The big news today is that the Austin-based branded community provider Powered Inc. has acquired three other social media agencies.
As social media becomes a larger focus for brands and organizations, and we get past the experimental phase and into the operational stage of social media, I believe this will continue to happen. With more consumers [...]
Thoughts on marketing, social media and web strategy
Three Leading Social Media Agencies Acquired – A Sign of Things to Come?
If Content is King, What is Purchased Content?
Working in social media for the last few years, I can hardly imagine a scenario where content was discussed without hearing the lauded, “Content is king,” adage. Content is still talked about in that context because it is true, especially in social media. If you don’t have the content, there is little basis for interaction, [...]
redbox Adapts to Social Media, Makes Changes to Free Rentals
This automated DVD rental retailer has made great strides in recent years, practically turning the video rental (and post-theater) industry on its head. In fact, redbox is so popular and growing so quickly that even some of the largest Hollywood studios are feeling threatened by its value proposition in the space.
Though the success of [...]
Blogs Bring Bloggers Together
For over two years now, Central Iowa has played host to a monthly event called Central Iowa Bloggers. The gatherings started with just a handful of area bloggers getting together for a morning coffee, attempting to better connect in person with those they interacted with online.
I still remember the Business Record article I read in [...]
Still No One Playing Foursquare in Des Moines
Today Foursquare announced the launch of their service in 15 new cities. Among them were Des Moines neighbors to the south and west – Omaha, NE and Kansas City, MO. Foursquare is a place-based social networking game that allows users to check in at locations, post to-do items for friends and earn points for visiting [...]
Old Technology Libraries Becoming New Technology Hubs
I remember my hometown library fondly. It was a place I went each week during my early years of school to check out new books and materials. I even remember accessing the sophisticated-for-its-time computer systems that were slowly eroding the index card files. However, all other memories aside, the defining characteristic about the library [...]
12seconds Has Me Falling in Love With Video
For social media power users like myself, you’ve probably heard about 12seconds. You might even have an account. For those who have not heard about it, 12seconds is a video messaging platform that lets users record and/or upload videos of no more than 12 seconds. These videos are posted to your channel, which can be [...]
Beginning a New Adventure
For those of you that follow me on Twitter, you probably saw one of my tweets this morning announcing that I was inbetween jobs. Several people followed up right away, looking for the details. I can’t share everything yet, but I will spell out what I can for now.
What I’ve been up to as a [...]
LinkedIn Groups are a Victim of their own Success
Like most any other business professional on the web, I have a LinkedIn profile. It’s properly filled out with all of my latest ventures, who I’ve worked with, what my background is, etc. At the bottom of my page you’ll find a list of LinkedIn Groups that I have joined, from CarpeDM (Seize Des Moines!) [...]
Project Detox and Knowing When to Quit
At most of the events I’ve attended recently, I am always greeted with the same question:
“What exactly is it that you do? I seem to see your name everywhere online.”
With so many asking this question, I’ve been able to formulate what I think is a good response.
“I have a lot of fires burning, but I’m [...]
About Mike Templeton
Mike Templeton is a web worker with a passion for technology and the social web. His years of experience online include roles involved with email marketing, community management, and web strategy.
As an analyst at Catchfire Media, Mike's diverse background helps him guide clients to success with using social media to reach their customers and meet their goals.
As an analyst at Catchfire Media, Mike's diverse background helps him guide clients to success with using social media to reach their customers and meet their goals.
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- @sethmsparks Just saw the same thing. Downloading @Boxee now and am going to test it out.03/11/10 - 3:37 AM
- @jondthompson Only if you invite others to dinner. :)03/11/10 - 2:24 AM
- #smbsxsw And Des Moines tops Omaha, but this is nothing new. ;) http://yfrog.com/1n7qej03/11/10 - 12:14 AM
- Here with @AlbertMaruggi and @RickMahn from MN tonight. Come on down and welcome them to Des Moines as they travel to SXSW.03/10/10 - 11:45 PM
- @jessheld Sometimes I feel the same way. What was on that course syllabus again? Eek. Experience is the ultimate teacher.03/10/10 - 11:10 PM