ART Till January 9 (except Sundays and public holidays) at CIMA Gallery; 3 pm – 7 pm (Mondays) & 2 pm – 7 pm (Tuesdays …
In Search of a Context , an exhibition about the relation of art to its setting of time, place, social and historical moorings. Artworks include paintings, sculptures, drawings, collage, films and video.
Web 2.0 Expo NY: Gary Vaynerchuk (Wine Library), Building Personal Brand Within the Social Media Landscape
You have probably heard about websites like MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube and you may even be aware of social bookmark sites like Delicious and Digg, but is your church using these social media as part of its online marketing strategy? What exactly is social media and how can your church utilize social media as part of your online marketing strategy?
The Winds of Change:
Over the past several years the web has undergone a transformation. It used to be that the “website” was the top item on the Internet, but over the past several years that has been changing. Now things like blogs, video sharing websites, social networking, and social bookmarking are the hot items. This is known in many circles as “Web 2.0″ signifying that the change of how people use the Internet has been so dramatic, it’s like a whole new version of the web.
There are now companies, organizations, and churches that do not even have a website, but rather their online presence is a network of these various social media sites:
What’s The Big Deal?
The main idea behind Web 2.0 is the sharing and discussing of ideas and information with others. It’s a way for people to interact online and a way to distribute information to the masses. Both the opportunity for interaction and the chance to have their voices heard have made social media extremely popular, especially with the younger generation. For the first time in history anyone can break a story, create a funny video that millions will watch, become known as an expert their field, or shoot breathe-taking photos and show them to people from around the world in a virtual gallery. Social media has given unprecedented access to people and ideas.
Having all this access to people and being able to distribute messages around the world is a great opportunity for churches. Does the idea of your church being able to reach millions of people for Christ sound appealing? I would certainly hope so. But ask yourself:
I’ll take a look at some ways your church can use social media in the next several articles.
One last thing I want to point out is that, while these social media options have become very popular, the “old fashioned” website has not lost its importance. Websites with good search engine marketing are still great opportunities for churches and other organizations to present information and reach people. In addition, many websites now incorporate elements of the social media, such as blogs and message boards. So, don’t go canceling your website just yet, but do start looking at how you can expand your online ministry by using the social media in concert with or on your website.
Blue Ocean Strategy Leads and Social Media do they work Hand in Hand?
1. Efficiency (Darwinism and Maximizer)
In our dog-eat-dog world, the laws of survival are pushing us to adapt or die. How is media adapting? Well, they are either maximizing their staff, finding new avenues to deliver their message (primarily online), or slashing their headcount. Some organizations are doing one, two or even all three of these strategies to stay afloat.
Over 16,000 journalists have lost their jobs, the Tribune Co (owner of the LA Times) filed Chapter 11, the 150-year old newspaper The Rocky Mountain Times closed its doors along with 120 newspapers, newspaper circulation is down 7% and the Christian Science Monitor dropped their daily print edition and shifted their content online. “The key for us and I think the key for the key for any news organization is to control your costs, use the internet for maximum reach and to work as efficiently as possible,” said John Yemma, Editor of the Christian Science Monitor.
To prepare for such a harsh environment, journalism students are learning a diverse skill-set to deal with the mounting layoffs. Thought print is an integral part of journalism, as it teaches you how to write, it is being pushed aside by other curriculum. Writing and editing for digital video and audio is taking center stage as academia catches up to the seismic shifts in the media industry.
2. Multi-Platform (Sensory Mash-up)
As consumers look to the web for information and entertainment—or a blending of the two—media has a unique opportunity to capture this audience with engaging content. This means video, audio, real-time updates, social media, blogs, citizen journalism and the list goes on. Offering compelling content that engages readers is elemental in the viability and survival of media outlets.
Media companies are telling stories across platforms, using television for sensational stories, showing the B-roll and real-time updated online, and bringing in additional commentary and photos in print. Newspapers can be broadcast reporters or the two could converge to deliver truly outstanding local content. USTREAM is a prime example of stations going live online. FOX and CBS can broadcast live from any location in the world with their USTREAM feeds.
Another strategy to engage users is packing useful information into a graphic, or even better, an interactive feature. The New York Times had a “Presidential Map” for the 2008 elections. As the average reporter’s skill set becomes more diverse and tech-savvy, the need for “experts” is reduced. The result: the average reporter turns into a broadcast team of one.
To read the rest of the top five media trends, visit Sparxoo, a Marketing, Branding and Business Development Blog.
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iPhone Tops Nielson’s List of Most Used Phones
Nielson is best known for tracking how many people watch TV shows, but it also covers many other products, including mobile phones. According to this company’s figures, Apple’s iPhone and various Blackberrys were the most frequently used models through most of 2009.
