Annnd we’re back! Each week the Carrot crew comes across a few articles that are worth more than just retweeting. Internally, we find, share, and discuss them. We strategize around the latest news and develop the best ways to positively impact the interwebs as we know it. Below you’ll find a list of the news stories and breakthroughs we thought were important, monumental, surprising, and thought provoking this week.
As Social Technologies Become Pervasive, Prepare Your Company
Jeremiah Owyang discusses the implications of social technologies in business. He goes through the different vendors that have entered the space and explains some of the changes they’re facing. He also offers some great advice for brands as they get more immersed in social media and embrace the social web. A good read for anyone running a business.
Google Wave Drips With Ambition. A New Communication Platform For A New Web.
Google Wave was announced last week at the Google I/O conference. If you haven’t heard the buzz yet, check out the articles below. This could be the next big thing – at least, that’s what Google is planning.
- Google Wave: A Complete Guide
- 6 Game-Changing Features of Google Wave
- Testing Google Wave: This Thing is Tidal
Bing Opens Up. Is It Good? It’s Too Early To Tell.
Microsoft’s new search “decision engine” recently launched aiming to provide the best results in a more organized way.
Is Social Media Making Corporate Websites Irrelevant?
Kristin covered this article on the Carrot Blog last week. Definitely a must read.
Top 20 YouTube and Video Memes of All Time
The title speaks for itself. The top 20 viral video sensations! Quite entertaining.
comScore Announces Media Metrix 360
Yesterday, comScore announced Media Metrix 360, a ‘panel-centric hybrid’ solution to digital audience measurement. Fred Wilson posted his thoughts on the launch, saying it’s a great opportunity for smaller web services. Official release here.
