Archive for January, 2012

  • SCS Impact

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    The launch of the new Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies’ Impact site puts the school in rare air. This unique platform designed and developed by Pappas Group serves as an open collaboration environment for students, alumni, faculty and the public. The community allows Georgetown SCS to showcase professors, provide a soapbox for student thought leaders and share the inner workings of SCS with the public. Visit the site, create a profile (which can connect to your LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook), post discussions, comments, share stories and testimonials or unveil the next big idea.

     

  • Top Tweets from What’s Next DC: Your Marketing and Communications Roadmap

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    On January 23rd, 2012 over 400 bright minds collaborated at DC’s latest marketing and communications conference, What’s Next. Speakers came from across the country and included representatives from Facebook, Mashable, HBO, The World Bank, Washington Post, Hilton, NASA, and IBM. We’ve gathered top tweets from the event, offering plenty food for thought.

  • Go To The GRAMMY®s

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    To help Hilton Hotels and Resorts celebrate 24 years as the Official Hotel of the GRAMMY Awards, Pappas Group has created the Go To The GRAMMYs Contest. Simply share your most memorable musical journey on Facebook and you could win a trip to the 55th annual Grammy Awards in 2013. Visit the new site for more details on the contest, a look back at Hilton’s very own musical history and a music lover’s travel guide.

  • Google Announces Search, Plus Your World: What Does It Mean For Your Business?

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    Announced earlier today, Google brings Your World to their Search. That’s assuming you’ve started to build a version of your world on Google Plus. Now, when you’re logged into your Google Plus account and searching on google.com you have an option to search the public web (as you are currently familiar with it) or to click on the personal icon and see results from people you are connected with – turning google.com from a search engine that understands content to one that also values people and your relationships.

    Search, plus Your World will feature the following:

    • More personal results based on information you have either shared with your circles or information shared from your circles specifically with you.
    • Profiles will come up in search results from those close to you or whom Google thinks you might be interested in based on your search.
    • Google Plus pages sharing related information, those you are already connected to or that might be of interest to you. Read more