This Year on Twitter 2012.twitter.com Update: We’ve added two screenshots below for those of you who want the front page artwork for web and mobile versions. Every day, we’re amazed and humbled by the many ways in which people use Twitter, which range from simply retweeting to igniting conversations with hashtags (even around lesser-known topics) to sharing spectacular and far-flung views. In 2012, everyone on Twitter brought us closer to moments and places that used to be far away or inaccessible: A Tweet from the bottom of the ocean. Tweets from Mars. During big sporting events, fans were the roar of the crowd, tweeting their team passions. You can explore and discover all of these moments and people who made this year on Twitter unique at 2012.twitter.com, and you’ll have the same immersive experience on your mobile device. Golden Tweets: The top two Tweets that generated the most Retweets for the year, plus honorable mentions for a few others that caught attention around the world.
Bill Gates is the Sperminator - CounterThink.com Posted: 2/24/2012 - Commentary by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger What do you call a guy who is obsessed with destroying human sperm and depopulating the planet? The Sperminator, of course. Much like the Terminator played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movies, the Sperminator is a highly-intelligent death machine that seeks to use high technology to destroy humanity's future. When it comes to Bill Gates and his dehumanization agenda, it's hard to even know where to begin: GMOs? Bill Gates has even funded a technology that can sterilize a human man by blasting his scrotum with a high-frequency ultrasound device. That's where the idea for this cartoon came from, by the way. Microsoft has also teamed up with Merck, becoming a global "drug development partner" with the world's larger vaccine manufacturer. You read it right: Microsoft is now in the pharmaceutical business. None of this is a joke, by the way. The global depopulation agenda, you see, is hiding in plain sight. Spread the word.
Drucker’s Knowledge Worker in the Age of Social Media: Announcing Enhanced LinkedIn Integration Scoop Over half a century ago, management guru Peter Drucker presented the concept of the knowledge worker. Compared to the manual laborer, the knowledge worker focused on quality over quantity and worked more independently as problem solvers. Drucker said the key to improving the productivity of the knowledge worker is to allow them the freedom to innovate, learn and grow. The knowledge worker is now the professional of today who uses Social Media and the Web to enhance his productivity, reach new customers or clients, conduct research and more. So which social network do today’s knowledge workers use? LinkedIn has evolved from a platform for your professional online presence to a resource for professional development where you can not only expand your business network but also strengthen and share your knowledge base. Today, we launched the LinkedIn Login Integration allowing easy sign up and login for the busy professional who looks to provide value on the Web efficiently and effectively.
Britain is our bitch, says Goldman Sachs Don't make Lloyd Blankfein teach you no goddamn lesson, muthafucka The investment bank said it did not want none of our smart-mouthed bullshit and we better pony up with the green or we be hurting real bad. Looking so fine in its new coat, Goldman Sachs added: “Those muthafuckas at HMRC know who’s da shit. “They don’t be disrespectin’ my balance sheet with all tax and shit. They see me in ma muthafuckin’ Mercedes all pimped and rockin’ and they know who da man is. “They be all like ‘hey Goldman Sachs, you so fine, you tell me what you need brutha’. “An investment banking brutha like me has gots to have respect. “So when I comes into the house and I say ‘hey Britain, take my fine new coat and fix me a sweet-ass muthafuckin’ pina colada’ you know Britain be all ‘yessir Mr Goldman Sachs sir, I’ll take your coat and fix your drink and then I’ll blow you real nice’. A Treasury spokesman said: “You crazy? Goldman Sachs added: “Damn right.
