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Recap: Social Media Breakfast Tech Valley #4

by amy mengel on November 3, 2009

In just over four months, Social Media Breakfast Tech Valley has grown to be among the largest in the country. Last Friday about 150 people turned out to hear Aaron Newman of Techrigy talk about social media monitoring and measurement at SMBTV #3.
It was a much broader crowd this time, with a lot of fresh [...]

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The summer is winding down, the kids will be back to school in days if they’re not there already, and you’re looking for a last-minute diversion. Something that mixes culture with fun, that’s not too expensive, and that will enrich your life just a little bit. Maybe something like your local art museum?
Most communities are [...]

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Social Media Smackdown: Cannondale vs. Trek

by amy mengel on July 1, 2009

It’s the time of year when cycling-nerds worldwide turn their eyes to France, anxiously awaiting daily stage results, jersey changes and, uh, doping allegations. I watch the Tour purely for Phil Liggett’s commentary – and to remind myself to get my butt in gear and start riding more. It’s no secret that many TdF cyclists [...]

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Something a little different for this third round of Social Media Smackdown: I’m comparing how two cities are using social media from a travel and tourism perspective. Both have their namesake from Genoa’s most famous navigator and both are home to college football teams I love to hate. Let’s see how Columbus, Ohio and Columbia, [...]

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It’s time for the second installment of Social Media Smackdown, and this time, I’m putting two Northern California-based purveyors of fine outdoor performance clothing to the test: Mountain Hardwear and The North Face. As an owner of several pieces of gear from these two brands, I can attest that I wouldn’t be as comfortable skiing [...]

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