Comments on: “You just don’t get it ” and Social Networking http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/ the mark cuban weblog Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:04:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Acquiring Knowledge about Your Marketplace http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-50950 Acquiring Knowledge about Your Marketplace Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:49:14 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-50950 [...]Meet with the executive director of your local Board of REALTORS® to learn the extent of information that is available to you, how frequently new research is released, and how you can obtain copies for your ongoing review.[...] [...]Meet with the executive director of your local Board of REALTORS® to learn the extent of information that is available to you, how frequently new research is released, and how you can obtain copies for your ongoing review.[...]

]]> By: Rob Howard http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29622 Rob Howard Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:03:24 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29622 Dont forget about Dallas\' own DALLASPEEPS.COM - We got it! :) Dont forget about Dallas\’ own DALLASPEEPS.COM – We got it! :)

]]> By: eidfdf http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29621 eidfdf Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:27:10 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29621 I like your approach to this...and I pretty much agree. What is \"getting it\"? There\'s no absolute, total solution to everything. Myspace wasn\'t. Youtube wasn\'t. Nothing is. Nothing is totally complete and all things to all people. I like your approach to this…and I pretty much agree. What is \”getting it\”? There\’s no absolute, total solution to everything. Myspace wasn\’t. Youtube wasn\’t. Nothing is. Nothing is totally complete and all things to all people.

]]> By: Brent http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29620 Brent Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:01:00 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29620 Hey Mark,<br>I do believe that Google has plans to monotize their video via AdSense. Each one of the videos on google and youtube has a name and tagging. And that tagging can relate to a specific AdWord. I\'m not sure if they\'re recieving enough money via adwords at this moment, but as the userbase of the web grows and more people look to the web to advertise, the adwords will come into play more and will help Google grow further.<br><br>Furthermore, there is software in the works that will recognize the subject matter of video. Although it\'s in its infant stages at the moment, eventually there will be software that will be able to recognize the content. For instance, if a kid is watching a video of a skateboarder, skate board ads could automatically play.<br><br>Part of the luxury of having the resources that google has attained, they can now plan for future preparedness without focusing all of their attention on the immediate losses incurred while buying YouTube.<br><br>I\'d appreciate your thoughts on this.<br><br>Best,<br>Brent Hey Mark,
I do believe that Google has plans to monotize their video via AdSense. Each one of the videos on google and youtube has a name and tagging. And that tagging can relate to a specific AdWord. I\’m not sure if they\’re recieving enough money via adwords at this moment, but as the userbase of the web grows and more people look to the web to advertise, the adwords will come into play more and will help Google grow further.

Furthermore, there is software in the works that will recognize the subject matter of video. Although it\’s in its infant stages at the moment, eventually there will be software that will be able to recognize the content. For instance, if a kid is watching a video of a skateboarder, skate board ads could automatically play.

Part of the luxury of having the resources that google has attained, they can now plan for future preparedness without focusing all of their attention on the immediate losses incurred while buying YouTube.

I\’d appreciate your thoughts on this.

Best,
Brent

]]> By: Brandt Cannici http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29619 Brandt Cannici Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:33:52 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29619 I Get It.<br><br>I agree with you that YouTube is not a sustainable model. It is really nothing more than a web-based equivlent of file sharing networks except that YouTube covers all the bandwidth costs. Long-term, it has little viability once a crackdown on content is established.<br><br>You are also right that a social network can be effective as a video distribution outlet. But videos, songs, art, books, on the internet they are all just 1s and 0s, couldn\'t this network handle them all? Furthermore, people have shown that using the internet they can distribute and promote things they like. Why can\'t they also fund them? Currently, before any director or band publishes they go to a corporation who fronts the money for the production in return of a license on the work. Why not go directly to the fans for funds? The whole process, funding, distribution, and advertising, can all be done directly through artists and their fans. This way piracy becomes a non-issue because payment has been made upfront. Let \"piracy\" become the new way artists distribute and advertise.<br><br>On another note, I know shooting down your comments is not the best way to get on your good side, but what you are saying about MySpace is also a common misperception. Please see <a href="http://www.startup-review.com/blog/myspace-case-study-not-a-purely-viral-start.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.startup-review.com/blog/myspace-case-study-not-a-purely-viral-start.php</a><br><br>\"Public perception seems to be that MySpace launched and instantly grew its user base through word of mouth viral marketing. This was not the case. MySpace used a combination of tactics, including traditional, cost per acquisition (CPA) campaigns through established online brands, which yielded successful results.\"<br><br>\"They started promoting MySpace by running a cash prize contest for Intermix employees (~250 of them); asking them to invite friends to use the site. This had some success, but was limited to reaching only a certain size. Next, they made use of the ResponseBase e-mail marketing list, which made some impact, but was largely considered a failure...\"<br> I Get It.

