RollStream is redefining the way in which companies engage internal and external business audiences to manage a process, roll out a technology, or deliver a new standard.
Their ground-breaking software application is 100% web-based and hosted by RollStream for our customers.
At RollStream we look at the world as HUBS and SPOKES. Our solution enables a HUB (Program Owner) to manage a collaborative deployment or process across hundreds or thousands of SPOKES (Constituents).
RollStream is the bridge between your implementation plan, the people responsible for making it happen, and a successful outcome.
Our zero-install product contains a suite of integrated productivity and collaboration tools that accelerate time-to-implementation and enable real-time visibility to the actions and results of constituent execution.
Fortune 500 corporations and their trading partners rely on RollStream to help them manage large-scale deployments or distributed trading partner relationships."
Targeted at retailers, retail banks, hotels, property managers, airline and transportation officials, and healthcare businesses that unveil new processes for hundreds of thousands of locations, employees, etc., the web-hosted software helps with communication, project tracking and control. Employees, customers and suppliers can communicate quickly and easily and participate in group training, collaborate on documents, work on marketing messaging, assign tasks and talk with constituents.
More at:http://www.rollstream.com/
Friday, September 14, 2007
Do You Know About ModelsHotel.com?
While interning in customer relations at Deutsche Bank in the summer of 2005, Jesper Lannung had an epiphany. "Models have wants and needs too," says the 25-year-old Mr. Lannung, who has a gap-toothed grin and occasionally models himself.
With about $100,000 and a dream of uniting professional fashion models everywhere, Mr. Lannung and his financial backer, a music-industry veteran who calls himself SuperFrank, launched a social-networking site last year called ModelsHotel.com. There, the thin and beautiful can post pictures, videos and information about themselves, find romantic matches and get deals on everything from cosmetic dentistry to clothes. Unlike other modeling-focused sites, ModelsHotel is for professional models only. No poseurs. No voyeurs. No exceptions.
"Our site is a digital velvet rope," says Mr. Lannung, who has rejected more than half of the more than 2,000 people who have attempted to register so far.
It's this promise of exclusivity that is drawing sponsors to the site. Among its high-profile marketing partners: eccentric fashion design house Heatherette, Diesel jeans and luxury jeweler Piaget.
Like other professional social-networking sites that have sprung up for people in fields ranging from medicine to advertising, ModelsHotel aims to make money by selling access to its relatively tiny target audience. While traditional ads are sparse on the site, by focusing on models, who have the potential to become walking billboards for luxury brands, the year-old start-up is trying to tap into a movement by fashion-industry marketers to use trend-setters to augment traditional advertising.
For this season's New York fashion week, Mr. Lannung joined with Heatherette, the design duo known for wild ensembles and theatrical runway antics. Models asked to audition for the label's fashion show, which will take place tomorrow evening at Gotham Hall, were given "invitatiokeys," business cards with five-digit codes that allow them to get beyond the ModelsHotel "lobby" home page to create a profile. A few will be granted entry to Heatherette's exclusive after-party at the night club Lotus; the party is being advertised on the site, and the first few models who respond will be added to the guest list.
"Everybody loves to have models at their parties," says Traver Rains, designer and co-founder of Heatherette, which didn't pay ModelsHotel for the plug. "We like to be associated with cool, new things," he says. Designers Zang Toi and Andrew Buckler also distributed ModelsHotel key cards at their fashion show castings.
ModelsHotel, which is now seeking $1.5 million in venture capital, signed its first fashion deal last season. In addition to paying about $10,000 for a banner ad on the site, Diesel jeans set up an audition for a fashion show during New York fashion week, and gave away $200 skinny jeans to those who showed up. For the rest of the week, long-limbed models could be seen running from appointment to appointment clad in Diesel's latest looks.
"It is good visibility for us to have these girls looking great in our jeans," says Dan Barton, vice president of communications for Diesel USA, a division of Italy's Diesel SpA. The label isn't currently advertising on ModelsHotel, though Mr. Barton says he would consider working with the site again in the future.
Models spend a lot of time in isolation, traveling from casting to casting, often in cities where they don't know anyone else. But like Shannon Rusbuldt, a 22-year-old model with Elite Models, many fear exposing themselves to unwelcome solicitations from wannabe photographers, agents and suitors. Mr. Lannung, who is represented by Ms. Rusbuldt's former agency, persuaded her to join by assuring her that his site is similar to other social networks, "but without the creepy people."
Applicants don't have to pay anything to register, but they must first be given an invitation key.
Mr. Lannung's 51-year-old partner -- Frank "SuperFrank" Copsidas, late soul singer James Brown's former manager -- says he also sees opportunities in creating micro-communities for other fashion professionals, such as stylists and photographers, who are considered influential in fashion circles. These sites could, theoretically, give users the option to open their profiles to other professional networks.
