Comments on: Interview with Craig Newmark: How the Craigslist Meme Spread http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html DanZarrella.com, Social & Viral Marketing Scientist Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:12:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hip-Hop Marketing: An Interview with Nah Right’s Eskay | What's Scott Wendling doing now? http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-285327 Hip-Hop Marketing: An Interview with Nah Right’s Eskay | What's Scott Wendling doing now? Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:13:05 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-285327 [...] don’t do a ton of interviews, in fact I’ve only done two in this site’s history. One with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and one with Alex Bogusky formerly of CP+B. I only interview folks who I think bring [...] [...] don’t do a ton of interviews, in fact I’ve only done two in this site’s history. One with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and one with Alex Bogusky formerly of CP+B. I only interview folks who I think bring [...]

]]> By: viralsocialmarketing.com » Hip-Hop Marketing: An Interview with Nah Right’s Eskay http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-283716 viralsocialmarketing.com » Hip-Hop Marketing: An Interview with Nah Right’s Eskay Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:52:51 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-283716 [...] don’t do a ton of interviews, in fact I’ve only done two in this site’s history. One with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and one with Alex Bogusky formerly of CP+B. I only interview folks who I think bring [...] [...] don’t do a ton of interviews, in fact I’ve only done two in this site’s history. One with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and one with Alex Bogusky formerly of CP+B. I only interview folks who I think bring [...]

]]> By: Hip-Hop Marketing: An Interview with Nah Right’s Eskay | 香港新媒體協會 http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-283688 Hip-Hop Marketing: An Interview with Nah Right’s Eskay | 香港新媒體協會 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:30:56 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-283688 [...] don’t do a ton of interviews, in fact I’ve only done two in this site’s history. One with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and one with Alex Bogusky formerly of CP+B. I only interview folks who I think bring [...] [...] don’t do a ton of interviews, in fact I’ve only done two in this site’s history. One with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and one with Alex Bogusky formerly of CP+B. I only interview folks who I think bring [...]

]]> By: SKMurphy » Sustaining Is More Important Than Starting http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265635 SKMurphy » Sustaining Is More Important Than Starting Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:07:12 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265635 [...] growth. In the race between tortoise and hare, well, we’re the slow guy” to “How Craigslist Spread” is worth keeping as your screen saver [...] [...] growth. In the race between tortoise and hare, well, we’re the slow guy” to “How Craigslist Spread” is worth keeping as your screen saver [...]

]]> By: Twitter Applications http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265446 Twitter Applications Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:04:23 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265446 Great interview, social media is very essential online market Great interview, social media is very essential online market

]]> By: Affiliate Marketing Tips - 8 Reasons to Use Craigslist in Viral Marketing | PRO Media Blog http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265352 Affiliate Marketing Tips - 8 Reasons to Use Craigslist in Viral Marketing | PRO Media Blog Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:26:37 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265352 [...] Click Here to Read the Interview of Craig Newmark of Craigslist & Dan Zarrella. [...] [...] Click Here to Read the Interview of Craig Newmark of Craigslist & Dan Zarrella. [...]

]]> By: vivastreet http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265355 vivastreet Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:59:25 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265355 Not surprising from someone who preaches "we gotta help each other out to sur­vive" yet pockets millions from eBay and tries to hide it. Not surprising from someone who preaches “we gotta help each other out to sur­vive” yet pockets millions from eBay and tries to hide it.

]]> By: Deborah Richmond http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265280 Deborah Richmond Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:31:46 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265280 Craigs list is one of those ideas that is so simple, yet so useful, you can't believe no one had thougt of it before. But still, as I have watched, especially in the early years, I was amazed at how it grew and grew. Watching Craigslist and <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow">Amazon.com</a> was my introduction to the true strength that the internet might hold, the possibilities. I don't think I will ever tire of the new and innovative ways people interact, communicate and connect with the internet. Craigs list is one of those ideas that is so simple, yet so useful, you can't believe no one had thougt of it before. But still, as I have watched, especially in the early years, I was amazed at how it grew and grew. Watching Craigslist and Amazon.com was my introduction to the true strength that the internet might hold, the possibilities. I don't think I will ever tire of the new and innovative ways people interact, communicate and connect with the internet.