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We are almost at the end of the glorious year, 2008. Everyone using the Internet would be aware of the fact that the social networking websites have gained huge popularity through this whole year. And it’s now the ideal time to make a review on the 5 best social networking sites of the year 2008. There were no much changes from the start of this year and the reigning champions are:
1. Myspace
2. Facebook
3. Bebo
4. Friendster
5. Hi5
The winner is Myspace
Almost every Internet user knows what Myspace is and more than 80% of them would have used Myspace. The key factors of the success of this social networking giant are, unique social networking web design, the easiness in sharing pictures, communicating with friends, and option to create the best customized social networking profiles. Another cool feature of myspace which we loved is the independent music bands anchored on myspace for easy music discovery. With loads of social networking features enabled through social networking softwares and all of them available for free, Myspace is the Winner.
Facebook – The contender
Facebook, yet another popular social networking website has been a serious competitor of Myspace. With the cool social networking softwares made available, facebook has become addictive to many teenagers (still no harm to them). With top notch security features, facebook is one of the most preferred social networks. So here is what holds facebook back off the winner circle. It is the limited customization options that facebook offers. However, considering all other social networking features that facebook offers, it receives the silver award. Facebook is the contender.
Bebo and Friendster – The Quickly grown Social networks
The growth of the popular social networking site- Bebo and friendster was very quick. These two social networking websites remained unknown by the start of this year and today the reached the 3rd and 4th positions of the social networking website rankings. Bebo, being bought by AOL is gaining popularity each day in the United States. Like all other social media sites, there are cool social networking softwares, personalization and privacy settings. Bebo and Friendster are in the 4th and 5th place respectively.
The rise of other social networks
The popularity of social networking has driven many people to have their own social networking website. With the social networking website design becoming easier each day, many online marketers have created their own business social networks. Though these social networking websites doesn’t appear on the top 50 rankings, they are of great use to the creators. Though these social networks, online marketers are able to promote their products, understand customer needs and get more exposure to their business. With the easiness of social networking website design we are now expecting some huge changes in the rankings of social networking websites in the year 2009.
Top 10 Social Networking Things to Do
Social networking is grouping individuals into communities thereby forming a platform wherefrom they get to know more people, exchange contacts, share views and interact with each other through e-mails, blogs, instant messaging etc. In social network individuals generally share a common interest, therefore a sort of interdependency develops, which may be emotional, economical, social, similarity in beliefs or simply even simply friendship.
Online social networking has gained most popularity across the world owing to the fact that internet connects people from all around the world faster than any other media. Schools, colleges, workplaces can also form networks, but different peoples from different places speaking different languages all in one place-is something the online social networking has to offer.
The ease and the convenience with which the social networking sites facilitates communication -makes it more distinctive. Unlike schools, colleges, or workplaces, the social networking sites enables an individual sitting in India to communicate with individuals from America, or anywhere else in the world thereby facilitating different cultures to mix. Thus breaking the barriers of distance and time individuals can exchange contacts leading to cultural interchange.
In a social network individuals generally share a common bond, whether it may be hobbies, religions or politics. The profiles of the individuals describe their area of interests, way of thinking, thereby welcoming individuals of the same or even different trends to build up a community. Exchange contacts mean exchange of identities thereby bonding more and more individuals. The community building aspect of online social networking has become a strong force in shaping public opinion.
Social networking enables like-minded people to share their perspectives, opinions, exchange contacts thereby building up an interactive communication in a secure environment. Linking different individuals on such a secure platform makes social networking even more worthy of its kind.
Social networking through internet has gained immense popularity over the years owing to the fact that it provides the platform for global exposure. Make your thoughts, views, opinions reach worldwide. Personality development or even employment opportunities are some features that social networking can offer.
Steve Ballmer – Closing Statement on Social Media in the Workplace
At WMAR, the likely wave of the future in television news
WMAR’s decision to shrink its newsroom and have its remaining reporters, photographers and selected other personnel double and even triple their responsibilities might prove to be the wave of the future for all of Baltimore’s TV news operations.
Social Media Monday: Facebook
Social media these days is a term for the social media networks on the Internet. Networks such as blogs, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter come to mind. There are many others as well. YouTube is an example of social networking in video format, while the previously mentioned are text based. However, this isn’t to say they can’t be connected or even overlap. They absolutely can. For example, you could post a YouTube video or pictures on your text blog. There are many names for this networking: social media; social traffic; social networking; social traffic networking and the list goes on. No matter what you call it, it all comes down to using these networks to reach many people on a global scale.
