Monthly Archives: November 2009

Social Media ROI: Socialnomics (video)

Social media is an extremely powerful tool if utilized right. Here’s a video to help demonstrate that fact: [via Ubertor]

I Want a Goat – “I’m on a Boat” spoof for charity

My old colleague is at it again (see here and here) with another video. This one is an I Want a Goat spoof for charity, which is why I’m so quick to promote it. Warning: EXPLICIT language If you enjoyed the video, please consider donating a goat for $20 at http://iwantagoat.com.

The Three Most Important Factors to Succeeding in a Business Development Role (IMO)

Over the past few years, I’ve had a number of different roles at Zillow.com, but I spend most of my time now doing business development forming online partnerships. I’m by no means an expert (far far from it), but I’ve learned a few things over the past few years regarding what works and what doesn’t and thought I’d share for those interested in getting started in the biz dev world. First, let me say this — every business opportunity is different. Each company is likely looking for something slightly different — traffic, branding, and/or links are the primary things most people are looking for from online partnerships. And of course revenue (now more than ever). … Continue reading

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Coding and “WTF?”

[via WTFCode.net]

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A Gorgeous Beach in Zanzibar

I’ve been browsing photos of  beaches for the last twenty minutes. Zanzibar looks amazing!! [via Hofland Expeditions]

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Wow, Are You Serious?

How in the heck did this girl not get red carded? Am I missing something? I would be scared to play soccer against this girl.

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I Give the Yankees Props – Congrats

Dear Rob, Patrick, and Pierre – Congrats to your beloved Yankees for winning the 2009 World Series over the Phillies. I’ll admit they were the better team and deserved to win. I can say our Twitter conversations and constant heckling over the past week or so made the series more fun to follow! BUT…do I still hate the Yankees? Yes. Will I still hate the Yankees 10 years from now? Yes. To Sue, Stephen, Jim, and all the Phillies (or mainly just ANTI-YANKEES) fans that chimed in – thank you!

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