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Marc enjoys researching topical social venues and connect them. He enjoys analyzing virtual social groups and Web 2.0 communities.

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Social Media & Web 2.0 Articles

• YouTube History February 23, 2012
  YouTube has become a social icon, but has only been around since 2005. Three friends, all former employees of PayPal, go together and launched YouTube in November of that year.
• Social Media for Business February 23, 2012
  If you're in advertising you will have to bite the bullet on social media if you want to continue to offer a full range of marketing services to your clients. Some agencies have not figured out Web 1.0 let alone social media, and naturally feel that social media (controlled by the customer) is the antithesis of advertising. But good marketing today does […]
• What's in Store for Social Media This Year? February 23, 2012
  If the Internet remained static, we would be stuck in the age of dial-up Internet, AOL free-trial CDs, and slow loading, well, everything. The World Wide Web, like just about everything in this world, is a constantly changing entity. Social media is one of the newest online trends, and it too is subject to numerous changes. Here are some changes that the ind […]
• Get the Tweet Outta Here: How Often to Tweet February 23, 2012
  Since Twitter has exploded onto the scene, it seems that we can't even watch the local evening news without someone asking us to "Tweet them". Celebrities are tweeting about their failing relationships, politicians are tweeting the final nail's in their campaign coffins, and businesses are sharing press releases with gusto!
• Google+: Do I Need a Personal Profile or a Page? February 23, 2012
  Just when we thought it was safe to rest for a second, another social media site hits the scene to shake up those marketing plans. Again. Since its inception at the end of 2011, Google+ has grown astronomically and stole the spotlight by snagging more headlines than any of its competitors. As the site continues to grow, it continues to define itself as a maj […]
• 3 Ways Your Business Can Use Pinterest February 23, 2012
  There's a new social media network available as Pinterest has exploded onto the scene and is currently attracting more Internet traffic than many of the other social media sites combined. At Pinterest, millions and millions of subscribers are posting (or "pinning") pictures with links to additional information. Your business now has another at […]
• Learn How to Increase Your Business Leads With a Facebook Fan Page Contest February 23, 2012
  This article discusses the benefit you will receive from starting your own Facebook Fan Page Contest. Besides the viral growth in your Facebook fan base, you will gain targeted business leads at a low cost.
• Timeline for Brand Agencies February 23, 2012
  Digital marketing agencies are thinking about including Facebook's Timeline as part of their marketing strategy? Are you pondering over the benefits of Timeline? At present, Facebook's latest fad is enjoyed by personal profiles only.
• Branding Yourself On Social Media Networks Without Spamming February 23, 2012
  Social networking is all about making connections and building relationships. As any top salesman worth his salt will tell you, "You're not selling a product, you're selling yourself." Social media platforms are all about authenticity. Branding couldn't be easier for those willing to open themselves up and truly connect with their po […]
• How To Twitter - Basics on How To Use Twitter February 22, 2012
  Are you interested in learning more about How To Twitter? Before we cover the basics on How To Tweet and use Twitter to our advantage both socially and professionally, we will first answer the question: What Is Twitter?