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Cyber Monday Sales Top $1.25 Billion in U.S.
By Matt Johnson on Nov 29, 2011 from mashable.com
Cyber Monday Sales Top $1.25 Billion in U.S..
Google YouTube Overhaul: Significant Threat to NetFlix – MarketBeat – WSJ
By Rob Rosen on Apr 9, 2011 from wsj.com
Google YouTube Overhaul: Significant Threat to NetFlix - MarketBeat - WSJ.
Early Jolly Green Giant
By Cory Preus on Mar 28, 2011 from tumblr.com
This commercial was deemed too scary for younger viewers and was pulled off the air.
Why User Experience Cannot Be Designed – Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Mar 15, 2011 from smashingmagazine.com
Facebook Reaches Majority of US Web Users – eMarketer
By Rob Rosen on Feb 24, 2011 from emarketer.com
This year, eMarketer forecasts, 132.5 million US web users will use the site. That increase of 13.4% in the number of users means Facebook will reach almost nine in 10 social network users and 57.1% of internet users. By 2013, 62% of web users and almost half 47.6% of the overall US population will be on Facebook.
9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd
By Matt Johnson on Feb 21, 2011 from mashable.com
Are Meetings Broken, or are Other Problems Being Overlooked? | UX Booth
By Evan Heisler on Feb 17, 2011 from uxbooth.com
There’s a lot to be said about why meetings are inefficient, unsuccessful, and even irritating. There are also many situations where a meeting is not the best solution for a problem, but we tend to rely on them as an evolved an instinctual reaction to human tension. On the other hand, good meetings can also have tremendous value in the workplace.
Source: Are Meetings Broken, or are Other Problems Being Overlooked? | UX Booth.
How Internet Junkies Will Save Television Slideshow – Harvard Business Review – Harvard Business Review
By Rob Rosen on Feb 1, 2011 from hbr.org
The Salubrious Commute: How Pedaling Can Save Your Life | Utility Cycling
By Evan Heisler on Jan 25, 2011 from utilitycycling.org
If your commute takes about 30 minutes in each direction and you commit to riding just three days per week, you will have burned 6,000 calories after one month of bike commuting. Keep it up for 50 weeks in a year and you will have burned 75,000 calories after one year of bike commuting.
via The Salubrious Commute: How Pedaling Can Save Your Life | Utility Cycling.
Dissecting the “why” of buy – iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Jan 15, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
This is an interesting viewpoint on purchase decision.
How Facebook Beat MySpace – Adam Hartung – Growth – Dealing with Market Shifts – Forbes
By Rob Rosen on Jan 14, 2011 from forbes.com
This is a pretty good read.
How Facebook Beat MySpace - Adam Hartung - Growth - Dealing with Market Shifts - Forbes.
Punch Me Panda: A Panda for Punching – Culture – GOOD
By Mia Faeth on Jan 7, 2011 from good.is
I'm a panda. You can punch me. I wear a chest protector. You wear boxing gloves. It's free. No parties and don't send me as a surprise. I prefer one on one, but roommates are fine. It's a safe place to punch someone.
Homeless Radio Voice on Devour.com
By Matt Johnson on Jan 6, 2011 from devour.com
What an incredible voice! WOW!
Seth’s Blog: Making meetings more expensive
By Matt Johnson on Jan 5, 2011 from typepad.com
We sometimes live in a culture of meetings, where we have a meeting to talk about meetings that result in more meetings. We've all been in the meeting that we know we shouldn't be in... take some time and invite the right people. Seth has this one right.
Lego Letterpress Create Charming 8-Bit Prints
By Cory Preus on Jan 4, 2011 from fastcodesign.com
Two of my favorite things had a baby: legos and letterpress. It's the pretty sibling to its louder chiptune brother.
Wanted: Letterpress Made of Legos Creates Charming 8-Bit Prints | Co.Design.
Your Followers Are No Measure of Your Influence – Advertising Age – Special Report: Influencers 2010
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from adage.com
Love this post. The quote I like the best "Simply look at who doesn't spend much time there."
Your Followers Are No Measure of Your Influence - Advertising Age - Special Report: Influencers 2010.
Home – VYou
By Rob Rosen on Nov 18, 2010 from vyou.com
Not exactly sure what to think of this but it's pretty cool. It's like a transparent chat roulette and twitter all rolled up into one.
Source: Home - VYou.
Jon Fox – SOUND OFF
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from metroparkusa.com
Jon Fox was born in Hereford in 1981 and currently lives and works on the south coast near Bournemouth. He studied Fine Art Painting at the University of Brighton where he began exhibiting work in local galleries on a regular basis and taking commissions while still at university. Since graduating in 2004 he has continued to exhibit his work in various group shows in the UK and a solo exhibition in the US (Colorado) in 2007.Source: Jon Fox - SOUND OFF.
Ducati Diavel | Uncrate
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from uncrate.com
Part objet dart, part sport bike, the Ducati Diavel $17,000 and up is the latest beauty from the Italian cycle maker. Weighing in at just 456 lbs., the Diavel offers a 162 horsepower Ducati Testastretta 11 engine, custom 14-spoke, 17-inch wheels, Brembo anti-lock brakes, a ride-by-wire throttle system, traction control, keyless ignition, LED lighting, and LCD and TFT instrumentation displays. Also available in a Diavel Carbon model, which uses carbon fiber bodywork and forged wheels to drop the weight another 7 lbs. as if it needs it
Source: Ducati Diavel | Uncrate.