5 Ways Marketers Can Use Paper.li For Brand Monitoring As a content marketer, one of your primary concerns is very likely how to maintain a steady flow of relevant and compelling content, both original and curated, that will "wow" your community and keep them engaged and informed. Once you've achieved that goal, the next concern may be which tools you and your team can use to monitor as well as keep other colleagues and departments informed about the content being produced and shared by both your company and the community... and for a reasonable price. The good news is that today content marketing tactics don't need to cost you an arm and a leg and neither do monitoring services. Some of the largest names in social media as well as brands are mashing up services and tools, including free ones, alongside paid services. As a marketer you may be using Paper.li already as an inbound marketing tactic to publish a digital newsletter and attract the right audience through curated content. Communications and PR Examples: The List.ly daily, by List.ly,
Content Isn’t King – It’s a Foot Soldier From the earliest days of the Internet, when I was busy building newspaper websites armed only with a 14k modem and a well-thumbed copy of HTML for Dummies, I’ve heard the phrase “Content is King” being bandied around as if it was the solution to all known online marketing problems. I’m a great believer in the power of content marketing. Great content should be the foundation of any online marketing strategy. Without relevant, engaging and timely content your email marketing, social media marketing, SEO, PR and even paid search campaigns are destined to fail. But, I believe placing your content high up on a throne is the wrong approach. Content is perhaps the most important investment any marketer can make in promoting their brand and driving sales. Instead, you should think of your content as a foot soldier. Related Resources from B2C» Free Webcast: The Future of Search: Drive Big Profits with Competitive Intelligence 8 Content Marketing Foot Soldiers
Rock on! 5 enduring fashions inspired by music You only have to look at smartphones to see how fashions changes. What’s cool and kickin’ one year is a total no-no the next. Some styles, though, are enduring and it turns out that a lot of those that have survived the test of time have been inspired by music. As huge fans of both cool design and massive tunes, we decided to take a closer look. The skinny on Elvis Own a pair of skinny jeans? Why the word ‘Teddy’? Rip it up and start again Punk was about the joys of deconstruction. Tear it apart music and slashed fashion. Smells like teen spirit Colour died when the aptly named grunge came to town – reputedly from the Seattle music scene. Most of all, it was Berlinesque black, sludge grey or filthy plaid shirts – all of it echoing a dirty guitar sound and lots of drums. Madonna’s mix and mess Extreme layering is Madonna’s legacy. Anti-elegance but also an ‘in your face grandpa’ swipe at the world. To cap it all Such a simple little accessory. Image credit: LordKhan
5 essentials for your content marketing strategy You've heard the overused phrase "content is king." But what does that mean, really? Search, social, and strategy It started when relevant, fresh content became a key factor for search engine optimization, which plays a huge role in positioning your company as an industry resource and expert. Then social media emerged as a viable channel, increasing the need to push consistent communication to your (hopefully) engaged community. Search and social initiatives are a necessity. What are the thought leaders practicing? Content marketing and PB&J So what exactly is content marketing? It is the way brands gain trust, credibility, and ultimate loyalty from customers by communicating messages that represent something they care and want to know more about. One online expert recently described content marketing by using the symbolism of my favorite childhood sandwich: PB&J. There is no "I" in content So how do you go from, "What's in it for us?" Stop informing, start storytelling
21 Reasons Why Your Content Marketing Strategy May Be Headed for Trouble The role and value of content marketing has dramatically changed in just the past year. Many business owners are still trying to get their heads around an effective social media strategy; now they have to also think about becoming publishers and content marketers. Why? The digital media convergence of social, search and content. If social and search are peanut butter and jelly - content is the bread that makes the sandwich. The problem is, while most businesses and companies realize the importance of content marketing and are attempting to engage in it (recent studies suggest 80-90%) many don't understand it and are making critical mistakes that could undermine their efforts. Below, I've put together a list of 21 reasons why your content marketing strategy may be headed for trouble. Connect: Authored by: Martin Jones Martin Jones is a Sr. Thoughts ... See complete profile
Everything You Remember About 30 Years of CDs [PICS] Sony launched the first commercially available CD player on Oct. 1, 1982, changing the way music lovers consumed tunes. While MP3s and digital music players have dealt a near-fatal blow to the compact disc, we still have fond memories of the music technology. Remembering leafing through the liner notes of your favorite band's new album? Or trying in vain to remove a scratch that caused your favorite song to skip? If these memories trigger a feeling of nostalgia, prepare for an overload of reminiscences when you scroll down the page. SEE ALSO: Music Monday: Our First CDs We know we missed some classic CD memories, so take a moment to share your favorites in the comments. Spine-label hack. Images courtesy of Flickr, shigeya Scamming the "8 for the Price of 1" Deals. Image courtesy of imgur Skip protection. #90sproblems Image courtesy of Flickr, cs-jay Mega Bass + Bass Booster = Mega Bass Booster/hearing problems Browsing the music store. Image courtesy of Flickr, joebehr Boomboxes — with handles.
Mapping the World's Most Seductive Shrines to Coffee - Claire Cottrell Studies suggest that coffee does have several health benefits; coffee shops are efficient places to work; and taking the time to enjoy your latte in a well-designed coffee shop is good for your soul. T.S. Eliot, quite possibly the greatest English language poet of the 20th century, oh-so eloquently reflected on the passing of time by saying, "I have measured out my life with coffee spoons." So have we Thomas, so have we. We've rounded up some of the most beautiful purveyors of coffee around the world in virtual guide form, meaning not only have we included the eye candy you know and love, but we've also added addresses and handy links to Google Maps. Zmianatematu by xm3 - Łódź, Poland Paulina Sasinowska/Visua This Polish town's name literally means "a boat," so what did the young architects from Warsaw create? Piotrkowska 144, 90-056 Łódź, Poland. D'espresso by Nemaworkshop - New York, New York David Joseph/dezeen 317 Madison Avenue, New York, New York. David Foessel/archdaily psfk