LG’s Android 3.0 tablet with dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 to arrive early 2011?

Posted on 05 November 2010 by Android

Well, here’s something from the wilds of Korea: LG is reportedly planning to roll out an Android 3.0 (aka Honeycomb) tablet in the first quarter of 2011! This news comes after one of us got to talk to LG Electronics Asia vice president of corporate marketing Sandeep Khanna, where he confirmed that they had ditched efforts to make a Froyo tablet. Recall that Google itself said that “if you want Android Market on that platform, the apps just wouldn’t run. Froyo is not optimized for tablets.”

Tweet, Tweet: 9 Steps to a Successful Twitter Strategy

By Brian Anthony Hernandez, BusinessNewsDaily Staff Writer

Like a little birdie whispering the secret to social media success in their ears, business owners keep hearing the oft-repeated business advice: Tweet, tweet. But, while the advice is clear enough, the devil is in the details of how to create and maintain an effective Twitter strategy.

Some businesses never even bother to try Twitter. Others join and fail to effectively use the free service. And a few manage to join the social media network and flourish. Having a plan before diving in can make all the difference.

“The unifying force driving businesses to Twitter today is a simple concept: Consumers don’t like being ignored and businesses know they need to listen,” said communication strategist Ben Grossman of the marketing agency Oxford Communications.

“To avoid the doomed destiny that many businesses have found on Twitter, businesses must enter with a strategy that allows them to experience early successes and long-term evolution with their ‘tweeps’ (people who follow the company on Twitter). Without a strategy that allows for those early successes, businesses run the risk of getting discouraged, being deemed irrelevant by their prospects or tweeting into thin air,” Grossman said.

BusinessNewsDaily asked Grossman to craft a step-by-step process to help businesses develop a Twitter strategy. In his nine-step guide, he also includes questions businesses can start asking themselves today:

Step 1 – Assess business challenges: For businesses to see value in Twitter, strategies must be designed to overcome business challenges. Do you need to get better at customer service? Do you need to encourage incremental sales? Do you want to tap into consumers for research and development?

Step 2 – Create marketing goals: One marketing tactic likely isn’t going to solve a business’s entire challenge, so it is important to define what part of that challenge Twitter can help with. Will it help increase peer-to-peer endorsements? Will it let you resolve your most vocal customers’ complaints? Will it make you aware of emerging product or service opportunities that will expand your business?

Step 3 – Listen: Do some preliminary listening to what people are saying on Twitter to make sure your goals are reasonable. Based on current levels of conversation, will your messages resonate? Will there be enough people to engage with you on the level you’d like to?

Step 4 – Set objectives: Set objectives so you can see the short- and long-term benefits of your Twitter strategy paying off. What Twitter-specific metrics will you use to measure your success?

Step 5 – Plot out actions: What tactics will you use to leverage Twitter? Will you conduct outreach to people talking about certain subjects? Will you search people’s profiles for mentions of geographic areas? How often will you post? What topics will you post about?

Step 6 – Plan process: This is a step many businesses miss in the excitement of starting a Twitter profile. It’s extremely important to put processes in place that won’t let the business fall off the saddle. Put processes in place that proactively alert the curator of the Twitter presence to hot tweets that need attention. It is key during this phase that the curators be honest with themselves about their time restrictions and willingness to make Twitter a priority. During this phase, also consider the wide range of tools available to make your action plan easier. OneForty offers a great directory of Twitter tools and HootSuite is, for many, a mission critical tool.

Step 7 – Prepare for emergencies: What will happen if a user turns on you or there is an unexpected development within your business? Make sure to have a plan in place for what you are willing and able to do to make it right. Sometimes, taking heated exchanges off Twitter and to real life or e-mail is the best thing you can do.

Step 8 – Activate consistently: Make sure that your plans will allow you to keep your Twitter efforts active over the long term. Have backup curators and content in place for the inevitable sick, busy or just plain “over it” days.

Step 9 – Measure and refresh regularly: Start activating your Twitter strategy with specific times scheduled in the future to stop and review progress, success and areas for improvement. Also, make sure to refresh your approach every once in a while. Are there new opportunities for your Twitter strategy? What about new business challenges to take a look at?