10 Mobile Interfaces That Rewire Daily Life
By Mia Faeth on Oct 27, 2010 from fastcodesign.com
Source: Method: 10 Mobile Interfaces That Rewire Daily Life | Co.Design.
Mobile devices are changing the way we live. They have sparked a revolution in digital tools and toys, and are shaping our perception of and behavior in the world. They are always- on, hyper-connected digital extensions of ourselves that create a new landscape rich with opportunity for brands. Mobile experiences impact the way we work and live, and can help brands establish lasting, meaningful relationships with consumers.
2011 Ford Fiesta Is a Compact Party on 4 Wheels | Product Reviews | Wired.com
By Matt Johnson on Oct 26, 2010 from wired.com
Source: 2011 Ford Fiesta Is a Compact Party on 4 Wheels | Product Reviews | Wired.com.
Why User Experience Cannot Be Designed - Smashing Magaz...
By Matt Johnson on Mar 15, 2011 from smashingmagazine.com
Facebook Reaches Majority of US Web Users - eMarketer
By Rob Rosen on Feb 24, 2011 from emarketer.com
9 Dynamic Digital Resumes That Stand Out From the Crowd
By Matt Johnson on Feb 21, 2011 from mashable.com
Are Meetings Broken, or are Other Problems Being Overlo...
By Evan Heisler on Feb 17, 2011 from uxbooth.com
The Salubrious Commute: How Pedaling Can Save Your Life...
By Evan Heisler on Jan 25, 2011 from utilitycycling.org
Dissecting the "why" of buy - iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Jan 15, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
How Facebook Beat MySpace - Adam Hartung - Growth - Dea...
By Rob Rosen on Jan 14, 2011 from forbes.com
Your Followers Are No Measure of Your Influence - Adver...
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from adage.com
2011 Ford Fiesta Is a Compact Party on 4 Wheels | Produ...
By Matt Johnson on Oct 26, 2010 from wired.com
Design
Can’t we do better? — 6 creative display ads that will inspire you single page view – iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Dec 13, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
6 creative display ads that will inspire you single page view - iMediaConnection.com.
App design versus web design: what designers can teach each other | Webdesigner Depot
By Matt Johnson on Sep 7, 2011 from webdesignerdepot.com
Chocolate Website Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Browser
By Matt Johnson on Jun 16, 2011 from mashable.com
What happens on the web in 60 seconds
By Matt Johnson on Jun 16, 2011 from adverblog.com
Why ‘Ok’ Buttons in Dialog Boxes Work Best on the Right – UX Movement
By Evan Heisler on Jun 7, 2011 from uxmovement.com
Why ‘Ok’ Buttons in Dialog Boxes Work Best on the Right - UX Movement.
Based on their functions, what is the best order to place them? Should the ‘Ok’ button come before the ‘Cancel’ button or after?
Dana Tanamachi | Custom Chalk Lettering – Chalk
By Cory Preus on Mar 24, 2011 from danatanamachi.com
Beautiful.
Lego Carcassonne
By Cory Preus on Mar 7, 2011 from iamcal.com
It's your inner geek saying hello to your inner child.
Learning to Design Without Losing Your Soul / FINCH
By Matt Johnson on Feb 1, 2011 from getfinch.com
How Do You Reinvent Something as Common as the Padlock? | Co.Design
By Cory Preus on Jan 27, 2011 from fastcodesign.com
"A lot of the numbers are too small for people to see. If you’re visually impaired, you don’t have to see anything to be able to open this lock. Or if your dexterity isn’t very good, the lock is still easy to use. "
How Do You Reinvent Something as Common as the Padlock? | Co.Design.
Thoughtback
By Cory Preus on Jan 22, 2011 from thoughtback.com
Thoughtback is one of those tools I didn't know I missed until I used it. I often find a little text blurb I find inspiring or want to meditate on. After you save an entry, thoughtback gently nudges you with a gem you saved before .
33 More Entertaining 404 Error Pages
By Amy Nelson on Jan 20, 2011 from mashable.com
Web Design Trend Hunting – Fluid Grid Layout: 10+ Outstanding Examples & 1 Tutorial | Inspired Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Jan 10, 2011 from inspiredm.com
Love these grid layouts...
Minimalist effect in the maximalist market
By Cory Preus on Jan 8, 2011 from a2591.com
More people should document their experiments and sketches. It's just as interesting if not more so than the project.
Minimalist effect in the maximalist market ~ ANTREPO // A2591.
Super Mario Bros 3 Level Design Lessons
By Cory Preus on Jan 4, 2011 from significant-bits.com
A fantastic analysis highlighting the gradual layering of complexity, whereby visual clues and lessons guide the player toward mastery.
10 awesome agency websites – iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
Always good to get inspiration from others.
Social Media Demographics: Who’s Using Which Sites?
By Rob Rosen on Nov 29, 2010 from flowtown.com
Source: Social Media Demographics: Who's Using Which Sites? / Flowtown (@flowtown).
May the Force of Typography Be With You: Pics, Videos, Links, News
By Matt Johnson on Nov 19, 2010 from buzzfeed.com
An awesome collection of star wars characters constructed only of type elements. #awesome
Source: May the Force of Typography Be With You: Pics, Videos, Links, News.
Welcome to About.me
By Rob Rosen on Nov 18, 2010 from about.me
Is this absolutely needed? I do like the potential of the design and layout though.
Source: Welcome to About.me.
Best Practices of Combining Typefaces – Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Nov 12, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Creating great typeface combinations is an art, not a science. Indeed, the beauty of typography has no borders. While there are no absolute rules to follow, it is crucial that you understand and apply some best practices when combining fonts in a design. When used with diligence and attention, these principles will always yield suitable results. Today we will take a close look at some the best practices for combining typefaces as well as some blunders to avoid.
