Monthly Archives: January 2009

How Mainstream is Second Life Really? [One Year Later]

By Duane Brown | Published: January 31, 2009
Last year I wrote a great post about Second Life. Having a new professor bring up gaming and virtual worlds was great. We rarely get to discuss these things in class, which I feel is a shame at time. I was glad to see and heard my professor understands that gaming is important. I admit [...]
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Blogs I Read: Imprint TALK: Asian Pop Culture

By Duane Brown | Published: January 22, 2009
Something I love about the internet is discovering new blogs/websites dealing with business, marketing and
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Why a Facebook Page is similar to nurturing a garden

By Duane Brown | Published: January 17, 2009
I had the please of talk with an account manager this week about how a Facebook Page is like nurturing a garden. They both take time/investment, planning and passion.
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Creative Traction: Goals for 2009

By Duane Brown | Published: January 13, 2009
I’ve been thinking alot about my goals for this year and I only really have two. There are a million things I think I should do but I firmly believe that if I focus on just these two areas that the rest will take care of itself.
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The Importance of Market Research

By Duane Brown | Published: January 7, 2009
There was a time 6 years ago when I didn’t believe in market research and the importance that it can play in the livelihood of a business. I was a bright-eyed 20 year old taking my first market research class.Up until that point the only market research I ever came into contact with was during [...]
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Being a Consultant for a PR Firm

By Duane Brown | Published: January 7, 2009
Client: Sacke & Associates Website: www.sackepr.com Services: Consulted on their search engine marketing (paid) campaigns that was being handled by another consultant. Company Description Sacke & Associates Inc. is a management and employee-owned marketing communications and media relations agency serving clients across North America. Work January 2009 I’ve known John since 2008 and we’ve talked back and forth many times. He asked [...]
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Happy New Year & Best Posts from 2008

By Duane Brown | Published: January 1, 2009
Happy New Years to everyone on Twitter and who read my bog. It has been a crazy journey and I can’t believe we are already a couple hours into the 2009. Here are some of the best posts of 2008: Tipster Thursdays: How To Use Twitter In 5 Unique Ways How Mainstream is Second Life Really?
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