Archive for the ‘Social Media’ Category

Leaving Yahoo!

The end of 2011 will also mean the end of a chapter in my career.  This December 31, 2011 is my offical last day in Yahoo. The decision to leave wasn't a spur of the moment thing.  Various factors took place that ultimately led to this.  Simply put, I knew it was the right choice to [...]

It's Community Manager Appreciation Day!

I’m not making this up.  Jeremiah Oywang, columnist for Forbes and blogger at Web Strategy, has just declared every fourth Monday of January as Community Manager Appreciation Day.  He said this is the day to “pause, recognize, and celebrate the efforts of community managers around the world to improve customer experiences.” I believe it’s about [...]

Purple Thumb: Our Mark, Our Vote

A lot has already been said about the importance of the elections and our right to vote.  That’s why the recently launched initiative of Yahoo! Philippines to cover the upcoming 2010 Elections is aptly entitled “Purple Thumb”, because the elections is essentially of the people, by the people, and for the people.  Which means every [...]

It Starts With YOU (A Job Opening)

You probably heard by now the recent marketing campaign of Yahoo! whose core message is focused on YOU.  As the campaign kicks off in the US and slowly expands to the rest of the markets (really looking forward to it hitting the Philippines), there’s a job opening in Yahoo! Southeast Asia that really coincides with [...]

India is Buzz-ing, will RP do the same?

Two buzz-worthy news that’s really worth checking out.  First, Yahoo! Buzz just underwent a major face lift.  The new look now more prominently features contributions from the site’s community.  There’s a new “Buzz Updates” tab to make it easier to follow, vote for and comment on what your friends just buzzed up.  Also, you’ll notice [...]