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Google and Future of Information and Copyright

BY David CapeceFri Sep 4, 2009 at 7:34 AM

What is copyright worth? As stories of the decline in sales of newspapers continue to be reported, as well as the possible shift in newspapers going completely digital, is it really worth these companies to go after such seemingly insignificant details?READ»

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Effective Leadership Strategies for CEOs

BY David CapeceThu Sep 3, 2009 at 8:23 AM

In Taoism, the yin and yang is the guiding principle of all things. Just as the opposite of water is fire, such is true for our roles in life. The Chief Executive Officer post has incredible responsibility of striking a balance between internal and external communications to guide the company in a profitable...READ»

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Five Incredibly Entertaining Niche Social Networks

BY Lynne d JohnsonWed Sep 2, 2009 at 5:17 PM

Social networking has completely tangled itself into the fabric of our daily lives, and though Facebook is still de rigueur, people with specific interests and advertisers who want to reach those people are becoming more the norm. For ...READ»

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Luxury Debate: Generational Gap in Luxury

BY David CapeceWed Sep 2, 2009 at 7:47 AM

The gap between Generation Y and Boomers is widening as Gen Y comes of age. Much has been written about what Gen Y really wants, including their ideals in the workplace. Likewise, Gen Y is providing leadership and demanding change in the luxury industry. While their parents have become accustomed to outstanding service and impeccable quality, Generation Y is socially minded and impact-oriented. Yes, all luxury should have a certain base level of...READ»

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How companies can relate to Gen Y.

BY Chris YatesTue Sep 1, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Here is a blog post on how to relate to Gen Y. http://www.huddleproductions.com/?p=268READ»

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Best Practices in Executive Leadership

BY David CapeceTue Sep 1, 2009 at 8:37 AM

It is the key executive posts that will need to demonstrate the best practices to lead the way. We surveyed industry experts to glean the best practices in each key executive post: chief executive, marketing, financial and operating officer. In the coming weeks we will share these key insights and explore how to effectively lead and coordinate management teams.READ»

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Brand Marketers Embrace Social Media

BY David CapeceFri Aug 28, 2009 at 9:09 AM

If you perform a Google search on any big company’s name with the word Facebook at the end, chances are the top result will be the company’s own official Facebook page. The same goes for Twitter and YouTube. CocaCola and Pepsi, Apple and Microsoft, Target and Walmart—they all have a presence on some social media platform. The Internet was buzzing about the future of social media, media marketing, and how businesses can use social media to their advantage. Within the next year, an astonishing 82 percent of brand marketers will be using social media to promote their brand…READ»

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Luxury Trends: Tradition 2.0

BY David CapeceThu Aug 27, 2009 at 7:57 AM

As one of the most pervasive trends in luxury, Tradition 2.0 is about revamping and re-imagining luxury. Instead of starting from the drawing board, purveyors of luxury have found success in creating products, inspired by the old, with a new twist. READ»

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Bring Your Own Dialtone

BY Chris BroganWed Aug 26, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Of all the ideas in Trust Agents, this is the one that's perhaps the most powerful. How did our current U.S. President win? Here's one thought. READ»

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Small Business create your own website

BY Chris YatesWed Aug 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM

Create your own websiteREAD»

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YouTube the next Fox Network?

BY Chris YatesWed Aug 26, 2009 at 9:45 AM

YouTube has a similar path as the Fox Network.READ»

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YouTube the next Fox Network?

BY Chris YatesWed Aug 26, 2009 at 9:45 AM

YouTube has a similar path as the Fox Network.READ»

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Business owners need Social Media

BY Chris YatesWed Aug 26, 2009 at 9:40 AM

Social Media is a must for business ownersREAD»

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Social Media with Video

BY Chris YatesWed Aug 26, 2009 at 9:35 AM

Social Media + Video is helping companies distribute their message to a larger audience.READ»

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51 Great Sites For Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

BY Chris JarvisTue Aug 25, 2009 at 3:12 PM

* 10 ‘Must Have’ sites on CSR. * 10 of the best blogs on CSR. * 31 websites with excellent resources, links, media, tools, news and much more. * 20 people to follow on twitter who will ensure you know everything there is to know about CSR and Sustainability. READ»

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Brazen Careerist Launch: Twitter meets Facebook meets LinkedIn meets Gen Y…and it’s about time.

BY Shawn GrahamTue Aug 25, 2009 at 9:26 AM

The folks at Brazen Careerist realize college students and young professionals aren’t always able to pull from years of previous work experience when marketing themselves to potential employers. And that often puts them at a ...READ»

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Luxury Trends: Positive Impact

BY David CapeceTue Aug 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM

Some luxury brands are looking towards positive impact to overshadow many of the negative attitudes towards excessive spending. From hoteliers to iconic auto brands like BMW and Lexus to high-end eyewear, we will explore the many ways in which the luxury industry is adding a splash of green to their colors.READ»

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Be the Priest, Build the Church

BY Chris BroganMon Aug 24, 2009 at 10:56 PM

When you make your own game, you have the opportunity to build a platform. What you DO with that platform is up to you.READ»

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Top 5: You Might Be an Entrepreneur If…

BY David CapeceMon Aug 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM

“Our focus is now on entrepreneurship and innovation as opposed to industry attraction in the old-line sectors,” said Jeff Kaczmarek, president of the Economic Development Corporation in an interview with the New York Times. “In times of economic distress, it’s small business and entrepreneurs who lead the way out of these recessionary periods.”READ»

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SuperGlued Takes Live Music Social

BY Clay DillowFri Aug 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Remember that Beastie Boys Tibetan Freedom Concert you went to at Randall's Island in June, 1997? Neither do we, but there are plenty of people out there who do, and they have the stories, photos, and possibly a T-shirt to prove it. ...READ»

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Celebrating Social Cause: Case Study and Tips

BY David CapeceThu Aug 20, 2009 at 1:18 PM

What started as a conversation item in small pockets across the country is spreading like wildfire throughout the nation. No longer is a social mission a nice-to-have business item; it is a declaration of change. There is an emerging movement in business that is redefining the meaning of impact—to be something more. Fusing traditional business and social mission, entrepreneurs from every corner of the nation are signing on to the new, social business model.READ»

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Luxury Debate: Collections VS Hero Items

BY David CapeceWed Aug 19, 2009 at 9:30 AM

In this transformational time, many brands are suffering, while a select few are flourishing. Within the walls of luxury, there is an ongoing debate on whether to develop collections or hero items—opposite poles of the spectrum. While the collections trend is about stylistic consistency for a harmonious lifestyle, the hero item trend explores the highly prized gems that eliminate unnecessary and sometimes unwanted items found in collections.READ»

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Trust Agents by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith: A Review

BY Will JamesTue Aug 18, 2009 at 2:06 AM

Trust Agents is the most anticipated book on the Internet, Web 2.0, and online reputation management for marketing purposes of 2009.READ»

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Top 5: Ways Executive Teams Can Communicate in Business 2.0

BY David CapeceMon Aug 17, 2009 at 9:29 AM

With the inception of the internet, business communication has turned from the back roads onto the Audubon. With the newest and shiniest communication technologies emerging constantly, it seems overwhelming and difficult to manage. The web has created it’s own guidelines and etiquette. Still headlines read of executive communication missteps.READ»

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Best Promotion of Social Media Efforts by a Big Brand: And the Winner Is…

BY Julie RutherfordFri Aug 14, 2009 at 2:14 PM

I've spent a few columns this week looking at innovative usages of social media by big brands. Along the way, I've noticed many companies fail to fully capitalize on these efforts--they are not promoting their Facebook, Twitter, ...READ»

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