Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

In fact, for the research of this post I just noticed that they announced funding today – congrats. I think the product will comport to my view of most of these user-generated content sites where 1% of people are uber-users, 9% are occasional users and 90% are lurkers. I’m a big fan of social discovery.

Evite

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops 3D avatar technology, said today that it has partnered with video game company GGL Global Gaming, to provide free game content on its web site. According to Big Stage, the deal will allow users on the site to insert the firm's 3D avatars into game photos and videos. READ MORE>>

Tech Coast Angels

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

Sherry Gunther: MyMiniPeeps.com is a unique, online community for kids ages 6-13, which is both a social networking community as well as a game site. It's unique, in that it encompasses the concept that the kids are empowered to run the community, instead of just hanging out and visiting it like most sites.

Media

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

Based on traditional research, getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Network model. Every new business quickly realizes that revenue coming in every period on a committed basis is the Holy Grail to survival and growth.

Startup

Eric Greenspan

MAY 7, 2013

Mommy bloggers are one of the most influential social networking resources that lead to increased awareness and sales. Build “Google Juice” through links from their sites; 6. About me: I’m a dad, a social research marketer, customer service champion, closet chef, TEDster.

IBM

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2010

Last week, Los Angeles-based EcoMom (www.ecomom.com) launched its "green" parenting site, with backing from Dave McClure. Jody Sherman: We are a site for eco-conscious, health minded parents. How long has the site been around? In February of this year, we bought EcoMom, a community and content site.

Software Review

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Wordpress), video (YouTube), pictures (Flickr), review sites (Yelp) and collaborative content (Wikipedia). People got their knickers in a twist when they saw people like Michael Arrington and Robert Scoble having advertisers and endorsing brands on their sites. Image courtesy of Bernhardt Haussner. Then came blogs.

Ideas

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2009

We caught up with Ricardo Solar, the firm's CEO, to learn more about the site. Many people find it difficult to figure out the best course of action, so they will use an Excel spreadsheet to measure out the pros and cons, use the Internet, and ask friends, and other research. The social networking and sharing will get richer.

Research

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Most consumers now research online product reviews, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, for authoritative guidance. Authority – the guiding light. Liking – builds bonds and trust.

Customer

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

In her process of creating that video component, through lost Fedex packages, all of the time spent to come up with the final edit, and all the research that needed to be done, she determined that there seemed to be a real need for a collaborative place where people could come together and create conent.

Journal

socalTECH

MAY 18, 2011

There is other technology out there for guest automation, but we though that if we could have venue management connected to social media, that would allow us to provide a direct link between venue management and marketing. Where is the site now? Restaurants do a great job at this, but nightclubs don't.

Social Media

socalTECH

JULY 15, 2009

For today's interview, we connected with George Ruan and Dr. Don Patterson, the co-founders of Irvine-based Quub (www.quub.com), which has taken research which Dr. Patterson was working on at UC Irvine and applied it to the world of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites.

Startup

Berkonomics

MAY 30, 2019

Using new tools in a social age. There are several ways to do this effectively, including the use of social networks to create buzz, seeding product acceptance through early adopters or celebrities, or by creating a small niche market that shows unusual acceptance and more. Advertising money moves to the most rewarding media.

Case Study

SoCal CTO

MARCH 4, 2010

He posted on several social networking sites the following message: If you know of a startup company that could benefit from the knowledge, experience, professional network and reputation of a globally recognized technology and innovation leader.

Technical Review

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Understand the basic tools – the social media trinity. Blogging (Wordpress), micro-blogging (Twitter), and social networks are the trinity. Key social networks are Facebook (500 million consumers) and LinkedIn (60 million professionals). Put your social network links on your stationery, business cards, and email.

Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Based on traditional research, getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Network model. Every new business quickly realizes that revenue coming in every period on a committed basis is the Holy Grail to survival and growth.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2017

Yet another social networking site. Just for starters, Wikipedia now lists about 200 sites by name, which they claim is just the more notable existing social networking sites. The ultimate online dating site. Most of these will fail, or never turn a profit.

