I came across Empire Avenue on Friday when catching up on various happenings in the social media industry. Here’s how they describe themselves:
Empire Avenue is a revolutionary online influence stock exchange combined with an advertising platform that allows individuals and organizations to convert their online influence and reach into revenue
As a social media Marketer with 10 years experience working with Fund Managers, it’s no surprise that I signed up for a Beta invite on the spot. (And being a Canadian living and working far from home in Edinburgh, I’m thrilled and very proud that Empire Avenue is an Alberta, Canada incorporated company.)
Once the account was set up (easy) I went to make some friends, naturally starting first in Scotland. I was giddy to realise I was the first person in Scotland to join the site. It’s almost impossible in the world of Social Media to be the first at anything, so yes, I will claim the glory. Once that wore off and I figured out how to play (easy), I was quick to invite some of my Tweeps to join in the fun and put Scotland on the Empire Avenue map!
I am pleased to say that The Social Penguin Blog (@social_penguin) grasped the idea as quickly as I did and I had a friend to join me.
Within moments I had some investors – a huge thanks to Fray Close (current #1 on the Leader Board) from Edmonton (TICKER: GULROK) who thought we were a good bet and got us started.
Since this morning my stock has increased 1.611, I have gained an additional 15 hits to my website, a new comment on my blog, 16 new followers on Twitter and a hardcore addiction to the medium.
Not bad for a lazy Sunday!
Introducing INVMGT
5 Reasons to join Empire Avenue Today!
- Automatically measure and watch your clout & reach grow
- Motivate yourself to post great content often (this is my third blog post today)
- Advertise your services, business and blog – 100 hits costs on 20 Eaves (Empire Ave Currency)
- Get in early and be part of something seriously engaging and fun
- Meet new and interesting people and explore new blogs
On the downside, as I say, it’s still really early days in the UK with under 60 participants but mark my words this is going to be huge!
If you would like an invite I have 2 available. Email me: laura@inventivemanagement.co.uk or find @smallbizally on Twitter.
Be sure to buy our shares – we’re going places!
Top stock tip of the day: MARI SMITH (TICKER: MARI) @MariSmith purchased for a bargain 12.993!
The Social Penguin Blog did a great job providing an overview of all the site features – check it out here.
Tags: Blog motivation, Clout, Empire Avenue, Fray Close, GULROK, INVMGT, Mari Smith, New Social Media, Reach, Social Networking, The Social Penguin Blog
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