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03.31.08How to get a Date on Facebook
Brands and MarketingYesterday, a tweet from John Erik Metcalf got me thinking. I have experimented with Facebook Pages and carried out very targeted ad campaigns using the richness of profiles, to focus on very niche demographics. If you have not used Facebook before as an advertising platform, it’s worth a look, even if only for its user interface. As you add new variables, you can see the total number of users you can target. Someone could theoretically create a niche campaign focused on women, living in San Francisco, ages 25-30, making over $50,000 who are single… Yes! Someone (albeit someone with balls) could ...
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03.28.08
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02.17.08The Married Life Of Internet Celebrities
Pop CultureI've been enjoying the blog Apartment Therapy, New York. I love this cartoon adaptation...
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01.31.08Dude Really Wants a Curve
Pop CulturePretty funny post by a guy desperate to get his hands on a Blackberry Curve [Click to View Full Image]
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01.30.08Who the Heck is Carl Ortutay? How’d He Become So Powerful?
Social MediaThis afternoon while comparing Mint to Twitter on Alexa Compete, I ran into the strangest thing: According to Compete the top keyword driving traffic to Mint.com is - as might be expected - “Mint” and “Mint.com.” However, the second most popular keyword driving traffic to Twitter is strangely the name “Carl Ortutay.” Strange because Carl is not the founder of Twitter. Carl doesn’t work at Twitter. In fact, Carl isn’t even a power user. The guy has 15 followers. He doesn’t even have a blog or website. So who is this insanely powerful Internet rock star? Well, if ...
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01.18.08
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12.20.07
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11.18.07Amazing Craigslist Post
Pop CultureWho in their right mind would respond to something like this? (Click image to view).
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11.07.07
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10.20.07The Economics of Finding A Rich Husband
Pop CultureAn amazing exchange from Craigslist... An Anonymous Woman Posts What am I doing wrong? Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy. I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't think I'm overreaching at all. Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you ...
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