From the Headlines: Week of January 13, 2012
Popular Mechanics picks the top gadgets of CES 2012 Google search and Google+ merge to create Social Media “juggernaut” 5 ways brands can use Pinterest to boost customer engagement Music moguls Beyonce and Jay-Z announce birth of baby Blue Ivy Carter Hostess files for bankruptcy Infomercial host Vince Offer in another “Schticky” situation The new Crash Corsage app—all you need to become the ultimate wedding crasher Swearing and... Read More
History in the 21st Century
The cavemen told stories through paintings. Ancient tribes relied on song and dance. Our parents used printed text and scripted television. But what is the next generation going to use to share stories? Educators and history buffs are starting to jump on the social media bandwagon to connect a younger audience with the past. They are using social media to share stories about people and events in history. Facebook Donnelyn Curtis is the director of... Read More
From the Headlines: Week of December 23, 2011
Art Series hotel turns the tables, encourages stealing of Banksy-made art. The latest “Steal Banksy” contest winners? Two women posing as hotel employees who walked right out the front door. Nice. Amazon’s Price Check good for consumers but may make other retailers sweat a little. Britney Spears tops the charts as the first person to reach 1 million followers on Google+. Find out what was “Googled” most in 2011. AT&T drops $39 billion... Read More
From the Headlines – Week of January 10
Keeping our eyes and ears open for breaking Web / Design / Advertising / Marketing news and trends. The iPhone on the Verizon network. Here’s how it could stifle its competition’s growth. Google makes it cool for kids to be science geeks – finally! Gloomy weather got you feeling down? Fight the winter blues with these new earbuds. Study results: Most young people get their news from the Internet. Accessing information instantly via our smartphones... Read More
