New “Web” Instagram Feed Is Live – What’s Missing Though? Functional #hashtags

Definitely looks like Instagram is working towards the mainstream audience and by their new “web feed” they take a big leap forward.  The look is appealing to newbies and definitely offers a good look into some of Instagram’s functionality, but not all. At first glance, the new “profile web feed” looks VERY similar to Facebook […]

#Hashtags Are the Future – Facebook Should Take Note

Super Bowl Spoiler Alert:  If you haven’t already seen the Super Bowl, the Ravens beat the Niners 34-31.  Aside from the big game, we learned a lot about the use of social media.  Besides text messaging, social media was the preferred way to talk about the game to peers; whether that be Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, […]

Full Circle in 7 Years at Hitachi Data Systems

I started this blog back in September 2005 with my first post about “Why Google Loves Weblogs.”  I had no idea social media would take off like it has and I’d still be blogging to this day in 2012. Why did I start blogging?  As a marketing intern at Hitachi Data Systems, I found a […]

Hulu’s Answer to the Comcast Controversy – Hope Netflix is Listening

Yesterday, the Netflix CEO calls out Comcast and today the FCC gets involved, but tonight…Hulu may have discovered their own way to fight back against Comcast.  Hulu is looking to enter into the original programming market and act more like a traditional network.  This may be the way to gain a competitive edge and it […]

Netflix CEO calls out Comcast – Here’s His Issue

Update:  TechCrunch is weighing in on this too. Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, has a big issue with how Comcast registers internet usage on Netflix, HBO Go and Hulu VS using the Comcast Xfinity app.  In essence, here’s what is his issue: (here’s CNET’s report) When I watch video on my Xbox from three of these […]

Facebook’s Stab at Coupon-ing with “Facebook Offers”

Facebook has took a stab at the social shopping market, but there hasn’t been much traction.  When they first rolled out “Facebook Deals” in April 2011, I was a bit skeptical and even rated the experience a 6 out of 10. A year later and the news has broke out…Facebook Offers will be the next […]

PlaceMe App – Cool or Scary? Your Privacy is Key

There’s a new iOS/Android app, PlaceMe, that will soon need to win the “privacy debate” in order for it to succeed – will it stand the test of time?  Robert Scoble says that this app will freak you out, but its the future.  Although, Scoble and Kevin Tofel are right, I’d argue that this app […]

iPhone Rumor: 4.6 inch display? So what, here’s what we REALLY need…

Several reports suggesting that the new iPhone will have a cool 4.6 inch display, while some have shot down this rumor.  It’s safe to say that a lot will be riding on the iPhone event that could happen in June or even July.  Whereas the the new iPad announcement was nearly a refresh, the iPhone […]

Biggest Opportunity for Facebook is MUSIC TO MY EARS

Facebook is everywhere…movies, online, B2C, B2B, commercial stores and in almost every household in the nation.  Yet, where is Facebook’s presence lacking?  It’s an obvious one and its a billion dollar industry:  MUSIC. Yes, Facebook has band pages where you can like an artist, learn about updates, etc.  But its just another website for a […]

Future of QR Codes – What’s at stake?

QR codes have been in business for a few years now, but left relatively unknown until recently.  With smartphones expanding its consumer reach to about 35% of the adult population, QR codes may generate more and more interest.  Or they could fail and be a wasted effort. QR Code Basics What is it?  A QR […]