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clipper's remarks: Imagine cm comments used to advertise the community

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Public relations firm Edelman1 has enlisted RSS toolmaker NewsGator2 to build ad widgets that pull in feeds, ratings, and comments. The joint product, called “Hosted Conversations,” launches Monday.

The rather smart idea here is for brands to loosen their grip on their marketing in the hopes of stimulating relevant community participation. A curated set of news and blog feeds will jumpstart content, and people who click through the ad are given a place to have their say.


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