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Last Call to Contribute to Issue 19 of FeedFront Magazine
Issue 18 of FeedFront Magazine has reached mailboxes and the attendees of Affiliate Summit Central 2012, and now we’re on to issue 19.
The next issue of FeedFront will be coming out in August 2012, and the deadline for article proposals for issue 19 of FeedFront is May 25, 2012.
If you are interested in writing an article, go to the FeedFront article proposal form to submit a one sentence summary on what you’d like to cover.
No ghost-written articles. We only want content from people writing from their personal industry experience.
If you have previously been accepted to write an article and either failed to meet the deadline or did not adhere to the editorial guidelines, please submit your article proposal elsewhere. We take our deadlines and guidelines seriously.
Do not submit a complete article now – just a one sentence summary.
We will contact everybody who submitted a proposal on whether the article ideas are accepted or denied.
Affiliate Ball Signs a Beastie Boy, Ice-T and Coco for Affiliate Summit East 2012
The Affiliate Ball, taking place during Affiliate Summit East 2012 in New York City, has announced some details about the upcoming event.
The networking event is being called Neverblue Presents The Affiliate Ball, as Neverblue has been secured as the title sponsor.
The Affiliate Ball has booked legendary DJ of the Beastie Boys, Mix Master Mike, to perform a set.
Many more surprise guests will be announced as the event gets closer. The party last summer, during Affiliate Summit East 2011, was featured on TMZ with hip hop legends Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Cas and Dougie Fresh performing.
This year they plan to have Ice-T and his wife, Coco, walking around the crowd to shake hands, take pictures with guests, and host the entire night on stage.
RSVP now at http://affiliateball.com/registration.html.
5 Smart Companies Using Tech For Good
In our social entrepreneurship series, The World at Work, Mashable interviews the faces behind the startups and projects that are working to make a global impact.
By harnessing the power of the web and digital technology, these organizations help children with autism communicate, match volunteers to their perfect charity and fund classrooms all over the country. While the companies are diverse, they are all on a mission to change our lives for the better and improve society.
Here’s a roundup of featured projects from the last week, including exclusive video interviews with the founders of these innovative startups. To read more and watch the videos, click through to the full story, and follow the series to learn about more breakthrough companies.
1. Keepon
Big Idea: Keepon is a little robot developed in Japan that is used to research childhood communication and interaction. The consumer version, MyKeepon, funds the construction and distribution of Keepons to labs around the globe.
Why It’s Working: Keepon’s simple design and mannerisms make it an effective communication tool that doesn’t intimidate kids with autism. Also, its cuteness factor is nothing short of infectious.
2. Donors Choose
Big Idea: Donors Choose is an educational charity that allows donors to choose to fund a variety of classroom projects and materials.
Why It’s Working: With more than $116 million raised and 6 million kids helped in classrooms all over the country, Donors Choose has been increasing its impact and surpassing funding records every year since it went live in 2003.
Read the full story and see the video here.
3. Social Reality
Big Idea: Social Reality is an app developer that integrates philanthropy and gaming into brands’ social media strategies.
Why It’s Working: The app network blends gaming and social good to create viral digital engagement programs as part of a brand’s social strategy. Its network of social apps reaches more than 300 million visitors each month.
4. Idealist
Big Idea: Idealist is a platform that helps connect non-profits and charities with volunteers, interns and employees.
Why It’s Working: With more than one million registered users, Idealist is a conduit for those interested in working at non-profits or charities to find a job with purpose. It’s also a win for non-profits and charities, which benefit from visibility and resources found on Idealist’s website.
Read the full story and see the video here.
5. Raspberry Pi
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Big Idea: Raspberry Pi is a small, lightweight computer that runs on Linux and costs next to nothing — the Model A retails at $35, while the forthcoming Model B will be priced at $25.
Why It’s Working: By far the cheapest computer on the market, the creator of Raspberry Pi hopes to get the gadget in the hands of children all over the world.
What do you think of the efforts of these startups and foundations? Let us know in the comments below.
