J's Thoughts

LeBron James

2010-11-28T15:46:00.000-08:00

Lebron James is a NBA MVP who currently plays for the Miami. He was the number one draft pick in 2003 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has endorsements deals with NIKE, Sprite, Vitamin Water, Bubblicious, McDonalds, and State Farm. Sports critics are calling him the KING of basketball. He is currently the most recognizable figure and sports. Many sports critics say he is the best basketball player. He has stated in saying he wants to be the first athlete that is worth a billion dollars. He started using Twitter back in June of 2010. He chooses Twitter before he made his major decision about what NBA Franchise he would play for next in his career. He also has a blog and Facebook page and he has numerous videos on YouTube.

Lebron on Twitter

LeBron James just recently joins the Twitter nation. He join Twitter on June 6, 2010. This was during summer when he was making a decision that would change the landscape of the NBA. It was confirm when fellow NBA star and Twitter user Chris Paul Twitted on his page about LeBron having his own personal page. “Couldn't convince him to tell me which team he's goin to but convinced him to join twitter lol ... my brother from another mother @kingjames” Chris Paul Wrote on his Twitter page. At 4:20 pm wrote his first message on Twitter, "Hello World, the Real King James is in the Building 'Finally'. My Brother @oneandonlycp3 gas'd me up to jump on board so I'm here. Haaaa."

After starting his Twitter account he received 200,000 followers the first day, but he surpass 150,000 after seven hours of starting his account. LeBron received more followers than Bill Gates in the same period of time. He currently has over a million followers. The NBA payed Twitter to have LeBron James name a promoted Tweet. Lebron James uses Twitter to show that he is a normal person instead of the "KING" of basketball. He talks about things a average person would talk about on their Twitter page.

After LeBron James decied to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and sign with the Miami Heat many different celebrities Tweeted about his decision on their Twitter pages. Also after his new Nike commerical debuted it also received many Tweets and responses.

Racist Tweets

LeBron James does not always receive praises on his Twitter page, but he also receives racial Tweets on his page.

Facebook and Blog

LeBron James also has a Facebook page that gives fans a play to discuss different topics about him. Lebron uses Facebook to show different videos and pictures. He has information about his shoes, games, and upcoming events. Facebook also have a LeBron James layout that a Facebook user can use on their own page. He also has a section that leads to his website. It isn't all love for LeBron James on Facebook, there was an article about how LeBron James page should look since his national televised "Decision" on ESPN last June. The blog about LeBron James gives the lastest information about LeBron. There were live blogs on June 8th when LeBron James made his decision to join the Miami Heat.

The Future.

The future is bright for LeBron since he is only 25 and he already accomplish plenty in the NBA and corporate America. If he ever wins a NBA championship his wealth and global figure will increase since he will be a winner and its easier to market your brand if your a proving winner. If he continues to stay away from trouble and win more MVPs with championships he will become the richest athlete ever with his endosement deals and NBA salary.

LeBron James' Screencast

my practice sreencast

2010-10-25T15:41:00.001-07:00

2010-10-24T17:43:00.000-07:00

Screencast

2010-10-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

In the video they are showing the viewer how to use the virtual djing program that is on computers. They narrator is showing different sounds that you could use to help when you are djing a party or making a CD. It's also telling the viewer the right keys to press to get the certain effects. The different pitches that can help enhance the music in your mixes. Its showing the basic functions that can be used when mixing with the Virtual Djing software.

Its easier because the viewer can do what they are seeing on the screen. A person can't get confuse if they see it with their eyes and it's easier to understand. The person who is explain how to do the certain thing can take their time and don't' have to rush. The person can do what exactly they see on the computer screen.

Screencasting

2010-10-24T16:00:00.001-07:00

McDonalds

2010-10-17T18:19:00.000-07:00

McDonald is using Facebook for advertising to their customers. McDonald is the first company to use Facebook's geolocation feature which is a location based application. The use facebook to promote food and they are also using facebook now to promote the monopoly game. They have a tab the let you find the nearest McDonald in your neighborhood. The Facebook page also promote their annual McDonald All-American basketball game that is happen in Chicago. They also encourage people to donate to the Ronald McDonald House.

McDonald does have a community page that all of Facebook users can view. They can get information about the company, their meals, and what McDonald is promoting for the month.
I don't think Facebook is a dangerous place for McDonald because they already had a major following before they made a Facebook page.

Social Media and Television, Radio

2010-10-10T13:25:00.000-07:00

Many new stations across America are using social media to help its business by having Facebook and Twitter pages. In an article I read that newsrooms or television with a large staff are more likely to have a Twitter account then their smaller counterparts. TV stations using Twitter constantly for 36%, daily 35%, but all 13% do not use Twitter at all. TV stations are including more videos, blog in their websites to attract current and future viewers, but they are deleting items that are not helping the news station. May of the websites used by television stations is profitable even in the recession.

Radio stations does not use Facebook or Twitter like television. Recent polls revealed that 1% of radio stations in America do not have a Facebook page. It also found that 73% of the stations do not use Twitter as a source of getting more listeners to their station. However numerous of radio stations have websites but they do not always includes news stories or news videos. The just have text, comment section, and a playlist of songs.

Twitter

2010-09-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

I'm following Ron Artest. 70,000 followers. Looking for something to do in L.A. Talking about his psychiatrist . Foundation to help the Haiti animals.

My Facebook Perspectives

2010-09-10T12:11:00.000-07:00

The Beginning
I started using Facebook in 2007 when I was freshman in college. I didn't use any social networking sited while I was in high school. Most of the people that was in high scholl was using Myspace. I never used Myspace because when I started social networking Facebook was used more then Myspace. I started using Facebook to get to know people in college and get notice to certain event s that was happen around the college campus.
Now
Most of my friends are on Facebook not Myspace. I don't think people use Myspace as much now. I never had to switch because I never had a Myspace. I'm think about switching to Twitter, but I haven't made the switch yet. Facebook is still were I can find information about people, events, and organizations.
Group
testipad.us
I like new technology and Ipads is something a never seen before and looks like to its some great to have.
Pages
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/Kobe?ref=ts
I like this page because its the page of my favorite basketball players of all-time. He is my favorite sports player to watch basketball or any other sport.

Kobe Bryant 2010 Highlights HD

2010-08-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

My Favorite

2010-08-23T13:23:00.000-07:00

My favorite website would be ESPN, Rivals, and Laker News. I'm a big sports fan and these sites give the information I need to fellow my favorite teams. You can also see what other people thing about certain topics about sports. You can also see videos for your favorite players and highlights of their games.
lakers.topbuzz.com
espn.com
rivals.com

Me

2010-08-23T13:16:00.000-07:00

I'm Jametrius. I'm 21 years old and I'm from Columbus, GA. I like to play basketball and hang out with friends. My goal in life is to have a career as an analyst for ESPN or CNN. I would also like to purse a career in acting and producing films.