We just posted a new article over on Firebrand Group‘s blog, entitled Recap: The Future of Social Media. I’d love to know what you think.
Author: jeremygoldman
social media pundit.
Highlights from last night’s GOP Debate
As some of you know, I like to live tweet events. This includes presidential debates. I was a political science major and I love politics. And if any of you think this is partisan, feel free to look at what I tweet when the “other side” is debating. Here’s how last night went down: First… Continue reading Highlights from last night’s GOP Debate
Announcing the First Ever Firestarter Awards
We just posted a new piece over on Firebrand Group‘s Insights section, entitled Firebrand Group Announces The First Ever Firestarter Awards. We created the Firestarter Awards in order to acknowledge those who are doing quality, winning work and are at the forefront of digital innovation. Firebrand considers itself a trailblazer that helps our partners cut through digital “noise” to attract and… Continue reading Announcing the First Ever Firestarter Awards
Home Depot remains silent after a Murder-Suicide in New York
Should a company remain silent after a tragedy? And, how long are they allowed to remain silent until they are called out on it? That’s what I wondered after the Home Depot shooting in New York today, just a few miles from where I live. I used to pass by that Home Depot all the time, when… Continue reading Home Depot remains silent after a Murder-Suicide in New York
Rush Limbaugh thinks James Bond’s defining attributes are being white and Scottish
Yet another story that’s irritating me today. “James Bond is a total concept put together by Ian Fleming,” Limbaugh said. “He was white and Scottish, period. That is who James Bond is.” So apparently those are Bond’s two defining attributes according to Rush. Weird, I never though James Bond’s defining attributes were being white and… Continue reading Rush Limbaugh thinks James Bond’s defining attributes are being white and Scottish
One less hurdle: Women’s shelter allows victims to escape with their pets
Wow, these are sobering statistics: 48% of women in the U.S. choose to stay in abusive relationships because they don’t want to leave pets behind. Only 2% of shelters in the U.S. have any program available to take pets into account. Great to see that there’s some hope that more programs will be inclusive of pets… Continue reading One less hurdle: Women’s shelter allows victims to escape with their pets
The Top LinkedIn Faux Pas to Avoid
We just posted a new article over on Firebrand Group‘s blog, entitled 4 LinkedIn “Don’ts” To Avoid. I’d love to know what you think!
98 Years Ago Today in History
“Fun” fact: 98 years ago today, John D Rockefeller becomes the first billionaire. Today there are roughly 1645 of them, 30% of which are in the US. Do these stats make you happy, sad, or neither?
3D Print Your Child into a Marvel Superhero. Yes, Really.
This is maybe the best new thing in the world. Between September 19th & 28th, you can go to one of 10 Walmarts (and two Sam’s Clubs) in NY, LA, Chicago, and Houston, and you’ll get to experience “Super Awesome Me.” This will allow you to scan your face (it takes less than a minute,… Continue reading 3D Print Your Child into a Marvel Superhero. Yes, Really.
On the Firebrand blog: The Psychology of Why We Love Emoji
Last week, we posted a new article over on Firebrand Group‘s blog, entitled The Psychology of Why We Love Emoji. As someone who initially was torn over emoji and now have come around to understanding their role in how we communicate these days, I’d love to know what you think.