Source: Best Practices of Combining Typefaces - Smashing Magazine.
Is “Undesigned” the Next Great Web Trend? Fat Chance | Co.Design
By Matt Johnson on Nov 11, 2010 from fastcodesign.com
Interesting perspective, and while I agree with some of the ideas that less is more, that doesn't mean "design is dead." Flipboard, the example used in this article is very designed. While minimalist, and content focused, the experience is absolutely designed - so I think the underlying theme here is that design is not dead, not at all, but content is key to great design.
Source: Is "Undesigned" the Next Great Web Trend? Fat Chance | Co.Design.
30 Examples of Big Backgrounds in Web Design | Inspiration
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from webdesignledger.com
A trend in web design that has been popular for a while, and still seems to be gaining momentum, is the use of big background images. It's an easy and effective way to add lots of interest to a design and set the overall tone with one photo or illustration. However, doing this is a bold move and you run the risk of creating a web site that has too much going on. So it's important to find a balance between the background and other elements of the design. To give you some inspiration, here are 30 examples of web sites that use this technique effectively.
Source: 30 Examples of Big Backgrounds in Web Design | Inspiration.
Why School Websites Suck. | Edudemic
By Matt Johnson on Nov 8, 2010 from edudemic.com
This is so true on so many levels... Rule #1 in any interactive design, know your user, know your user, know your user.
Source: Why School Websites Suck. | Edudemic.
House of Buttons
By Jordan Keating on Oct 24, 2010 from tumblr.com
A collection of great UI buttons spotted in the wild. Curated by Jason Long.Source: House of Buttons.
Can't we do better? --- 6 creative display ads that wi...
By Rob Rosen on Dec 13, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
App design versus web design: what designers can teach ...
By Matt Johnson on Sep 7, 2011 from webdesignerdepot.com
Chocolate Website Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Brow...
By Matt Johnson on Jun 16, 2011 from mashable.com
Why ‘Ok’ Buttons in Dialog Boxes Work Best on the R...
By Evan Heisler on Jun 7, 2011 from uxmovement.com
Dana Tanamachi | Custom Chalk Lettering - Chalk
By Cory Preus on Mar 24, 2011 from danatanamachi.com
Learning to Design Without Losing Your Soul / FINCH
By Matt Johnson on Feb 1, 2011 from getfinch.com
How Do You Reinvent Something as Common as the Padlock?...
By Cory Preus on Jan 27, 2011 from fastcodesign.com
Web Design Trend Hunting – Fluid Grid Layout: 10+ Out...
By Matt Johnson on Jan 10, 2011 from inspiredm.com
10 awesome agency websites - iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
May the Force of Typography Be With You: Pics, Videos, ...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 19, 2010 from buzzfeed.com
Best Practices of Combining Typefaces - Smashing Magazi...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 12, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Is "Undesigned" the Next Great Web Trend? Fat Chance | ...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 11, 2010 from fastcodesign.com
30 Examples of Big Backgrounds in Web Design | Inspirat...
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from webdesignledger.com
GK In The News
Smithmier and His Startups | Minnesota Business Magazine | Minnesota Business Blogs | Minnesota Business
By Rob Rosen on Oct 10, 2011 from minnesotabusiness.com
Smithmier and His Startups | Minnesota Business Magazine | Minnesota Business Blogs | Minnesota Business.
5 Innovative Ways to Teach Your Skills Online
By Matt Johnson on Jun 16, 2011 from mashable.com
A new model for online learning | StarTribune.com
By Matt Johnson on May 11, 2011 from startribune.com
New Platform Uses Social Features To Improve Online Education
By Matt Johnson on Mar 9, 2011 from mashable.com
We're honored to have the GoKart Labs invented product, Sophia, on the home page of Mashable this morning.
New Platform Uses Social Features To Improve Online Education.
Site Taps the Teacher in Everyone to Provide Credible Academic Content for All | Sophia Blog
By Matt Johnson on Mar 7, 2011 from sophia.org
Four-way entrepreneur Don Smithmier: they told him to “focus,” and luckily, he didnt listen
By Matt Johnson on Feb 23, 2011 from thelinemedia.com
Four-way entrepreneur Don Smithmier: they told him to "focus," and luckily, he didnt listen.
Rick Kupchella: Bring Me The News « CBS Minnesota
By Evan Heisler on Feb 16, 2011 from cbslocal.com
Rick Kupchella was one of the most well-known investigative reporters in the Twin Cities. He also anchored the weekend news at KARE-TV. Now, he looks ahead to the future of his latest success, Bring Me The News.
Social Teaching Company Gets Buy-In From Capella Education – Wired Campus – The Chronicle of Higher Education
By Matt Johnson on Feb 11, 2011 from chronicle.com
Capella Education Company – Investor Relations – Investor News
By Evan Heisler on Feb 1, 2011 from capellaeducation.com
Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA), a provider of exclusively online post-secondary education through its wholly owned subsidiary Capella University (www.capella.edu) has invested in an innovative startup company called Sophia - a social teaching and learning platform that integrates education with technology. Sophia was designed to connect people who want to learn with people who want to teach.
Capella Education Company - Investor Relations - Investor News.
Sophia Featured on Kerri Miller’s Midmorning | Minnesota Public Radio
By Matt Johnson on Feb 1, 2011 from publicradio.org
A GoKart labs invention, Sophia was recently featured on Kerri Miller's Midmorning program. On January 26th, MPR held a UBS forum event on "Social Education" including 160 educators and thought leaders from across the state of MN, featuring Don Smithmier (CEO and Founder, Sophia). A great conversation and definitely worth listening to! We're very proud to see this incubated project and company growing like it is.