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Ca$h Cats: Tumblr’s 20 Funniest Filthy Rich Felines
“My best guess: The owner and cat have robbed a bank, and are hiding out in a cheap motel. The cat is requesting premium, tuna-based snacks.”
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The Internet’s love affair with the feline species continues to gain steam. Now, people are seeking more extreme ways to get their cat kicks online.
Enter Ca$hcats.biz, a Tumblr blog that consists of reader-submitted photographs of cats with cash. We asked Will Zweigart, the site’s creator, what inspired him to curate such content.
“The internet is overcrowded with cats,” Zweigart told Mashable. “I wanted to create an exclusive VIP room for high net worth felines from around the world — a premium lifestyle destination showcasing how the ‘one purrcent’ really live.”
SEE ALSO: 12 Funniest ‘Animals Being Dicks’ [GIFS]
To celebrate this concept, we’ve asked Zweigart to collect his favorite submissions. Take a look through the gallery above for Zweigart’s picks, complete with his commentary. Let us know in the comments below if cats + cash = awesome for you, too!
More About: animals, cats, features, humor, photography, tumblr
SNL’s ‘Lazy Sunday 2′ Hits the Web
“Lazy Sunday,” the Saturday Night Live digital short credited with popularizing YouTube in late 2005, got a sequel Saturday night.
“Lazy Sunday 2″ once again follows nerds Chris Parnell and Andy Samberg as they rap about mundane weekend activities. While in 2005, the day centered around seeing The Chronicles of Narnia, this time it’s the Broadway version of Sister Act.
SEE ALSO: SNL’s 100th Digital Short Packs in Stars and Raunch [VIDEO]
The sequel dropped as Samberg, Kristen Wiig and Jason Sudeikis are reportedly leaving the show.
For comparison’s sake, below is the original version. What do you think of the new one? Let us know in the comments.
More About: andy samberg, Lazy Sunday, snl, viral videos
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Very Big Week [PICS]
Mark Zuckerberg may have just wrapped up the biggest week of his life.
In the span of just seven days, the Facebook CEO has turned 28, taken his company public, become worth almost $20 billion and married his college sweetheart.
On the one hand, thinking about all of those life-altering events happening in such a short period of time makes us dizzy. On the other hand, it should make remembering anniversaries easier!
So if you’re Mark Zuckerberg, how do you share your eventful week with the world? You post about it on Facebook, of course!
We’ve rounded up some of the best photos of Zuckerberg’s very big week.
Mark, from all of us at Mashable, happy birthday, congrats on the IPO and mazel tov on the wedding! As one newlywed to another, I think you’ll agree it’s pretty awesome.
As for next week? Well, if it were us, we’d take a much-needed vacation!
NASDAQ Bell Ringing, Friday
Photo courtesy Facebook Product Designer Francis Luu
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More About: Facebook, facebook ipo, mark zuckerberg, trending
Mark Zuckerberg Gets Married
In a surprise ceremony, Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in a private wedding at his home in Palo Alto, Calif. on Saturday.
Zuckerberg, who just became a billionaire as a result of the Facebook IPO on Friday, reportedly placed a ring on his wife’s finger during the ceremony — the ring, said to be designed by Zuckerberg himself, was described as featuring a “very simple ruby.”
According to the Associated Press, Zuckerberg’s marriage to Priscilla Chan took place in front of about 100 invited guests who thought they were celebrating Ms. Chan’s medical school graduation. It all happened in Zuckerberg’s backyard.
Take a look at Zuckerberg’s personal page on Facebook, and you’ll see the above picture, which Zuckerberg reportedly placed onto his own site as a change of his status after the ceremony.
The couple met while both were attending Harvard, and have been together for nine years.
It was a dramatic day of a big week for Zuckerberg:
NASDAQ Bell Ringing, Friday
Photo courtesy Facebook Product Designer Francis Luu
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Photo courtesy Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook
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Mobile Marketing by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
The number of Americans who own smartphones rocketed past the number who own basic mobile phones this year, and marketers have been expanding their mobile budgets at a similarly rapid rate.
