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1 Aug 2008Earlier this year, I accepted an advisory and research position with CrowdVine. CrowdVine is in the “white label” social networking business. The company helps people in groups, associations, and attending events to meet smarter through their software solutions and associated services. You can learn more about the current product features here: http://www.crowdvine.com/home/features
I can’t believe my [...]
In: thoughts
23 Jun 2008I enjoy the productions from the common craft team. Here is an excerpt from one of their recent blog posts:
Tools, or the the wrong tools, become a risk when they create unnecessary drag in every day work. Often, we’ve found ourselves wondering if we’re using a sledgehammer to drive a nail.
Well said. I have seen [...]
In: Business Ideas| Internet| Media| Web 2.0| conversations| thoughts
18 Jun 2008The invention of Brand equity was loosely defined in the 90s as intangible value that companies and products held in the mind of a prototypical“consumer”. Brand equity was driven by a comprehensive brand strategy or brand identity. Brand marketing enthusiasts featured the difference between a company’s asset book value and its stock price as one [...]
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17 Jun 2008How amazing is Tiger Woods!?
He is pure focus. He is pure professionalism. He is a fierce competitor. He tolerates no excuses in executing his best prepared plans to the best of his abilities.
How amazing is Tiger Woods!?
No one was surprised when he sunk the 12 foot birdie putt to force a tie for the 2008 [...]
A friend pointed me to the postcrossing service the other day.
I love the idea of this service. I have many international friends and love to travel. When I am unable to enjoy these interests, receiving little random notes from around the world sounds like an interesting substitute.
I think this is yet another idea that could [...]
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4 May 2008I found a new Twitter Insult Bully. Hooray! Guess how many google ads I click on this site?
http://web.forret.com/tools/twitter-tq.asp
Twitter Quotient for : ‘chriscranely’
Updates, Followers
Babble index
- updates for every follower
You’re alone in the desert, talking to yourself. Hello! No one’s listening!!
Friends, Followers
Popularity index
- followers for every friend
No followers? You’re such a loser!!
Friends, Favorites
Usefulness index
Not [...]
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23 Apr 2008When I resigned my management position last fall it was with the intention of learning as much as I possibly can about the Web 2.0 space: Tools, Technologies, Business Strategies, People, etc. That discovery had me signing up for all manner of start up services and attending “meet ups” all over the Bay Area. [...]