Study Group: Social Networking Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 134

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Michael Bonfils

President and Worldwide Director
SEM International

Michael Bonfils is the President of International Media Management known for its global online advertising and search engine consulting and service divisions of SEM International and WebCertain (SEMI/WC). Mr. Bonfils represents Fortune 100 advertisers...

James Meyers

Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media

James Meyers, a global media expert and pioneer, is Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets and international...

Bart Barden

Senior Director of Marketing
POPCAP GAMES, INC.

Bart Barden is the founder of Red Zone Digital, a company providing online advertising consultancy services for clients such as MSNBC and Popcap Games. Mr. Barden is also the Senior Director of Marketing at Popcap Games, a video game developer. He specializes...

Scott Symonds

General Manager
AKQA, INC.

Scott Symonds is General Manager of Media, Search and Analytics at AKQA, an independent global digital advertising agency. Mr. Symonds oversees the global planning and buying of all digital media including portals, networks, search, video, mobile, social...

Nicholas Pournader

COO / CFO
GRANT & EISENHOFER, P.A.

Nick Pournader, Ph.D., is the Chief Operating Officer at Grant & Eisenhofer PA, a class-action securities litigation firm in the US representing institutional investors. He has over 16 years of experience in the IT services, software, and professional...

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Microsoft Protects its Flanks to Save It's Ass

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:J. Bruce Daley, Principal,

Analysis of:Microsoft, Taiwan to develop cloud computing technology | www.totaltele.com

* Microsoft is making a defensive alliance to complete its stack* Fortunes will be made and lost developing cloud offerings* Despite the hype Cloud Computing is a real long term trend

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

November 4, 2009

Analysis by:J. Bruce Daley, Principal,

Analysis of:A trip into the secret, online 'cloud' | edition.cnn.com

* In the cloud where data is located is not as important as how it is managed* As people become more dependant on the cloud legal and political issues will arise* Cloud companies have new revenue streams based on how they manage the cloud and resolve these issues

Microsoft launches competition for Google Apps.????

September 20, 2009

Analysis by:Cliff Bell, Chief Information Officer,

Analysis of:Will You Use Microsoft's Office Web Apps? | www.microsoft-watch.com

1. Will Microsoft's launch of a web-based office suite undermine their current office products?2. Does Microsoft know how to deliver web applications?3. Can Google reach the enterprise?

Coinstar’s Redbox Expands Relationships with Studios

August 31, 2009

Analysis by:James Meyers, Chief Executive Officer ,

Analysis of:Redbox Sues Studio Over Access to Films | online.wsj.com

Redbox’s future will ultimately be affected by a number of variables, starting with whether or not the Universal (NYSE: GE), Fox and Warner Brothers studios succeed in their struggle to create a kiosk release window.

Baidu - Tough times ahead? Probably NOT.

August 28, 2009

Analysis by:Michael Bonfils, President and Worldwide Director,

Analysis of:Baidu -- A Sleeping Giant Awakens | searchenginewatch.com

The article emphasizes the issue's advertisers are having as they change from an old legacy system of Baidu to a new interface that almost mirrors Google. Will this ultimately be a positive or a negative for the Chinese Search engine? How will it affect Google's position in China? In my analysis, I explore some more details left out of the original article.

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Individual/Small Consultancy
Online Advertising Agency
Professional or Industry Association*
Internet Portal
Ad-Delivery Platform Provider
Online Publisher
Media Specialist Agency

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