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Tokyo June 2nd, 2008 — Opalesque, the world’s largest subscription-based publisher covering the alternative investment industry, has launched the fifth issue of its acclaimed regional Roundtable scripts, the “Opalesque Japan Roundtable”.

The Opalesque Japan Roundtable will be closing the 2008 coverage of the Asian hedge fund centers after having covered New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong (see here for Roundtable Archive:
http://www.opalesque.com/index.php?act=archiveRT

The Opalesque Japan Roundtable was sponsored by Nikko Citi Prime Finance and took place in their Tokyo office. Opalesque thanks Ed Rogers from Rogers Investment Advisors for helping to put the group together.

After a stellar performance in 2005, Japanese hedge funds were struggling in 2006 and 2007. Is 2008 the turn-around year? The good news is that endowments, sovereign wealth funds and large global hedge funds are coming back to Japan. What opportunities do they see? In this Roundtable script, you will learn:

* Background on Japan hedge fund performance and the state of the economy
* Will macro (economy) or micro (corporate governance on company level) catalysts drive the markets going forward?
* Why activist investors and activist hedge funds have been very
beneficial for Japan
* Will the Japanese version of the Basel II rules still prevent regional banks to rebuild their hedge fund allocations?
* How do Japanese pension funds and insurance companies view and use hedge funds?

The participants of the Opalesque Japan Roundtable are:

1. Angus McKinnon, Senior Partner, Tozai Investment Advisory
2. Nobuki Yasuda, Director of Alternative Investment, Pension Fund
Association
3. Goro Ohwada, CEO, Aino Investment Corporation
4. Kenichiro Nishi, CEO & CIO, Gaia Capital Management
5. Scott Callon, Partner/CEO, Ichigo Asset Management
6. Rory Kennedy, COO, United Managers Japan (UMJ)
7. Andrew Hill, Director, NikkoCiti
8. Koichi Shijima, Director, NikkoCiti
9. Atsko Nakajima, Director of Hedge Fund Investments, Ueda Yagi Securities Co.
10. Hideki Hashiguchi, Lead Representative, HSBC Global Fund Services
11. Toshihiko Nishida, Portfolio Manager, GCI
12. Isao Tomoyuki, Chief Investment Officer, Stats Investment Management
13. Rick Okuno, Rheos Capital Works

The Opalesque Hong Kong Roundtable Script can be downloaded here:
http://www.opalesque.com/index.php?act=static∧=RoundtableJAPAN

All other previously published Opalesque Roundtable Scripts (New Zealand (March 17th), Australia (March 25th), Singapore Roundtable (April 24th), Hong Kong (May 1st)) can be downloaded

Matthias Knab, Director of Opalesque Ltd, moderates the Opalesque Roundtables. Matthias Knab is an internationally recognized expert on hedge funds and alternatives and has frequently served as chairman of hedge fund conferences in New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Miami, Bahamas, Stockholm, Dubai etc. In addition, he has presented or moderated
at hedge fund events in Sydney, Cape Town, Madrid, and Bombay, and lectured at numerous universities on the subjects of hedge funds and the state of the global alternative asset management industry.

About Opalesque:

Opalesque leads the finance media space for its in-depth and innovative products. Since February 2003, Opalesque is publishing Alternative Market Briefing, the premium news service on hedge funds and alternatives. The launch of these Briefings was a revolution in the hedge fund media space (“Opalesque changed the world by bringing transparency where there was
opacity and by delivering an accurate professional reporting service.” -
Nigel Blanchard, Culross) combining proprietary news with the “clipping service” approach of integrating third party news. Each week, Opalesque publications are read by more than 360,000 industry professionals in over 100 countries.

Opalesque is the only daily hedge fund publisher which is actually read by the elite managers themselves
(http://www.opalesque.com/op_testimonials.html).
For more information,

About Opalesque publications:

Alternative Market Briefing:

A daily newsletter on the global hedge fund industry, highly praised for its completeness and timely delivery of the most important daily news for professionals dealing with hedge funds. Alternative Market Briefing offers both a quick overview and in-depth coverage. Subscribers can also access the industry’s largest news archive ( 26,000+ articles ) on hedge funds
and related topics.