Reaching millions globally is impressive by itself. If you are an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or even a Fortune 500 company, there is something in it for everyone. For the entrepreneur or the mom and pop business, it puts you on a scale where you can run with the big boys. If you are a major company, it’s an opportunity for you to reach millions more.
Put yourself on social media and you can follow others who in turn will follow you. Essentially you are creating a “virtual friendship”. Since the person following you is likely to have others following them, chances are that members of their group may follow you. You are now building a list. Let’s say you build a list of 700 people. On your post (a text submission of various lengths to the network) you send your readers to a link that sends them to your blog or website. On your blog or website they find the product or service that you are offering. Of those 700, what if 350 of them are looking for your type of product or service? You’ve just had 350 target prospects visit your website as possible potential customers. Being the target audience, the chances of them using or buying your product or service are good. If they are happy customers, they will come back. Even if some are a non-interested visitors, they could pass your information on to a friend. And remember, this was all done with free advertising.
You cannot advertise directly on the social network because networking is free to use for building Internet “friendships”. So advertising is understandably not allowed. However, as mentioned in the previous section you can surely post a link to a website, a blog or your own website. To reiterate, you now have potential customers coming right to your door. The website itself does the advertising and the social network site brings potential customers right to you.
Forget about the business end for a minute and look at the fact that it’s fun to do. It’s exciting because on a global scale, you are building relationships with people. Now back to business. You have customers/clients that are also your Internet friends. This means that you have established trust. When they come to your website, the visitors come with trust in their pockets. This of course, makes it easier to sell.
The title pretty much says it all. However, there are tactics you can use to help build relationships on these networks more quickly and effectively. In Section 3, I mentioned the example of having 700 followers. You can use the tested tactics to double, triple or in some cases drastically multiply your number of followers. Imagine having not 700, but 7,000 followers or 77,000 followers! It truly happens.
Go to Facebook, MySpace or Twitter and get started right away. Complete a simple and easy to follow “create an account” process. If you have any trouble, you can click on the “help” or “contact us” buttons and you’ll be helped via e-mail. You can also do a Google or Yahoo search, where you’ll find other less known networks but are fun and also great to join. In your search engine findings, you will also find products that will teach you the techniques that I mentioned in Section 6. So go ahead and see what they are all about.
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Help with iphone !!!!?
hey guys !! i just wanted to know if i get charged by using WI-FI, downloading apps, using the gps or checking the weather on my iphone…
my carrier’s optus by the way..
Thanks for your help 
well with apps, it depends what apps you get.
if its the free apps it doesnt cost anything,
but if the apps cost money then thats different
with your plan balance, its to do with itunes.
you dont get charged for using wi-fi,
but im not sure bout weather, i think
you do get charged, but not 100% sure.
goodluck, hope this helps
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There is some debate about whether a resume should have an objective or not. The how to write a resume pundits often advise against this feature when speaking about effective resume formats. Yet others advise that the objective of the resume should be stated in the cover letter of the resume that you plan to send out. Therefore, even though having a resume objective is optional in many cases, it makes sense to have a resume objective at the beginning of your resume in certain scenarios:
When you are looking to change careers: Here you clearly set out at the outset that you are seeking to venture into a new arena, for whatever reason and for which you will be able to use your current skill set, experience and know how effectively. Here the objective can be included in resume formats to display how you will effectively be able transition from one to another kind of job.
When you are a first time job hunter: Now when you are fresh out of school or have just concluded your specialized training in a profession, you are obviously not going to have much to put down as work experience. Here it does make a lot of sense, when you are figuring out how to write a resume, to include a resume objective, which clearly sets out your hopes and aspirations personally as well as those that you may have from the organisation that you hope to be part of. It can help set you apart from the other applicants who are vying for the job by putting out there your particular or unique qualities.
Including a resume objective in your resume examples can help show how one is familiar with the field and that you know what you are talking about.
There are a lot of resume objective samples that you can get, however it is important not to copy one and just add it to your resume. It must be customized in a way that makes it pertinent to your situation and the position you are seeking. One must be specific and clear.
Also one needs to keep in mind that this is a resume objective, and it is therefore absolutely necessary that it is brief and to the point. A long winded resume objective will cause the reader to lose interest in it right away. It is only a precursor to your resume, remember? The actual resume will follow, and it will contain all the various details that you want to convey to a prospective employer.
A resume objective should be no more than one or two meaningful sentences: this is not supposed to be for cosmetic purposes, and should not be some pretty sounding sentences that you happened to read somewhere. They should be pertinent to what you are trying to express about yourself. Ideally the objective should demonstrate your personal brand and the value addition that your employment can mean to your prospective employer.
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