Posts Tagged ‘blogosphere’

Everyone in the world was shocked by the sudden death of Michael Jackson. Yes, Michael Jackson was the “King of Pop” and he has his place in history for his influence on the world of entertainment. Most people genuinely mourned the loss. Some people were rejoicing at the death of the “child molester”. Some capitalized on the emotions and started looking for ways to make money off of the event. That is what I want to talk about. The death of Michael Jackson will produce millions, if not billions of dollars in sales and may have even been the tipping point in the transfer of power from traditional media to social networking.

My first reaction when Michael Jackson’s death was announced was shock, as with everyone. But then instead of drifting into memory lane about how I grew up with him, I started to explore “What’s Next?” From controversy to capitalization, this is the beginning a new post-Michael Jackson decade. In the realm of social media and Internet marketing, the Michael Jackson death along with the Iranian election protests have become catalysts for a new paradigm.
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