“All around my interests: social media, digital marketing, online communities, Mobile Phones, Digital Cameras and a lot more!”
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Alessandro Teglia
Banking on the move in AfricaAFRICA is the continent where “mobile money”—monetary transactions on mobile phones—is by far the most advanced. 
How much of your personal brand do you own? ![How Pinterest Makes Money [INFOGRAPHIC] | digitalmashup | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/7o3PfVF5VLuMF_0tHCu_dzl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
Filed under: Business, Social Media Tagged: Money, Pinterest... For entrepreneurs and startups looking to do business in Asia, it's interesting to compare the competitiveness and the economic diversity of cities in the region. 
One of the more significant Web 2.0 trends in business this year has been the advent of the Web-based customer community, where groups of like-minded (RT @meganberry: 12 best practices for online customer communities http://t.co/mSvTnULK... ![More People Have A #MobilePhone Than A Toothbrush [Infographic] | iJailbreak.com | digitalmashup | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/Ry5M8q4_4p25v-X5Z7cYJjl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
A infographic by marketing firm Dream Systems Media shows more people have a mobile phone than a toothbrush in the world. 
Beyond loyalty, "emotional branding" builds a fanbase that will defend you no matter what. Here are the six stages of that process. (Share! Here's another great post by Daren Brabham on online communities. 
Ever wondered how often people change their profile picture, or how many times a week your co-workers log on to the professional networking site? This graphic has the answers. 
The Results are in for 2011. Here are the 50 most popular travel destinations worldwide....
Amazon.com: Searchial Marketing: How Social Media Drives Search Optimization in Web 3.0 (9781456738938): Dr. 
With the growing popularity of social media marketing, there are new trends that will emerge in the coming year. These new innovations will make social. 
Social Media Stats of the Day - Infographics. |
![» How Technology And Digital Life Is Effecting Our Lives [Infographic] The Technology Cafe – Social Media, Technology News, Gadget and Gaming Reviews and Viral Videos | digitalmashup | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/FsFKrk5ff4_S_mtUmLmacDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
Social Media, Technology News, Gadget and Gaming Reviews and Viral Videos (How Technology And Digital Life Is Effecting Our Lives [Infographic] http://t.co/edJhl7Sb...)... ![Drink Water & Sanitation Worldwide [INFOGRAPHIC] | digitalmashup | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/B6wgUJbp3IOgdSWwxi4Xmjl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
Filed under: Other Tagged: Sanitation, Water, Worldwide... 
"…development is nearly over.If all goes right, the first Beta version will be released very soon :)" @Viber #WP7 http://t.co/9P1dmltu... 
Australian Business TravellerFirst Look: Qantas' slick Windows Phone 7 smartphone appAustralian Business TravellerBy David Flynn Filed under: qantas, apps, smartphones, Windows Phone 7 Qantas has released its new app for Windows smartphones,... 
Despite these modern times, when technology and globalization are highly valued, gold is still one of the world’s most prized possessions. The popularity of gold is booming, and many countries are stockpiling this precious resource. ![How To Enhance Brand Visibility [INFOGRAPHIC] | digitalmashup | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/i7HiXtGzTG5PFrOkLZtrRTl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
Filed under: Business Tagged: Brand, Enhance, Visibility... 
MVPtweets.com displays tweets in real time from 1,250+ Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, from Community Program Managers and from #MVP12, #MVPchat and #MVPbuzz hashtags. Via IS Decisions 
The Wall has reported that Twitter is fast approaching its 500 millionth account. According to a study by third party Twitter app Twopcharts, Twitter will hit the landmark figure by ... Via Baochi ![[Infographic] How To Use Contra-Competitive Timing for More ReTweets, Likes, Comments and Clicks | Dan Zarrella | digitalmashup | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/GV_vTDMii5rt8rQJamcKxDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
One of the most interesting patterns I've found while studying social media and marketing data is what I call in my book contra-competitive timing. 
In 2011, social media had its share of growing pains. Large brands and corporations took to social media in force to try to find footing in this expanding medium. Some brands found success, while others found peril and new PR nightmares. 
Teens today are immersed in the Web and, more specifically, on social media sites. As more relationships are built and maintained through social networking sites, kids are encountering a growing number of unkind peers. 
Each year at this time, I look forward and predict trends in social media for the coming year. But first, I look back at my predictions from last year. How'd I do? Not bad. |
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