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Imagine a social network that is like one giant sorority: This is what Alexandra Chong has been building over the past 6 months since launching Luluvise. Her platform, defines itself as a space dedicated to “girl time, all the time”, and attempts to re-create the patterns of close female friendship online. [Read more...]
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By: Alice Bonasio, guest blogger
With over 112 million members, and a few more joining every second, Badoo is one of the fastest-growing – and profitable – ventures on the web.
In Brazil, though, it is a mass phenomenon, with over 14 million users registering for the service in under two years.
But there is still room for expansion, since Brazil has the largest number of internet users in Latin America – 76 million and growing.
Brazilians are avid Social Networkers.
A recent Synthesio report found that among internet users in Brazil, 86% were on Social Networks, compared to 74% in the UK and US.
So what’s Badoo all about and why does it work so well in a tropical climate?
It all boils down to its easy, flirty, “lets hook up†attitude, which really resonates with Brazilians, it seems. [Read more...]
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By:Â Alexandra Campuzano, guest blogger
It’s here, the Royal Wedding is here! Well, almost.
Invitations have been delivered, seating arrangements have been set, wedding vows have been edited and the media is in a regal frenzy over the event.
In a few short days, the members of the Royal family dignitaries, celebrities, (ahem, The Beckhams, Sir Elton John, Joss Stone and Guy Ritchie among others) will fill the rows of Westminster Abbey to watch as Wills and Kate become husband and wife. While I won’t be front and center at Westminster Abbey, I will have Westminster Abbey in the palm of my hands.
That’s right, there’s an app for that! [Read more...]
Timothy R. Pearson, April, 2011; Hardcover, $25.00; 256 pages; Published by McGraw Hill
By: Maria Lago, guest blogger
{so·cial me·di·a} is media designed to be disseminated through social interaction, created using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques.
Not too long ago there was no such thing as Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or any others you can think of.
My first year in college was the fall of the year 2000 at St. John’s University where I eventually declared my major to be in Communication Arts.
Ironically at the beginning of my journey, the only communication I was doing was either in person or through my dorm room land line.
The biggest thing happening online was AIM and instead of updating my status, I was leaving away messages.
I didn’t have a cell phone yet, nor did any of my ‘suite-mates’ as we called our roommates who shared our suite-style dorm. [Read more...]
By: Alice Bonasio, guest blogger
As the hundreds-strong queue developed outside of my local Apple shop in Bath, England, smug blue-shirted assistants looked on as the giant iconic logo of the world’s most popular brand glowed above them all.
I found myself staring into its soft white light, as it appeared to beckon me to a world of technological passion bordering on fanaticism.
“I see you†as the voice of Sauron [Read more...]
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By: Lindsay McHugh, guest blogger
Mobile marketing is the new black – and with good reason.
No longer is our attention glued to the TV screen or restricted by the mobility of a computer.
AÂ recent infographic, courtesy of Microsoft Tag, has revealed that currently 86% of mobile internet users are on their phones while watching TV, and by 2014, mobile internet will overtake desktop access. [Read more...]
Advertising agency, Grey Canada – part of the award-winning, international Grey Group – has recently launched their infographic clock app which aims to help us kick off 2011 in the most innovative and tech-savvy way possible.
The application, which will soon be made available through the Apple App Store for the iPhone, pulls together geo-tagged data from major cities around the world.
Additionally this one-of-a-kind app has the ability to not only tell time, but reflect the “mood†of each city by displaying the dominant color that results from the latest geo-tagged photo uploads to Flickr, the area’s top Google searches and Twitter trends—all in real-time.
The Global Mood Clock takes [Read more...]
Jealous, much?
You should be.
Starwood move over because Fairmount is stepping it up a notch…or ten.
In a world where most people are lucky enough to get complimentary Wi-Fi included in their rooms, according to Luxist, the latest trend from a technologically savvy hotelier is the hottest item on the market right now.
Owned by few, envied by many – New York’s premiere luxury hotel, The Plaza, is offering each guest an Apple iPad in their room. [Read more...]
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By: Amanda Montgomery, guest blogger
When studying the history of music and looking back at a timeline of significant moments atonal aficionados often recall tender moments like when Sinatra slide across a smoky Vegas stage, Woodstock ’69, Michael Jackson’s Solo Glove, the debut of Hip Hop, Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress and so on.
But when dredging up the archives of Music History going forward, another moment unlike any before will highlight the context of time and change: Â 12.25.2010 / The Gorillaz release their new, highly anticipated album, entitled ‘The Fall’ – available on their homepage as a free ‘App’ download.
The entire album was created using an iPad. Â [Read more...]
By: Kelly Ahern, guest blogger
Brian Solis said it best,
“What may sound like buzz words or mere hype, is actually the beginning of the end of business as usual. Welcome to the rise of the social consumer and a new era of social commerceâ€.
In today’s society there isn’t a thing you cannot find online. Shopping has never been easier—and for a fashionista with a spending problem, like myself, online social commerce has become my drug [Read more...]
Favorite Fashion Collage | Me
By Amanda Montgomery, Guest Blogger
As the holiday season gets into full swing, how many nights a week do you fly out of the office on the way to yet another jolly event, toting your favorite, festive hand bag and rocking those fabulous heels you nabbed for a killer price last March?
You’re make-up is perfect, and your jeans are amazing but all of these things put together only produce an outfit. What if putting on the perfect party dress wasn’t that easy?
14-years ago, even before a paralyzing car crash dramatically altered Angela Irick’s world and placed her in a wheelchair, Irick wasn’t really focused on fashion trends all that much. [Read more...]
Lace Fence' Project by Dutch Design House Demakersvan; Courtesy of I. CordalÂ
By: Amanda Montgomery, guest blogger
When we were growing up and often fighting with our siblings then tattling on them immediately to start trouble your wise parents probably said,
“There are 2 sides to every story. Let me see what your brothers/sisters have to say.â€
In a recent article for Forbes, journalist Lauren Indvik approached the story surrounding luxury brands (Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, etc) and what occurs when these labels attempt to incorporate social media into their marketing campaigns.
As it turns out, there are several sides to the story about whether social media will generate an increase in sales, and more importantly raise top-of-mind awareness for luxury brands. [Read more...]
About a month ago, I got an invite to see Project Runway finalist, Althea Harper’s Ready-To-Wear SS11 line during New York Fashion Week SS11 as well as attend a special tech-fashion event held afterward in her honour by SWAGG Fashion and Sarah Evans.
I mean who doesn’t love the opportunity to talk and walk tech, sip cocktails and see lots of gorgeous clothing?
@SashaHalima, @PRSarahEvans & @Bitty_Boop
I loved it. [Read more...]
This might be one of the strangest, George Jetson meets Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century contraptions in recent development.
It’s a little black dress — that makes phone calls.
Yes.
Think: Katy Perry, the glo-worm, at the Met Costume Ball in May 2010 [Read more...]
