Topic question for today: Do you think it’s Justin Bieber’s TALENT or SOCIAL MEDIA skills that contribute to him being so popular, or is it both? Explain in the comments below! This video will be embedded in my Lockergnome blog later today: lockergnome.com Credit for the “Jump right into it” is given to youtube.com Full Article

POINTS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: – The new Social Media (Web 2.0) is a “bubble” for alot of people. – Many people are now (and will) get burned out of Social Media. – Many people think merely having a Twitter, FB, YT, account will bring them money. – There is no easy money in all Full Article

TruCast is the industry’s most comprehensive solution for social media analysis and engagement. TruCast enables you to help your clients listen, measure, and participate in blogs, forums, social networks, and online communities. Visible Technologies also helps your corporate and individual clients manage and protect their online reputations Full Article

More and more people are using social media sites like Twitter and Facebook to talk about companies and products with their friends and colleagues. Learn what drives people to share information and opinions online and learn scientifically proven best practices for spreading your content virally through social media. You’ll have plenty of Full Article

Rick Sanchez talks social media with Jared Leto & Jody Watley Full Article

www.melcrum.com Abi Signorelli, Director of Internal Communications at Virgin Media talks to James Bennett, Online Managing Editor at Melcrum about the use of social media for internal communication. Abi is presenting a case study at Melcrum’s Social Media Workshop on 24 June, 2009 at Melcrum Head Office, London. For more information, please Full Article

members.seo2020.com See a visual representation of how content is propagated through social networks which increases search engine visibility and enhances rankings through social presence. Full Article

grasshopper.com – This is a Pantless Knights tribute to our favorite entrepreneurs (who are all “new dorks”). It’s a spoof of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind,” from the guys behind Grasshopper.com (thank you!). We made it because there’s a new type of dork that is cooler than ever. Look Full Article

Jason Falls interviews Katie Paine about finding return on investment for social media. Full Article

Here’s a real estate agent doing a great job marketing herself with Twitter, Facebook and other social media – without a fancy website, and virtually for free. Full Article