Ideas

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

What a sweet feeling it was last week to see the launch of the photo sharing site Pose , whose application targets shoppers of apparel. He researched his market, he thought hard about how he thought it might ultimately monetize, he built a prototype and he created a very compelling vision for where he thought his market would head.

Invest

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 77% of consumers now research online product reviews, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, for authoritative guidance. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 77% of consumers now research online product reviews, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, for authoritative guidance. Social psychology in general deals with how individuals relate to one another.

Customer

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2010

I’ve been doing some research to assess how much of it is reality, since I have to admit that I seem to have missed the clues to the transition to Web 2.0, They are starting to expect their name to appear at the top of Web sites, personalized e-mails, and even advanced checkout options that suit their habits. are appearing.

Web

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2014

Fact: social media is among the top most powerful communication tools today. Pew Internet Project’s research on Social Networking reports that as of January 2014, 74% of online adults use social networking sites. Digital Insights reports in their 2014 Social Media statistics that Facebook has 1.01

Snapchat

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Most consumers now research online product reviews, blogs, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, for authoritative guidance. Authority – the guiding light. Liking – builds bonds and trust.

Customer

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

In fact, I just finished a new book “ The Automatic Customer ,” by John Warrillow, who runs the successful subscription based research business SellabililityScore , outlining nine common variations on the subscription model. Network model. If you are an entrepreneur not using this model, it may be time to consider a pivot.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2012

I see many startups who seem satisfied with a “me too” approach, building yet another social network or e-commerce site, rather than being truly innovative. This is a good thing for entrepreneurs and investors, who can win big, but it’s not a given. Not everyone has to be a leader for innovation to work.

Case Study

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Los Angeles-based Tibesti (www.tibesti.com) is launching its new social shopping site this morning. We do no advertising on that part of the site, and make sure it is fair and balanced. I was doing a variety of things, and looking for recommendations on products, and trying to find a site to do that.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Investors routinely go to candidate web sites to get a feel for the tone and scope of the company, as well as its maturity and offerings. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it.

Angel

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Investors routinely go to candidate web sites to get a feel for the tone and scope of the company, as well as its maturity and offerings. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it.

Invest

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 7, 2012

The team behind Champagne, Illinois startup and newly relaunched PickDeck is a solid core of engineers, researchers, and designers with PhDs. First we look at your public data through the social network you sign up with, to see what your interests area. Yes, anyone can add additional content to the site. Enter PickDeck.

Content

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2011

I see many startups who seem satisfied with a “me too” approach, building yet another social network or e-commerce site, rather than being truly innovative. This is a good thing for entrepreneurs and investors, who can win big, but it’s not a given. Not everyone has to be a leader for innovation to work.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Hone in on sites, tools, and applications your target audience is using. Research your target market to find out who they are and how to reach them. Just ten percent say they will not use social media in 2012, down from 24 percent for 2011 and 39 percent for 2010. Failing to tailor the plan to your target audience.

Social Media

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2009

When I was listening, I made a point to try to do that, but when I did, I found I had to go to twenty sites to find the information I needed--whether that was to write a letter, send an email, or whatever. We currently have data on 3900 counties, 1900 cities, including emails, web forms, web sites, telephones, faxes, you name it.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Investors routinely go to candidate web sites to get a feel for the tone and scope of the company, as well as its maturity and offerings. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it.

Angel

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

I was inspired by the combination of content, social networking and gaming. The browser is finally awakening after 17 some odd years of research and development. What are your future plans for the site? Were you inspired by that service or was this something that you came upon independently? There’s no reason.

Content

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Hone in on sites, tools, and applications your target audience is using. Research your target market to find out who they are and how to reach them. Turn your social media efforts into profit, rather than just another expense. All messaging coming from employees should be aligned with your company’s values and brand.

Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Groupon’s purchase of Whrrl suggests that Groupon will soon be leveraging location based social networking or "check-ins" on their popular group coupon site. Leave tips where your contacts go (maybe similar to what History Channel does on Foursquare). Track the competition.

Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2010

Every business wants their web site to appear on the first page of search engine results from a relevant search (Search Engine Optimization). Blogs help because sites that update data frequently get higher SEO rankings. Search the Internet for blogs in your industry and do a little research before you start. Marty Zwilling.

Blogging