socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. Facebook became so dominant in social, not even Google could touch them. What was the biggest lesson you learned over the past year (good or bad)? Or Tapes and CDs?

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Southern California Incubator High Tech 223

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2010

This week, we are sharing the opinions of some of the top influencers in Southern California's high tech community. For us, it was a big departure from social networking and a new commitment to social entertainment. One is to watch the companies who have the ability to leverage the power of social.

Southern California 178

Southern California High Tech Miramar News 178

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2010

socalTECH.com has mined its proprietary database of high tech companies and entrepreneurs and identified just a few of the repeat entrepreneurs to watch in the region. Getting lots of notice--and controversy--at Demand Media for its use of writers to create content specifically to attract web traffic.

Southern California 228

Southern California Entrepreneur SoCal Mahalo 228

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success.

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

I come from a high-tech software background, and only a few years ago, it would cost at least a million dollars ($1M) for a team of professionals to produce any commercial software product. Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. Sales and marketing costs.

Startup 102

Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM Social Network 102