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Social Marketing for Fido
12/12/07
Okay, social networks for pets are nothing new (just Google that term). But here’s a cute twist. Are you a dog owner or dog lover? And maybe an art lover, too? I don’t own a dog myself, but one of the coolest new sites I’ve seen lately is Mog-Dog.com, a new online business created right here in the Twin Cites. It was founded by a colleague I used to work with and his wife, and they’re both accomplished graphic designers (which you can tell!) Mod-Dog is not a social network per se, but talk about a way to involve a community, and to do it in such a visual, fun way! Come on, dogs need their own note cards and Christmas cards—didn’t you know that? Okay, okay, their owners need them. But how fun! (And you could always have Fido sign with a paw print.) Not only cards, but you dog lovers can now decorate your pad with a high-quality modern art print of your very own breed.
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Don't Make Me Think
A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
by: Steve Krug
This highly sought-after expert on usability design talks about why people really leave Web sites, how to make sites usable and accessible, and the art of surviving your boss' design whims.
The Eye For Innovation
Recognizing Possibilities and Managing the Creative Enterprise
by: Robert Price
Seven principles for an innovative enterprise, from the journey of Control Data. My career was shaped a lot by what I learned at this company, more than 20 years ago. It was an awesome, entrepreneurial organization -- till it was disrupted. But all companies eventually are.
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Steve Larsen
CEO/Cofounder
Krugle Inc., Menlo Park, CA
"Graeme is the Twin Cities' most plugged-in tech blogger. "
Kim Garretson
Founder
Livinghome.com
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Web Strategy by Jeremiah
by Jeremiah Owyang...Weekly digest of the social networking industry, from a newly named Forrester Research analyst.
Venture Blog
by Dave Hornick..."A Random Walk Down Sand Hill Road" -- thoughts of a leading Web 2.0 VC.
Correlate
by Lou Paglia ...Connections, relevancy, and everything else, including the relationships and linkages only the web can drive.
Release 2.0
by O'Reilly Radar/Jimmy Guterman...Insight and analysis on the business and social impact of key technology trends.
WebInkNow
by David Meerman Scott...Online thought leadership and viral marketing strategies.
MediaShift
by Mark Glaser...Tracking how new media, from weblogs to podcasts to citizen journalism, are changing society and culture.
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