]]> By: Deborah Richmond http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265252 Deborah Richmond Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:31:46 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265252 Craigs list is one of those ideas that is so simple, yet so useful, you can't believe no one had thougt of it before. But still, as I have watched, especially in the early years, I was amazed at how it grew and grew. Watching Craigslist and <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow">Amazon.com</a> was my introduction to the true strength that the internet might hold, the possibilities. I don't think I will ever tire of the new and innovative ways people interact, communicate and connect with the internet. Craigs list is one of those ideas that is so simple, yet so useful, you can't believe no one had thougt of it before. But still, as I have watched, especially in the early years, I was amazed at how it grew and grew. Watching Craigslist and Amazon.com was my introduction to the true strength that the internet might hold, the possibilities. I don't think I will ever tire of the new and innovative ways people interact, communicate and connect with the internet.

]]> By: BootstrappersBreakfast » Insights from Craig Newmark on Scaling Craigslist http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265250 BootstrappersBreakfast » Insights from Craig Newmark on Scaling Craigslist Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:52:20 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265250 [...] Newmark was interviewed on “How Craiglist Spread” on October 30 by Dan Zarella and he had some observations that we have incorporated into our [...] [...] Newmark was interviewed on “How Craiglist Spread” on October 30 by Dan Zarella and he had some observations that we have incorporated into our [...]

]]> By: Kieran O'Neill http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265173 Kieran O'Neill Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:30:47 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265173 The questions were spot on, but the answers were generic and not insightful. The questions were spot on, but the answers were generic and not insightful.

]]> By: Azam http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265130 Azam Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:18:13 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265130 It seems like when people look back at their successes they name some generic 'best practices' and everything seems so in hindsight.<br><br>51% Luck 49% Effort. That's the tr00f. It seems like when people look back at their successes they name some generic 'best practices' and everything seems so in hindsight.

51% Luck 49% Effort. That's the tr00f.

]]> By: Adelaide http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265111 Adelaide Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:31:17 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265111 The last quote is the best quote..<br><br>Dan: What are your three favorite con­ta­gious ideas spread­ing around the web right now?<br><br>Craig: The notion that we gotta help each other out to sur­vive, and that social media is key to mak­ing that happen.<br><br>Exactly... The last quote is the best quote..

Dan: What are your three favorite con­ta­gious ideas spread­ing around the web right now?

Craig: The notion that we gotta help each other out to sur­vive, and that social media is key to mak­ing that happen.

Exactly…

]]> By: nextdayflyers.com http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265110 nextdayflyers.com Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:25 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265110 Great interview! I think craigslist is great and I cant believe how big it got. I do think the site could be a lot better, but i guess they are afraid to make any changes since its already so simple to use. Great interview! I think craigslist is great and I cant believe how big it got. I do think the site could be a lot better, but i guess they are afraid to make any changes since its already so simple to use.

]]> By: enclaveinc http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-265041 enclaveinc Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:50:27 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-265041 Shows how keeping things simple. Can be a great point of difference.<br>ie ebay vs craigslist.<br><br>Finally a thinking mans game ;-) where reputation maters... Shows how keeping things simple. Can be a great point of difference.
ie ebay vs craigslist.

Finally a thinking mans game ;-) where reputation maters…

]]> By: trthsekr http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-264981 trthsekr Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:19:46 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-264981 I have just dealt with Craigslist for the second and LAST time. Anyone who thinks that this service is free is completely out of their minds, or their time is worth zero. I posted an ad for a handyman that would be acceptable in the most rigidly controlled newspaper in Russia and it was flagged not once but even after changing the words ‘the wife‘, twice.<br><br>The ordeal of finding out what one has done wrong, rivals the trials of Hercules. Then after shedding just a bit of my total ignorance in reference to Craigslist, I find that ANYONE -- to include competition can flag my ad. The “Flagged FAQ Page” states that it takes multiple flags to get an ad removed from public view, HOWEVER it also freely admits that one reader can flag multiple times. What an idiotic policy.<br><br>I wasted more time by going to the forum as the FAQ Page appeared to be the random ramblings of a madman. As a semi-retired Private Investigator it is not in my personality to leave or quit without getting all of the information or giving any given entity every chance to redeem itself. I was hoping to find in the forum some miniscule evidence of human help or absent that, compassion. In that respect, the vacuum was sickening. I read people asking questions that truly wanted to fix whatever they had done wrong, post their ad and move on…what did the receive? Answers which were borderline insulting. Apparently there is a clique of people who have so little life that they have become self-appointed Craigslist Flaggers…and God help anyone who questions their authority. There was even talk by one pissed off customer of calling a rather large group of friends and initiating a “Flagging Party”. The difference between Brilliance and Stupidity is that brilliance has a limit, stupidity?…<br><br>I would suggest Craig, that you go home and check on your baby once in a while, I just left it and I can assure you that’s it’s diaper is full of crap. I can still smell it. I have just dealt with Craigslist for the second and LAST time. Anyone who thinks that this service is free is completely out of their minds, or their time is worth zero. I posted an ad for a handyman that would be acceptable in the most rigidly controlled newspaper in Russia and it was flagged not once but even after changing the words ‘the wife‘, twice.