A SQUARE:

Opalesque A SQUARE = Alternative Alternatives is the first web
publication, globally, that is dedicated exclusively to alternative
investments. A SQUARE’s weekly selection feature unique investment oportunities that bear virtually no correlation to the main stream hedgefund strategies and/or distinguish themselves by virtue of their ‘lternative” motive – social, behavioural, natural resources, sustainable/environment related investing.

With its “research that reveals” approach, fast facts and investment oriented analysis, A SQUARE offers diversification and complementary ideas for: private, high net-worth and institutional investors, pension funds and endowments, portfolio and hedge funds managers.

Technical Research Briefing:

Delivers three times a week a global perspective/overview on all major markets, including Equity Indices, Fixed Income, Currencies, and commodities. Opalesque Technical Research is unique compared to most available research which is fundamental in nature, and not technically (chart) oriented.

Opalesque Roundtable Series:

In an Opalesque Roundtable, we unite some of the leading hedge fund managers (single and multi strategy managers) as well as representatives
of the local investor base (institutions, fund of funds, advisers) to gain unique insights into the specific idiosyncrasies and developments, the issues and advantages of individual global hedge fund centers.

No matter if you are a hedge fund investor looking for new talent, a hedge fund interested in diversifying your investor base or a service provider looking for new clients, you will get to know some of the leading heads of each hedge fund center and find invaluable information and intelligence right on your desk, without any travel involved.

For more information, please go to: Hedge Fund News |

Social Networking Conference – Miami 2008

The purpose of a website would get defeated if it fails to attract visitors to it. Generating regular traffic to a website is probably the biggest challenge faced by a website owner. Till a few years back Search Engines were the major source of traffic but times have changed now as Social Media sites have picked up and are now providing an alternate source of traffic generation. Therefore, social media optimization becomes an essential strategy and it becomes all the more important for SMO Experts for generating website traffic to adopt effective social media optimization techniques in their scheme of things.

Examples of Social Media applications include: twitter.com, blogger.com, plurk.com, facebook.com, orkut.com, linkedin.com, hi5.com, youtube.com, etc.

So what is Social Media Optimization (SMO)?

Social media optimization is basically a technique to reach out to the large and untapped internet user base from various social media websites such as blogs, social/business networking sites, discussion boards, question and answer forums, micro-blogging websites and in the process expanding on to your existing network by making genuine connects.

Most of the social media optimization strategies revolve around building up a huge network base which is actually not the right strategy to adopt. Social media optimization is not a numbers game and the success of such a campaign would not depend on the number of followers we have managed to get on Twitter or the many friends we have accumulated on Facebook. There is no point in racing towards a large number of network rather the strategy should be methodical and concentrate on making real connects.

A target audience must be clearly outlined before executing social media optimizationstrategies. Also a two-way connect is a must for every social media optimization step that we are taking. There should be an active and on-going participation in social media activities of people in your network so as to expect the favor back.

The craze regarding social media is undisputed and it is set to grow bigger with every passing day. Therefore, it becomes imperative that wise-strategies are put in place for social media optimization so as to tap on to the immense benefits it can offer.

eg. viral advertising and website traffic generation.

So what are you waiting for? Just Do It.

Social Media Optimization Basics

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What is Inbound Marketing and how can it be used to Increase Your Sales?
We’ve got the answers at this Boston Marketing Agency.

Inbound marketing refers to the efforts you put it in that drive customers to find you. Potential customers actively seek out experts in a field of interest. In order to position yourself as an expert, you need to set up your company as a crux for your industry that will attract people to your website naturally through search engines, the blogosphere and social media sites.

