Tag: Facebook
Why Facebook’s IPO is Screwed (Sort Of)
So there’s a pretty critical aspect no one seems to be discussing regarding how valid the valuation on Facebook is; a few days ago, the maximum price tag placed was USD 5 billion … now speculators have doubled that amount. The former can make sense, but what is the latter based on? Have they not [...]
Recession Creating Morgan Stanley Handling Facebook IPO
The world of social media has grown exponentially click by click. Now its crown jewel, Facebook, is expected to launch what may be the biggest initial public offer ever seen, virtual or real. It’s opened up new scrutiny of Facebook and the social media landscape it occupies. Experts note that Facebook has learnt from the [...]
SOPA Could Have Bankrupt Google
One wonders why the biggest search engine/tech house of shiny apps would support a grass root cause against Internet based IP’s. One could argue that said company was created by the same generation that opposes said bill and is merely standing besides its fellow generation members. One could assume so much more, but in the [...]
The Google Deception
Rocky Agrawal has pointed out something very astute in a post from five days ago on Venture Beat: Google’s method for calculating the number of registrants and users of its social networking service Google+ is severely flawed. For instance, it can’t and shouldn’t count as registration for Google+ if you’re forced to do so while [...]
Google Super Weapon Will Kill Facebook + Twitter
The gist of this Google blog post tactfully explains how their new service will eventually destroy all that Facebook and Twitter have to offer; users of Google+ can find searches customized towards their area’s of interest and not be limited to content that Facebook and Twitter creates within its own ranks. The blog should have [...]
OLX Services Interest Vendors Launching Brand
OLX has branched out to Pakistan, now extending its reach in providing a simple solution to the complications involved in selling, buying, trading, discussing, organizing, and meeting people near you, wherever you may reside. Check out their Facebook Page and official website for further details. The service offering is so appealing that even the media [...]
Top 5 Sunday Articles
To ensure our readers are ahead and informed, we’ve compiled a list of informative articles for easy reading for a prepared start on Monday morning: 1. As more American’s opt for a cheaper educational experience abroad, they also do the unexpected by staying there … full article on the American Brain Drain can be found [...]
Dunkin Does Care
In response to our previous post, Ayaz Abdullah (Country Head for International Franchises Pvt Ltd) got in touch with PakMediaBlog to clarify some of the points made. After going through the critique from PakMediaBlog, PMB fans and DD fans who have encountered similar issues with the Schon Circle branch, the following has been brought to [...]
Privacy on Social Networks – Threats, Issues & Concerns
Recent stats show that over 2 million photos are posted to Facebook during any given 20 minute period, 7 billion pieces of content are shared weekly and 3,500 images are uploaded to Flickr every minute. This simply shows that there is a massive amount of personal information being shared online voluntarily. One would think that people would be more concerned about how their personal information is being used, but that just isn’t the case.
Facebook Lawn
Ever heard the proverb SHOOTING ONESELF IN THE FOOT?? Yes you all must’ve but have you seen that put into practice?? I doubt it. I’m pointing towards Firdous Lawn which launched their summer spring lawn collection recently, hired the top faces from Bollywood for the past two years spending millions of rupees also covered every [...]
Maria B. on “Islam Hum Sab Ke Liye” (Hum TV)
What would come to your mind if I link designers with a purely Islamic show? I don’t know about you but it certainly makes me lose the credibility of the discussion of the show. HUM TV has started a transmission by the name of “Islam Hum Sab Ke Liye” starring Maria B and Khaled Zaheer. [...]
Boycott on Facebook and Social Media
The views expressed by the writer do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of PakMediaBlog This is a response to the tremendous parties of idiots I had to tolerate before and during the ban “for a cause”. Readers who can’t handle the truth (or an opinion backed by facts) need to close this page. [...]
Brand Strategy: Books & Tweets!
Stop asking yourself whether “To Tweet or Book?” “Ask how both can be used as a part of an overall branding strategy in the appropriate way” – Cristiana Costa, Retail Digital Marketing Manager at Royal Bank of Scotland Facebook and Twitter are playing a larger role in brand strategy than anyone could have expected. What [...]
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Pagal Khane Ka Doctor [Video]
I have not really known much about Zia Mohiyuddin, but his old audio and video clips have recently been shared a lot on social networks like Facebook. Check out the following video, which is actually an audio excerpt from one of his shows. It was hilarious and I couldn’t resist sharing it.
Pepsi World
It’s been a while once again, since I wrote anything here…though I did read many posts that other writers have contributed. I was just going through some sites for my research and in the process also came across this website created by Pepsi Cola. http://www.pepsiworldpk.com I am glad that at least there is a local [...]
“Facebook . . . A New Marketing Tool for Generation Y”
Almost all of us are on facebook now and most of us addicted . . . fortunately or unfortunately. This addiction could have some negative consequences as well, though such chances almost diminish for marketing students who often find it useful for persuasive advertising and creating awareness regarding some new course project. Similarly, with everything [...]
Telenor Persona Weblounge: Convenience At Its Best!
Providing convenience to the end consumer has always been at the top of the priority list of today’s marketers. And this is mainly because we as consumers are more likely to try out new products and services that we find convenient. Talking on the lines of convenience, the most recent attempt by the marketing professionals [...]
Online Advertising and Marketers in Pakistan
Advent of internet has introduced a new touch point for Marketers and an unprecedented opportunity to interact with the consumers online, where they plan, live and share their lives. This opportunity has been bolted the Pakistani Market as well with a sufficient amount of users activating their participation, on the world wide web. I will [...]
Viral Marketing – ACHOO!!! Excuse Me!
Bless you! Viral marketing simply putting it is word of mouth advertising, because it has the characteristic of spreading like a flu virus. This is why it is called viral marketing. For some reason I felt the need to sneeze in the title of this post, but it in no way reflects my health; well maybe [...]
UBL – Life ki tanki full!
UBL recently launched yet another credit card to add to their already large portfolio providing customers with another easy way to spend and get rewarded. UBL launched a campaign to promote their card, they had the added advantage of having PSO as a strategic partner with a countrywide reach and high visibility through their petrol [...]
Lays – 100% Halal
As I had been doing the media planning for Pepsi Foods for a couple of years, I remember that just before resigning some negative hype was being created by Royal News against Lays. The channel kept on claiming that Lays is not Halal to grab some attention from all ends, which it did but for [...]
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