Social medias role in education | Minnesota Public Radio News.
From four fledgling enterprises, one creative incubator to bind them | StarTribune.com
By Matt Johnson on Jan 13, 2011 from startribune.com
From four fledgling enterprises, one creative incubator to bind them | StarTribune.com.
TECHdotMN – GoKart Labs Spins-off EduTech Startup Sophia Learning
By Matt Johnson on Jan 12, 2011 from tech.mn
A big thanks to the folks at TECH.MN for the feature of GoKart and Sophia.
TECHdotMN – GoKart Labs Spins-off EduTech Startup Sophia Learning.
Smithmier and His Startups | Minnesota Business Magazin...
By Rob Rosen on Oct 10, 2011 from minnesotabusiness.com
A new model for online learning | StarTribune.com
By Matt Johnson on May 11, 2011 from startribune.com
New Platform Uses Social Features To Improve Online Edu...
By Matt Johnson on Mar 9, 2011 from mashable.com
Site Taps the Teacher in Everyone to Provide Credible A...
By Matt Johnson on Mar 7, 2011 from sophia.org
Four-way entrepreneur Don Smithmier: they told him to "...
By Matt Johnson on Feb 23, 2011 from thelinemedia.com
Social Teaching Company Gets Buy-In From Capella Educat...
By Matt Johnson on Feb 11, 2011 from chronicle.com
Capella Education Company - Investor Relations - Invest...
By Evan Heisler on Feb 1, 2011 from capellaeducation.com
Sophia Featured on Kerri Miller's Midmorning | Minnesot...
By Matt Johnson on Feb 1, 2011 from publicradio.org
From four fledgling enterprises, one creative incubator...
By Matt Johnson on Jan 13, 2011 from startribune.com
TECHdotMN – GoKart Labs Spins-off EduTech Startup Sop...
By Matt Johnson on Jan 12, 2011 from tech.mn
Innovation
The Remarkable Story of How Klout Got Started [VIDEO]
By Matt Johnson on Nov 29, 2011 from mashable.com
The Remarkable Story of How Klout Got Started [VIDEO].
Best Social Media Metrics: Conversation, Amplification, Applause, Economic Value
By Rob Rosen on Oct 12, 2011 from kaushik.net
Best Social Media Metrics: Conversation, Amplification, Applause, Economic Value.
Improving in-store user experiences
By AJ on Sep 15, 2011 from frogdesign.com
This concept uses a 7-foot-tall clear touchscreen to create an augmented reality experience. Intel Digital Signage | frog.
Why the role of a “Digital Strategist” needs to evolve / Constant Beta
By Rob Rosen on Jul 27, 2011 from jinalshah.com
"Digital strategy, represents the consumer’s digital behaviors and also lays into consideration the channels and platforms to reach them." Why the role of a “Digital Strategist” needs to evolve / Constant Beta.
Eloqua – The Content Grid v2 | JESS3™
By Rob Rosen on Jun 30, 2011 from jess3.com
Great infographic on the changing "purchase decision" process.
Eloqua - The Content Grid v2 | JESS3™.
Google urges local firms to do more with online ads | StarTribune.com
By Rob Rosen on Apr 30, 2011 from startribune.com
Google urges local firms to do more with online ads | StarTribune.com.
Age Your Own™ Whiskey Kit | Woodinville Whiskey Company
By Cory Preus on Apr 14, 2011 from woodinvillewhiskeyco.com
A fantastic idea -- create a product to sell while your "normal" product ramps up.
How nature and naiveté helped Paul MacCready build a human-powered airplane in only six months – (37signals)
By Kevin Schenk on Apr 13, 2011 from 37signals.com
Understanding how to get to the core of the problem is the biggest challenge.
Facebook Insights: What’s on your Mind?
By Rob Rosen on Apr 8, 2011 from facebook.com
Take a look at this research. Facebook researchers actually evaluated the number of likes correlated to the types of words people use in updates or comments. It's all pretty intuitive but amazing stuff and may make you change when you post and the precise words you use when posting. Who says data doesn't tell interesting stories.
The fall and rise of user experience : Cennydd Bowles on user experience
By Evan Heisler on Apr 4, 2011 from co.uk
Now the economic clouds seem to be thinning, companies are looking to design to provide competitive advantage. Seeing the success of design-led products and the failure of those that neglect it, executives naturally want a piece of the action.
The fall and rise of user experience : Cennydd Bowles on user experience.
In Defense of Lorem Ipsum « Karen McGrane
By Evan Heisler on Mar 25, 2011 from karenmcgrane.com
But you know what? Lorem Ipsum is not the cause of your problem. It’s a symptom. The real problem is an overall process that treats design and content as separate tracks without appropriate communication, collaboration, and checkpoints along the way.
Alvenda a Guide for Facebook on e-commerce.
By Rob Rosen on Jan 12, 2011 from tmcnet.com
Looks like Alvenda is helping Facebook with E-commerce. Good to Minneapolis continue to represent in digital marketing leadership.
Ag Agencies Turn to Students to Expand Digital Talent Pool – WSJ.com
By Mia Faeth on Jan 10, 2011 from wsj.com
Many agencies are turning to a younger generation and beefing up their training to meet ballooning digital demands.
Ag Agencies Turn to Students to Expand Digital Talent Pool - WSJ.com.
