So it’s been a very long time since I blogged. The main reason is that I’ve been getting to grips with mobile advertising for the past nine months – long enough to have a baby, or two-fifths of a baby elephant – and aligning Adfonic’s communications channels. One key project has involved ‘classic’ social media: […]
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The old web is dying and I’m not sure I like the new one
BlogPulse has no pulse So I was playing around with dashboards and the like yesterday – as one does – and noticed that BlogPulse has disappeared. BlogPulse was not the greatest blog search engine around, but it was the only one offering anything like useable charts. So, given that Technorati charts disappeared years ago (although […]
If you want to understand social media, do it when there’s a big TV event happening
We’re living in a strange world right now. We’re sort of at a tipping point between broadcast and broadcomment, where we can watch what millions of other people are watching, while at the same time see what they’re saying. This was brought home to me during the Prime Ministerial debates in the UK. I watched […]
To craunch a marmoset, frothy vomit, and other curiosities
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes So I was going through Epoch PR‘s numbers (I’m their digital associate and am helping them with their online strategy), and this came up: http://seadna.net/301-redirect-the-seo-way-to-rename-or-move-files-or-folders/ To quote the bit that my Epoch PR search must have picked up: “it takes a straws of in good time always and hard hopped […]
What are people saying about… the iPad, iPhone and iPod?
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past week, you’ll know all about the iPad, Apple’s new wunderkit – what it has, what it has not, what it’s for, what it’s not for, and so on. Fortunately, the term ‘iPad’ is very quick and easy to search for. So, it’s a doddle to […]
Social spume
- 'Man of Steel' Debuts Sinister New Trailer Featuring General ZodThe latest trailer for Man of Steel, Warner Bros.' reboot of the Superman film series, landed online Tuesday — and it has a decidedly darker feel than previous spots SEE ALSO: New 'Man of Steel' Trailer Promises a Summer Hit Entitled "Fate of Your Planet," the nearly two-minute promo begins with a sinister voiceover by General Zod, a […]Anita Li
- The New Flickr: Everything You Need to KnowYahoo unveiled a brand new Flickr experience for its desktop and Android users on Monday SEE ALSO: Yahoo Unveils 'Awesome' New Look for Flickr There are plenty of changes to take in, but no need to feel overwhelmed — Mashable has got you covered. Check out our hands-on video of the new Flickr, above, for everything you need to know. SEE ALSO: The N […]Anita Li
- Chanel Leads Luxury Fashion Brands on Pinterest: StudyChanel doesn't even have an active account on Pinterest, but that didn't stop the Paris-based fashion house from ranking first in a study of luxury fashion brands on the platform. Software developer Pivotal Labs and analytics firm Curalate came up with a list of 10 high-end fashion brands that rank well across social (per data from Kred, Klout, Unm […]Lauren Indvik
- Extreme Solar Storm May Cause Widespread Disruptions on EarthIf an extreme solar storm aimed at the Earth hits in just the right way, it could put interconnected electrical grids around the world at serious risk, experts say. In addition to creating beautiful auroras, extreme solar storms could knock out a wide range of electric utilities needed to keep life in the United States and around the world functioning normal […]Space.com
- Adorable Little Girl Is a Marvel Superhero ExpertThink you know the Marvel Universe? Well, your trivia knowledge probably can't match that of this four-year-old girl. From the God of Thunder's common name to the substance that makes Captain America's shield, to Iron Man's girlfriend's identity and more, young Mia Grace has pretty much got it all figured out SEE ALSO: Crowd Goes Wil […]Sam Laird
- Xbox One’s New Controller: Hands OnIn the run-up to Tuesday’s big Microsoft Xbox One reveal, many pondered the fate of the beloved Xbox 360 controller, perhaps the best gaming controller in the business. Would Microsoft make it radically different? Bigger? Unwieldy? Add a touchpad like Sony? Today we have our answer. It’s different and yet, based on what I now know and have experienced firsth […]Lance Ulanoff
- Alcohoot Brings Quantified Self to BACThe Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Alcohoot One-Liner Pitch: Alcohoot is a breathalyzer that attaches to your smartphone. Why It's Taking Off: The device fits comfortably in a pocket or purse and accuracy is […]Dani Fankhauser
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