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1. This tweet from @TracyGardner<\/a> pretty much sums up what I’ve been trying to teach my Online Entrepreneurial Journalism class this semester as they try to find their niche<\/a> in the digital media world.<\/p>\n

\"niche\"<\/p>\n

2. Chris Brogan<\/a> shares his advice for businesses getting started on social media. Read more about what he’s saying here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chris Brogan Shares Social Media Tips<\/a> from Michael A. Stelzner<\/a> on Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. If your blog needs a redesign (I’m starting to think that mine does), here are some great WordPress themes<\/a> via Smashing Magazine.<\/p>\n

4. Like new tools but hate spending money? Check out these free alternatives to some common multimedia tools<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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