Google Buzz Fragments Your Blog’s Comments

With the announcement of Google Buzz, I’ve been thinking a lot about the Comments feature in blogs.  I don’t want to say that Buzz is necessarily bad for blogs, but it can de-augment a very powerful pillar of blogging – the Comments section. Let me back up a little. In October, I talked about the importance of publishing your content on a blog that you own versus... Read More

Social Media Literacy, Part II

Yesterday, I posted a piece on Social Media Literacy (SML) and talked about how to identify some characteristics of an ill intentioned communication in social media.  Some of the examples listed showed how others may try to take advantage of your account on Twitter. Complimenting yesterday’s post, I found a great article that talks about how an insider exploited Facebook... Read More

Social Media Literacy

Subtitle: WYB – Watch Your Back in social media!!! As netizens connect and grow, so do more unsavory individuals look to take advantage of those communications. Having a background in technology, I’ve seen many cases of users unknowingly causing computer problems which easily could of been prevented if they new more about the computer environment. With this in mind,... Read More

Latino Blogs At Blogworld

Subtitle:  Upward and Cross Connections As you may know, my roots are in the blogsophere, so it’s great to see continuing progression.  Latino blogs moving in upper and cross-lateral directions is great stuff. BlogWorld 2009 had the innovative idea of hosting a multicultural panel.  A clear sign of vision and pulse of the current situation in the U.S.A.  I had the honor... Read More

Kids + Media = Lots of Hours

Subtitle:  Media devours youth. Sometimes studies confirm what we all already know.  As you can tell, I wasn’t surprised by much of the information below, but I know it’s newsworthy for some. A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows a “dramatic” rise in the amount of time children and teens spend using entertainment media, “especially... Read More

Setting Up Social Media Outposts

Subtitle: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I have a social media footprint on several sites.  In addition to this blog, the main three social media silos are Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Depending on the project, I may be more active on one than the other on a rotating basis. There are other social media outposts that I update fairly regularly, but are not too actively... Read More

Staying The Course

Subtitle:  Here And Now, There And Later Not writing on my blog, is like not being at home for an extended period of time.  It’s not like I have not been busy though.  Here’s what I’ve been occupied with: Networking:  I hope many of you are not undervaluing meeting people in ‘real-life.’  I’ve been busy adding more influential people to my... Read More

Census To Use Grassroots & Social Media 2010

Is anyone surprised?  Are you still one to think social media won’t work?  Well then, read up: Social media and a national road tour are part of the plan to drum up interest. The campaign will stress the importance and secrecy of the count. This shows the further use and maturity of social media. (Not that I thought they would succeed, but this further strengthens my belief... Read More

Social Media Solves Project Personnel

Subtitle: Filling in the ranks w/ the power of social media. People often ask me how I select people or pick teams.  Honestly, with social media so big that when I need help either via volunteers or partners I look to various social media portals by making an announcement of intent and asking if there’s any interest. So, I haven’t hand picked any teams, but do pick... Read More

Me In The Media

We have a new tab on this blog.  It features mentions of me in the media.  Be it blogs, news, TV, or radio I’ve tried to put my arms around my mentions to keep track of them. I’m not a stranger to media, however live appearances are new to me.  I’ve kept previous mentions concerning my work in the Latino blogosphere out of the mix, maybe one day I’ll list... Read More

Latino Leaders Magazine Spot

Subtitle: Latino Leader Interviews I’m extremely honored to be listed as a “Rising Star” among other great Latino innovators. For the first time in its 10-year history, Latino Leaders Magazine has published a digital version of its magazine. Although new, the digital version provides all of the same content, interviews and images readers have come to expect from... Read More

My Predictions for Latino Social Media In 2010

As impressive as the numbers are of the increasing involvement of Latinos on the web are (22% of the internet population), I think the one common denominator is population growth (45.5 million people).  All of the below, are summaries of what I’ve discussed via my social media portals throughout the year. Spanish Language Content With more Latinos now on the web, it only... Read More

Our Top 10 Lists

It’s just about end of year…what better time to do a top 10? Here’s a quick glimpse into what’s going on here at Latino Rebranded. Top 10 Most Commented Posts: Social Media Solves Latino Assimilation Problem – 11 comments Latino Leadership Interviews – 10 comments Target Hispanics Or Target Latinos? – 6 comments Under Promoted Social Media... Read More

3 Kings Day Charity Event

Subtitle: Giving Back In an error of Change, where people are once again thinking globally, here’s your chance to give back, now and always – once you start to care, you will never stop caring. I truly believe that the world will change with the power of non-profit organizations, and humanitarianism. So, If you’re a blogger, Latino/a (Hispanic/Xicano/Cuban/Boriqua/Taino…human... Read More

A Tribute To Social Media Latinos

I’ve been saying that v-v-video is the new communication platform. Especially for us men, since we are visually inclined creatures. My pal Julito outdone himself this time: AKPC_IDS += "1020,";Popularity: 4% [?] Read More