One problem such narrowly targeted sites face is that their small size can limit marketing opportunities for the sites' owners, says Samir Arora, chairman and chief executive of Glam Media Inc., a network of mainstream and niche Internet publishers that focus on fashion, beauty and design.
"The smaller and more restrictive you are, the more qualified an audience you will have," Mr. Arora says, "but you have all the problems of leverage and reach because you are so small."
But ModelsHotel has managed to attract the interest of businesses outside the fashion industry too. David Barton Gym, a chain of luxurious fitness clubs, is now offering a free trial membership to ModelsHotel subscribers. A cosmetic dentist is offering 30% off all procedures. And the producers of the recent Anne Hathaway film about Jane Austen, "Becoming Jane," posted a last-minute invitation to members for the film's New York premiere, hosted by high-end jewelry maker Piaget. A dozen models showed up.
Since many models, especially those starting out, can't support themselves by modeling alone, the site has plans to launch part-time job listings for employers who value good-looking people -- namely restaurants, retailers and nightclubs -- and would pay for the chance to get access to ModelsHotel registrants.
Weeding out impostors has been the biggest challenge for many professional-networking sites, and ModelsHotel has been no exception. Mr. Lannung personally vets each applicant -- he calls agencies and asks registrants to "name their bookers," he says -- a time-consuming process that has made it difficult for him to continue modeling. In spite of his vigilance, he admits that several impostors have sneaked through; most have been booted off the site, Mr. Lannung says.
"I had a feeling it was going to be rough to get approval," wrote one male applicant in an email plea to Mr. Lannung, after his profile was taken down. "I had to stop modeling for some personal issues but I plan to get back into it," he said, adding that his girlfriend is also a professional model.
The verdict: access denied.
More at:http://modelshotel.com/
With about $100,000 and a dream of uniting professional fashion models everywhere, Mr. Lannung and his financial backer, a music-industry veteran who calls himself SuperFrank, launched a social-networking site last year called ModelsHotel.com. There, the thin and beautiful can post pictures, videos and information about themselves, find romantic matches and get deals on everything from cosmetic dentistry to clothes. Unlike other modeling-focused sites, ModelsHotel is for professional models only. No poseurs. No voyeurs. No exceptions.
"Our site is a digital velvet rope," says Mr. Lannung, who has rejected more than half of the more than 2,000 people who have attempted to register so far.
It's this promise of exclusivity that is drawing sponsors to the site. Among its high-profile marketing partners: eccentric fashion design house Heatherette, Diesel jeans and luxury jeweler Piaget.
Like other professional social-networking sites that have sprung up for people in fields ranging from medicine to advertising, ModelsHotel aims to make money by selling access to its relatively tiny target audience. While traditional ads are sparse on the site, by focusing on models, who have the potential to become walking billboards for luxury brands, the year-old start-up is trying to tap into a movement by fashion-industry marketers to use trend-setters to augment traditional advertising.
For this season's New York fashion week, Mr. Lannung joined with Heatherette, the design duo known for wild ensembles and theatrical runway antics. Models asked to audition for the label's fashion show, which will take place tomorrow evening at Gotham Hall, were given "invitatiokeys," business cards with five-digit codes that allow them to get beyond the ModelsHotel "lobby" home page to create a profile. A few will be granted entry to Heatherette's exclusive after-party at the night club Lotus; the party is being advertised on the site, and the first few models who respond will be added to the guest list.
"Everybody loves to have models at their parties," says Traver Rains, designer and co-founder of Heatherette, which didn't pay ModelsHotel for the plug. "We like to be associated with cool, new things," he says. Designers Zang Toi and Andrew Buckler also distributed ModelsHotel key cards at their fashion show castings.
ModelsHotel, which is now seeking $1.5 million in venture capital, signed its first fashion deal last season. In addition to paying about $10,000 for a banner ad on the site, Diesel jeans set up an audition for a fashion show during New York fashion week, and gave away $200 skinny jeans to those who showed up. For the rest of the week, long-limbed models could be seen running from appointment to appointment clad in Diesel's latest looks.
"It is good visibility for us to have these girls looking great in our jeans," says Dan Barton, vice president of communications for Diesel USA, a division of Italy's Diesel SpA. The label isn't currently advertising on ModelsHotel, though Mr. Barton says he would consider working with the site again in the future.
Models spend a lot of time in isolation, traveling from casting to casting, often in cities where they don't know anyone else. But like Shannon Rusbuldt, a 22-year-old model with Elite Models, many fear exposing themselves to unwelcome solicitations from wannabe photographers, agents and suitors. Mr. Lannung, who is represented by Ms. Rusbuldt's former agency, persuaded her to join by assuring her that his site is similar to other social networks, "but without the creepy people."
