All Entries Tagged With: "Social Media"
Disney Joins Social Media Fray
Is this a sign of trends to come? Large companies setting up MySpace types of sites? Disney has now jumped on the social media bandwagon and will launch a new site next week focused on social networking for kids. The site will be similar to MySpace.com but will have parental controls and feature chat and video clips. WebProNews goes on to say that analysts are skeptical about the success of the site despite the strong brand behind it.
Brand Advocates Closely Tied To Growth in Social Media
What is a “brand advocate” anyway? ClickZ defines them as “consumers who spread opinions via word of mouth, as well as over social networks, instant messaging, chat, photo sites and blogging.” According to a new research report released today by Yahoo! and comScore Networks, not only is social networking’s influence on marketing growing, but particularly vocal individuals are having more of an effect than ever.
WeeWorld – Another Community Web Site, This Time With Cartoons
WeeWorld has a new site that allows one to build and fully customize a cartoon character that represents themselves. They can then participate in live chats, see existing friends or meet new ones, create their own web space and even buy shirts, mugs and other items in which they can apply their character. Rand Fishkin of SEOmoz invited a few of us to join up for a chat this afternoon. read on to see what happened.
