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PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire -06/04/12)- A recent article from ABC News examines the benefits social networking sites have on locally-owned and operated businesses. The article uses the local economy of Springfield, Missouri to exemplify the advantages associated with social network marketing. Recently, General Motors pulled out of their Facebook advertising initiatives, citing that the popular social network had little impact on consumers. In contrast to this major corporation, many small businesses rely on social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, to drive up sales. To expose small business owners to these advantages, Dynamix7.com provides a collection of educational tools that focus on online marketing for local organizations.

The ABC story cites the success Mother's Brewing Company has had with implementing social network practices into its business model. Jeremy Wicks, marketing and sales director of the company, states, "Social media of everything we've done has probably helped grow this brand more than anything else we've done." In about a year's time, the local Springfield brewery has not only increased business, but has also established an identity.

Staxx is another business located in Springfield that has seen immense increases in boutique sales as a result of social networking strategies. Sales associate Tara Hamilton explains the store's presence on Facebook, "Customers will see [a product], they'll 'like' it, ask us to hold it back and call and pay over the phone." Taking these efforts to the next level, Hamilton says Facebook-driven sales account for 75% of the store's business.

Jeremy Wicks explains that part of this incredible success is engaging a company's online audience. In order to do so, a company must develop a specific marketing plan and maintain it. Mother's Brewing Company is a relatively new company, so its entrance into the social networking world has been a major part of the business' initial establishment. However, for companies that have been around for many years, local owners might have to learn how to incorporate these tactics.

Dynamix7.com is dedicated to exposing such tactics to its clients, by providing several educational resources. By allowing local business owners to learn these strategies on their own time, Dynamix7.com gives small establishments an opportunity to integrate social network marketing in a more organic fashion.

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Dynamix7.com is an online educational resource that offers a diverse curriculum geared toward online marketing strategies for local businesses. Through web-based video tutorials and other resources, Dynamix7.com focuses on boosting the success of small businesses by encouraging improvement in web design and social networking. The company believes that the online presence of small businesses is essential to creating a successful enterprise in today's society.

To learn more about the available courses, visit http://dynamix7.com.

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02-06-2012 23:39 http://www.TheSocialNetworkingNavigator Many people ask me how to get more fans over to their Facebook business page. In this video I share a really easy tip for doing just that!

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During a Direct Pre E3 Presentation today, Nintendo president Satoru Iwataannounced a number of ground breaking new features for the upcoming successor to the Wii, the Nintendo Wii U.

Since last years E3 conference its been known that the new system, which has been in the works since 2008, would feature a controller with a touchscreen pad. Today we learned that Nintendo is calling the device the Wii U GamePad.

The GamePad will register both stylus and finger-touch interaction, serve as a universalinfraredtelevision remote and allow players to conduct video chats over their TV sets using the controllers built in webcam. The device will also have a sensor that can read codes and feed information into games.

Along with new touchscreen controller, Iwata made a clear move at also catering to hardcore gamers, introducing a second, very XBox-looking pro controller stripped of touch controls. He went on to tout the Wii Us anicipated high definition graphics. These moves look to welcome third party developers back to Nintendo, who have long been focused on HD titles for PS3 and XBox 360.

In addition, Nintendo shared that the Wii U GamePad would serve as a social window, allowing users to send text messages to a new social networking service designed around Nintendo gameplay. The network allows gamers to post on boards and chat with friends before, during and after gameplay. Nintendo assured that this network will also be made available on the 3DS, on PC and mobile devices.

Stay tuned to Tech This Out for more breaking game news as it is announced at this weeks E3 conference in Los Angeles.

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PETERBOROUGH, N.H., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PeoplesVC today announced it has integrated its stock crowdfunding site with Facebook, the nation's largest social networking site, so entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses can harness the power of social networking to raise capital for their company.

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PeoplesVC.com has established itself as the leading stock-based Crowdfunding Portal, and is exclusively focusing on Crowdfunding securities rather than 'donation' or 'project-based' crowdfunding in which funders give or donate money for projects. PeoplesVC has responded to recently passed legislation known as the "Crowdfunding Act" which has legalized, for the first time, stock offerings of up to $1 Million from startups and existing businesses directly to the public.

"Most small businesses have never heard of Crowdfunding, but already have a deep on-line social network established," commented PeoplesVC spokesperson Mr. Noah Tier. "The entire fundraising process is more about relationships than anything else, and considering a user could easily have 125,000 tier II friends-of-friends, by integrating the PeoplesVC venture capital platform with the Facebook application interface, we have created possibly the most powerful fundraising tool imaginable," added Mr. Tier.

PeoplesVC was the first stock Crowdfunding site to open its doors to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The Company recently announced it had created the first on-line calculator tool that calculates how much Investors can invest in Crowdfunded businesses, as this number can be different for each investor because it depends upon personal financial information such as income and net worth.

Recent reports have predicted that the average American will invest 1% of their income in crowdfunded companies, which will create a sizable capital market opportunity for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.

Facebook is a Registered Trademark owned by Facebook, Inc.

About PeoplesVC.com

PeoplesVC's "Crowdfunding Portal"was founded to enable individual investors to participate in Venture Capital investments and the growth and success of small companies, while helping entrepreneurs succeed through grassroots funding. Harnessing the power of the Internet, Social Networking, and recently passed U.S. laws, PeoplesVC.com "Crowdfunding Platform" is a catalyst for rapid change, jobs growth, and innovation. The company can be found online at http://www.PeoplesVC.com/

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LOS ANGELES (CBS) Its one of the most popular and fastest growing social networking sites online but some women are using Pinterest to feed their eating disorders.

Pinterest, a self-described online pinboard, is popular with women, who pin pictures of their favorite fashion and food items, wedding ideas and lifestyle concepts. The site is the third most popular social networking site, following Facebook and Twitter, according to Forbes magazine.

Nadine Bivens, who teaches Zumba at Body Rush in Studio City, said Pinterest helps her stay on track with fitness.

Its nice to have an image that youre shooting for, said Bivens, who pins photos of celebrities like Mel B to motivate her. Every little thing looks fit, tight, defined, and I just think thats an image of a great body!

But theres also a dark side to the site.

If you take it further, and search for anorexic, thinspiration, or thinspo on Pinterest, disturbing images come up of emaciated bodies and pro-anorexic slogans.

When I could see my bones and stuff, I was like, OK, I am thin! I have gotten there, said Sara, a Westwood resident.

Sara is recovering from anorexia and didnt want to show her face on camera, but said, in her darkest days, negative images like those found on Pinterest fueled her disorder.

Now that I have gone through all of this, I look at those pictures and I cant believe, like I watched Black Swan, and cant believe I wanted to look like that, Sara said.

Dr. Stacey Wadlington is a licensed clinical psychologist in Beverly Hills and said Pinterest needs to do more to monitor these images.

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