Using social media sites is essential for effective inbound marketing. Here are some of our inbound marketing strategy suggestions
•Get started on a user-run Q&A site, such as LinkedIn Answers or Yahoo Answers. Answering industry-relevant questions will establish your credibility and get your name to potential customers.
•Answer pertinent questions on Twitter or LinkedIn. These sites are incredibly popular and users are constantly looking for other active users with important and credible information.
•Find appropriate social networking sites to join as well as groups in popular social networks, such as Facebook and LinkedIn. The discussions on these sites and in these groups are specialized and great networking tools.
•Use the timely and interesting information you find on these sites and blog about it! Original blog posts will help establish your authority. Post links to your website and blog on social networking sites to drive traffic.

Before you know it, you’ll be getting calls from customers all because you used Web 2.0 technologies to assert your expertise. Inbound marketing results in online lead generation because people are interested in hiring industry experts. Customers will want to come to you because of your knowledge and presence on the Web. Businesses that use inbound marketing tactics see significant increases in sales and business leads.

Shira Lazar @ Ressac Media, Social Media Agency in Montreal

Within today’s times, we more times to none can turn on the television and shortly afterwards we will view TV commercials which promote online social media marketing.  Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter continually fight for dominance in the social media marketing domain.  There are so many social networks and online social media marketing strategies that we can literally feel our head spin from all the information available referencing this topic.

Take social media marketing seriously

There are many reasons to take social media marketing seriously.  Your business can benefit from this type of marketing as well as prove successful with particular techniques which can greatly aid your internet marketing campaign while utilizing social networks.

Increase your website rankings

Utilizing popular social networks for your business marketing needs can greatly add dimensions not only to your marketing efforts but your business overall.  You will want people to link your web posts as well as your blogs which you create for your social network.  This will help with increased rankings while creating fresh content which are highly accepted by major search engines such as Google.

Exposure is key

The more you expose your website, the more traffic will visit your website.  People on social networks congregate to share information about numerous topics.  You want to meet with these people to introduce your products and services.  You will also want to ensure that you measure your social media time in with your ROI cost because no matter if online or offline, time is money.

What customers think does matter

So many business owners pass up opportunities in finding out what their customers think about their products and services.  You cannot afford to avoid this obvious task for your business.  You can create contests or online survey’s while polling your targeted market on topics such as benefits, pricing and features of your products and services.  The information which you will gain is invaluable for the future of your business.

A/B Split testing

The traditional methods of marketing are primarily utilized in the form of deploying different marketing strategies in finding out which strategy works best.  This is called A/B Split testing.  Social media marketing is one of the best places to utilize A/B Split testing primarily due to the fact that your marketing message can quickly change in meeting the reaction of your targeted audience.

Jump into the social media marketing blitz

You must not become a wall flower while watching other businesses jump on the social media marketing train.  You must realize that this type of marketing has tremendous benefits which can only create the success which you have been searching for.  If you exhibit minimal investments of your time as well as attention to a great social marketing strategy, you will gain the exposure for your business while gaining potential customers which will in return boost your profit potential.

SEO Social Media Marketing Strategies

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Nokia as a brand name needs no introduction as it is one of the most popular phone manufacturer worldwide. The company has made a place for themselves in the mobile industry by manufacturing world class handsets at regular intervals. Today, Nokia mobile phones are  known for their reliability, user friendliness and sophisticated technology.

Despite of fulfilling communications needs Nokia mobile phones are also blessed with advanced technology based features and also with the ability to support latest technologies at very rapid speed. There would be hardly any type of feature that is not covered by their  diversified range of handsets, be it the sophisticated camera phones, dedicated music phones, speedy wi-fi etc. The launch of latest Nokia mobile phones are followed with great expectations for a fully loaded mobile with incredible number of features, by the mobile lovers.  Nokia mobiles with hi-fi connectivity is the ultimate solution for those who like to stay in touch with their friends on the go via social networking sites.

The latest gadgets by this brand are equipped with a feature titled Lifecasting with Ovi, which is the result of a partnership between Nokia and the world’s largest social networking site, Facebook. Coupled with features like a display (touchscreen), advanced 3G functionalities and a highly mega pixel camera, latest Nokia mobile phones suit almost every user’s specific requirement.  XpressMusic edition of this brand has taken navigation facility to an all new level. These handsets has a look and design which is unlike any other and a slew of sophisticated applications makes them anyone’s dream phone.

