What Ever Happened to Billion Dollar Bully?
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What Ever Happened to Billion Dollar Bully?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyeOIppDGrs The long LONG awaited premiere of the anti-Yelp documentary, "Billion Dollar Bully," was supposed to be today at the SF Doc Festival, but the producers pulled it for a better opportunity. From their website, "We have an exciting update regarding the premiere of Billion Dollar Bully! As many of you are aware, we were…
The Value of a Yelp Elite to your Business
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The Value of a Yelp Elite to your Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJQ7E92twUI While Elite Pete does look a lot like a few Elites I know, the power they wield should never be underestimated.  By pissing off just one Elite, Red Spaghetti Tattoo ceased to exist. Thier phone stopped ringing, all their good reviews were instantly filtered, just as her threats suggested they would be. Doesn't matter…
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Yelp Documentary

[youtube TiBtTRp0kg8] Great look back at the start of Yelp in 2005 and what the site was intended to be. I think the intention was great. I think the end execution leaves a lot to be desired. One thing is for sure. This is one company that understands branding. Transforming the social site into one…
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The State of Restaurant Reviews

[youtube aZnGVn9kiOU] Anthony Bourdain at Barnes and Noble in Union Square in New York City, June 8th, 2010 commenting on his opinions of the competitiveness of the restaurant business and his views on Yelp and the role it (and sites like it) play in the 21st century of restaurant reviews. Best line: it's like one…
Communications Decency Act Explained
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Communications Decency Act Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnQnlRC-0sE Evan Brown, of Hinshaw & Culbertson and author of the "Internet Cases" blog, discusses the challenges social networking sites can present to clients interested in managing their online reputation. Evan also examines the unique immunity afforded to websites, like Yelp and Craigslist, under the Communications Decency Act.