Month: April 2007

  • MySpace Marketing in the Post-Bot Era

    MySpace Marketing in the Post-Bot Era Hat tip to Social Ham for documenting what everyone knew was coming: MySpace cracking down on the providers of MySpace automation software. For MySpace, it’s a big step towards cleaning things up a little. For independent marketers and promoters, it’s the tragedy of the commons – the spammers effectively

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  • For the Public Good – Pseudoephedrine and Phenylephrine

    Ever heard of these two drugs? Pseudoephedrine and Phenylephrine. One is a vasoconstrictor, the other a vasopressor. One is a precursor chemical used to manufacture methamphetamines, and that’s where the trouble begins. A bit of history: pseudoephedrine has been used for years as a nasal decongestant. It’s effective in temporarily relieving congestion and stuffiness, and

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  • This is why I have a personal blog…

    … because even though this post is loan-related, it definitely doesn’t belong on the company’s web site. Senator Charles Schumer, you’re an idiot. Specifically, you’re an idiot for proposing legislation that will provide a bailout for homeowners facing foreclosure, according to the Washington Post. “We will be proposing significant amounts of dollars,” Schumer told reporters

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  • PodCamp NYC Presentations

    For those interested, these are my slide decks from 4 of the 6 sessions I did at PodCamp NYC. Bum Rush the Charts Case Study – a discussion of flash mobs Podcast Marketing – how to build your audience LinkedIn Power Tips – get the most out of LinkedIn Thinking Differently – five different types

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  • Why I'm a Session Madman

    A few people asked me why I presented so much at PodCamp NYC. Here’s the simplest reason: I get too comfortable. By that, I mean it’s not only human nature, but very much in my own nature to hang out with people I know and enjoy being with. At an event like PodCamp, that’s bad.

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  • Action is all that matters

    Action is all that matters. The podcasting world has been obsessing about metrics lately, and I thought I’d pitch my two cents in as a podcaster whose show makes a fair bit of coin in the world of student loans. Here’s the rub: Action is all that matters. Forget audience size. Forget CPM, PPC, Adsense,

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  • Twitter Updates for 2007-04-07

    can someone tell me where chris penn is? its kristen. im lost. # VON Editing photos and video from a fantastic night at PodCamp NYC. Hidden gem so far: Natalie Gelman. # Flickr set for PodCamp NYC so far. https://www.christopherspenn.com/youve-discovered-the-missing-link/ # Headed to the 39th floor in search of coffee. # Sky Lounge only open

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  • Twitter Updates for 2007-04-06

    I just fell into a 10 foot hole of water in front of my house. Some damn fool ran over a fire hydrant. Flood everywhere. # @DonnaPapacosta: I bought 20 sharpies and 1,200 post-its for the mashboard. PodCamp NYC will be Twitter 0.0. # This is what happens when an SUV meets a fire hydrant.

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  • Twitter Updates for 2007-04-05

    Heading into second life to see if the Student Loan Network tent is set up. # @LDpodcast: need any assist? # @DougH: any last minute publicity tips for PodCamp NYC on the cheap? 1,100 registrants. # @ChrisBrogan: I look forward to killing you soon. # FAP505 rendering now, uploading soon. Working from home today, found

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  • PodCamp NYC – How to Find Me

    Chris Brogan started the meme, CC Chapman continued it, so here’s my contribution – how to find me at PodCamp NYC. I’ll be arriving late Friday afternoon, probably an hour or two before the party at SLATE. I’ll be at the party at SLATE both nights, as well as supporting podsafe musicians with Natalie Gelman‘s

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