Jan 20, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Inauguration Day: CNN Connects with Facebook to help President Obama Reach the Masses

Inauguration & Facebook Connect. As today marked the first day of what many people hope is a shift in direction for the United States, CNN also embraced the day with live video coverage tied into the Facebook Connect platform. Inauguration Day, the day Sen. Barack Obama became the first African-American President of the United States.  The day the 44th President of the United States expressed that... read more

Jan 19, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Social Bookmarking – An Essential Social Media Strategy

When approaching the subject of social bookmarks, (aka website chicklets), think about your strategy. I know it might seem easy enough to just place a ‘share this’ or ‘add this’ widget to your website, but you need to consider the ‘little’ things about these valuable marketing assets. I am not going to dive into the definition of what these devices are (as you should be... read more

Jan 5, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

Looking for Free Drinks? – New Website Finds ‘Drinks on the House’

Thirsty? In an economy that seems to be walking the plank at times, we can’t forget one recreation that will most likely NEVER be in trouble – alcohol (…aka drinking). One website has grown to become a staple in the midst of chaos (little dramatic – I know), myopenbar.com, a Web site that lists where free drinks can be had across New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago,... read more

Jan 2, 2009 Posted by Nick Cifuentes

It’s 2009 – It’s Time to Take Chances!

Wake Up. This post has nothing to do with social media, online marketing or any kind of branding of the sort. This has to do with life, and I think sits well for an end of the year reflection and 2009 outlook we should all consider. I think we all have taken this approach – a place where we ‘play it safe’. We think standing by our guards and doing the everyday over and over and over again... read more