One study estimated mobile advertising will be $5.04 billion industry by 2015.
HighTable, a startup social website for professionals, compiled data about the key factors in the growing mobile marketing space in the infographic below.
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44 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
Friday marked the much-anticipated Facebook IPO, and boy, do we have have a lot of resources for that topic. Whether you have no idea what an IPO is or you want to know how it might affect you, use our weekly features roundup to catch up.
We’ve covered more than just Facebook, though. This week we also have tips and tricks for Viddy beginners, instructions for live-streaming your wedding and a new episode of Behind the Launch. We’ve also covered socially conscious organizations like Idealist and Keepon, educational Android apps for adults and how social media can help users get internships. We even have a recap of the fantastic events at Mashable Connect.
What are you waiting for? Get started!
Editor’s Picks
- It’s Facebook IPO Week: Here’s Everything You Need to Know [VIDEO]
The world’s largest social network is going public. Here’s what you need to know about the company and its shares. - 10 Facebook Tips for Power Users
Whether you want to improve your timeline, fine-tune your news feed or create a secret Facebook group, you’ll find a useful tip here. - The Facebook IPO Timeline
This infographic imagines the road leading up to the Facebook IPO as if it were documented on its own Facebook timeline. - Facebook Meets Wall Street: How the IPO Stacks Up With Tech’s Titans
What did Facebook’s biggest tech competitors look like when they went public? Here’s a snapshot of the power players. - Facebook’s Fools: 15 Who Missed Out on the Big Paydays
These three people and four companies could have gotten in on the Facebook fortune, but didn’t. - 7 Companies That Could Have Been Facebook
Facebook wasn’t the first to introduce social networking. What made past popular sites fall by the wayside? - Hey Soon-to-Be Facebook Millionaires: Read This
Many Facebook employees are going to be official millionaires post-IPO. Here’s what they need to know about dealing with all that cash. - Facebook IPO: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Yet
Market analysts and personal finance experts chime in on the question of the day — should you buy Facebook IPO stock? - 10 Things Facebook Should Spend Its IPO Money On
Facebook stands to make at least $16 billion on its IPO. Here are the areas it should target first with that cash. - 5 Ways Facebook’s IPO Affects Brands
What does Facebook going public mean for brands? Here’s the answer.
Social Media
- Mashable Connect: Highlights From the ‘Happiest Conference on Earth’
Mashable Connect returned this year to explore the future of digital with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here are the highlights. - Radical! 12 Tumblrs for ’90s Nostalgia
Tumblr has an affinity for ’90s pop culture nostalgia. We’ve rounded up 12 sites dedicated to this rad decade. - 20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week [CHART]
Which TV shows generate the most buzz on social networks? Find out each week from our social TV chart. - When Social Gaming Meets Social Good
App developer Social Reality integrates philanthropy and gaming into brands’ social media strategies. - 18 Mashable Family Photos
What does a family portrait look like when it represents a community of millions of people? Our readers sent us photos to help us find out. - The Beginner’s Guide to Facebook
Although rare, you likely know a person or two who still haven’t succumbed to Facebook’s universal lure. Here’s how to get started. - 11 Top Celebs to Follow on Viddy
Viddy, the social video editing and sharing app du jour, isn’t just racking up millions of ordinary users, but a whole host of celebrities, too. - 9 Essential Viddy Tips and Tricks for Beginners
We’ve delved deeper into video clip app Viddy to bring you some useful tips and tricks on its inner workings and functionality. - How Long Can Facebook Reign As Social Media Champ?
