Pinterest is partnering with top brands like Target, ModCloth, and Netflix to create more useful, rich pins. But, will the new pin content help or hurt brands' website traffic?
- Angela Hill
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Right now, big companies can change direction about as easily as a semi can make a sudden turn. Read more about how big companies can learn to "pivot" more like lean startups.
- Angela Hill
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We came across this interesting infographic about social media search and engagement behavior. Do you think the stats make sense or do they seem off base?
- Angela Hill
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Google Glass hasn't even hit the market yet, and it already has a branding problem. Read more about Google's dilemma (and how they might be able to solve it).
- Angela Hill
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Myspace may have lost its cool factor years ago, but with its sleek new design, pop-star backer (Justin Timberlake), and emphasis on brands, the new Myspace just may have a fighting chance.
- Angela Hill
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Whether it's measuring social success or creating meaningful and valuable content, brands are struggling with using social media for business. Read more here.
- Angela Hill
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Mobile marketing is all the rage. But, smartphones aren't necessarily required. Learn more about location-based SMS marketing.
- Angela Hill
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A new ad campaign in Spain uses cutting edge technology to encourage kids to speak up for themselves if they're being abused.
- Angela Hill
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New versions of Firefox and the Safari on iOS 6 block analytics platforms from correctly tracking traffic sources. This "Dark Google" phenomenon is already causing problems for marketers and might only get worse. Learn more here.
- Angela Hill
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It's Friday. It's a beautiful day and shaping up to be a beautiful weekend. But, in case that's still not enough to get your spirits up, check out the giant inflatable duck that's splashing around Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour!
- Angela Hill
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It's Tornado Week on the Weather Channel, and TWC's interns are getting in on the action. Check out the tweet-powered tornado, and find out why the campaign is so successful.
- Angela Hill
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Consumer habits are changing, and changing fast. The new normal is "pretail" or investing in and purchasing products/services before they're even developed. Read more here.
- Angela Hill
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How do you reach 5 million Facebook fans? By really understanding your target audience. Read more about how Ford grew their Mustang Facebook page following.
- Angela Hill
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Vine is the newest, and hottest, mobile social media app. Find out what it is and how the tops brands are using it for marketing. Read more on the Incitrio blog.
- Angela Hill
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Tumblr is rising in popularity. But, will it be able to monetize? Perhaps new sponsored ads are the key. Read more on today's blog.
- Angela Hill
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For kids fighting cancer, a new t-shirt design provides comfort and privacy and makes chemo treatments less traumatic. Read more here.
- Angela Hill
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You can personally make the Earth a better place this Earth Day! These apps and sites make it easy (and fun) to save the planet.
- Angela Hill
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They're young, and they're increasingly dominant in the workforce. They're the millenial generation, and there's a lot to know about them. Read more here.
- Angela Hill
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What if your touch screen touched back? If MIT media labs has its way, an elastic, malleable touch screen will be the future of UI design.
- Angela Hill
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Retargeted ads are more popular than ever. But, are they being overused? Will consumers stop responding? Read more here.
- Angela Hill
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Did you know that a lack of social diversity can kill creativity? Read about the other top 4 worst creativity killers here.
- Angela Hill
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Consumers are obsessed with the new, and trust it over the old and established. Will this adoption of "clean slate brands" spell doom for established brands?
- Angela Hill
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