Applicants don't have to pay anything to register, but they must first be given an invitation key.
Mr. Lannung's 51-year-old partner -- Frank "SuperFrank" Copsidas, late soul singer James Brown's former manager -- says he also sees opportunities in creating micro-communities for other fashion professionals, such as stylists and photographers, who are considered influential in fashion circles. These sites could, theoretically, give users the option to open their profiles to other professional networks.
One problem such narrowly targeted sites face is that their small size can limit marketing opportunities for the sites' owners, says Samir Arora, chairman and chief executive of Glam Media Inc., a network of mainstream and niche Internet publishers that focus on fashion, beauty and design.
"The smaller and more restrictive you are, the more qualified an audience you will have," Mr. Arora says, "but you have all the problems of leverage and reach because you are so small."
But ModelsHotel has managed to attract the interest of businesses outside the fashion industry too. David Barton Gym, a chain of luxurious fitness clubs, is now offering a free trial membership to ModelsHotel subscribers. A cosmetic dentist is offering 30% off all procedures. And the producers of the recent Anne Hathaway film about Jane Austen, "Becoming Jane," posted a last-minute invitation to members for the film's New York premiere, hosted by high-end jewelry maker Piaget. A dozen models showed up.
Since many models, especially those starting out, can't support themselves by modeling alone, the site has plans to launch part-time job listings for employers who value good-looking people -- namely restaurants, retailers and nightclubs -- and would pay for the chance to get access to ModelsHotel registrants.
Weeding out impostors has been the biggest challenge for many professional-networking sites, and ModelsHotel has been no exception. Mr. Lannung personally vets each applicant -- he calls agencies and asks registrants to "name their bookers," he says -- a time-consuming process that has made it difficult for him to continue modeling. In spite of his vigilance, he admits that several impostors have sneaked through; most have been booted off the site, Mr. Lannung says.
"I had a feeling it was going to be rough to get approval," wrote one male applicant in an email plea to Mr. Lannung, after his profile was taken down. "I had to stop modeling for some personal issues but I plan to get back into it," he said, adding that his girlfriend is also a professional model.
The verdict: access denied.
More at:http://modelshotel.com/
Capazoo.com
Capazoo.com is a web community that thrives on user-generated content. It's easy to get started, easy to use, and easy to share. Users can create a place for themselves, or a place to meet friends.
At Capazoo.com you have a private place to call your own, and also a public forum you can share. You have full control over what you make public, while protecting what you want to keep private.
Each Capazoo member gets a mailbox with 1gb of storage and a calendar to boot. There’s a member gallery where fellow Capazooers can find each other and exchange invites. Capazoo also has a cashcard feature which is quite distinct from other networks. With this cashcard users can transfer money to and from anywhere in the world; what’s more unlike other services, Capazoo’s card isn’t tied to a personal bank account and members can transfer money to each other instantly. It may also be used at atms. Finally, Capazoo has got podcasting, videocasting, and photos. Sign up today for free.
More at:http://www.capazoo.com/
At Capazoo.com you have a private place to call your own, and also a public forum you can share. You have full control over what you make public, while protecting what you want to keep private.
Each Capazoo member gets a mailbox with 1gb of storage and a calendar to boot. There’s a member gallery where fellow Capazooers can find each other and exchange invites. Capazoo also has a cashcard feature which is quite distinct from other networks. With this cashcard users can transfer money to and from anywhere in the world; what’s more unlike other services, Capazoo’s card isn’t tied to a personal bank account and members can transfer money to each other instantly. It may also be used at atms. Finally, Capazoo has got podcasting, videocasting, and photos. Sign up today for free.
More at:http://www.capazoo.com/
Firstgiving For Fundraising Tool
Firstgiving.com is an online tool that helps fundraising projects get organized and become successful. As a branch of the UK’s Justgiving.com, Firstgiving.com helps individuals raise funds for any non-profit organization in the US. The basic idea is that each fundraising program has its own web page complete with all important information and links that also can directly receive donations. The pages are personalized with a message from the sponsor or creator and photos can also be attached. Once the page is complete, the creator can send a link to the page to all friends and family, who can then keep spreading the news. Links can also be placed in blogs, online profiles and other websites. The fundraiser’s cause can be anything from walking across Maryland for Cancer Research to collecting money to rebuild a neighbor’s house that was destroyed by a fire. Donations can be made using a VISA or MasterCard, and offline donations can also be made by contacting the fundraiser.
