February 2012
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Thoughts on Facebook Timeline for Fan Pages
Despite another mixed reaction from Facebook users from the recent Timeline updates (it seems any change on Facebook is hated then loved) reports suggest that Facebook will be applying the same layout to a handful of brands by the end of February.
It’s an exciting opportunity to give Marketers even greater branding opportunities, and a progressive stream of updates. However, there are...
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Twitter reaction to Whitney Houston's death
With the shock news of Whitney Houston’s death announced, Twitter users paid their tributes to the ‘pop legend’. Worldwide trending, and even a new Twitter account with 89,000+ followers (@RIPWhitneyH).
One profound statement on Facebook from Pete Cashmore, CEO at Mashable took an interesting view on how intrinsic social media has become in our day to day lives.
Times they...
December 2011
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November 2011
8 posts
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Genius iPhone App - Just Dance 3
Now and again an iPhone App comes along which is genius. Just Dance 3 is one of those. Simple to use, with brilliant results. Limited to 3 soundtracks and no ‘save video to iPhone’ function (saved within the app, or share to their YouTube channel or to your own Facebook account) holds the iPhone app back a little, but it’s still worth a download and a play.
October 2011
9 posts
Sharing content isn't always permitted
Timely delivery of online content is becoming ever increasingly important. Quality of content replaced by being the first. And in an ever demanding online community, someone is always there to assist - rightly or wrongly in the eyes of copyright lawyers.
Problem: Leading TV channel takes hours to upload catch-up content for a leading TV show. Placeholder page placed online, with comments from...
iOS5, iCloud & iTunes - Download all purchases
New feature that doesn’t seem to have been communicated widely will allow all iTunes users to download previous purchases. Ideal for those who rarely sync with their computer with their devices, and to get everything set up for the iCloud.
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Steve, thank you and goodbye
On learning that Steve Jobs has passed away the mood around the world is a mix of pure sadness and gratitude. To us and many others Steve inspired in so many ways. As Barack Obama said “He made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun”. He showed how to present to the world, and making such conferences available for all to watch. When you buy into Apple you buy...
MailOnline makes up events, quotes from Perugia →
Quite a mistake on their part, but highlights the importance of getting information online as quick as possible. Covering both areas isn’t a bad idea, drafting various information prior to the verdict seems logical, but publishing without editing or with a robust approval process in place isn’t too clever. Read full article.
World distracted from economic collapse by... →
Seems the Apple conference yesterday has created quite a buzz worldwide - be it for the new iPhone 4S or the lack of an iPhone 5. Interesting argument that the world might have been distracted from economic problems… even if just for a few days - Read full article
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“Its world-class marketing mandarins and PR mavens know all too well the value of...”
– In reference to Apple on the build up for their latest conference - Fantastic quote from Chris Taylor
September 2011
9 posts
Make some cookie bowls
Mmmm… have a good weekend
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/09/30/cookie-bowls/
Why well known consumer brands need their .XXX...
.xxx domain extensions = sites with adult content. Simple to remember. It was designed that way - with the hope that most will migrate to the ‘sub-internet’ and leave .com’s for general public consumption. Optimistic, we know.
With domain registration soon to open, one company’s newsletter has started a discussion here. That brand managers across the globe should purchase...
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Facebook... is becoming #scrapbook - timeline...
New Timeline profile layout, with a new hero image called ‘cover image’ is set to turn Facebook into something more reminiscent of a Scrapbook.
Another change… sigh. The ‘you’ll get used to it’ approach of UI design from Facebook annoys a larger proportion than it pleases. Even more annoying, is that they’re right… we do get used to it. We learn...
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Google becomes a teenager
13 today… try to imagine a world without it… try to imagine not understanding what the strange word ‘Google’ means. Impossible isn’t it? It has become an intrinsic part of our language, our culture and our day to day lives.
Did you know that:
The pair came up with the name as a play on the word “googol”, the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeros.
Now...
#Infographic - Breakdown of media usage by...
Fantastic infographic showing the media habits by generation.
shows that those below 29 years of age, almost never pick up a newspaper or magazine to read.
“facebook is starting to feel like myspace”
– Interesting observation from @sarita - there are a few changes that some people don’t like. Perhaps bug fixes would be better than functionality or design changes. Still a lot not working from the last update.