“Without a long-term openness to evolving strategy with their Twitter community,” Grossman cautions, “businesses’ Twitter involvement can cease to grow, become rote or fail to provide meaningful returns.”

Facebook User Names for Pages

Here is a quick "how to" change your Facebook Fan Page User Name... posted by Pages on Facebook.com.

Below is an FAQ specifically for Page administrators on the new process and how to obtain a username for your Page.

How can I secure a Username for my Page?

If you are an administrator of a Facebook Page, you will be able to choose your username just like a user selecting a username for their profile. Go to http:/www.facebook.com/username and you will be prompted to choose a username for the Page you administer.

I am an administrator for multiple Pages on Facebook, how can I secure a Username for each of them?

If you are an administrator of a Page, you will be able to choose a username for each Page at http:/www.facebook.com/username. There will be an interface for you to choose usernames for the Facebook Pages you administer.

Why should I register a username for my Facebook Page?
Usernames allow public entities to easily promote your presence on Facebook with a short URL (http://www.facebook.com/yourname). This username can be used in your marketing communications, company website and business cards.

What are the guidelines around creating a username for Facebook Pages?

Usernames were created to make it easier for Facebook users to identify their profile and share with others. As a public figure, business or brand with a Page on Facebook, your username should be straightforward and easy to remember. Facebook encourages you to consider the following when creating a username for Pages:

• Create a username that is as close as possible to your public figure or business name (e.g. AshtonKutcher, PizzaHut).

• If you own the rights to a given name, make it your username so that others cannot obtain it.

• Usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) or a period (".").

• Choose a username you will be happy with for the long term. Usernames are not transferable.

• Your username must adhere to Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.

I accidentally selected the wrong/misspelled username for my Facebook Page. Can I revise it?

No. Once you have claimed a username by clicking the “Set Username” button, it is not possible to edit it, or to transfer your username to a different account on Facebook. Additionally, when an account is removed from the site, its username will not be made available to other users for security reasons.

Can I have more than one username for a Facebook Page?

No. Only one username is allowed per Page.

What should I do if someone’s username infringes my rights?

If you wish to report that someone’s username infringes your rights, please fill out our automated IP infringement form. The form is located at http://www.facebook.com/legal/copyright.php?noncopyright_notice=1

I am an authorized representative for a public figure, brand or business and/or hold the rights to a trademark name. My username was claimed by another user. What can I do?

If you wish to report that someone’s username infringes your rights, please fill out our automated IP infringement form: http://www.facebook.com/legal/copyright.php?noncopyright_notice=1

What is the process to request removal of an unauthorized Page of a public figure, brand or business?

If you wish to report that someone’s username infringes your rights, all you need to do is fill out our automated IP infringement form: http://www.facebook.com/legal/copyright.php?noncopyright_notice=1

Will usernames such as “flowers” or “pizza” ever be available for Facebook Pages? Can I sign up on a waiting list?

At this time, generic words are not available as usernames. Facebook encourages all users and Page administrators to create a username that closely matches the true identity of their name or business.

For additional questions, visit the usernames Help page at: http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=896

CEA Tech Enthusiast Membership - Great Benefits for Early Adopters who Enroll

For the first time in history, the Consumer Electronics Association is opening its membership to individuals. CEA, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest technology trade show, has launched a whole new membership category - The CEA Tech Enthusiast Membership.

Who is this category for?

Early Adopters and fervent supporters of consumer technology (members of the press are welcome).

What benefits come with a CEA Tech Enthusiast Membership?

* Online discounts from technology companies - Multiple CEA member companies have become corporate partners of the Tech Enthusiast membership category, offering a variety of exclusive offerings

* Beta testing opportunities

* Inside industry information on the latest technology trends

* Access to an exclusive members only website which includes a forum to speak with other tech enthusiats

* Free digital access to CEA publications, podcasts and original content

* An opportunity to become a CEA blogger

* The first 1,000 registered members are invited to a special celebration on the final day of the 2011 CES in Las Vegas on January 9.

How much does CEA Tech Enthusiast Membership cost?

Believe it or not, it is only $49 a year, with a special introductory price of $29 for the first 2,000 members.

Are you the Ultimate Tech Enthusiast?

