Hi all

there are three possible elements to your preparation: Slides, Pod casts, and readings. If you find yourself strapped for time, start with the pod casts and see how much else you get to. 

Course Slides Please find binder slides here. (whole set will be posted before class)
Pod and Video Pod Casts Collaborative Consumption (R. Botsman)

Social Production and the Wealth of Networks (Y. Benkler)

Google and Don Tapsott on Wikinomics

Embracing New Media (Terry O'Reilly: Age of Persuation -- you may have to scroll down a little to see the podcast link)

Losing Control? (Janice Roberts, Mayfield Funds)

Online MarCom can't replace direct sales (Randy Komisar, Virtual CEO)

Know your Customer (Vic Verma, Savi Technology)

Readings

Theory

 

Goldhaber: Attention Economy

 

Chris Anderson's Blog: The Long Tail

 

Adam Arvidsson: The Logic of the Brand (a brilliant but VERY difficult and dense piece of theoretical writing on the production of economic value in the era of social communication! Read this ONLY if you have 1) a lot of time, 2) a lot of patience, and 3) a high threshold for pain).

Build Thought Leadership

The Power of the White Paper

Become a Publisher: Using Expertise of Industry and Business Leaders for You

Become a Broadcaster: C.C. Chapman helps you 'manage the gray'

B2B

From Lead Generation to Buzz Tracking (plus many great links to other sources)

 

Online Marketing Tools

A general site discussing many different Web 2.0 marketing tools, all from a credible source

David Meerman Scott on what to do online

 

 

News Blurbs

 

 

Crowdsourcing in Public Services (Toronto Star, Aug. 3, 2009)

Brandwashed Nice Web 2.0 related Blog by Schulich marketing student Nyla Obaid

Ad Spent: Where does the Money go?

 

Not part of the course prep but two books I highly recommend to anyone interested in going deeper into the topics we will discuss (click on books to learn more):

                          

 

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