Social Networking

Analysis: Social Networks Have An Increasing Influence on Brands

Authored by Robin Goad on September 6, 2007 - 8:26am.

There are many differing opinions as to the impact – positive or negative – of social networks on other sites, and a couple of recent examples provide some insight from either side of the fence. One positive side there was the news from Cadbury’s that it was re-introducing the Wispa bar following an online campaign. According to Pixelblog, over 14,000 people signed up to the various ‘bring back Wispa’ Facebook groups.

classifieds tags: Internet | Marketing | Social Networking | Europe | UGC | UK | Facebook | HSBC | Cadbury's |

Senior Sales Engineer - KickApps Corporation - New York, NY

Authored by dmw on December 15, 2006 - 12:31pm.
KickApps Corporation, a vibrant start-up in the user-generated video and social networking space, is searching for a Senior Sales Engineer. You must have successful experience in previous sales roles, preferably working with media and entertainment companies, as well as content providers. Comfort with all levels of Business Development, Marketing, and Engineering professionals is a must. Exceptional presentation skills are also required, as is a passion for current Internet technologies and Web 2.0 trends.
classifieds tags: Jobs | Internet | NY | New York | Sales | Social Networking | Video | Engineer | KickApps | UGC | Web 2.0 |

New Media Channel & Viral-Spawning Superstar - SF Bay Area

Authored by dmw on August 10, 2006 - 7:55am.

Do you have a passion for new media and interactive games? Are you a social person who is comfortable making a pitch in a new setting? A group of veteran mobile entrepreneurs have formed a new company and seek a channel-building, viral-spawning superstar. We are looking for a dynamic outbound focused channel leader to develop a multi-tier distribution channel for social play experiences that leverage mobile phones. Particularly interested in those with experience marketing to venues, bars, clubs and college campuses. This person will be the sales channel leader – building a set of affiliate teams to work at a local level to customize and drive adoption of our services.

Marketing Director - Playboy Entertainment - Los Angeles, CA

Authored by dmw on June 26, 2006 - 7:13pm.
Playboy is looking for a superstar Marketing Director for a completely new online social networking property. This is a high-level position, but also a very hands-on one — you will be the go-to person for anything related to marketing for this product line, so you must be comfortable as both a leader and a follower. There will be strong emphasis on personal responsibility, dedication, and drive for results. The successful candidate will be: