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The New Media Epiphany

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 08.31.2009 | Media


Marcia G. Yerman

Two years ago, I had a personal epiphany at the Personal Democracy Forum: New media could change everything... From communications to politics to culture. At PDF '09: more revelations.

Ning Raises $15 Million More At $750 Million Valuation

AllThingsD | Kara Swisher | Posted 08.22.2009 | Media


In a quiet fundraising effort, Ning has raised $15 million more, a round that is valuing the social networking start-up at an eye-popping $750 million...

TwitNotes from #PDF09

Eric Kuhn | Posted 08.01.2009 | Media


Eric Kuhn

Over 1,000 people descended upon the annual Personal Democracy Forum earlier this week. Here are some of my notes -- taken on Twitter, of course -- from the two day conference.

Marine Finds Unlikely Reinforcements Online: Nerds

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.30.2009 | Media


Paul Rieckhoff

Nerds -- and I say that with the utmost respect -- are changing the lives of thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.

Ning: Your Very Own Social Networking Site

Lynda Resnick's Blog | Lynda Resnick | Posted 07.17.2009 | Business


Value. Unique selling proposition. Community/transparency. I refer to these three concepts as the Three Gems, the pillars on which any business must b...