Feb

Four Reasons Why Google Buzz Is Doomed

Shailesh Ghimire on February 12th, 2010

“Me too”.
That pretty much summarizes Google Buzz.
It’s obvious they’re trying to take away market share from Twitter and Facebook and quite frankly its not going to work. Most tech types flock to anything Google does thinking the company has some special power. It’s almost a religious experience for techies. If you look closely though you’ll [...]

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Jan

Five Things I Learned About Social Media in 2009

Shailesh Ghimire on January 20th, 2010

Recently I asked myself what I learned about social media in 2009. It’s an important question because the media is grown a lot in the last few years. Many have adopted the tools and some have left it behind while others continue to stay away. Still others have made millions.So, here are the top five [...]

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Aug

If You Charge For It, It Ain't a Tweet-up!

Shailesh Ghimire on August 5th, 2009

Call me a social media purist but one of the best aspects of this new medium is that it fosters free collaboration, information sharing and interaction among participants. I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned from those I’ve met and interacted with on various social media channels. This open spirit is the main reason [...]

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Jul

Social Media Meltdown

Shailesh Ghimire on July 29th, 2009

A few days ago a woman by the name of Amanda Bonnen posted this tweet about her apartment:
“You should just come anyway. Who said sleeping in a moldy apartment was bad for you? Horizon realty thinks it’s okay.”
She had 18 followers. So, a few people saw it.
However, yesterday Horizon Realty filed a defamation lawsuit [...]

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Jun

Be Careful What You Tweet About

Shailesh Ghimire on June 5th, 2009

Local Mesa, AZ couple Isreal and Noell Hymann talk to Fox and Friends about a possible Twitter connection to a recent break in at their home.

Click on the image above to watch the segment on Fox and Friends

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Jun

Twitter Connection to Home Robbery

Shailesh Ghimire on June 2nd, 2009

Last week there was a break in at a Mesa, Arizona home. The twist to the story is that there is a possible Twitter connection. The owners left town for a vacation and tweeted about their journey and plans. A few days later there was a break in. Coincidence? I think not. Watch the local [...]

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May

The Coming Social Media Bust?

Shailesh Ghimire on May 22nd, 2009

Something has been sitting in the back of my mind lately. It largely concerns when the social media party will come to an end. I sincerely believe things will be radically different in three years. From a strictly business perspective none of the major social media players (excluding MySpace) are making money: Facebook, Twitter etc. [...]