve the most when we work towards a common goal: helping others through positive engagement. Don't get caught up in the negativity. It not only looks bad but can cause you to lose followers and influence with your audience."

3 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Lindsey M. Donner: I agree with you both. And I would add to the commonly-understood definition of positivity the word "productive." Social media as a strictly ...MoreI agree with you both. And I would add to the commonly-understood definition of positivity the word "productive." Social media as a strictly social tool isn't very interesting, or empowering, or efficient; I think the early impressions of social networking (Friendster, MySpace, et al) have negatively influenced how our employers, parents and older associates view the power and use of social media as well.

I like to view it as teamwork: give a little, get a little. Except the entire world is potentially on your team. I guess that sounds pat, but I'm a huge fan. Brazen Careerist is no exception (although it's arguably more targeted than, say, Facebook, which luckily helps filter negativity or purely social content).
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Nick Litwiller: This is an issue that is becoming much more prevalent than ever as we are using Facebook, Twitter, etc. as functional business tools as opposed to ...MoreThis is an issue that is becoming much more prevalent than ever as we are using Facebook, Twitter, etc. as functional business tools as opposed to just social bulletin boards. I just wrote a blog on this called "The Power of Positivity." Feel free to check it out - http://nicklitwiller.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/the-power-of-positivity/.

We are all surrounded by negativity, but I truly feel that the ones that can inject some positivity into negative situations can thrive in almost any environment.
3 weeks ago

James Reid Does anyone have any insightful articles or comments on viral video marketing. I was thinking of making a series of YouTube ads to promote my fantasy football blog and want to know what type of ...MoreDoes anyone have any insightful articles or comments on viral video marketing. I was thinking of making a series of YouTube ads to promote my fantasy football blog and want to know what type of results are reasonable to expect. thanks!

4 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Stephen Debruyn Can social media be integrated with more traditional marketing strategies and tactics?

4 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Jim Storer: It's not a matter of "can" it's a matter of "must." Treating social media as a discrete channel within your marketing strategy is a recipe for ...MoreIt's not a matter of "can" it's a matter of "must." Treating social media as a discrete channel within your marketing strategy is a recipe for failure, imho. It touches most aspects of a marketers strategy and needs to be considered with them all. Re: the 4p's... it definitely can impact product and place and has a huge role in overhauling promotion. How it impacts price is a little less concrete. I hope that helps.
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Donovan Moore I don't think you integrate it as much as expand out from it. The four p's are toast. I think we have like 7 p's today and growing. And traditional pr in my opinion no longer even exits.

4 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Andrea V. Lewis I just recently wrote a post about the F-Word. No, not that word! Fragmented and how it relates to media consumption today. I want to know who you think has the upper hand in media consumption ...MoreI just recently wrote a post about the F-Word. No, not that word! Fragmented and how it relates to media consumption today. I want to know who you think has the upper hand in media consumption today, advertisers or consumers? And why? You can read the full post here: http://www.andreavlewis.com/2010/02/consumer-empowerment-media-cursing-a...

4 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Brianne E. Villano Hi all - just wanted to let everyone know about PechaKucha Night in Raleigh, NC. It's a way to share powerful ideas in a fast-paced, high-energy manner: 20 slides presented for 20 seconds each. ...MoreHi all - just wanted to let everyone know about PechaKucha Night in Raleigh, NC. It's a way to share powerful ideas in a fast-paced, high-energy manner: 20 slides presented for 20 seconds each.

It's international too so check out the website: http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/raleigh/ to find one in your area or sign up for the mailing list at http://pknraleigh.wordpress.com/get-on-our-list/.

You can also pm to ask me questions!

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Brianne E. Villano: Yeah I'm very excited. March seems to be the month of media sharing. Lots of similar meetups this month. I'm going to be a busy girl :o)
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Brianne E. Villano: Website correction! - www.pknraleigh.com
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