Social Media Kicks the Ass of Old Media

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Want to hear an interesting conversation about social media and it’s impact on marketing, advertising, public relations and journalism?

Twitter Will Trump Facebook

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Writing on Entrecard Graham Langdon makes the argument Twitter will be bigger than Facebook. He’s right.

Ten Social Media ‘Rules’ Explored, Debated

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Thanks to all the Emerson College students and everyone else who showed up last night at the Bordy Theater in Boston for the panel on social media.

Nip/Tuck Facebook Application Calculates Attractiveness

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Is there anyone out there that still actually likes Facebook applications?

Krystal Keeps Branded MySpace Page Trendlet Alive

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Who knew? Apparently, brands still think it’s a good thing to created branded MySpace pages. We thought that trendlet was long gone. Nope.

Most Think Marketing Should Manage Social Media, We Think It’s PR

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Attending Advertising Age’s Digital Marketing Conference, Steve Rubel reports attendee sentiment regarding “management” of social media.

Paris Hilton Wants A New BFF, Ziff Davis Bankrupt, Ad Age Socializes

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– On the outs with Nicole Richie for some time, Pars Hilton wants a new BFF and MTV has launched a new reality show to help her find one.

Young Guns Calls, Facebook Beds, Typeface Yourself, Halle Berry Smells

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Coty has hooked up with Halle Berry to market her namesake fragrance.

SocialThing! the New Social Thing

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At SXSW, SocialThing! is making its debut.

‘Anonymous’ Launches Campaign Against Scientology

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In what Tom Hespos calls “modern cyberwarfare” and “a significant social event … people are going to be studying it for years to come,” a group called Anonymous has targeted the Church of Scientology.

Second Life Shop ‘Hang the DJ’ Launches Poster Campiagn

Yes, yes, Second Life is apparently alive. While haven’t been there in months, commerce seems to be alive and well or at least the promotional aspects of commerce. Here’s an ad campaign for Hang the DJ clothing shop. Just…

Facebook Slammed, George Lois Speaks

– George Parker is sick of Facebook, it’s plethora of stupid applications and the insanity of a “24 year old billionaire wanker” gets rich using people’s information without asking their permission. – Legendary ad man George Lois makes an…