I agree with you that YouTube is not a sustainable model. It is really nothing more than a web-based equivlent of file sharing networks except that YouTube covers all the bandwidth costs. Long-term, it has little viability once a crackdown on content is established.

You are also right that a social network can be effective as a video distribution outlet. But videos, songs, art, books, on the internet they are all just 1s and 0s, couldn\’t this network handle them all? Furthermore, people have shown that using the internet they can distribute and promote things they like. Why can\’t they also fund them? Currently, before any director or band publishes they go to a corporation who fronts the money for the production in return of a license on the work. Why not go directly to the fans for funds? The whole process, funding, distribution, and advertising, can all be done directly through artists and their fans. This way piracy becomes a non-issue because payment has been made upfront. Let \”piracy\” become the new way artists distribute and advertise.

On another note, I know shooting down your comments is not the best way to get on your good side, but what you are saying about MySpace is also a common misperception. Please see http://www.startup-review.com/blog/myspace-case-study-not-a-purely-viral-start.php

\”Public perception seems to be that MySpace launched and instantly grew its user base through word of mouth viral marketing. This was not the case. MySpace used a combination of tactics, including traditional, cost per acquisition (CPA) campaigns through established online brands, which yielded successful results.\”

\”They started promoting MySpace by running a cash prize contest for Intermix employees (~250 of them); asking them to invite friends to use the site. This had some success, but was limited to reaching only a certain size. Next, they made use of the ResponseBase e-mail marketing list, which made some impact, but was largely considered a failure…\”

]]> By: Spencer Ferguson http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29618 Spencer Ferguson Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:05:16 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29618 I have to agree with Mark on this one. If nothing else, because of my own instinct. YouTube is less likely to draw people back day after day like a true and stable social network. Many people, like myself, will simply tire of it over time. I have to agree with Mark on this one. If nothing else, because of my own instinct. YouTube is less likely to draw people back day after day like a true and stable social network. Many people, like myself, will simply tire of it over time.

]]> By: Jeff Lapides http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29617 Jeff Lapides Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:58:28 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29617 Unity08 continues in their belief that \"neither of todays parties reflects the aspirations, concerns or will of the majority of Americans.\" Just like the GOP and Democracts, they take BIG donations. Those donors then call the shots. Here\'s their new donor/advisory council as reported by Irregular Times:<br><br>Peter Ackerman, investment firm corporate executive Jacqueline Adams: public relations corporate executive Mark Cuban, communications and sports corporate executive Susan Cullman, PAC executive John Dwyer, lawyer for corporate law powerhouse Arent Fox Angus King, co-Founder of Unity08 Dale Mathias, investment firm corporate executive George Vradenburg, communications corporate executive Sam Waterston, actor and Unity08 spokesman William Weld, Republican ex-governor. Here is a list of the above people who gave the maximum allowable donation to Unity08 before being appointed to the Advisory Council:<br><br>Peter Ackerman Jacqueline Adams Susan Cullman John Dwyer Angus King George Vradenburg William Weld<br><br>Mark Cuban, the Internet TV and Dallas Maverick announced his joining on his blog, BlogMaverick. Will he also announce he\'s running for President \'08 on his blog? Perhaps he\'s waiting in the wings just like Al Gore, Newt Gingrich, Fred Thompson, and Michael Bloomberg? Just imagine two billionaires in the race. Public service. Unity? BTW, Mark, your \'page 2\' and search functions aren\'t working... Unity08 continues in their belief that \”neither of todays parties reflects the aspirations, concerns or will of the majority of Americans.\” Just like the GOP and Democracts, they take BIG donations. Those donors then call the shots. Here\’s their new donor/advisory council as reported by Irregular Times:

