While I don’t use third-party Twitter app Tweetdeck myself (I switched to Seesmic Desktop a while back), I noticed today that both Mashable and TechCrunch now have their own branded versions. It’s basically the same Tweetdeck application but now you can have a dedicated pre-set column for the latest news from both websites, as well as a shiny Mashable or TechCrunch logo on your Tweetdeck skin. But are they worth changing to? Personally, I can’t see the major benefit at…

After thousands of votes and nominations, the Mashable Open Web Awards 2008 is now down to the final three in each category, as the last round of voting begins. Has your favourite site or web tool/application made the cut?

The Mashable Open Web awards 2008 nominations votes have been counted and the results are in. Now, for the next 11 days, the voting round proper begins. With 26 categories and a mix of the expected and unexpected companies and applications, have your favourites made the cut?

The Mashable Open Web Awards 2008 recognize the best in web innovation and technology, as well as individuals. With over 35,000 nominations already, this year’s awards are well on the way to bypassing last year’s inaugural awards. Nominations end this weekend – have you cast your vote for your favourite yet?

Mashable is one of the most respected and widely read blogs online, and is the leading source for social network news and innovations. Their Open Web Awards recognize the companies and applications that make our lives easier online. The nominations for the 2008 Awards have just been opened up and will continue for the next two weeks. Start casting the vote for your nominees with the Mashable voting form.

Mashable is one of the most respected and widely read blogs online, and is the leading source for social network news and innovations. Their Open Web Awards recognize the companies and applications that make our lives easier online. The 2008 Awards are about to start, with nominations taking place over the next two weeks. Will the usual suspects win again this year, or will some of the newcomers step into the limelight?

One of the great things about social media is the people you meet and connect with. From curious newcomers to social media experts and everyone in between, it’s truly a medium for everyone to connect and discuss. To emphasize this, I’ll be taking part in the discussion side of things with an interview/discussion on Comet Branding Radio next week, alongside guests Todd Defren, Jason Kintzler and Mike Volpe. It’s all part of a busy few weeks ahead.