Sam Decker, CMO at user generated content powerhouse Bazaarvoice, recently posted "The 5 Stars of a "Rockstar" Employee" on his marketing-centric blog.
The intention of the post is to help those interviewing possible new hires, but is is just as much a hint-list of possible questions one might be asked when interviewing for a position at a company like Bazaarvoice.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Interview Hints from Bazaarvoice CMO
Two More Big Wigs in Idea City
First, Jim Stengel, Chief Marketer at P&G says he'll be working with Roy Spence's Purpose Institute and, now, Wal-Mart executive, Tony Rogers, is set to move to the Idea City.
Stengel on Leadership, New Media and the Purpose Institute
Wal-Mart Exec Tony Rogers to Join Idea City
Link List ilLumination #1 - Adam Salamon
I have this list of "Other Sites" in the right margin of this blog. Most have one or two words in their text link so there is not much reason for you to check them out other then the slight endorsement of them being on my blog. Link List ilLuminations will be posts where I shed a bit more light on the people, companies, and etc that are part of my link list. What better place to start then at the top...
Adam Salamon - Ideas for Passionate People
Not only is Adam a Director at user generated powerhouse Bazaarvoice, he is also a blogger who's post tend to center on self-branding and the web 2.0 world...oh, and I consider him a friend as well.
For a quick peek, checkout Salamon Rules of Personal Branding
I know Adam is busy developing partnerships for Bazaarvoice, but I'm still looking forward to future posts and hope they start-up again soon.
$200 Million, Can You Digg It?
TechCrunch is reporting that Google and Digg are getting closer to a Google buy:
"Google’s on and off negotiations with Digg have been back on in a big way for the last six weeks, we’ve heard from multiple sources inside of Google, and the two companies are close to a deal that will bring Digg under the Google News property. The acquisition price is in the $200 million range, says one source."
Google In Final Negotiations To Acquire Digg For “Around $200 Million”
Monday, July 21, 2008
Predictive Behavioral Targeting by ValueClick
Rarely are predictive algorithms applied to behavioral targeting. ValueClick Media. later today, will announce the release of Precision BT, a behavioral targeting suite that uses predictive technology as well as standard behavioral targeting rules.
ValueClick To Launch Predictive Behavioral Targeting
Thursday, July 17, 2008
RGECWEB becomes SEMPO Member
RGECWEB's founder, Robert Gilbreath, has joined SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization). RGECWEB, an online / new media consultancy, has been helping businesses grow via the web for over 10 years. Joining SEMPO solidifies RGECWEB's commitment to helping others understand and better utilize search.
More on SEMPO from SEMPO.com:
"SEMPO is a global non-profit organization serving the search engine marketing industry and marketing professionals engaged in it.
Our purpose is to provide a foundation for industry growth through building stronger relationships, fostering awareness, providing education, promoting the industry, generating research, and creating a better understanding of search and its role in marketing."
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
San Antonio Replacement Windows - Just a quick SEO test
So, I'm at the SEM for SMB conference today and currently sitting in the end-of-day panel discussion. They are talking about a site they launched about 12 hours ago and how it is already getting high listing on Google. I'm going to test something out here so here goes:
San Antonio Replacement Windows
My issue with this "display of great SEO power" is that it is not really that big of a deal.
We'll see what Google thinks about this post and my test page.
Tocquigny is SO cutting edge...
...they post an update to Twitter every two months whether they have something to say or not.
http://twitter.com/tocquigny
Come on guys...If you are going to move into a space don't stop after a few days...you are interactive experts, right?
SEM for SMB Conference - Today in Austin
I'm heading to the inaugural SEM for SMB conference here is Austin, Texas this morning. This two day event is supposed to be different then the sale-pitch-heavy conference that many of us are tired of attending. Fingers crossed that Chris Justice and his team at Sparksight will pull it off.
No Shoes? No Problem
Apparently, BBDO does not follow the no shirt - no shoes - no service rule:
BBDO acquires Barefoot
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