When the New Year came around, everyone pitched in with their predictions of what the future holds. Unfortunately, not having broadband throughout this period, I hardly had time to add my thoughts. So, belatedly, and in no particular order, here’s what I think: Twitter will become more mainstream. I’m probably late in saying this, but [...]
2009 is just a number
by Brendan on January 28, 2009 in blogging, brands, disciplines, marketing, measurement, microblogging, PR, RSS, socialmedia
The Greatest Viral Ever – and other assorted examples
by Brendan on October 26, 2008 in advertising, brands, marketing, socialvideo, viral
What makes a great viral? Firstly, let’s be clear: viral is an effect. I’ve been asked to ‘do something viral’ in the past, and in explaining this I’ve had to say that really, anything and everything we do should be viral. That is, it should be a powerful enough message that impels sufficient people to [...]
Top tip: put your keywords in your title
by Brendan on October 13, 2008 in blogging, brands, disciplines, marketing, PR, socialnetworks, visualisation
PR is most definitely a keyword. If you work in it, you should mention it. I’ve come across Matthew Watson’s list of PR Blogs before. It’s another approach to ‘measuring’ blogs, by simply peeling out those from the Ad Age Power150 which mention the word ‘PR’ in the title. You could argue that it’s a [...]
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- Nearly All Rumors Agree: New iPhone Will Have a 4-Inch ScreenAfter yesterday’s report that Apple has been ordering 4-inch screens (or larger) for its next generation iPhone, Reuters chips in today Saying the same thing. Citing sources familiar with the situation, Reuters claim the new iPhone’s screen will be exactly 4-inches from corner to corner. It’s still unknown whether the aspect ratio will stay the same (Apple c […]Stan Schroeder
- Connected Consumer Series Spotlights The Five Most Pressing Topics In RetailThe continued evolution of the cross-channel shopper has compelled retailers to rethink their engagement strategies, as well as front- and back-end processes. Retail industry analysts continually report developing trends in mobile, social media, store operations, CRM and BI, among other topics. With this influx of new strategies and information, merchants ar […]alicia@gthreecom.com (Alicia Fiorletta)
- Pinterest Raising $120 Million to Fund International Expansion [REPORT]Pinterest is raising $120 million in a funding round expected to be announced Thursday or Friday morning, according to multiple sources. The investment, Pinterest’s third, places the two-year-old social bookmarking site’s valuation in the range of $1 billion to $1.5 billion. AllThingsD reports that Japanese commerce giant Raukten is leading the round with a […]Lauren Indvik
- Fab.com Shares What Facebook Friends Are BuyingEcommerce shop Fab.com is an industry game changer, deeply integrating social media into its unique way of selling tech gadgets, tailored dresses, innovative kitchenware and extraordinary home decor. Fab.com rolled out a website redesign, called Fab 3.0, introducing new social shopping features on Wednesday. Updates include a Facebook integration that create […]Joann Pan
- Create a Designer Room With New Site ‘Project Decor’The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Project Decor Quick Pitch: A home decorating platform where users can browse and buy items. Genius Idea: Interactive design boards let users upload p […]Kate Freeman
- Couple Dead After Bad Cellphone Connection Foils Chance of Rescue [VIDEO]A couple whose car fell down an embankment in the Catskill Mountains tried to make rescue calls on their cellphone but shoddy reception prevented help from reaching them in time. Arthur and Madeleine Morris’ car was stuck when it fell down an embankment near their driveway of their vacation home. Five times they tried to call 911, their son and a neighbor, b […]Kate Freeman
- Is Total Gadget Immersion Good or Bad for Kids? [INFOGRAPHIC]Gadgets such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more and more embedded in kids’ lives. From middle schoolers with smartphones to babies who are comfortable with an iPad but can’t work a magazine, many children today grow up as true digital natives. And parents are catching on that gadgets can help control and distract their little rugrats. According to […]Sam Laird


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