Article Archive for August 2009
MPORA.com Unveils a Global Surf Forecasting Platform
Factory Media today launches the latest development of market leading MPORA.com – a bespoke Surf Forecasting platform http://mpora.com/surf-report. The facility will be promoted across its 2 million monthly unique user base and provides 7 day forecasts for over 2,000 locations across the globe. The new Surf Forecasting system forecasts swell height, swell direction and period, wind, weather outlook and an easy to use star rating system. This development will prove invaluable to ... Read More
Hawaiian Springs Rallies Facebook Fans to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Hawaii
Known as Admissions Day, August 21, 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Hawaii’s becoming the 50th state in America. And to celebrate the occasion, Hawaiian Springs LLC is paying tribute to its home state with a festive Facebook fan promotion designed to quench the thirst of Hawaii enthusiasts worldwide. Beginning today, the authentic natural water brand encourages Hawaii enthusiasts everywhere to become fans of Hawaiian Springs. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free bottle of ... Read More
Mesothelioma Resource Center Enters Twitter World
MesoRC.com, an online community and resource center developed to assist those affected by mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, provides an extra source of valuable information with the introduction of Twitter. The goal is to provide an additional support tool for patients and their families. Mellissa Hayon, LICSW, MesoRC’s resident social worker and online host discusses a variety of issues with the community. Mellissa’s Twitter feed, which can be ... Read More
Chit Chat for Facebook – Instant Messenger
Launched today, Chit Chat released its new Chit Chat for Facebook Instant Messenger that combines the popularity of instant messenger services with the most popular social networking website Facebook. The innovative instant messaging application, which connects to Facebook Chat, provides the convenience and ease of an instant messenger whilst communicating over the Facebook Chat service. Chit Chat for Facebook is a free instant messenger that allows you to chat with all your Facebook ... Read More
Evolv Solutions Launches New Business Social Networking Site for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
Kansas-based Evolv Solutions has announced the launch of MBEConnect, a business social networking Web site created to enhance communication among minority- and women-owned businesses. MBEConnect was conceived as the result of Evolv Solutions’ business relationships, networking events and involvement with various national and local business associations. The site addresses specific concerns voiced by the MBE and WBE communities over the years. Evolv Solutions discovered a strong ... Read More
Faith-Based Online Social Media Network – cross.tv – Goes Global
The unique, interactive communication model of www.cross.tv allows members and visitors to access the site in more than twenty languages. Registered members can communicate in their native language through the use of an advanced language filtering system. Membership currently spans over 100 countries. The online community combines the best of social networking with high quality HD streaming and a multilingual communications platform. Founded by Andreas Kisslinger and Stefan Jager, ... Read More
Social Networking Website Announces New Office And Job Fair
Thoughts.com had a successful Grand Opening of their Winter Garden office on Wednesday, August 19th. Guests including the press, business owners, and local Thoughts.com members arrived as the event started at 10am. The founder and CEO of Thoughts.com Ben Ogden, took the stage at 10:30am and spoke of the company’s first community event: “Today I am proud to announce that Thoughts.com will be holding our first Job fair on Wednesday, September 9th. By opening up this office we are ... Read More
Blog World Expo
We are so glad to announce that again this year Bouhammer himself will be a panelist at the biggest blogging conference in the country. It is called Blog World Expo and you can read more about it at http://www.blogworldexpo.com/. Last year the Annual Milblog conference was held in conjunction with the expo, and Bouhammer was afforded the opportunity to be a panelist then. Just to give you an idea on the numbers that attend this conference, in 2008 there were over 280 speakers, over ... Read More
Open Source for America Welcomes The Linux Box
Joining a broad cross-section of more than 1,000 companies, academic institutions, communities, related groups and individuals, The Linux Box is now part of Open Source for America, a unified voice for the promotion of open source in the U.S. Federal government sector. Open Source for America strives to effect change in government to encourage broader support of open source technologies and the open source development community. “We’ve received great response from companies, ... Read More
New Social Media Marketing Blog Helps Musical Instrument Manufacturers
Michael Newman, an audio industry veteran who has helped companies such as Mackie, Digidesign, Gibson and Cerwin-Vega, has launched a blog dedicated to helping musical instrument manufacturers, professional audio companies and resellers with creating successful social media marketing strategies. “I want to provide a central location where we can share ideas and communicate about this constantly evolving area of internet marketing,” Newman states. “I am encouraging ... Read More
