[TUTORIAL] How to Build an Echo SMS Server Using Twilio API
Twilio is a SMS/Voice gateway that allows us to turn our app easily into a voice and SMS app without dealing with the service provider.
For instance, when a user text messages or calls the Twilio number, Twilio will make a request to your application and interact with the user based on the output of your application.
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List: Successful YouTube Channels
As I discussed in my last post about YouTube advertising resources, YouTube is definitely the big dog in online video. Soon, I’m going to elaborate on what the YouTube platform has planned for the future as well as my thoughts on the proposed shift in media consumption, but first I thought I’d share a list of the some of the most successful channels on YouTube as a quick way of starting the conversation. These are not organized in any particular way and don’t show every single large channel, just a selection of some of the top performers. For a more detailed list, you can check YouTube’s own channels page or this unofficial list from VidStatsX.
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Resource: Advertising on YouTube
YouTube is a giant in online video. From its humble beginnings in 2005, it has quickly become one of the top destinations on the Internet for video content consumption. Advertising on YouTube can be advantageous for brands because it can reach targeted audiences or simply reach the whole of YouTube. No matter which way you decide to slice it, I thought I would put together a quick little guide to advertising on the video platform for the uninitiated to get you started.
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14 Valentine’s Day Movies Everyone Can Love
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, check out a list of ten films that everyone (yes, guys and girls alike) can enjoy.
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Star Wars Graphics: Imperial Propaganda
It’s tough work ruling over a galaxy that seems to hate you more and more as you conquer it. That’s why it’s important for the Empire to run propaganda campaigns as it tightens its iron grip around every planet from Coruscant to the Outer Rim. We thought it would be good to look at some of the posters they’ve created as part of their latest stunt.
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Star Wars Graphics: Vader – A New Interface
Seeing as how “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” is being re-released in 3D on February 10th (as well as the rest of saga down the line), we thought it might be appropriate to have some of the retro-inspired technology of Star Wars rethought for a modern audience. Darth Vader’s chest piece certainly looks outdated, so we wanted to find out how he might benefit from an updated OS, different buttons to push, or touch screens to swipe.
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Basics on Retail Marketing
Any organization selling to final consumers, whether it is a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer, is doing retailing. It doesn’t matter how the goods or services are sold (in person, by mail, telephone, vending machine, or on the Internet) or where (in a store, on the street, or in the consumer’s home). In this blog, I’ll give you on basics on retail marketing.
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First Look: Super Bowl XLVI Ads
Super Bowl Sunday: the strikers don’t strike on it. If there’s one event that embodies America, it’s certainly the National Football League’s yearly championship game. I personally enjoy football. I love watching games and playing them (on my Xbox 360), so I’m definitely a fan of the yearly festivities. But, as we all know, the Super Bowl has always been famous for its advertisements.
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Resources: Social Media Tools
Whether you’re running a campaign or doing the day-to-day social media work for your brand or company, you’ve probably been a bit overwhelmed by the amount of networks and posts you may have to keep up with. Sometimes you may want content pushed to a particular network but not others. Luckily, there are a host of tools (both free and paid) available to help you get the job done no matter what your specific needs are. Here’s a short list of tools you can use to get started in handling your social media accounts and your online presence.
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Pinterest: A Tutorial
22 Feb 2012, 9:05am
Social Media Tutorials: Boards brands Comments Facebook images interest-based social networks Likes lists pictures Pins Pinterest Repins social media social sharing tutorials TwitterPinterest is a new platform for sharing pictures among your friends. It is a fun, new, and innovative way to share pictures, videos, recipes, and other interests with your friends or strangers. The social network has been a hot topic in the news lately, so I put together a tutorial for new users.
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