Peter Ackerman, investment firm corporate executive Jacqueline Adams: public relations corporate executive Mark Cuban, communications and sports corporate executive Susan Cullman, PAC executive John Dwyer, lawyer for corporate law powerhouse Arent Fox Angus King, co-Founder of Unity08 Dale Mathias, investment firm corporate executive George Vradenburg, communications corporate executive Sam Waterston, actor and Unity08 spokesman William Weld, Republican ex-governor. Here is a list of the above people who gave the maximum allowable donation to Unity08 before being appointed to the Advisory Council:

Peter Ackerman Jacqueline Adams Susan Cullman John Dwyer Angus King George Vradenburg William Weld

Mark Cuban, the Internet TV and Dallas Maverick announced his joining on his blog, BlogMaverick. Will he also announce he\’s running for President \’08 on his blog? Perhaps he\’s waiting in the wings just like Al Gore, Newt Gingrich, Fred Thompson, and Michael Bloomberg? Just imagine two billionaires in the race. Public service. Unity? BTW, Mark, your \’page 2\’ and search functions aren\’t working…

]]> By: Jeff Collins http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29616 Jeff Collins Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:27:51 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29616 I have your answer: James Sun of <a href="http://www.zoodango.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.zoodango.com</a> get\'s it. James and his team at Zoodango have closed the gap between social networking and real world networking. They have discovered a platform for connections to be made, not by teans and those looking to see a funny video, but by real business people. At zoodango you are in charge of what is said about you personally and professionally. You can make genuine connections with others in your area or across the world. Through linking with others you know you expand your professional network to who they know as well. It\'s through these exponentials that the gap is closed, making business networking a reality. I have your answer: James Sun of http://www.zoodango.com get\’s it. James and his team at Zoodango have closed the gap between social networking and real world networking. They have discovered a platform for connections to be made, not by teans and those looking to see a funny video, but by real business people. At zoodango you are in charge of what is said about you personally and professionally. You can make genuine connections with others in your area or across the world. Through linking with others you know you expand your professional network to who they know as well. It\’s through these exponentials that the gap is closed, making business networking a reality.

]]> By: Mike G http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29615 Mike G Sat, 17 Mar 2007 12:24:20 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29615 The interesting thing about both myspace and facebook is that they got the \'it\' when a lot of current and preceding companies didn\'t. Linkedin also has found \'it\' - it\'s become an indispensable tool for business networking. The road to myspace is littered w/ examples of people who didn\'t get it - does anyone remember egroups, ecircles. And what the hell happened to friendster? <br><br>People talk about the network effect from social NW sites but there\'s no network if there\'s no value. The network grows the value of the \'it\' exponentially. You know you\'ve got it when hurts for users to leave the service. Ex: I use Linkedin for business development. Because of the size of my network, I can reach over 3k people in my industry. It would hurt like hell if I lost that so I\'m locked in to Linkedin.<br><br>One other important point about both myspace and facebook. Both were 2nd generation social sites who learned from their predecessors. They let other make the big/early mistakes.<br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> The interesting thing about both myspace and facebook is that they got the \’it\’ when a lot of current and preceding companies didn\’t. Linkedin also has found \’it\’ – it\’s become an indispensable tool for business networking. The road to myspace is littered w/ examples of people who didn\’t get it – does anyone remember egroups, ecircles. And what the hell happened to friendster?

People talk about the network effect from social NW sites but there\’s no network if there\’s no value. The network grows the value of the \’it\’ exponentially. You know you\’ve got it when hurts for users to leave the service. Ex: I use Linkedin for business development. Because of the size of my network, I can reach over 3k people in my industry. It would hurt like hell if I lost that so I\’m locked in to Linkedin.

One other important point about both myspace and facebook. Both were 2nd generation social sites who learned from their predecessors. They let other make the big/early mistakes.

]]> By: DudeAsInCool http://blogmaverick.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29614 DudeAsInCool Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:24:18 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2007/03/01/you-just-dont-get-it-and-social-networking/#comment-29614 You could make the same argument about cable back in the day. Things are just beginning to unfold on the web. Who is to say YouTube won\'t involve to a number of channels with great programming and be profitable? You could make the same argument about cable back in the day. Things are just beginning to unfold on the web. Who is to say YouTube won\’t involve to a number of channels with great programming and be profitable?

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