Archive for the ‘Social Media’ Category

Filemobile Launches Idol Viral Widget

By jambrose | Filemobile, Media Technology, Social Media

This week, we delivered a video wall with the capability of being installed and distributed by users on social networks and blogs for the Canadian Idol Last Chance Online Auditions website! Posting videos in Facebook or MySpace is no big deal, but when sharing is combined with the Mediafactory, our clients can now effectively program

Filemobile Launches Idol’s Last Chance!

By jambrose | Filemobile, Media Technology, Social Media

Using the Mediafactory user-generated content whitelabel product, CTV Digital has rolled out Last Chance Online Auditions for the hugely successful Canadian Idol. For the first time in North America, any eligible contestant with access to a computer can have their chance at a Golden Ticket. Check out the press release from CTV… This is my

Moving Beyond UGC

By jambrose | Filemobile, Interactive Strategy, Media Technology, Social Media

“What other roles can users fill within the communications value chain besides that of content producers?” The value of users creating content is that your customers can be participants, and interact with your message instead of just being spectators. With a well-considered moderation plan, this user-generated content (UGC) can create brand credibility via public advocacy.

Critical shortage of vowels not an issue for Web 2.0 companies

By jambrose | Lighter Side, Social Media

Trendy web 2.0 company BLINK was forced to change their name after an alphabet truck collided with a milk truck in the San Fernando valley. Many were killed, but the real problem came when the local news announced a critical shortage of vowels would result from the tragedy. “It’s actually a blessing in disguise”, said

Record Labels as Digital Agencies

By jambrose | Digital Music, Filemobile, Interactive Strategy, Media Technology, Social Media

I attended the SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, Texas last week. I was very unfortunately unable to attend the music portion of the festival, but from what I hear it was more doom, gloom and whining from the major labels. CD sales are down again this year. I do feel for the artist that simply