I am a reporter for Fox New's Palestra.net and I am working on a news story about citizen journalists. I would like to interview someone who is a citizen journalist for the story. Shoot me an e-mail if someone who is a part of the SMCLA is interested ! I am looking to interview someone Monday or Tuesday of next week December 21st or 22nd. Or, December 31st.

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I am a reporter for Fox New's Palestra.net and I am working on a news story about citizen journalists. I would like to interview someone who is a citizen journalist for the story. Shoot me an e-mail if someone who is a part of the SMCLA is interested ! I am looking to interview someone Monday or Tuesday of next week December 21st or 22nd. Or, December 31st.

Thanks!

SocialSAM announces launch of new e-commerce enabled private social networking platform

Logan, UT, (October 19, 2009) – SocialSAM , a social media company, has released its new SocialSAM private social networking platform, version 1.5. The launch of SocialSAM provides a full-featured private social networking platform, combined with e-commerce and shopping cart capabilities. The SocialSAM platform can function as a stand-alone web site replacement, or it can be connected to existing web sites to provide new social networking and site membership capabilities. By embracing the new social networking environment, companies can turn their customers into allies and champions, leading to a stronger bottom line.

The influence of social media in the business world is increasing dramatically, yet the tools available have not addressed the economic realities of business. SocialSAM is designed to bring companies into the social media age, while still maintaining the transactional relationships businesses require. According to George Tran, CEO and company co-founder, “SocialSAM helps companies re-invent themselves, providing a greater level of customer interaction and corporate transparency than previously imagined.” “SocialSAM has all the usual collection of interactive social elements you expect to find on a social networking platform,” says Chris Scholle, SocialSAM President, “but it also gives businesses a chance to monetize that social traffic. Now, instead of being a distraction, social networking is a valid business tool.”

SocialSAM is a fully hosted private social networking platform. Capabilities include forums, groups, member profiles, blogs, member connections, articles, e-courses, and downloads. However, with the introduction of e-commerce capabilities into the network, users can also define multiple subscription levels, allocating content based on membership levels. A shopping cart and webstore are fully integrated, allowing users to sell products directly from the social network. Members can also post classifieds and wishlist items (reverse classifieds), either free, or at a charge determined by the network owner. All access to all sections, and even individual content elements and pricing, can be controlled by the subscription definitions.

For more information about SocialSAM, go to http://www.SocialSAM.com, or call us toll-free at 1-866-927-5216.

SocialSAM was founded by George Tran, the original creator of 1shoppingcart.com, and Chris Scholle, a long-time web-based entrepreneur. With headquarters in Logan, Utah, but principles and staff throughout the world, we are truly an Internet company. Our mission is to help companies use social networking to improve customer relationships and increase customer value. Come join our social network for business at SocialSAM.net.