Is there a platform on the market that could truly replace Facebook? According to experts, no.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable‘s social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
- Behind the Launch: How to Court Startup Investors
The Vungle team meets with big names in the investment world. - 4 Things Your Mobile Tells Marketers About You
Customizing content for mobile device types presents lucrative opportunities for marketers and brands. Here are four key areas to focus on. - How to Use Facebook for Pseudo A/B Testing
A company Facebook page offers a unique opportunity to run an A/B test on a website’s offering quickly and with little cost. Here’s how. - These Are the Most Engaging Brands on Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]
A new infographic from social marketing firm SocialBakers takes a look at which global brands are making the most of their Facebook presences. - Want to Talk it Out? This Startup Puts Group Therapy Online for $9.99
Talktala is an inventive online platform alternative for group therapy. - 6 Things You Need to Know About LinkedIn Recommendations
As you work on LinkedIn recommendations there are a few things to consider. Here are some guidelines about what to do and what not to do. - Behind the Launch: A Promising, Yet Controversial Job Candidate
The Vungle team is looking for an iOS developer. When Rajul’s resume comes through, they feel like he’s the one…and then things go awry. - Create a Designer Room With New Site ‘Project Decor’
New website Project Decor lets you pull pieces from different top-notch designers to create your dream room. - What’s the Right Facebook Strategy for Brands With Several Locations?
You have a business with several locations — should you have one presence for the whole brand, or a Facebook Page for each location? - 65+ Events in Business, Marketing, Social Media and Startups
The Events Board allows event organizers and the Mashable Community to convene at events in social media, tech, marketing and other fields. - Want to Change the World? There’s a Job Board for That [VIDEO]
Interested in social good? Idealist is ready to match you with the non-profit job or volunteer opportunity of your dreams. - How Social Media Can Help You Score Your Next Internship [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Online Colleges infographic shows why internship candidates should be giving the same effort to social media profiles as to applications. - Facebook Timeline: 9 Best Practices for Brands
Facebook Timeline for Brands rolled out in March — here’s how to get more bang for your buck. - The Top 10 U.S. Cities With Social-Savvy Small Businesses
A look at the top 10 U.S. cities with small businesses using social media. - 5 Reasons QR Code Marketing Is Broken (and How to Fix It)
QR codes sound like a good idea to marketers, but they aren’t exactly customer friendly. Here are the biggest issues and how to fix them. - 4 Steps to Cultivating Online Trust
When you respond to your customers in the right way, you earn that trust — and build the foundation for a real, long-term relationship.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable‘s business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
- 12 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for Mobile Commerce
A panel of successful entrepreneurs share how businesses can prepare for mobile shopping. - This Cute Robot Helps Children With Autism Socialize
Keepon is a friendly yellow robot that helps children with autism communicate without intimidation. - 7 Heartwarming Digital Projects Parents Made for Kids
Check out these digital projects made by parents, ranging from cute to completely innovative. - Why IT Departments Should Let Employees Use Their Own Devices
Here are five steps that IT leaders can take to prepare for a positive BYOD transformation in their company. - 15 Rad Robot Accessories for Your Office
If your workload is on the heavy side, enlist these office robot buddies to help. - Want to Live Stream Your Wedding? Here’s How
Even dream weddings can be missing something — friends and family who cannot attend. A company called Marry Me Live will attend your wedding and live stream the event to friends and family around the world. - 6 Educational Android Apps for Adults
Whether you need to brush up on a skill or dive head first into a new topic, there are many great education apps. Here are six we like. - Is Total Gadget Immersion Good or Bad for Kids? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Tablets and smartphones are playing greater and greater roles in the lives of kids — but is that good? This infographic sheds some light. - 5 Ways Teachers Can Evaluate Educational Games
Every wondered what an educational video game has to have in order to be successful? Here’s a list.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable‘s tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
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More About: Business, COMMUNICATIONS, Facebook, facebook ipo, Features Week In Review, Social Media, Tech
China Approves Google’s Motorola Mobility Deal [VIDEO]
Authorities in China have cleared Google’s plan to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.
If the deal closes, it will be Google’s first hardware acquisition. It will also give the company access to Motorola’s treasure trove of 17,000 patents.
Chinese regulators attached one big condition to their approval, according to the Associated Press: That Android for mobile devices will remain free for at least five years. Google has also received the go-ahead from Europeon and American authorities to move forward with the acquisition.
More About: china, Google, Motorola
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