The Case for the Virtual Classroom
By Matt Johnson on Jan 4, 2011 from mashable.com
A great post about the need for innovation in the EDU space.
Hipmunk
By Cory Preus on Dec 24, 2010 from hipmunk.com
An amazing flight search. I often use two or three services to research flights and buy direct from the airline. I decided these guys deserve whatever commission they ask for. It's a joy to use.
Source: Hipmunk - Better Flight Search
Tastebuds
By Cory Preus on Dec 14, 2010 from tastebuds.fm
If dating were as easy as this user interface, I'd already be on bended knee.
Source: Tastebuds - Free Music Dating and Social Network for Music Lovers.
5 Rules for Mindful Creativity :: Tips :: The 99 Percent
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from the99percent.com
While each industry begs a customized set of considerations, the basics hold true across most professions. We turned to industry thought leaders in design, architecture, and social entrepreneurialism to pull together a set of universally applicable best practices. Read them, apply them, love them – they’ll love us back.
Source: 5 Rules for Mindful Creativity :: Tips :: The 99 Percent.
Top 5: Emerging Brand Trends on Facebook (from Mashable) | Aquent Blog
By Rob Rosen on Nov 29, 2010 from aquent.com
Good overview of some trends from facebook.
Source: Top 5: Emerging Brand Trends on Facebook (from Mashable) | Aquent Blog.
Take The Initiative and Create Your Own Projects – Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Nov 19, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
So many people have great ideas, the difference between a good idea and a great one (often times) is the ability to execute and do. Take some extra time and DO.
Source: Take The Initiative and Create Your Own Projects - Smashing Magazine.
Facebook’s New Messaging System Explained
By Matt Johnson on Nov 16, 2010 from mashable.com
This is going to change the way the world communicates, no doubt in my mind.
Air Force to End the Need for Pilots In 6th Generation Fighters
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from gizmodo.com
The United States Air Force is now looking for a F-22 Raptor replacement. It must be in service by 2030 and, for the first time ever, they want to be able to deploy these combat fighters unmanned and remotely controlled.
Source: Air Force to End the Need for Pilots In 6th Generation Fighters.
Will Twitter’s new ad model work for marketers?
By Rob Rosen on Nov 5, 2010 from imediaconnection.com
Good overview of twitter's new model and the potential for success. The key for me is making sure advertisers truly think through the messaging and experience of the environment. Don't just try to sell something...be relevant...be engaging...be connected with people that are talking about your brand, your product or the segment you want to reach. If messaging and relevancy aren't strategically thought through for this channel it will fail.
Source: Will Twitter's new ad model work for marketers? - iMediaConnection.com.
How To Make Innovative Ideas Happen – Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Oct 25, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
A nice post about innovation from Smashing Magazine. I really like the short statement about innovation often coming from necessity - so true.
Source: How To Make Innovative Ideas Happen - Smashing Magazine.
5 Ways HTML5 Is Changing Mobile Advertising
By Rob Rosen on Oct 22, 2010 from mashable.com
It will be interesting how HTML5 will impact all of digital advertising (not just mobile). It could have an impact on how media people plan, buy and traffic digital. It will take awhile for the "web" due to Internet Explorer (ugh) but it's worth keep a close eye on.
The Remarkable Story of How Klout Got Started [VIDEO]
By Matt Johnson on Nov 29, 2011 from mashable.com
Best Social Media Metrics: Conversation, Amplification,...
By Rob Rosen on Oct 12, 2011 from kaushik.net
Why the role of a “Digital Strategist” needs to evo...
By Rob Rosen on Jul 27, 2011 from jinalshah.com
Google urges local firms to do more with online ads | S...
By Rob Rosen on Apr 30, 2011 from startribune.com
Age Your Own™ Whiskey Kit | Woodinville Whiskey Compa...
By Cory Preus on Apr 14, 2011 from woodinvillewhiskeyco.com
How nature and naiveté helped Paul MacCready build a h...
By Kevin Schenk on Apr 13, 2011 from 37signals.com
The fall and rise of user experience : Cennydd Bowles o...
By Evan Heisler on Apr 4, 2011 from co.uk
Ag Agencies Turn to Students to Expand Digital Talent P...
By Mia Faeth on Jan 10, 2011 from wsj.com
5 Rules for Mindful Creativity :: Tips :: The 99 Percen...
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from the99percent.com
Top 5: Emerging Brand Trends on Facebook (from Mashable...
By Rob Rosen on Nov 29, 2010 from aquent.com
Take The Initiative and Create Your Own Projects - Smas...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 19, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Air Force to End the Need for Pilots In 6th Generation ...
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from gizmodo.com
Will Twitter's new ad model work for marketers?
By Rob Rosen on Nov 5, 2010 from imediaconnection.com
How To Make Innovative Ideas Happen - Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Oct 25, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Just Because
Facebooks New Advertising Strategy Is Brilliant and Unexpected
By Rob Rosen on Oct 3, 2011 from mashable.com
Facebooks New Advertising Strategy Is Brilliant and Unexpected.
Lexadecimal
By Cory Preus on May 12, 2011 from lexadecimal.com
A coffee tree color unlike a coffee tree color.
Placehold.it – Quick and simple image placeholders
By Cory Preus on Apr 9, 2011 from placehold.it
Another placeholder service.
lorempixum – placeholder images for every case
By Cory Preus on Apr 9, 2011 from lorempixum.com
A pretty great placeholder generator, with context.
Cohdoo
By Cory Preus on Mar 31, 2011 from cohdoo.com
One small feature makes this iPhone app invaluable.
Cohdoo.
