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The Top 25 SharePoint Influencers Online

Only a third of users in a SharePoint environment use it daily for document exchange because they are discouraged by the complex multi-step navigation required to complete SharePoint tasks. A new study by harmon.ie identifies the ‘Top 25 SharePoint Influencers Online’ in an attempt to give enterprises easily accessible online resources for advancing their collaboration and social initiatives. READ»

MARKETING   |  Comment

Chop Sue-y: Benihana Takes Blogger to Court Over Poor Review

One good reason for food bloggers not to move to Kuwait: The Benihana restaurant chain is seeking $18,000 in damages for a poor blog review.READ»

TUNISIA   |  Comment

Tunisian Blogger Becomes Cabinet Member

One of Tunisia's best known bloggers, a member of the pro-network neutrality Pirate Party, was named a cabinet member in Tunisia's new government.READ»

State of the Blogosphere: Blogs Growing Up, Overlapping Mainstream, Embracing Brands

Blogging is growing up as a career, and its practitioners are growing up, too, according to Technorati's new "State of the Blogosphere" report. Blogging is also overlapping mainstream media in consumer's minds and embracing brands.READ»

Saudi Crackdown on Bloggers Is More Subtle, Sinister Than Mere Licenses

When Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture and Information undersecretary Abdul Rahman al-Hazzaa appeared on Arabic-language news network al-Arabiya for an interview on Thursday, the goal was to put a positive spin on a new electronic media law. Instead, al-Hazzaa sparked a media furor after his comments implied Saudi Arabian bloggers would be required to register with their government.READ»

REPORTERS   |  Comment

Are Bloggers Dsplacing Traditional Media? FedEx Case Study

FedEx went after influential bloggers to disseminate a new corporate strategy. What are the implications of the short shrift they gave to traditional journalists?READ»

WORK   |  Comment

How to Work Remotely, From Very Rural Locations

Aliza Sherman, co-owner of Conversify, a social media marketing company, founded the first woman-owned, full-service Internet company -- Cybergrrl, Inc, back in 1995.She also founded Webgrrls International, the first women’s ...READ»

6 Sources of Inspiration for Tech Bloggers

Corvida Raven, author of the blog SheGeeks.net, made the Fast Company list of "The Most Influential Women In Technology: The Bloggers." Here, she shares her sources of inspiration. Sarah Perez - SarahinTampa - The most influential ...READ»

The Most Influential Women in Technology

Women who have succeeded in technology deserve recognition: They are an inspiration for everyone, demonstrating what can be achieved through creativity and hard work.READ»

Who The Blogosphere Says Is The Most Sustainable

According to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Environmental Sustainability Report, four brands—Toyota, General Motors, Honda, and Whole Foods—have received the most positive attention in the blogosphere regarding ...READ»

PR, Media and the Space Between

The space between media and public relations is filled with gray, but we're learning very quickly that the more things change, the smaller that space becomes. Already, each of us has experienced profound change in our industry. I say ...READ»

NEWSPAPER   |  Comment

PR, Media and the Space Between

The space between media and public relations is filled with gray, but we're learning very quickly that the more things change, the smaller that space becomes. Already, each of us has experienced profound change in our industry. I say ...READ»

WORK/LIFE   |  Comment

How Emily Gould Turns Us On

The last seven days have kept arts and entertainment editors busy. Amidst Cannes and Indiana Jones coverage came the season finales of most high-profile TV dramas, the confetti-accompanied crowning of an indie rocker as the newest ...READ»

BLOGGING   |  Comment

Amazon's Power Grab--And the Feds Mess With Bloggers

I've been closely following two stories that have implications for social responsibility this week. First, Amazon.com's obnoxious decision to play bully and tell publishers with digitally published products that they can only ...READ»