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Author Archives: Brian Cormier

The best camera for rapid video blogging

If you’re a vlogger, picking out the best camera can be — well — a painful experience. I know that I’ve gone through a few and have spent $$$ trying to find the best one. Check out this great product review by video blogging expert Gideon Shalwick to help you decide which camera to choose. Watch his latest video review: Flip UltraHD vs Kodak Zi8.

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Philadelphia requires bloggers who earn income to buy licence

The City of Philadelphia now requires bloggers who are honest enough to report any income on their income tax return to purchase either an annual $50 licence or a $300 lifetime licence.

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How big is the Internet?

Watch this fast-paced, fact-packed three-minute video on how big the Internet really is. It’s the perfect opening act for speakers, strategic planners, educators, executives, social media experts, internet marketers, futurists and more. The Internet, combined with the dizzying pace of increasing computing power and advancing technologies, is upending traditional business models. What are you doing to keep up?

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Social media predictions for next NB election

The next provincial election in New Brunswick will be held on Monday, September 27. In anticipation of the start of the official campaign later this month, candidates and their teams throughout the province are gearing up their social media strategies and efforts. Here are a few predictions on how things will pan out.

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Book recommendation: Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk

If you’re looking for a good book that talks about how to synergize your various social media network activities, then Gary Vaynerchuk’s Crush It! is for you! It’s a quick read and easy to understand, even if you’re not yet completely sold on the benefits of social media.

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Social media websites growing in popularity

According to a recent Nielsen report, usage of social networking websites or blogs increased by 43 per cent from June 2009 to June 2010. The main culprit? Facebook, of course.

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New Brunswick RCMP using Facebook for AMBER Alerts

New Brunswick RCMP (“J” Division) recognize the power of Facebook. In fact, “J” Division is now publishing AMBER Alerts for children missing or in danger on Facebook in order to reach a large number of people instantly through their newsfeeds. This will also allow word to spread much faster as Facebook users share the information with their online friends.

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Tips on saving your iPhone battery

A few tips for helping to avoid draining your iPhone battery unnecessarily.

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Spelling mistakes can harm online credibility

Nothing can hurt your credibility more than constantly making spelling mistakes. If you own or manage a company who employs someone who tweets for you or who manages your Facebook page(s), make sure their spelling is decent-to-excellent. Constant spelling mistakes make you look bad.

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What are QR codes?

Download a free QR code reader app to take full advantage of this emerging way of communicating information through smartphones.

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