The Internet Wishlist
By Cory Preus on Feb 25, 2011 from theinternetwishlist.com
A collection of ideas ideas for apps and websites people are looking for. Curated lazyweb.
Nothing Steve Jobs ever creates could fully replace you in my life | Valentine’s Day Ecard | someecards.com
By Amy Nelson on Feb 3, 2011 from someecards.com
Secret Geometry: Cathode
By Cory Preus on Jan 25, 2011 from secretgeometry.com
Oh, happy nostalgia. Beautifully executed.
You Can Book a Trip on Virgin Galactic via Kayak.com
By Matt Johnson on Jan 20, 2011 from mashable.com
The Industry Doesn’t Need a Bogusky – Advertising Age – Agency News
By Rob Rosen on Jan 19, 2011 from adage.com
Now this will strike a cord I'm sure. Advertising - Dead....marketing innovation and creating unique experiences for a variety of objectives - Alive and thriving.
The Industry Doesn't Need a Bogusky - Advertising Age - Agency News.
Energy and Dynamic Braking
By Cory Preus on Jan 7, 2011 from ge.com
Hypnotic slow-motion dropped things.
The $8 Billion Do Not Track Prize – BusinessWeek
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from businessweek.com
Interesting perspective on the "do not track" legislation. Definitely something we are keeping an eye on. Definitely look at companies like AdSafe and DoubleVerify to help guide your decisions.
Video – Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
By Evan Heisler on Dec 23, 2010 from cnn.com
Most of us here are big fans of Apple. Whether you are or not, you have to admit that they have opened a floodgate of possibilities with their innovative and well-executed products. This video is an example of what people are doing:
Google Destroys 25 ChromeOS Laptops To Prove A Lame Point (Video) : TreeHugger
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from treehugger.com
So why did Google feel the need to destroy 25 computers for a commercial that demonstrates this point? Click through to watch.
Source: Google Destroys 25 ChromeOS Laptops To Prove A Lame Point (Video) : TreeHugger.
The Week in Animal News: Super-Tiny Chameleon, Mozilla Adopts Baby Firefoxes, and More : TreeHugger
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from treehugger.com
Mozilla has adopted two baby firefoxes, also known as red pandas. They're so cute, they don't even look real.
Source: The Week in Animal News: Super-Tiny Chameleon, Mozilla Adopts Baby Firefoxes, and More : TreeHugger.
8 Bit Wood – SOUND OFF
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from metroparkusa.com
The brainchild of video game developer Jeff Swenty, 8BITWOOD, is any old school gamers dream come true. As Swinty says on his sight, 8BITWOOD is a journey into the madness of homemade pixel art. I work in the videogame industry and I thought what better way to pay homage to my favorite games than to cut out thousands of little blocks of wood, stain them, glue them together, seal them and then hang the result on the wall? I work at a videogame developer that is kind enough to let me create murals of pixel art and put them up on the wall for display. You can hear more from the man behind the bits here.
Source: 8 Bit Wood - SOUND OFF.
Display Advertising Technology Landscape
By Rob Rosen on Oct 23, 2010 from webliquidgroup.com
I know many people have seen this complicated, mess of a chart but I found a site that links to most of the companies message. It's a good resource if you are looking for more information. Check it out.
Source: Display Advertising Technology Landscape Web Liquid | thinking:returns.
Facebooks New Advertising Strategy Is Brilliant and Une...
By Rob Rosen on Oct 3, 2011 from mashable.com
Nothing Steve Jobs ever creates could fully replace you...
By Amy Nelson on Feb 3, 2011 from someecards.com
You Can Book a Trip on Virgin Galactic via Kayak.com
By Matt Johnson on Jan 20, 2011 from mashable.com
The Industry Doesn't Need a Bogusky - Advertising Age -...
By Rob Rosen on Jan 19, 2011 from adage.com
Google Destroys 25 ChromeOS Laptops To Prove A Lame Poi...
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from treehugger.com
The Week in Animal News: Super-Tiny Chameleon, Mozilla ...
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from treehugger.com
Technology
Official Google Blog: A new frontier for Google Maps: mapping the indoors
By Matt Johnson on Nov 29, 2011 from blogspot.com
Official Google Blog: A new frontier for Google Maps: mapping the indoors. Absolutely amazing, awesome, necessary, functional, awesome, awesome, awesome.
The secret behind Facebook’s obsession with fan pages — Tech News and Analysis
By Rob Rosen on Oct 26, 2011 from gigaom.com
The secret behind Facebook’s obsession with fan pages — Tech News and Analysis.
Is Spotifys Million Signups Through Facebook A Marketing Game Changer? – Search Engine Watch #SEW
By Rob Rosen on Sep 29, 2011 from searchenginewatch.com
Is Spotifys Million Signups Through Facebook A Marketing Game Changer? - Search Engine Watch #SEW.
Google +1 coming to display ads
By Rob Rosen on Sep 21, 2011 from blogspot.com
Could add some very interesting insights to the display campaigns. Inside AdWords.Improving in-store user experiences
By AJ on Sep 15, 2011 from frogdesign.com
This concept uses a 7-foot-tall clear touchscreen to create an augmented reality experience. Intel Digital Signage | frog.
Do users change their settings? » UIE Brain Sparks
By Evan Heisler on Sep 14, 2011 from uie.com
Big takeaway: If you’re a programmer or designer, then you’re not like most people. Just because you change your settings in apps you use doesn’t mean that your users will, unless they are also programmers and designers. Do users change their settings? » UIE Brain Sparks.
