Oh the (Facebook) Places You’ll Go!
If you’ve been keeping up with all the social media chatter lately, you’re already aware that Facebook recently announced the launch of Facebook Places. This is a new app that allows Facebook users in the U.S. (for now) to share…
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Foursquare – A Business Boost?
Last week, I looked at the Top 10 Reasons People Check-In to Foursquare; with reason #10 being “to boost business.” Delving deeper into the business benefits of location based services, you’ll see…
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Top 10 Reasons People Check-In to Foursquare
Last week, I looked at where people are checking-in on location based social networks like foursquare, but now I want to know why people are checking-in. Is it the accumulation of points? The attainment of new badges? The hope that your…
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A Deeper Look at the foursquare Phenomenon; Where People Check-In
Recently, I wrote about the popular location based social network, foursquare, explaining all about how it can be used, why it’s helpful, and how to protect your privacy. But, looking deeper, I wanted to examine where people want to check-in…
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Funny ProfNet Queries
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a post on funny HARO queries based on Peter Shankman’s Help a Reporter Out journalist sourcing and expertise sharing service. In that same vein, I decided it was only fitting to compile a list…
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Taste This!
Having lived in and around Boston my entire life, it’s often hard to find new and interesting things to do. I take this as a personal challenge to stretch myself and experience things I may not have otherwise tried. Whether it’s a…
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My New Droid X
As of this past weekend, I am the proud new owner of the latest smartphone on the market. So far, I am entirely happy with my decision to leave behind my Blackberry and pick up the Droid X. With seven desktop screens,…
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Lean, Mean, and Green
I recently had my first ever Boloco experience – and first ever burrito experience for that matter (shocking, I know). But, there’s a rather nice location right on Boston Commons where I had a delicious teriyaki chicken burrito and a cup…
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Funny HARO Queries
If you’re in the PR industry and you’ve never heard of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), where have you been? This resource is far more than just a great tool for journalists to find quality sources for their articles, or for…
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The foursquare Phenomenon Explained
As a recent foursquare addict member, I’ve been questioned by several friends and colleagues each time I pull out my phone to “check-in” when we arrive at a new location. It would seem that, even though foursquare is adding close to…
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