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MediaConnect IT Journalism Awards to recognise Social Media in '08?

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at last night's MediaConnect IT Journalism Awards, held in Sydney.  Now in its 5th installment, more than 350 PR, Marketing, Tech and Media folk attended the gala dinner and quite a few of those kicked on 'til late.

Given that many of last night's winners actively create social media content for personal sites and given that many ANZ media sites are now also featuring such content, I'm wondering if the 2008 awards will feature blog, podcast and vidcast categories.  Over to you Phil.

* UPDATE: Angus Kidman has a full list of winners here.

Climbing the participation ladder

Forrester’s new Social Technographics report has some great detail regarding social media particpation.

Forrester has grouped users into 6 broad categories -- and if you're reading this post, it means that you have climbed at least one rung on the "participation ladder".

As Forrester suggests: Brands, Web sites, and any other company pursuing social technologies should analyze their customers' Social Technographics first, and then create a social strategy based on that profile.

Check out more at The Groundswell.

Entrepreneurial activity in Silicon Valley

Over at Amanda Gome’s new Smart Company site, futurist Colin Benjamin’s latest column links to a great report on entrepreneurial activity in Silicon Valley.

It makes great reading for small businesses and start ups.

Get Noticed, Get Published, Get Discovered

The latest issue of YMI Magazine has hit the streets (cover below).  Yours truly has penned an interview with Ben Quilty, one of Australia's rising art stars and a great mate of mine.  Pick up a newsstand copy now!

Get Noticed, Get Published, Get Discovered -- That's the tagline of YMI's new initiative to generate buzz for new bands, artists & businesses.  Tell your friends!