Android Gobbles Smartphone Share from BlackBerry to Beat iPhone – eMarketer
By Rob Rosen on Sep 14, 2011 from emarketer.com
Patent Wars: A New Age of Competition [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Matt Johnson on Sep 7, 2011 from mashable.com
Patent Wars: A New Age of Competition [INFOGRAPHIC].
Social Media Marketing By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Mia Faeth on Aug 17, 2011 from mashable.com
Social Media Marketing By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC].
The 7 types of effective retargeting – iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Jul 19, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
Good perspective here and something to consider when implementing retargeting programs. Doesn't have to complicated but should be thought out. The 7 types of effective retargeting - iMediaConnection.com.
mınutes.io — take it easy!
By Cory Preus on Jun 23, 2011 from minutes.io
I love tools which do one thing well -- and solving a problem I didn't know I had. This is a fantastic example. It's a beautiful, well-executed meeting minutes application.
5 Innovative Ways to Teach Your Skills Online
By Matt Johnson on Jun 16, 2011 from mashable.com
What happens on the web in 60 seconds
By Matt Johnson on Jun 16, 2011 from adverblog.com
101 examples of f-commerce | Econsultancy
By Rob Rosen on May 24, 2011 from econsultancy.com
Fascinating how commerce is evolving in the facebook environment. I just hate the fact it's being called f-commerce...I'm sure I'll use the name when describing it but give me a break.
Say Hello to Groupon Now & Right Here, Right Now Deals
By Matt Johnson on May 11, 2011 from mashable.com
Coralrift – Instant Hosting for Simple Websites
By Cory Preus on Apr 12, 2011 from coralrift.com
This could be a fantastic tool for prototyping.
Indexing the Real World: The Enormous Potential of Hyperlocal Data
By Matt Johnson on Apr 6, 2011 from mashable.com
Data is the new currency... believe it!
Indexing the Real World: The Enormous Potential of Hyperlocal Data.
AT&T Buys T-Mobile for $39 Billion [BREAKING]
By Matt Johnson on Mar 21, 2011 from mashable.com
How JavaScript & HTML5 Are Remaking the Web
By Matt Johnson on Mar 18, 2011 from mashable.com
EvoMouse Pet Offers Multitouch Control, Looks Like a Cute Dog [PICS]
By Matt Johnson on Mar 18, 2011 from mashable.com
Making It a Mobile Web App – Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Feb 3, 2011 from smashingmagazine.com
Another Fan Page Tool Gets a Boost — Will Facebook Grow Into a Place For Bands?
By Matt Johnson on Jan 20, 2011 from mashable.com
Another Fan Page Tool Gets a Boost -- Will Facebook Grow Into a Place For Bands?.
Banks tucking targeted ads onto online debit statements
By Rob Rosen on Jan 17, 2011 from washingtonpost.com
Behavioral targeting continues to evolve....if it can add value it can work but if companies betray the trust of consumers it will fail. Planning will become even more important.
Learning Ruby: Expert Advice for Absolute Beginners
By Matt Johnson on Jan 14, 2011 from mashable.com
What We Learned From CES: 5 Big Consumer Tech Trends to Watch
By Matt Johnson on Jan 13, 2011 from mashable.com
What We Learned From CES: 5 Big Consumer Tech Trends to Watch.
Emphasis Update and Source
By Cory Preus on Jan 12, 2011 from nytimes.com
The New York Times released an update to their Emphasis library today. It provides paragraph-specific links to articles and blog posts, improved with durability in mind. It's a beautiful solution to a tricky problem.
A World of Tweets
By Cory Preus on Jan 7, 2011 from frogdesign.com
A fascinating geo-location visualization using the Twitter Streaming API and HTML5 by two Frog Design employees, Carlo Zapponi and Andreas Markdalen.
A quick guide to demand-side platforms – iMediaConnection.com
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
Great overview of a complex world. The ability to target is amazing but it also creates a layer of complexity brands need to be aware of. Deeper segmentation will be key for marketers.
A quick guide to demand-side platforms - iMediaConnection.com.
10 Best Data Visualization Projects of the Year – 2010
By Mia Faeth on Dec 23, 2010 from flowingdata.com
One of the major themes for 2010 was using data not just for analysis or business intelligence, but for telling stories. People are starting to make use of the data (especially government-related) that was released in 2009, and there was a lot more data made available this year (with plenty more to come). There were also more visualization challenges and contests than I could count.
Source: 10 Best Data Visualization Projects of the Year – 2010.
Why We Should Start Using CSS3 and HTML5 Today – Smashing Magazine
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
This article makes some good points. While we cannot always be on the bleeding edge, we'll never advance if we don't take an initiative to get the wheels turning and encourage users who are unaware of a better web.
Why We Should Start Using CSS3 and HTML5 Today - Smashing Magazine.
Most Common Mistakes in Screencasting – Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Dec 9, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Having produced a lot of screencasts recently for our product (Sophia), this is SO relevant!
Salesforce Unleashes 5 New Platforms for Rapid Cloud App Development
By Matt Johnson on Dec 8, 2010 from mashable.com
Having worked with Salesforce.com for quite a while, this isn't surprising. It's ambitious and cool, for sure - but not surprising. Being a Ruby/Rails shop, the most exciting thing here (for me) is the purchase of Heroku. File that under awesome.
Salesforce Unleashes 5 New Platforms for Rapid Cloud App Development.
Apple Kills Xserve
By Jordan Keating on Nov 11, 2010 from gizmodo.com
Apple is discontinuing their Xserve line of server computers they'll stop selling them on Jan. 31. Folks looking for an Apple server have two options: a Mac Pro or Mac mini configured as servers with OS X Snow Leopard Server.