Their ambition is to create the world's most user-friendly fundraising tools and to host a diverse and lively online community where donors, fundraisers and beneficiaries can support, learn from and communicate with each other in their own ambition to support their causes.
More at:http://www.firstgiving.com/
Their ambition is to create the world's most user-friendly fundraising tools and to host a diverse and lively online community where donors, fundraisers and beneficiaries can support, learn from and communicate with each other in their own ambition to support their causes.
More at:http://www.firstgiving.com/
BidSL has an auction service where you can sell either actual physical goods, or virtual goods through SecondLife.com.
The company has an auction service where you can sell either actual physical goods, or virtual goods through SecondLife.com.
BidSL is an auction venue for the residents of Second Life. Auction units located at BidSL locations within Second Life allow residents to sell or bid 24/7. BidSL also holds once-a-week live auctions hosted by a live auctioneer.
If people in Second Life can buy land and own businesses, cars and such, why shouldn't they be able to auction them off as well? BidSL has definitely carved themselves into a nice niche with this one.
more at:http://bidsl.com/
BidSL is an auction venue for the residents of Second Life. Auction units located at BidSL locations within Second Life allow residents to sell or bid 24/7. BidSL also holds once-a-week live auctions hosted by a live auctioneer.
If people in Second Life can buy land and own businesses, cars and such, why shouldn't they be able to auction them off as well? BidSL has definitely carved themselves into a nice niche with this one.
more at:http://bidsl.com/
Agent Institute is a company that is committed to providing the latest, cutting edge training materials Agent Success for real estate agents
Agent Institute is a company that is committed to providing the latest, cutting edge training materials Agent Success for real estate agents. Agent Success Institute started as a mastermind group of top producing agents nationwide who shared ideas and successful techniques on increasing production, efficiency, and bottom line results. The members of ASI put their combined knowledge together in organized systems to help agents achieve success in real estate through practical and proven strategies.
They sell a complete, state of the art business system without trying to upsell their clients. They are not a coaching company but provide the latest in real estate sales techniques for a very low price. They also provide scripts, tracking materials, and business planning tools - free of charge to anyone, as well as a Tip of the Week e-mail that helps people stay current with the rapidly changing real estate market. Their cost to benefit is incredible.
More at:http://www.agentsuccessinstitute.com/
They sell a complete, state of the art business system without trying to upsell their clients. They are not a coaching company but provide the latest in real estate sales techniques for a very low price. They also provide scripts, tracking materials, and business planning tools - free of charge to anyone, as well as a Tip of the Week e-mail that helps people stay current with the rapidly changing real estate market. Their cost to benefit is incredible.
More at:http://www.agentsuccessinstitute.com/
Repptide tracks reputations of people,business,company ,sentiment etc
Repptide tracks real-time changes in public perception for people, organizations, and things through the collective votes of its community. Visitors can observe up to six months of a subject's reputation by simply looking at its reputation graph.
Now you don't have to wonder what people think about a person or business, or idea - with a quick look at its reputation graph, you can see the collective opinion of the repptide community instantly. As people and businesses change, so too can opinions, so whether public opinion is rising or falling, all of it is captured on Repptide.
Stop by the site and look at some of the entries to get a better feel for the real-time tracking system. One example to look at is sentiment about the Iraq War.
more at:http://repptide.com/
Now you don't have to wonder what people think about a person or business, or idea - with a quick look at its reputation graph, you can see the collective opinion of the repptide community instantly. As people and businesses change, so too can opinions, so whether public opinion is rising or falling, all of it is captured on Repptide.
Stop by the site and look at some of the entries to get a better feel for the real-time tracking system. One example to look at is sentiment about the Iraq War.
more at:http://repptide.com/
Freshly squeezed content for your blog or web site
Ever wanted a way to combine your news or blog feeds and easily display them on your blog or web site? With their site you can do that and much more. Their SimplePie and Magpie based feed aggregator will also allow you to enter up to 2 keywords for searching each feed, as well as limit the number of entries per feed returned. Alternatively you can search our database of cached news and blog feeds and create a custom ticker on any topic. So there you have it... Freshly squeezed and filtered to your taste! No more pips, and as little or as much pulp as you like! All this for free without any registration or having to give up your email address. Just enter your feeds and keywords and copy the display code.
All this is for free without any registration. All feeds entered are cached and refreshed hourly. Their aggregator can handle both RSS and ATOM formats. The resulting code is in 3 short lines and can be pasted anywhere in the HTML of your web or blog template page.
more at:http://citrss.com/
All this is for free without any registration. All feeds entered are cached and refreshed hourly. Their aggregator can handle both RSS and ATOM formats. The resulting code is in 3 short lines and can be pasted anywhere in the HTML of your web or blog template page.
more at:http://citrss.com/
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