Skype + Google or Facebook?

Skype is currently shopping offers from Facebook and Google. Wow, Google was expected but Facebook? Good for them! This acquisition will change the landscapes of so many things. Let’s take a look and what’s in store for the two companies: If Facebook wins… 1. Facebook chat will be forever changed – we will be able […]

Twitter Buys Tweetdeck for 40-50$ Million – “Your Social World”

Ah ha, a defensive move  for Twitter and its a good move.  Tweetdeck made several acquisitions to challenge twitter’s mobile app as the “preferred.”  This is great for all mobile users b/c it means 1) Twitter is here to stay and 2) They’re investing in us (the users). Let’s hope Twitter continues to make the […]

Wine Industry & Social Marketing

Traveled to Paso Robles Wine Country today in CA and couldn’t help but notice the lack of social media use. Why? Not too sure since most social tools are free and who doesn’t want WOM marketing? One winery is Justin Winery; see screenshot below of tasting room They listed the main social media tools on […]

Facebook’s new “Social Deals” – Is this the Groupon/LivingSocial Challenger?

Social Deals is set to challenge the likes of Groupon and LivingSocial, but is Facebook doing the right thing?  Let’s take a look at Facebook Places vs Foursquare, did it do justice and become a true challenger?  Not really, yes I personally stopped using Foursquare, but not b/c of Facebook.  FB places just become another […]

Empire Avenue ~ Invest in YOUR social brand

   I started Empire Avenue a few days ago and I have to say its pretty addicting.  I even bought an iphone app for it (I rarely buy stuff through the app store).  EA seems intriguing b/c it combines all mediums of the social experience into one platform.  Want a dashboard? You got it! EA […]