Source: Apple Kills Xserve.
How smartphone users view each other [photo] – Holy Kaw!
By Matt Johnson on Nov 9, 2010 from alltop.com
Sad but true right?!
Source: How smartphone users view each other [photo] - Holy Kaw!.
3 Tips for Maximizing Engagement With Facebook Likes and Shares
By Matt Johnson on Nov 8, 2010 from mashable.com
Thinking about the simple reason for wanting to "like" or "share", doesn't it really come down to wanting to add context around why you're taking action on something inside the web. There are things I want people in my network to know about that I may not "like" but rather "dislike," seems like a good time to share and a much simpler discussion.
Source: 3 Tips for Maximizing Engagement With Facebook Likes and Shares.
Shaping Tech for the Classroom
By Mia Faeth on Oct 28, 2010 from edutopia.org
How many of these new ways will ever be integrated into our instruction -- or even understood by educators? If we want to move the useful adoption of technology forward, it is crucial for educators to learn to listen, to observe, to ask, and to try all the new methods their students have already figured out, and do so regularly.
So, let's not just adopt technology into our schools. Let's adapt it, push it, pull it, iterate with it, experiment with it, test it, and redo it, until we reach the point where we and our kids truly feel we've done our very best. Then, let's push it and pull it some more.
Source: Shaping Tech for the Classroom | Edutopia.10 Mobile Interfaces That Rewire Daily Life
By Mia Faeth on Oct 27, 2010 from fastcodesign.com
Source: Method: 10 Mobile Interfaces That Rewire Daily Life | Co.Design.
Mobile devices are changing the way we live. They have sparked a revolution in digital tools and toys, and are shaping our perception of and behavior in the world. They are always- on, hyper-connected digital extensions of ourselves that create a new landscape rich with opportunity for brands. Mobile experiences impact the way we work and live, and can help brands establish lasting, meaningful relationships with consumers.
Display Advertising Technology Landscape
By Rob Rosen on Oct 23, 2010 from webliquidgroup.com
I know many people have seen this complicated, mess of a chart but I found a site that links to most of the companies message. It's a good resource if you are looking for more information. Check it out.
Source: Display Advertising Technology Landscape Web Liquid | thinking:returns.
5 Ways HTML5 Is Changing Mobile Advertising
By Rob Rosen on Oct 22, 2010 from mashable.com
It will be interesting how HTML5 will impact all of digital advertising (not just mobile). It could have an impact on how media people plan, buy and traffic digital. It will take awhile for the "web" due to Internet Explorer (ugh) but it's worth keep a close eye on.
An Introduction to Haml and Sinatra | Nettuts+
By Evan Heisler on Oct 22, 2010 from tutsplus.com
Haml is a markup language that produces clean, well-structured HTML. Sinatra is a simple but powerful Ruby framework for creating websites or web services. The two work very well together and provide a powerful tool for quick and simple web development.
Official Google Blog: A new frontier for Google Maps: m...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 29, 2011 from blogspot.com
The secret behind Facebook’s obsession with fan pages...
By Rob Rosen on Oct 26, 2011 from gigaom.com
Is Spotifys Million Signups Through Facebook A Marketin...
By Rob Rosen on Sep 29, 2011 from searchenginewatch.com
Android Gobbles Smartphone Share from BlackBerry to Bea...
By Rob Rosen on Sep 14, 2011 from emarketer.com
Patent Wars: A New Age of Competition [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Matt Johnson on Sep 7, 2011 from mashable.com
The 7 types of effective retargeting - iMediaConnection...
By Rob Rosen on Jul 19, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
Say Hello to Groupon Now & Right Here, Right Now Deals
By Matt Johnson on May 11, 2011 from mashable.com
Indexing the Real World: The Enormous Potential of Hype...
By Matt Johnson on Apr 6, 2011 from mashable.com
EvoMouse Pet Offers Multitouch Control, Looks Like a Cu...
By Matt Johnson on Mar 18, 2011 from mashable.com
Making It a Mobile Web App - Smashing Magazine
By Matt Johnson on Feb 3, 2011 from smashingmagazine.com
Another Fan Page Tool Gets a Boost -- Will Facebook Gro...
By Matt Johnson on Jan 20, 2011 from mashable.com
Banks tucking targeted ads onto online debit statements
By Rob Rosen on Jan 17, 2011 from washingtonpost.com
Learning Ruby: Expert Advice for Absolute Beginners
By Matt Johnson on Jan 14, 2011 from mashable.com
What We Learned From CES: 5 Big Consumer Tech Trends to...
By Matt Johnson on Jan 13, 2011 from mashable.com
A quick guide to demand-side platforms - iMediaConnecti...
By Rob Rosen on Jan 4, 2011 from imediaconnection.com
10 Best Data Visualization Projects of the Year – 201...
By Mia Faeth on Dec 23, 2010 from flowingdata.com
Why We Should Start Using CSS3 and HTML5 Today - Smashi...
By Evan Heisler on Dec 10, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Most Common Mistakes in Screencasting - Smashing Magazi...
By Matt Johnson on Dec 9, 2010 from smashingmagazine.com
Salesforce Unleashes 5 New Platforms for Rapid Cloud Ap...
By Matt Johnson on Dec 8, 2010 from mashable.com
How smartphone users view each other [photo] - Holy Kaw...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 9, 2010 from alltop.com
3 Tips for Maximizing Engagement With Facebook Likes an...
By Matt Johnson on Nov 8, 2010 from mashable.com