A 12-year-old, British boy recently racked up a tab around $1,400 by playing Farmville on Facebook. The game is played by millions of players monthly. His mother is asking both Facebook and Farmville developer, Zynga, (more…)...
Growing up I was always particularly cognizant of brands. My father worked for a major beverage company. As a kid, if we were allowed to drink soda, we were not allowed to drink Brand X, since Dad’s company (more…)...
In this uncertain, fluctuating marketplace I often hear CEOs, business owners and middle managers who share a common perception of social media. Fear of the unknown. Fear that if I speak on Facebook, Twitter etc. (more…)...
What are we to think when companies don't practice what they preach on a business level?
Part of Petsmart's messaging to their customers is to bring your dog to the store as an extension of your experience. (more…)...
Ever wonder what happened to the video star of yesteryear? Remember when MTV actually meant videos on TV? The recording industry has changed a lot in the last few years. Blockbuster, big-budget videos don't dictate record sales anymore. (more…)...
How much distraction is too much? Have the media and broadcast outlets overdone it trying to promote every bit of content? Does everything need a continuous plug these days?
Online editorial layouts shown (more…)...
Myths:
• I will try really hard to live to be 100. False.
Only 1 out of 10 people will reach 100 years old. Most people are engineered to live past having kids and to live to see their kids grow up.
• Treatments slow or reverse aging. False. (more…)...
Why should you care if I use video or pictures off of the internet? Why should I care about using my neighbor's Wi-Fi for free? Because it's all a little thing called illegal. Using images and pictures off of the internet is copyright infringement. (more…)...
What Do You Do When You Have a Good Job and Lousy Coworkers?
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Are social activities too much of a distraction in the workplace?
I have worked many jobs where my fellow coworkers were laughing and playing around while the boss was away. I have sat through many meetings where all the staff did was (more…)...
