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Do You Speak Web 2.0?


Consumers are flocking to blogs, social-networking sites and virtual worlds. And they are leaving a lot of marketers behind.

For marketers, Web 2.0 offers a remarkable new opportunity to engage consumers--if only they knew how to do it.

Are you using Web 2.0 techniques? Or are you struggling with understanding it and figuring out how you can make it work for your business?

Catch up on the latest on Web 2.0 with this article from The Wall Street Journal and learn what all the fuss is about, as well as examples of how others are using it successfully.

While there you can watch the video on managing negative reviews about your company and read the comments for more real-world ideas.

The Secrets of Marketing in a Web 2.0 World from
The Wall Street Journal


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