CEA has lauched a nationwide search for the Ultimate Tech Enthusiast. If you think you qualify for the "Are You One of Us?" contest, create a short video explaining why you are the Ultimate Tech Enthusiast and upload it to the CEA Tech Enthusiast Fan Page on Facebook. The Grand Prize is a VIP 2011 International CES Experience for the Ultimate Tech Enthusiast and a guest and one lifetime CEA TEch Enthusiast Membership. Video submissions will be accepted through November 30, 2010 and online votion will occur December 1-10. The winner will be announced December 15.

I just signed up for a Tech Enthusiast Membership for myself. I've always been able to attend CEA events with a Press Pass, but the benefits of this membership are far too amazing for me to pass up. For $29 (I was one of the first 2,000) the discounts, forum and everything make the Tech Enthusiast membership too good a deal for any techie to pass up. Are you going to join?

Click Here to Join CEA Tech Enthusiast

The Walking Dead

Posted by: The Hollywood Reporter

AMC Renews
'The Walking Dead' for Second Season

The Walking Dead is coming back for a 13-episode second season.

The drama series, toplined by Andrew Lincoln, has broken ratings records, with the show reaching more viewers in the 18-49 demo than any other cable TV show after two episodes.

The Walking Dead's series premiere on Halloween drew 5.3 million total viewers and Sunday's "gutsy" episode took in 4.7 million -- that's an incredibly high retention of a record rating and surely made this pickup an easy decision for AMC.

The show was also pre-sold internationally through Fox International Channels, which is also going to distribute the show's second season.

“The Dead has spread!” said Charlie Collier, President, AMC. “No other cable series has ever attracted as many Adults 18-49 as The Walking Dead. This reaffirms viewers’ hunger for premium television on basic cable. We are so proud to be bringing back The Walking Dead again, across the globe.”

“I wish all programming decisions were no brainers like this one,” said Sharon Tal Yguado, SVP Scripted Programming. “The Walking Dead is a TV masterpiece on so many levels. We want at least 10 seasons, if not more”

Go Hog Wild Rentals - New Website Launch

www.gohogwildrentals.com


Go Hog Wild Motorcycle Rentals, owned by the McLains, Matt and Erica - a couple of rootin', tootin', motorscootin' fools! Yippee-ki-yay... My Friends!!

They say, "There's nothing like the sun in our face and the wind in our hair." Matt has been riding all his life and I've been riding on the back forever until 2 years ago. That's when Erica decided to get her own ride! She says, "I should've done that a long time ago. It's really nice to take roads less traveled and experience the many scenic roads Arizona has to offer. They are a lot more fun! "

Harleys are not the only bikes they have ridin'. Matt and Erica have been ridin' a variety of motorcycles such as cruisers, touring and dirt. They started this company to allow others to experience the open road and beauty of Arizona.

They pride themselves on customer service and competitive pricing with other major dealerships. They also offer free delivery and pick up. They currently have three Harleys available and will be adding more soon.

They are looking forward to putting excitement between your legs and welcome you to the Go Hog Wild Motorcycle Rentals Family!!!

New Website Lauch This Week - Fantastic Five Entertainment

http://www.fantasticfiveentertainment.com/

Fantastic Five Entertainment provides professional audio, video, and lighting for any event. We have been servicing Tucson and all of Arizona with professional DJ entertainment for Weddings, High School proms, Formals, Quinceaneras, Sweet 16’s, Corporate Events and Private Parties/Functions.

As a privately owned company they set higher standards than the competition. Their DJ’s can adapt to any event. Whether they need to MC and DJ a wedding, or show off their mixing and scratching capabilities, they always uphold their professionalism. They aim to please and by doing so, ensuring that your event is one that you and your guest remember.

Fantastic Five delivers high end audio systems, amplifiers, subwoofers, mixers, microphones, and the overall complete sound reinforcement to cover small events and small concert caliber shows. Everything you need in one place.

Corporate functions needing professional grade projector screens and projectors for their conventions.

High school’s adding high definition video shows, music video mixing, and picture slideshows to their prom and formal.

Night Clubs integrating music video mixing to complete the overall sound video and lighting experience.

Allow them to incorporate complete lighting systems into your next event. Everything from night club like intelligent lighting fixtures, to green lasers effects, LED lighting, stage lighting, background and accent lighting.