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Facebook Is Going To Ruin Your News Feed With Auto-Playing Video Ads

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In Facebook’s quest to generate more revenue, it’s going to muck up your News Feed with auto-playing videos, the FT reports.

Facebook is set to launch video advertising in its newsfeed in July…


Martin Gysler’s insight:

BI said: “Does anyone in the world like auto-playing video? We’re curious to see how Facebook can do this without ruining the experience of Facebook.”


In my opinion, Facebook is on the best way to dig his own grave. I wonder how this new practice has something to do with the social.

What is your opinion ?


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How to Show Your Clients the Value of Facebook in 7 Easy Steps [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Have you ever had clients who weren’t yet sold onFacebook? Most people know Facebook could potentially help them grow their businesses, but getting a page set up and managed properly can still be a daunting task for many folks.

First off, you might need to nudge your clients toward acting. When researching your pitch, find examples of similar businesses that have vibrant Facebook presences. Let the clients know what they’re missing out on. You can also get their attention by showing them the data on Facebook’s exponential user growth and the mind-blowing predictions of continued growth. Here you can even focus on the clients’ particular markets. Finally, show them some examples of pages you’ve helped develop in order to establish your own credibility.


Martin Gysler’s insight:

This message contains some interesting ideas on why and how to start a Facebook fan page for a business owner or a public person.

I also like the easy to follow “Infographics” which leads you through the steps you should consider to make the right choice.

Let me know what you think about this post.


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Why Good People Can’t Find Jobs — What You’re Up Against - Vault: Blog

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There’s a serous disconnect between companies and potential employees in the United States—one that may be holding our entire economy back. And, contrary to the conventional wisdom, it’s a problem that has been caused—and can only be cured by—companies. So says Peter Cappelli in his 2012 book Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs. 

In Cappelli’s view of the state of the modern employment landscape, there are several issues preventing companies from finding the talent they need—and none of them are related to the conventional cries from businesses and the media about a lack of talent in the pool, or the failure of the American education system to turn out people with appropriate skills. 


Martin Gysler’s insight:

The problem, reported in this excellent post, is experienced by many people around the world, not only in the United States. It explains, inter alia and in simple terms, why the automatic filtering does not work.

The problem reported in this excellent post, is experienced by many people around the world, not only in the United States explains in simple terms why the automatic filtering does not work.

Peter Cappelli points the finger of blame at two major, and interrelated, factors: the process that companies are using to identify potential hires, and their refusal to offer training or onboarding time for new employees.

This comment who say: “As long as computers are doing the filtering, human judgment and risk-taking is minimized, and employees are expected to already come with a full and complete toolkit, we will live with a paralyzed, constipated economy that does not facilitate moving promising candidates into new positions.” is another problem, who brings another element who complicate life from job seekers.

Cappelli concludes with the observation that: ”The time has finally come for employers to develop a more realistic sense of what their own interests are with respect to workforce issues and what best serves both their interests and the well-being of society as a whole.”

In my opinion, our system needs to change its HR approach that can have fatal consequences for the future of the economy.

What is your opinion about it?


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Google Reader Alternatives: Which One Is Best For You? 30 Tools To Choose From

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Robin Good’s insight:



If you are still looking for a Google Reader alternative, I have put together a growing and useful reference of all the tools I have identified myself, that could be valid replacements when, on July 1st 2013, Google Reader will be retired.


So far there are over 30 tools that I have identified as valid alternatives to the original Google Reader.


I have not yet provided additional information, specs or comments for each tool I have put aside, as I have simply collected, after having verified each, those that were active and interesting enough for my needs.


P.S.: Google is closing down Reader because in my view, Google Now and Google+ replace fully all of the services offered by Reader while building the foundations for a social, community-based information ecosystem.


Full list: http://clipboard.com/RobinGood/boards/google-reader-alternatives-rss-readers


P.S.: Feel free to suggest additional tools that should be part of this list in the comments.




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