The  Think Big With A Gig article shared some interesting details about this new Google  project- but… check out this short video by James Kelly, a Product Manager on Google’s Infrastructure Team first–it’s a  rather nice introduction:

Would you want Google to be your next Internet Service Provider?

According to Edward Ho Google buzz, a new way to connect online, launched earlier today. The official Gmail Blog reveals what  Google Buzz hopes to bring to the social web.

Google Buzz Supported Phones

If you have a  iPhone or an Andriod 2.0+ phone, you can go to buzz.google.com to get the mobile app today. No such luck for Blackberry users- that app is coming soon:(

Google Buzz Video

Watch the Google Buzz video below. Share your thoughts!

Note: {We don’t have access just yet-  but if Google buzz  can make engaging in conversations and sharing information online easier or more flexible, then a round of applause is due.}

Update : New Google Buzz Improvements , Google Buzz 101 and Google Buzz Tips

Bow Your Head For A Legend

We learned  Michael Jackson passed away via mobile text messages and tweets that arrived via blackberry mobile apps - twitterberry and SMS messages- within minutes of each other. What is noteworthy here is the news was not delivered via main stream media until well after the word  about Michael’s death was on fire online.

The lack of real-time information from traditional media outlets sent millions of people searching for the latest, most relevant news about Michael Jackson from nimble, new media. Definitely a sign of  the digital times and a huge reminder that real-time collaboration and new media is invaluable.

The Internet & Michael Jackson

The internet  has been bearing the weight of  MJ’s  overwhelmed public since word spread like wild fire via tweets and text messages.  Even Google slowed down considerably under the crush of Michael Jackson searches. All types of digital communication records are being broken but those directly associated with social media, mobile applications and search engines should not be overlooked or undervalued.

In the first hour after memorial tickets were announced, staplescenter.com had 500 million hits.  Over 1.6 million people registered for a chance to win a ticket to attend his memorial and  fans are  flying in from half way around the world to pay their respects. If all these organic conversations and blossoming communities haven’t proven the importance of the social web, we don’t know what will!

Digital “Thriller“: Social Media & MJ Search Facts

Social Media Is Off The Wall

Michael Jackson’s Facebook Fan Page now holds the #1 position pointing out two things:

1) MJ will be deeply missed

2) social networking is vital. Period!?

Business will continue to go on and the world will pause to say fairwell to Michael tomorrow. But let’s not  get caught up in swirling controversies and totally miss what this digital awakening is really teaching us.

Lesson 1: Be authentic and digitally connected (or else).

Lesson 2:  Sharing is good for the soul and the bottom line!

Perhaps now that leary individuals and  organizations have witnessed just how powerful real-time communications is, courtesy of  Michael Jackson, they will start embracing new media and finally get “Off The Wall“.

Share your thoughts in the comments.

Adios Imposters! Twitter is experimenting (beta testing)  a new way to verify Twitter accounts. The new ‘Verified Account’  feature will be identified with this verified badge  , indicating  the account is indeed authentic.  (This does not mean Twitter has verified who is writing the tweets.)

According to Twitter, the  goal is to prevent identity confusion and to help those who deal with impersonation or identity confusion on a regular basis establish authenticity on Twitter. This is great news for well-known individuals and organizations.

Keep in mind most accounts on Twitter (which don’t have a verification badge) are authentic and may never need to use a verified account badge.

Check our Pete Cashmore’s Twitter Verified Account  to see what it looks like:  @mashable and read more about this new feature on Twitter’s blog.

To stay informed about what is  being said right now about verified accounts on Twitter search for #twitterverified  or twitter verified on Twitter Search

Learn How To Use Facebook For Business

Hubspot’s Ellie Mirman posted an awesome 22 page social media business guide for Facebook! The guide has three parts: Introduction to Facebook, “How To” set up a Facebook Profile and “How To” use Facebook for business.

We doubt if you’ll have many Facebook questions left after this…but if you do, send us an email or a tweet!

Poetry, like music, has the ability to touch souls and bring people together. In 1927 Max Ehrmann wrote Desiderata- an epic ethos poem.

Broaden  your ethos…

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