The ordeal of finding out what one has done wrong, rivals the trials of Hercules. Then after shedding just a bit of my total ignorance in reference to Craigslist, I find that ANYONE — to include competition can flag my ad. The “Flagged FAQ Page” states that it takes multiple flags to get an ad removed from public view, HOWEVER it also freely admits that one reader can flag multiple times. What an idiotic policy.

I wasted more time by going to the forum as the FAQ Page appeared to be the random ramblings of a madman. As a semi-retired Private Investigator it is not in my personality to leave or quit without getting all of the information or giving any given entity every chance to redeem itself. I was hoping to find in the forum some miniscule evidence of human help or absent that, compassion. In that respect, the vacuum was sickening. I read people asking questions that truly wanted to fix whatever they had done wrong, post their ad and move on…what did the receive? Answers which were borderline insulting. Apparently there is a clique of people who have so little life that they have become self-appointed Craigslist Flaggers…and God help anyone who questions their authority. There was even talk by one pissed off customer of calling a rather large group of friends and initiating a “Flagging Party”. The difference between Brilliance and Stupidity is that brilliance has a limit, stupidity?…

I would suggest Craig, that you go home and check on your baby once in a while, I just left it and I can assure you that’s it’s diaper is full of crap. I can still smell it.

]]> By: michaeldaehn http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-264977 michaeldaehn Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:38:05 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-264977 "I think the social web is the great equal­izer in terms of mar­ket­ing. Non-profits don’t have to try to out-spend the big cor­po­ra­tions any­more, they can sim­ply out-think them and cre­ate con­ta­gious, well-intentioned ideas."<br><br>Excellent point Dan. Thanks for sharing this :) “I think the social web is the great equal­izer in terms of mar­ket­ing. Non-profits don’t have to try to out-spend the big cor­po­ra­tions any­more, they can sim­ply out-think them and cre­ate con­ta­gious, well-intentioned ideas.”

Excellent point Dan. Thanks for sharing this :)

]]> By: michaeldaehn http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-264978 michaeldaehn Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:38:05 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-264978 "I think the social web is the great equal­izer in terms of mar­ket­ing. Non-profits don’t have to try to out-spend the big cor­po­ra­tions any­more, they can sim­ply out-think them and cre­ate con­ta­gious, well-intentioned ideas."<br><br>Excellent point Dan. Thanks for sharing this :) “I think the social web is the great equal­izer in terms of mar­ket­ing. Non-profits don’t have to try to out-spend the big cor­po­ra­tions any­more, they can sim­ply out-think them and cre­ate con­ta­gious, well-intentioned ideas.”

Excellent point Dan. Thanks for sharing this :)

]]> By: michaeldaehn http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-264979 michaeldaehn Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:38:05 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-264979 "I think the social web is the great equal­izer in terms of mar­ket­ing. Non-profits don’t have to try to out-spend the big cor­po­ra­tions any­more, they can sim­ply out-think them and cre­ate con­ta­gious, well-intentioned ideas."<br><br>Excellent point Dan. Thanks for sharing this :) “I think the social web is the great equal­izer in terms of mar­ket­ing. Non-profits don’t have to try to out-spend the big cor­po­ra­tions any­more, they can sim­ply out-think them and cre­ate con­ta­gious, well-intentioned ideas.”

Excellent point Dan. Thanks for sharing this :)

]]> By: Kristina http://danzarrella.com/interview-with-craig-newmark-how-the-craigslist-meme-spread.html/comment-page-1#comment-264971 Kristina Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:11:47 +0000 http://danzarrella.com/?p=2039#comment-264971 Great pithy interview, Dan. Communicate, connect, collaborate are the not-so-secret concepts of a master, distilled to their essence by both of you. Thanks. Great pithy interview, Dan. Communicate, connect, collaborate are the not-so-secret concepts of a master, distilled to their essence by both of you. Thanks.

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