Today market is flooded with a number of cheap Nokia mobile phones, which are cheap only with respect to price but, performance wise they can certainly give a tough competition to other mobiles available.

The mobile phone market is full with many interactive yet affordable Nokia devices such as Nokia 2700 Classic, 3610 Fold, 6500 slide, 7100 Supernova, E75, nokia N97, X3 and many more. Nokia mobile phones have grabbed the mobile phone market and are ruling so much on the hearts of many handset users. Enhanced with stunning looks and  quality features such types of gadgets have become an essential part of life for many handset users. It would be certainly a very good experience for one to go through the features of few Nokia mobile phones such as 3610 Fold, 7100 Supernova and N97.

The Nokia 3610 Fold is an elegantly designed gizmo for one and comes embedded with many impressive features. This gadget is enriched with a useful 1.3 MP camera, which is capable to capture stunning pictures in any mode. This gadget also holds valuable battery, which provides one with 4.5 hours of talk time and 457 hours of standby time. This handset is very handy due to its well measured dimensions and weight of only 97 grams. The Bluetooth facility of this handset allows one to share wallpapers, songs, screen savers etc. Hence, this phone holds many reliable and worthy features.

The handsets in the Supernova range of Nokia mobile phones has also diverted the mind of users with its gorgeous look, valuable features and reasonable price.

Latest Mobile Phone – Nokia E75

Social Media Marketing (SMM) involves using online communities like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Delicious, Digg, blogs etc for marketing & promoting your services. SMM includes set of activities for generating publicity through Social Media websites.

Social Media websites provide tools & platforms to share opinions, experiences & perspectives with each another. It can take many forms including text, images, audios, videos etc.

Benefits of Social Media Marketing:

• Provides you large number of new & repeat visitors
• Helps you to get links
• Helps in syndicating your content
• Makes your website more visible in social media searches
• Helps in creating awareness

Social Media Marketing is recommended for all website owners however you need to make sure:

• You should have regular updated content available on your website in the form of blogs, Articles, Newsletters etc. Static websites which do not get updated regularly are unlikely to be optimized on Social Media.
• You need to make certain changes on your website for making its tagging and bookmarking easier E.g. you can add quick buttons like share on Facebook or add to digg / delicious on your website which makes the tagging easier.
• Share information. Be like a resource area for your industry audience, so users will start sharing your content across Social Media Channels

Social Media Marketing Tools – There are many Social Media Marketing tools available. Some of the famous one’s are:

• Facebook – In past few years, Facebook has transformed from a photo sharing website to a business networking & advertising platform. Facebook provides businesses many ways in which they can market themselves. Following options are available:
  • Pages – A company can create a page to promote its business. Facebook page has its own tabs for Wall, Info, Boxes, Notes, photos etc. You can add applications to customize your page and you can change the landing page on which the visitors will land when they come from outside the Facebook.
  • You can share news, offers, article topics, product updates etc with your fans on Facebook.
  • Other Facebook users can also become you page fans and they will start receiving your updates.
  • Discussions – You can join other groups or create your own group and participate in discussion with other members of Facebook.
• LinkedIn – Linkedin is another medium through which businesses can market services to other Linkedin members.
  • Linkedin has its own profile page which is publicly available and you can control what you want to show on that page.
  • You can also participate in groups and market your services.
  • Participate in Q & A i.e. Questions and Answers which helps in branding your profile. Your answers if selected will also be displayed on your profile.
• Digg – Digg is a user-driven content site. Digg has a system where members can vote, bury and comment on stories submitted by other members. More votes will make a story popular and will get you onto Digg’s front page which often results in large number of visitors visiting your website.

We at The Web Strategy Company by AfterTheNet keep supplementing our clients with the most basic to the most advanced techniques for any goal they decide to reach with their website. Our step wise approach gives them the complete visibility of their website, which more often than not, they are deprived of, in absence of a trustworthy resource.

Social Bookmarking + Social Networking = Instant Traffic

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