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JuicyCampus.com Flips Gossip for Profit

In an interesting turn of events, a Cornell University junior claimed JuicyCampus.com has tarnished his reputation by allowing a defamatory post about him. Where's the profit? Well JuicyCampus.com hosts Google Adsense ads as do many blog and other websites which attract a large audience. These Adsense ads can generate revenue for the web author, and in this case whoever runs JuiceCampus.com. A quick Google search on "juicycampus" can give you an idea as to the popularity of this site in recent days. So, by creating a scandal, the website author has essentially driven traffic to their site for a very low advertising or marketing cost. While it wouldn't be ethical to setup such a scenario, with the web author directly profiting from the scandal itself, you have to wonder if this is really a student who's been wronged, or a web site cashing in on the aftermath. Either way, its a good example of flipping information in this modern age and turning scandal info profit.

Veronica and Armondo Montelongo Flip and Grow Rich

Armando and his beautiful wife Veronica Montelongo, stars of the hit TV series Flip This House talk about their online product which helps you learn to Flip and Grow Rich with Real Estate. Related Posts The Truth about Flipping Real Estate Email from Armando Montelongo on his Real Estate Course to Flip and Grow Rich Armondo Montelongo Flip and Grow Rich Book "Flip and Grow Rich" Course by Armondo "Flip this house" Montelongo

Real Estate Bubbles and California's Economic Growth

Looking to make money in Real Estate, want to Flip Houses and Grow Rich? Be sure to do your research before you leap. Here's an economics presentation at Humboldt State University. Take a look at special guest lecturer Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics as he discusses the housing bubble and its impact on California Real Estate. Real Estate Bubbles and California's Economic Growth, Part 1 Real Estate Bubbles and California's Economic Growth, Part 2 Real Estate Bubbles and California's Economic Growth, Part 3

Project Lifeline and Bank of America

Bank of America's Consumer Real Estate President Floyd Robinson joined federal officials today, to announce a plan which helps prevent foreclosures for distressed borrowers. Bank of America is one of the largest lenders to support Project Lifeline, which targets borrowers in trouble to help them get back onto solid ground. Expanding beyond Hope Now's original focus, to reach some of the more seriously delinquent mortgage and home equity borrowers. Bank of America Supports Project LifeLine Press Release

Georgia Aquarium hosts NBC Today

In an excellent marketing move, NBC News' Today is broadcasting live from the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Meredith Vieira and Al Roker will speak to Aquarium experts in what seems to be a smart move for February ratings. In this example, a well respected, highly watched news show is appealing to their existing audience with a fun change of pace, and at the same time potentially bringing in new viewers who are interested in the Aquarium or marine life in general. Word of mouth, press releases, and new stories have already begun filling the web. Free advertising is one of the best forms of Marketing. Creating a buzz around your product or service, and allowing that buzz to do the work for you. How can you take advantage of buzz to market your product or service?